The 91传媒 has announced that the “Pradeepa Pranama – 2025” awards ceremony will take place on March 27, 2025, at Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla. The event will be held under the patronage of Chief Guest Dr. Harini Amarasooriya, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, with the Chancellor, Most Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero, as the Guest of Honour.

The ceremony will recognize alumni who have made notable contributions to their respective fields and the country. Eligible candidates include government officials, entrepreneurs, scholars, ministry secretaries, department heads, sports leaders, academics, researchers, educators, and those engaged in religious or social service.

Applications for the award must be submitted by February 25, 2025, to the USJ Alumni Office (in front of Sumangala Mandiraya) or via email at japuraalumniasso@gmail.com. Applicants may also submit forms through a university student.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must provide the following details:

• Personal Information: Full name, commonly used name, NIC or passport number, contact details, and address.
• Educational Background: Schools attended, details of the first degree (admission and graduation year, faculty, and a copy of the degree certificate).
• Professional and Academic Achievements: Postgraduate qualifications, professional experience, awards, and recognitions.
• Additional Details: Recent 2×2-inch colour photograph with a white background, information on any involvement in university associations, and a signature with the date.

For further information, interested individuals can contact:

• Kamal Gamini Silva 鈥� Chairman
• Sajeeva Madawatta 鈥� Secretary
• Piyal Padmanatha 鈥� National Organizer

The university encourages all eligible alumni to apply before the deadline.

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The is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our two distinguished academics, Dr. Imalka Munaweera and Dr. Kasun Thambugala, who were recognized at the prestigious CVCD Excellence Awards 2023.

Dr. Munaweera was honored as the听Most Outstanding Innovator听for her exceptional contributions to innovation and dedication to advancing research and development. This recognition stands as a testament to her remarkable talent, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

Dr. Thambugala was awarded the听Most Outstanding Young Researcher 2023听in Life Sciences. His research in molecular biology and related areas has earned him this prestigious accolade and secured his position among the top 2% of scientists globally in Genomic, Molecular, and Biochemical (GMB) sciences.

The CVCD Excellence Awards, organized biennially by the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Directors (CVCD), celebrate outstanding achievements in academia, research, and innovation across 91传媒鈥檚 university system. Awardees are selected following a rigorous evaluation by an expert panel, whose recommendations are carefully reviewed and approved by the CVCD.

These remarkable achievements by Dr. Munaweera and Dr. Thambugala highlight their individual excellence and reinforce the Faculty of Applied Sciences鈥� role as a hub for interesting research and innovation. Their success is a source of pride for the entire university community and underscores the university鈥檚 unwavering commitment to fostering impactful research that addresses global challenges.

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The Faculty of Applied Sciences at the 91传媒 proudly recognizes the exceptional achievement of Prof. Meththika Vithanage, who has been awarded the prestigious 2026 TWAS Award in Earth, Climate, and Environmental Sciences. This recognition marks the first time a 91传媒n scientist has received this esteemed honor from The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).

The TWAS Award acknowledges the contributions to scientific knowledge and sustainable development. Prof. Vithanage’s remarkable research focuses on transforming biological waste into biochar and nano biochar, paving the way for advanced environmental remediation practices. Her work has redefined approaches to managing environmental challenges, emphasising experimental modeling and sustainable solutions. Her achievement not only elevates the global visibility of the Faculty of Applied Sciences but also positions 91传媒 as a significant contributor to the scientific community in the global south.

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The National Educator Awards (NEA) 2024, an initiative dedicated to honoring outstanding educators across 91传媒, took place on December 4, 2024, at the Monarch Imperial, Thalawathugoda. Organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences at the 91传媒 Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the event celebrated excellence in education and recognized significant contributions made by educators in twelve academic disciplines.

Two distinguished academics from the 91传媒 were honored with Gold Awards for their exemplary achievements:

• Professor Charmalie Nahallage was awarded the Gold Award in Social Sciences for her remarkable contributions to research, teaching, and scholarship within the discipline.
• Professor B.G.D. Nissanka K. de Silva received the Gold Award in Applied Sciences in recognition of his impactful work and contributions to the advancement of applied sciences.

The award recipients were selected following a rigorous evaluation process that considered their academic contributions, research achievements, creative work, and contributions to institutional, national, and international development.

The 91传媒 extends its heartfelt congratulations to Professor Charmalie Nahallage and Professor B.G.D. Nissanka K. de Silva for their well-deserved recognition. Their accomplishments reflect the university’s commitment to academic excellence and its role in fostering innovation and development in higher education.

The National Educator Awards continue to serve as an important platform to celebrate educators who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in 91传媒.

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The Association of Public Finance Accountants of 91传媒 (APFASL), the Public Sector Wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of 91传媒, held the Best Annual Reports and Accounts competition for the financial year 2023, in which the 91传媒 proudly won the prestigious Silver Award on 2^nd December 2024.

The 91传媒, which competed with other Statutory Boards, including universities, won the Silver Award for Best Annual Reports and Accounts. The University also secured the overall Silver Award in the Central Government category.

Since its inception in 2016, the APFASL has organized this prestigious competition, which this year saw 263 entries and enthusiastic participation. A significant turning point in the university’s history was reached when it won the Silver prize at the 9th Best Annual Reports and Accounts Competition (BARA).

Over the years, the 91传媒 has consistently demonstrated its financial reporting and accounting success in the Best Annual Reports and Accounts competition. Previous awards include winning the University Category in 2017 securing the 2nd Runner-up, overall award in 2018, and achieving the Silver Awards in the University Category in 2019 and 2020 and securing the overall Gold Award in the Central Government category in 2022.

The University’s theme for this competition was “Sustainable Success,” which reflected the University’s ongoing efforts to be sustainable throughout 2023 despite the economic downturn.

Expressing gratitude, the University acknowledges the unwavering support and contribution of the entire university community in gaining this remarkable achievement. The recognition received in the Best Annual Reports and Accounts Awards highlights the 91传媒鈥檚 efforts to enable transparency, accountability and excellence in financial reporting.

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The National ICT Awards 鈥� NBQSA stands as 91传媒鈥檚 foremost ICT competition, established in 1998 to celebrate and recognize the innovations of individuals and organizations that significantly contribute to the development of the ICT industry in the country.
Organized annually by BCS The Chartered Institute for IT 91传媒 Section (BCSSL), this prestigious event provides a vital platform for showcasing local ICT talent, facilitating connections between emerging innovators and the broader business community both locally and internationally.
This year, we are proud to announce that project SpokenMaster, developed by a team of third-year students following the BIS Degree, secured the Bronze Award in the Tertiary Student Project (Business) category. This achievement not only highlights the creativity and dedication of our students but also reflects the commitment of our department to fostering innovation and excellence in IT. The winning team comprised of Mr. Tharindu Fernando (Team Leader), Ms. Kavindi Ranasinghe, Mr. Charaka Kasthuriarachchi, Ms. Supipi Madara and Ms. Hashini Gamage.
The project was supervised by Dr. Shashikala Subashini, Senior Lecturer of the Department of IT. This was the first time that a student group from the Department had won recognition at this prestigious national awards ceremony. We at the Department of IT extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners for their outstanding accomplishments. Their achievements inspire future generations of BIS innovators at the Department of IT and reinforce our commitment to excellence in education.

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Staff members in the Permanent Service in 91传媒 (USJ) and Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) can now apply for听Research听Awards听2021, 2022 and 2023. The awards for each year will be given separately.

General Instructions

• Please use a valid SJP/PIM email address during the initial step, as an OTP for user validation will be sent to this email.
• Please be ready with screenshots of the Google Scholar Research Profile and the Scopus Profile (if available) for verification
• Provide accurate details about your research and personal information.
• Submit your research papers in the specified pdf format.
• Meet all the eligibility criteria as specified in the guidelines.
  • The applicant should be a permanent staff member of the 91传媒 or Post-Graduate Institute of Management, USJ
  • The applicant should process an updated Google Scholar Account with a verified institutional email address (SJP email address)
  • The publication should contain the 91传媒 as the researcher鈥檚 institutional affiliation
  • If the applicant is the corresponding author, the publication should contain SJP email address

For those applying to Category 1 and 2 awards (Full papers published), ensure you have the following information ready for each publication you submit:

Indexing Service:

Journal Name

SCImago Journal Quartile Ranking (Q1, Q2, Q3 or Q4)

Paper Title

Date of publication

Relevant URL

DOI if any

PDF of the published paper

听You can apply the awards in 2 streams: Stream 1- Year-wise categories, Stream 2- Common categories

Stream 1: Year Wise Categories

1. A full paper published in a refereed journal听that publishes at least two issues per year
2. ranked in Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 SCImago Journal Quartile Ranking:

Recognized indexing services are as follows:
a. Science Citation Indexed Expanded (Web of Science)
b. Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science)
c. Arts and Humanities Citation Index (Web of Science)
d. Elsevier SCOPUS

Find your journal鈥檚 SCImago Journal Quartile Ranking,

Note:听 One award will be given for the paper. However, a certificate will be given for each USJ/PIM eligible author.

If the corresponding author is an eligible staff member of the USJ/PIM, he/she should apply for the award on behalf of the other USJ/PIM members. If the corresponding author is not eligible to apply (in an instance where the corresponding author is not an eligible USJ/PIM member to apply for the University Research Awards) another eligible member is requested to apply with the concurrence of the other USJ/PIM authors listed. A draft letter is attached for your reference.

4. Researchers who have published 5 or more full papers per year in recognized indexed journals (listed under category 2 above).

Must state 91传媒 as the institutional affiliation.

5. Researchers who successfully supervised and completed PhD/MPhil degrees in year 2021-2023 registered at the FGS

• A PhD should be awarded within a period of 4 years and a MPhil within 3 years from the date of registration (A letter from the Assistant Registrar of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) confirming dates of registration and completion of postgraduate degree should be submitted).

Please note that the extensions granted due to COVID-related circumstances, as approved by FGS, will be considered.

• At least two indexed journal publications (listed under category 02 above)听should have been published from the听PhD听study
• At least one indexed journal publication (listed under category 02 above) should have been published from the MPhil听study
• And/ or听a Patent/ Industrial Design should be obtained arising from the听PhD/MPhil study.
• The award will be granted to the Principal Investigator and Co-investigators.

6. Researchers who have obtained external research grants in the year 2021, 2022, 2023
7. Researchers named among the top 2% scientists in the world 鈥� According to Elsevier/ Stanford List in year 2021, 2022, 2023
8. 听 Researchers who obtained patents in 2021, 2022, and 2023

• Scopus h-index should be 10 or more
• Researcher should be in Senior Lecturer Grade II or below
• Researcher has to be 40 or less than 40 years by 31^stof December of the respective year

(3 Awards will be given for the Year 2021, 2022, 2023)

• Applicant should be the corresponding author and 91传媒 affiliation and the University鈥檚 email address should appear on the research papers that are cited in the application
• Award will be given to the candidate who has the highest cumulative impact factor for the full papers published in Index Journals (SCI/SSCI/AHCI/SCOPUS)

Stream 2 – Common Categories

3. 3. Researchers having a high Google Scholar h-index as at date of submission.

To be considered for the Category 3 awards,

(i)听听听听听For the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce – the researcher should have an h-index of 08

(ii)听听听听听For all other Faculties – the researcher should have an h-index of 15 or more

9. Researchers who have obtained high number of Google Scholar Citations by the date of submission

(i) For the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce – the researcher should have Google Scholar citations over 1000

(ii) For all other Faculties – the researcher should have Google Scholar citations over 2000

10. Researchers 40 or less than 40 years of age who have published at least one publication in category 2 over 3 consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023)

Note: Researcher should have published a minimum of 1 publication per year over 3 consecutive years in Category 2 journals

(Two awards will be awarded based on the science stream and the social sciences and humanities stream using the criteria of the respective CVCD guidelines)

Applicants must be in permanent service at the 91传媒 for the last five years.

• No member may receive the award more than once every five years

Special Note: Achievements and contributions during the university career can be included in the application. The application should be made by using the format shown in Section 4 of the guidelines (), which may be downloaded from <CVCD website>. All claims should be supported by documentary evidence. If evidence is not provided, application will not be considered. Completed application form with self-assessment and supporting documents, should be submitted in 3 copies.

Note

• For any queries please contact: Research Council
  • Email: researchcouncil@sjp.ac.lk
  • Telephone: 011-2802034
• Please note that any false information, misinterpretation, omission of facts and failure to provide all or part of information shall be considered as a cause for disqualification of your application
• Please note that awards will be considered only for the applied categories.
• The decision of the research council will be the final decision.
• Deadline for submission for Research Awards 30^th September 2024.

Specific instructions on submission of your application

1. Need to submit all the details requested at 鈥淒etails of the Applicant鈥� section of the online submission tool. If you do not fill all the details requested your application will not be processed.
2. At any time before final submission, you can save information you have entered and edit later.
3. However, you should not submit the application unless you have done final editing as you will not be allowed to do any changes/ editing after submitting.
4. Kindly submit a signed copy of the computer-generated PDF (Separate PDFs will be generated for the respective years) document to the Co-Chairperson, Research Council, on or before 23^th of September 2024 by 4.00 pm.

5. Documents should be submitted separately for the 3 separate years.

1. Please use the following URL to submit your online applications:

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Candidate registrations are now open for JESA 2024, organized by the Career Skills Development Society in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit of 91传媒, for the 10th consecutive year. It is the grandest stage built for the brilliant undergraduates who have shown their mastery in both academics and extra-curriculars.

To admire those personalities for their sensational efforts throughout the years, JESA 2024 comes with fourteen (14) awards.

Best Innovator Award

A person who thinks differently about doing something desirable for society, is crowned as the ‘Best Innovator’. This award is established to praise the pioneering undergraduates who possess the ability to think and work beyond the convention. This year, the Best Innovator Award has been reenergized and has surpassed its usual scope calling applications from all the undergraduates of the State Universities听in听Sri听Lanka.

Best Creative Designer Award

This exceptional award is granted to undergraduates who are endowed with creativity, innovative ideas, and design skills. Undergraduates who make creations, which are introduced and produced by utilizing their skills full of artistry and imaginativeness, are conferred as the “Best Creative听Designer鈥�.

Best Young Entrepreneur Award

A young undergraduate who operates his or her own business while accepting not only the rewards but also the risks to have a great impact on society is conferred as the ‘Best Young Entrepreneur’. All those who have the potential to manage academic and business work equally well are eligible听to听apply.

Best Team Player Award

Undergraduate who stays humble, flexible, and strategic, believing in others’ talents, and giving the necessary respect and support for boosting others, is conferred as the ‘Best Team Player’. This is to encourage undergraduates who are working with team spirit while involved in teamwork activities towards the success of his/ her team听effectively.

Best Communicator Award

Undergraduates who possess the ability to convey, explain, or exchange information, ideas, and details eloquently to others are identified in this award. Proactive, honest, having better listening skills, concise, and reliable person is crowned as the 鈥淏est听Communicator鈥�.

Best Leader Award

An undergraduate who possesses the best perspectives, integrity, clear vision, conviction, humility, and self-awareness is predominantly crowned as the Best Leader. This award empowers the undergraduates of the university to take responsible leadership while engaging in extra-curricular听activities.

Best CSR Award

Corporate Social Responsibility in JESA, is the commitment by the university undergraduates to contribute to the community while keeping sustainability, social impact, and ethics as an incentive attempt. Any individual or an organization of undergraduates who retain the aspects of the CSR are eligible to apply. The most inspiring, impactful, and sustainable project is crowned as听the听“Best听CSR鈥�.

Best Employability Skills Schiever (BESA) Award

Undergraduates who are all-rounders in every task and do well in academics simultaneously in sports, extra-curricular activities, and university clubs/ societies. This award is conferred to appreciate the versatile undergraduate in each faculty. The best, multitalented, and skillful undergraduate is crowned as the ‘BESA’ award winner conformed听to听the听faculty.

To apply, please visit us on

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SUSRED is a support scheme for supervision of research degrees awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under two categories, MPhil and PhD. The awards are made in recognition of the commitment of the supervisors of the MPhil and PhD research projects and their contribution in achieving impactful research outcomes efficiently. The research projects have to be conducted in 91传媒 and completed before five years.

This year ten academics of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, 91传媒 received SUSRED Awards for 2023. The title of the projects and names & the departments of the supervisors are given below.

PhD category

• Thesis Title: Comprehensive analysis of fresh fish logistic chain in 91传媒n marine fishery

Awardees –

1. Prof. Prof. Jagath Wansapala (Department of Food Science & Technology)
2. Prof. Indira Wickramasinghe听(Department of Food Science & Technology)

• Thesis Title: The study of anti-diabetic and anti-cancer activities of the bioactive constituents of 91传媒n marine algae Chnoospora minima and Gracillaria edulis

Awardees –

1. Snr. Prof. Dinithi Peiris (Department of Zoology)

MPhil category

• Thesis Title: Synthesis of copper doped phosphate functionalized activated carbon nanohybrids and its potential applications in drinking water

Awardees –

1. Prof. Nilwala Kottegoda (Department of Chemistry)
2. Dr. Imalka Munaweera (Department of Chemistry)

• Thesis Title: Improving the stability of XLAsp-P2 through nano- conjugation

Awardees –

1. Dr. Laksiri Weerasinghe (Department of Chemistry)
2. Dr. Ranga Jayakody听(Department of Chemistry)

• Thesis Title: Next generation plant nutrient delivery system based on modified hydroxyapatite nanoparticles

Awardees –

1. Prof. Nilwala Kottegoda (Department of Chemistry)
2. Dr. Surani Chathurika (Department of Urban Bioresources)

• Thesis Title: Characterization of proteins from selected seaweeds in 91传媒 and application as protein alternatives in bakery foods

Awardees –

1. Prof. Isuru Wijesekara (Department of Food Science & Technology)
2. Prof. Madhura Jayasinghe (Department of Food Science & Technology)

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SUSRED is a support scheme for supervision of research degrees awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under two categories, MPhil and PhD. The awards are made in recognition of the commitment of the supervisors of the MPhil and PhD research projects and their contribution in achieving impactful research outcomes efficiently. The research projects have to be conducted in 91传媒 and completed before five years.

This year nine academics of the , 91传媒 received SUSRED Awards for 2023. The title of the project, names and the departments of the supervisors and the Higher degrees by research student is given below.听 The three projects address the SDG 3, Good health and wellbeing with a multi-disciplinary approach. While two of them are related to prevention and treatment of infections one research is on the mental health of pregnant women which is a vulnerable group.

PhD category

Title 1-Fluorescence in situ hybridization assay to diagnose cutaneous leishmaniasis and characterization of the microbiome &amp; biofilms in lesions caused by Leishmania donovani in 91传媒- Dr. Thilini Dilhara Jayasena Kaluarachchi

Awardees-

1. Professor D R Wickreamasinghe(Department of Parasitology)
2. Professor Shalindra Ranasingha(Department of Parasitology)
3. Professor Surangi Yasawardene(Department of Anatomy)
4. Professor Manjula Weerasekera(Department of Microbiology)

Title 2-Perinatal anxiety and its association with obstructive sleep apnoea and other maternal and foetal outcomes in women of selected Medical Officer of Health areas in Colombo District- Ms. M N Pryadarshani

Awardees-

1. Professor D M S Fernando (Department of Physiology)
2. Professor C S E Goonawardena(Department of Community Medicine)
3. Dulshika Amerasinghe Waas (Department of Psychiatry)

MPhil category

Title 1-听Central venous catheter related bloodstream infections and catheter colonization
in intensive care unit patients and characterization of coagulase negative Staphylococci as a common cause – Ms. Sohani Medis

Awardees –

1. Jananie Kottahachchi (Department of Microbiology)
2. D.M.B. Thushari Dissanayake (Department of Microbiology)

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