Further, Prof. Becker delivered a guest talk, titled, “Risks to Australia’s Biosecurity from the Trade of Ornamental Fish”. The talk which addressed the biosecurity aspects of Australian ornamental fish trade: their requirements and what they expect from 91��ýn ornamental fish exporters, was actively attended by officials from the Animal Quarantine Division, Colombo, senior officials from the Department of Animal Production and Health, Peradeniya and key figures of the ornamental fish export sector. Ornamental fish export industry is one of the most-thriving export trades in 91��ý which attracts considerable amount of foreign currency to the country. Understanding and identifying the needs of the Australian ornamental fish trade is a prerequisite for 91��ýn ornamental fish exporters to become successful and to secure a better place in the global ornamental fish trade.

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Guest Lectures on Monetary Policy and Contemporary Economic Issues in 91��ý were conducted by Dr. Lalith Weragoda, Assistant General Manager, Sampath Bank PLC, Dr. (Ms.) Sujeetha Jegajeevan, Deputy Director and Mr. Janaka Edirisinghe, Senior Economist attached to the Economic Research Department of the Central Bank of 91��ý on 11th and 14th February 2019 at the Main Auditorium of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the university. These lectures were organized by the  of the

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A Flash from the past Prof. Ranil with Dr. Gulia and late world renown neuroscientist Prof. Masao Ito
Japan Neuroscience Society Conference, Kyoto, 2006

This guest lecture highlighted the importance of sleep for a healthy body and mind. Over 100 million humans in the world are reported to have sleep disorders; over 80% of the cases are  undiagnosed due to lack of awareness. According to the National Sleep (2007) journal, 79% of pregnant women suffer from sleep disorders and may this increase from 13 to 80 percent in the first trimester of 66 to 97 percent the third trimester. Dr.Gulia shared her current research about how sleep can affect maternal mental, physical, and mood disorder and she emphasized the need for reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in pregnant women to extend prenatal care and delivery that leads to maternal and childhood health outcomes. Prof. Ranil de Silva, giving plague to Dr. Kamalesh.k. Gulia The most important risk factor and predictor of depressed mood during post partum was prenatal depression and 50% of women with depression during pregnancy were depressed after delivery , Not only lead to complications in the mother and baby after delivery, It also led to the birth of premature infants during pregnancy, low birth weight, poor health behaviors Include: substance use (cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs) not to go for prenatal care and pre-eclampsia, IUGR. Newborns in women, experience restlessness, priority, giving of health services to the health of pregnant women is one of the Millennium Development Goals, Early detection and follow her depression during pregnancy is important. This could be a stepping stone towards the realization of the motto “Healthy mother and healthy child”.

91��ý 100 guests including students and faculty members attended the lecture. The goal of the lecture and discussion was for an increase in public knowledge about how adequate sleep can improve health, productivity, wellness, quality of life, and safety on the roads and in the workplace. Mainly to initiate a joint scientific research and training project between the 91��ý, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, India. Several beneficial outcomes in 91��ý were highlighted during the discussion, including initiating possible collaborative research with Dr. Kamalesh Gulia and USJP.

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The fourth phase of the “Shadows of Success” workshop series organized by the of the 91��ý was successfully held with the participation of world-renowned chef Dr. Publis Silva who has been a pioneer in promoting traditional 91��ýn cuisine to the world, on 23rd January 2019. More than 250 undergraduates and a large number of academic members participated in the workshop.

Shadow of Success Phase 1 by Mr. Jackson Anthony>>
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The organized a guest lecture on the theme “Is 91��ý in a Chinese Debt Trap?” on 8^th January 2019 at Prof. K. A. Munasinghe Hall of the .

This was conducted by Prof. Barry Sautman from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Prof. Yan Hairong from Hong Kong Polytechnic University who are currently engaged in a research study on 91��ý’s prominence in Chinese One Belt One Road Initiative. This lecture broadened the knowledge of the second and third-year undergraduates of the department on Chinese presence in 91��ý and its impact on economic, social and cultural developments.

Prof. Sautman and Prof. Hairong also met and shared their thoughts with Senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice Chancellor of the University, Dr. U. Anura Kumara, Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce and Dr. (Mrs.) Dinesha Siriwardhane, Head of the Department. At the same time, they discussed the possibilities for research collaborations.

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 of the was able to successfully organize a guest lecture Research Methods for Innovations. The event was held on 3^{������}January 2019 at the Prof. K.A. Munasinghe Hall of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce.

Thereby, Mr Waruna Kathriarachchi, Associate Director of Consumer Insights-Quantitative Research, Nielsen Company Lanka Private Limited delivered the guest lecture. The objective of this guest lecture series was to expose the third-year undergraduates in practical aspects of demand estimation for an innovative product.

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IIVCC) of 91��ý with the collaboration of members of parliaments of 91��ý and People’s Action For Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) organized a guest lecture for Members of parliaments of 91��ý. This guest lecture series is initiated under the .

The MP Research Collective representatives which are comprised of Academic personals who are subject matter experts delivered this special session on ‘ Human-Animal Conflict with Special Reference to Toque Macaque (Rilawa)” on 11. 10. 2018 at Committee room 01, Parliament of 91��ý. Experts discussed mainly about human-monkey conflict, the proposed integrated control mechanisms, and short and long-term control methods.  Prof. Mrs. C. A.D. Nahallage (USJP) led the Academic presentation, followed by Dr. Nimal Kumarasinghe (USJP) and Prof. Asoka Dangalla (UPSL) and Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda (USJP) moderated the session.

The resource personals also presented the current status of their researches latest progress on the matter, challenges faced with special reference to human errors and long and short-term solutions while delivering the session to the Honorable MPs. The session was followed by a Q & A session which allowed the path to a constructive dialogue about the way forward. Most importantly after listening to the presentations of the resource personals, it was emphasized by the Honorable Members of the Parliament to set a policy framework to promptly address this issue which causes many economic losses to the rural communities that have not still been assessed.

The Honorable Members of the Parliament who took part in this program came to a common agreement to take this dialogue forward in order to present a proposal to a Parliament Working Committee to work on this matter. Also the Hon. MPs agreed to extend their support to facilitate the ongoing research work by the resource personals which was emphasized by the academics. Both resource personals and MPs highly commended the effort by March 12 Movement to bring subject matter experts from academia and policymakers into one table where it will immensely contribute to set up a policy framework which can address the prevailing issues in grassroots in an efficient manner.

Multi-party representation was seen in the group of Honorable Members of the Parliament who took part in this program, from the ruling party, joint opposition as well as the minority parties.

1. Dep. Speaker of the Parliament Hon. Ananda Kumarasiri
2. Hon. Dr. Ramesh Pathirana MP
3. Hon. Indika Anuruddha MP
4. Hon. T. Ranjith de Zoysa MP
5. Hon. M. Priyadarsha de Silva MP
6. Hon. Dulip Wijesekara MP
7. Hon. T. V. Vidanagamage MP
8. Hon. Mrs. Rohini Wijeratne MP
9. Hon. Dr. Mrs. Thusitha Wijemanna MP
10. Hon. Prof. Ashudodha Marasinghe MP
11. Hon. Tharaka Balasuriya MP
12. Hon. Vidura Wikkramanayaka MP
13. Hon. Janaka Wakkumbura MP
14. Hon. W. Dissanayake MP
15. Hon. Sujith Perera MP
16. Hon. Lohan Rathwaththe MP
17. Hon. D.V. Chanaka MP
18. Hon. Kanaka Herath MP
19. Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeygunawardana MP
20. Hon. Mujiber Rahuman MP
21. Hon. Asoka Priyantha MP
22. Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna MP
23. Hon. Nihal Galappaththi MP
24. Hon. S. C. Muthukumarana MP
    

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, of the , USJP, always believes that the undergraduates should not only be given theoretical knowledge, but also the practical application of such theory. Accordingly, the department organized a guest lecture on ‘Possible Impacts of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) on the 91��ýn Economy’ for the final year undergraduates. This was held on the 28th August 2018 at the Munasinghe Hall. As the resource person, Prof. Sirimevan Colombage, Professor of the Open University of 91��ý shared his experience and insights on the theme.

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“Shadows of Success” is a novel initiative of the Career Skills Development Society of the of the 91��ý. This programme includes a series of workshops that would feature outstanding personalities of the country – who have thrived as professionals in their respective fields, gaining much respect and admiration. This programme aims to provide a sense of direction to our students guiding them in making advantageous career choices with more conviction and confidence.

The third phrase of Shadows of Success workshop series was successfully held on 18th June 2018 with the participation of the world-renowned Auto Racing champion Mr. Dilantha Malagamuwa. Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. SampathAmarthunga and many of university academics, non-academics and about 300 students representing all faculties participated in the programme.

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Public Talk on “A New Approach to Productivity Success” was held on 26^th January at the Seminar Room of the . This Talk was conducted by the former Director of the Castle Street Hospital for Women, and the leader of its Productivity success; Dr. Wimal Karannagoda. This event was organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the University. Prof. Hemanthi Ranasinghe, Dean of the FGS, several academic members and undergraduate students as well as post graduate students participated in this event.

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