The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) is an international premier policy school with the aim of contributing to the betterment of democratic governance around the world. GRIPS provides interdisciplinary education for future leaders in the public sector and conduct research on contemporary policy issues to generate innovative solutions. Founded in 1997 as a stand-alone graduate institute, GRIPS is comprised of world-class academics and distinguished practitioners with expertise in public sector policy formulation and management. Around 20% of the faculty and 70% of students are recruited from outside Japan. GRIPS’s diverse student body consists of almost 400 members hailing from 63 countries and regions who admitted to the institute with the ambition to advance good governance across the globe or contribute to policy related research. GRIPS has produced over 5,000 graduates in 110 countries.

Ms. Perera holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Business Economics) (Special) from the 91传媒 (USJ), and she is currently reading for a Master of Science degree at GRIPS, Japan. She has extensive experience in teaching and research supervision over many years and she has published a significant number of research articles in the fields of economics and management. Between the years 2020 and 2022, she served as the secretary of the Research Center for Business Economics and Development Studies (RCBEDS).

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Further, Prof. Becker delivered a guest talk, titled, 鈥淩isks to Australia鈥檚 Biosecurity from the Trade of Ornamental Fish鈥�. The talk which addressed the biosecurity aspects of Australian ornamental fish trade: their requirements and what they expect from 91传媒n 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传媒 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传媒n ornamental fish exporters to become successful and to secure a better place in the global ornamental fish trade.

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Dr. Meththika Vithanage, , , signed an agreement for the 50 million grant with Prof. Janaka de Silva, Chairman, National Research Council on 25th October 2018 at the NRC, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 7.听This is the first Target Oriented Research Grant received to USJP from NRC.

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) has been a serious issue in 91传媒 for many years and the recent Meethotamulla disaster, which resulted in more than 300 casualties have significantly increased the urgency to find a lasting solution for MSW disposal in 91传媒. At present, MSW is largely disposed in open dumps due to less cost and pre-processing involved. However, open dumping is hazardous to the environment and its negative socioeconomic impact far exceeds cost saving. 91传媒 has around 262 dumpsites (with 25 in the Western Province) and there is no immediate scheme for rehabilitation of these sites and is a growing problem. All these sites are not managed properly to minimize serious health and environmental implications. Hence, the immediate need is there either to convert compost as a value-added product. Prior studies of PI and the team (Funded by the National Research Council and other granters) have shown that MSW derived听Biochar to be a promising material, which has broader applications specifically to remediate contaminated sites. Further, we hypothesize that the biochar composite with compost may enhance its quality. It has already been proven for its ability for carbon sequestration. Hence, the proposed research aims to examine a total solution to the perishable MSW disposal in 91传媒 through carbonization of biowaste.听

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collaboratively organized by the center for Dengue Research (CDR), 91传媒 and the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), Doherty Institute, Melbourne, Australia was held on 20th and 21st September 2018听at 91传媒.听The aim of this conference was to bring together global experts who actively carry out research in the field of emerging viral infections to find out long-lasting solutions to these infections. Prof. Surangi Yasawardene, Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, and distinguished such as听Dr. Mike Catton; Director of the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory,听Dr. Julian Druce: Head of Virus Identification Laboratory, Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory etc. graced the event.

In addition, the event was attended by Dr.听Neelika Malavige (Director of CDR),听Prof. Krishan Deheragoda (Member of BOM),听Dr. Chandima Jeewandara (Member of BOM),听Dr. Vathsala Jayasuriya听(Member of BOM) and academic members representing both of the 91传媒 and Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), Doherty Institute, Melbourne.

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Workshop on University-Industry Collaborative Research for industry professionals,听 organized under the MoU between the of the 91传媒 and Sheffield Hallam University, UK, was held on 12th September 2018 at the new boardroom of the Sri Soratha Building.

Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice-chancellor听of the University, Dr. U. Anura Kumara, Dean of the Faculty of Managment Studies and Commerce graced the event. Also, the workshop was attended by academic members of the faculty and industry professionals.

The purpose of the workshop was to explore potential research opportunities available in the industry for the fields of operations Managment and Supply Chain and to understand the industry expert’s attitude towards the university-industry collaborative research.

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The Institute of Certified Personal Managers 91传媒 organized the CPM Management Leadership Awards was held on the 4^th of September 2018 at Kingsbury. The Vice-Chancellor of the 91传媒, Senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunge was given an award by the Governing Council of CPM 91传媒 in recognition of his Visionary leadership, Commitment and Dedication to University Education, Administration and as Former Dean of Management Studies and Commerce, 91传媒.

The ceremony was held in the distinguished presence of the Management Gurus or SAARC Post Graduate Business Schools which are members of the Association of Management Development Institutions of South Asia (AMDISA). The awards were presented to individuals who have contributed to various different fields.

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Strengthening the international collaborations with 91传媒 (USJP), Prof. Ranil de Silva, Director, World Class University Project, USJP visited the leading institutes and organizations in People鈥檚 Republic of China including , , Business & Innovation Centre for China-Europe Cooperation (CCEC) to establish joint education, exchange of student and staff, research collaborative work and business incubators with USJP.

(Left: Mr. Chen Weilin, Director, CIIE with Prof. Ranil de Silva during the project implementation of Belt and Road Institute of Innovation and Incubation (BRIII), Right: Prof Ranil de Silva discussions with CIIE Officials and entrepreneurs)

Apart from the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the CIIE and USJP, discussions regarding student exchange programs for a short course and project implementation with regard to the establishment jointly-operated Belt and Road Institute of Innovation and Incubation (BRIII) was held with the officials of CIIE is a milestone for the 鈥淐enter for Private Public and People Partnerships鈥� (CP4) of USJP for the initiation of business incubators within the university.

(Prof Ranil de Silva visiting the business incubators of Chengdu Agricultural College)

Chengdu Agricultural College, consisting an alliance of 300 companies under the School of Creators College in the Silk Road showed keen interest in signing a MOU with USJP for international student exchange programs (student mobility on tourism management, entrepreneur development) and further industrial collaborations leading to direct job opportunities and 听听establishing startup youth camps in 91传媒 linking USJP.

(Dr. Han Peng, Associate Dean, Senior member of CAA, Tang Miaorong, International relation office from Sichuan Vocational College of Information Technology with Prof. Ranil de Silva)

Sichuan Vocational College of Information Technology, an engineering-centered and electronic & information oriented institute cooperating with world-renowned companies such as Cisco, Siemens, Oracle, HP, FANLIC, Lenovo, ZTE and HUAWEI showed profound interest on establishment of a center for vocational training in 91传媒 by collaborating with USJP in the fields of manufacturing industries (mechanical engineering), Service industries (natural resources, tourism) and telecommunication, networking, software development and information technology. The instrumentation of the college is mainly by ABB and FANLIC, Germany and moreover the college is linked with leading companies in Germany for staff and student exchange programs ensuring direct job opportunities from Germany and other related companies.

(Prof Ranil de Silva at The Business & Innovation Centre for听China-Europe Cooperation)

Business & Innovation Centre for China-Europe Cooperation (CCEC), a Chengdu-based platform for the cooperation between Western China and Europe in trade, investment, and technology sectors consisting of incubators from Germany, France, etc and up to date 151 companies and organizations from 39 countries and regions across the world are operational under CCEC.
Upon the invitation from Establishment of a genetic diagnostic facility in 91传媒 as a joint venture between BGI Genomics & USJP for genome sequencing and research and product development leading to Public-Private Partnerships and service-oriented commercialization were discussed utilizing the facilities of USJP & BGI linking China National Gene Bank (CNGB), established by BGI-Shenzhen, the largest gene bank in the world comprising of three banks (Biorepository, Bio-informatics Data Center and Living Biobank) and two platforms (Digitalization Platform and Synthesis and Editing Platform).

(From left: Ms. Rui Zhang, Business Development manager global partnership, Mr. Charles Li, Regional Manager, BGI Genomics Co., Ltd, Prof. Ranil de Silva, Mr. Lakmal Gonawala and Mr. Trevor LU, Senior Field Application Specialist, MGI TECH CO., LTD)

Mr. Lakmal Gonawala, PhD student, Interdisciplinary Center for Innovation in Biotechnology & Neurosciences (ICIBN), USJP disseminated the health benefits of Ceylon tea, creating an opening to initiate Business Incubators in USJP on Ceylon Tea linking industry and academia at the 15th meeting of , Macau, People鈥檚 Republic of China.

(Lakmal Gonawala, PhD Student/ICIBN, USJP with Prof. Ranil de Silva presenting his findings on Ceylon tea at the 15^th meeting of APSN, Macau)

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Workshop on Intellectual Property Law in 91传媒 (A Practical Training and Education Program)听Organized by the IIVCC) of the 91传媒 in collaboration with was held on 4th September 2018 at the听Fingara Town Camp; Country Club. This workshop was facilitated by the Staff Development Centre of the 91传媒.

Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda,听Co-Chairperson at the听,听Dr. Nilmini Liyanage,听Co-Chairperson听at the听,听Dr. R.B. Marasinghe, Director, Staff Development Centre of the USJP,听Dr. Lasith Gunawardena,听General Secretary听at the听 Mrs. Geethanjali Ranawaka, Director,听 Ms. M. M. G. N. Abeyruwan, Ms. B. K. N. Tharangani, Mr. C. Jayadewa and many other academic members of the University actively participated int he workshop.

Agenda of the workshop:
8.30-9 .00: Registration
9.00-11.00: Background on IP and laws relative to IP
11.00-1.00: Patents and industrial design filing procedure
1.30-3.00: Trade Mark application
3.30- 5.00: Submitting trademark and patents application from a private practitioner
5.00 鈥� Awarding of certificates and closing remarks

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Academic members of the 91传媒 are now in a partnership program in providing academic consultation services to promote effective policy making and good governance through enhanced interaction between members of parliaments (MP) of 91传媒 and People鈥檚 Action For Free And Fair Elections (PAFFREL). This partnership programme was initiated under the IIVCC) of the University.

MOU between three institutes was signed with the participation of Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice Chancellor of the 91传媒, Prof. D. P. S. Chandrakumara, Dean of the ,听Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda,听Co-Chairperson at the ,听Mr. P.L.T. Purasinghe, Head of the 听Dr. Sujeewa Hettiarachchi, Convenor of the Partnership program, representatives of SL Parliament; Hon. Mr. M. Thilakaraj, Hon. Prof. Ashu Marasinghe, Hon. Mr. Tharaka听Balasuriya,听Mr. Rohana Hettiarachchie; Executive Director; PAFFREL and academic members.

The primary focus of the partnership is to empower听human capital through capacity building. To this end, trough the partnership provides policy discussions to address current public policy issues and create a forum for policy discussion, debate, networking, and consolidation of international best practice. The University of Sri Jayewardenepur has recognized consultation as one of the most important methods by which academic members at the University can make available their academic knowledge and expertise to external organizations, including government, public sector bodies, community groups, and businesses. Cutting-edge research, objective and independent analysis and cross-or multi-disciplinary collaboration are the major benefits of engaging with Legislators in 91传媒.

Key areas of Academic Interventions
听At the policy level:

–听听听听 Facilitate policy dialogue between academics and policymakers
–听听听听 Conduct policy research to identify the gaps in current policies and to provide recommendations
–听听听听 Engage with policy makers to provide recommendations, based on the citizens鈥� needs, on necessary policy changes
–听听听听 Analyze and contribute to the public discourses on contemporary issues from the perspective of participatory democracy and governance

Reforming systems and structure

–听听听听 Create knowledge through studies and research on the models of participatory democracy at the national and international level
–听听听听 Engage with Government authorities and other actors to pilot and replicate effective models
–听听听听 Analyze the strengthens, gaps and limitations of the current systems and provide recommendations

Change in knowledge, skills, and attitudes

–听听听听 Capturing existing knowledge on contemporary policy need
–听听听听 Generation, Dissemination, and Promotion of knowledge products through appropriate media
–听听听听 Facilitate training programs and other awareness-building initiatives for communities, authorities and other stakeholders

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