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A university is expected to produce academia of competent youth who go beyond the ordinary and reach new heights continuously; this new release of the university anthem features this wholesome attitude fostered by the university and captures its essence portraying the academic activities, research, sports, arts, culture, and student life together with moments captured at its official convocation.

The lyrics of this Official Anthem of the 91��ý “91��ý Pinbara Ran Derane – ශ්‍රී ලංකා පින්බර රන් දෙරණේ” was composed by Emeritus Professor Sunil Ariyarathna.

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The 91��ý ably led by Vice-Chancellor Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage stands strong with eight faculties, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Technology and its latest addition Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. The University is home to over 12,000 Undergraduates and over 1,000 postgraduate students. It is considered the largest University in terms of student population in 91��ý.

Contribution to higher learning

Meanwhile the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University marks another milestone in its outstanding contribution to higher learning in the country, by commencing its new academic year with the advent of the New Year, 2022. Faculty Dean Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, provides overall strategic leadership and direction to Faculty on all undergraduate and graduate academic programmes, experiential learning opportunities, and pathway initiatives.

The Faculty which was initially named the Faculty of Arts at the establishment of the 91��ý in 1977, was officially renamed as the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in 2012, highlighting its commitment to the needs of the country.

Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda stated that at present the Faculty has Academic Departments specialized in areas of Criminology, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, History and Archaeology, Sinhala and Mass Communication, Philosophy and Psychology, English and Linguistics, Music and Creative Technology, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, Geography, Information and Communication Technology, Pali and Buddhist Studies and Social Statistics. These Academic Departments currently offer degrees under 34 academic fields, conducted in both media of Sinhala and English. The Department of English Language Teaching (DELT) conducts general English Language programmes for the student community of the Faculty.

‘Prosper Lives through Learning’

Prof. Heenkenda further added that in keeping with the vision of the University, ‘Prosper Lives through Learning’, the Faculty also conducts three degree programmes for the students who have not gained admission to the university. With the aim of achieving the goal of providing education for all, the Faculty offer at least 30 Diploma programmes.

A variety of new degree programmes in concurrence with the revision of curricula of all the course modules, exceeding 800 in number, have been made available for the internal students. Accordingly, the curricula are revised to align with the Integrated Learning Outcomes (ILOs) and with the intellect and skills needed for the world of 21st Century. As such, there are new undergraduate degree programmes in Financial Economics, Social Work, Philosophy, Psychology, as well as Tourism and Heritage Management. Furthermore, two new degree programmes have commenced – Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, in addition to another new degree programme in Geo-Spatial Technology.

“Since we believe in the importance of a knowledge of languages in the modern world, we have also introduced honours degrees in French, Chinese and Japanese, while also heading towards a new pathway through an honours degree programme in Music and Creative Technology,” Prof. Heenkenda added.

Prof. Heenkenda said that a revision of the course structure in the course modules offered was effected. “Accordingly, we have increased the credit weight of General English from 02 to 09 credits and made General English a compulsory subject for all students of our Faculty. Considering the importance of the subject of Information Technology, we have increased its credit value from 03 to 09 credits. These changes were triggered by our concern about the issue of improving employability. Prior to directing the undergraduates of the final year honours degree programmes, to their Internships, they are given training in new trends of the corporate world. In this context, we have also provided the students with an opportunity to gain knowledge and training in Entrepreneurship, in case a student intends to become an entrepreneur”, he said.

Moreover, the Faculty has made it compulsory for all its undergraduate students to offer courses such as Basic Mathematics, Intelligent Quotient (IQ) Basics and 91��ýn Society because the Faculty believes that the students must be led towards new dimensions in education.

The Centre for Digital Education and Professional Development (CDEPD) was newly established. The centre operates in four main areas: digital education and resource provisioning, offering a wide range of courses and course units, professional development, IT services and e-learning. Accordingly, diploma courses in English and Applied Tamil language, mental and spiritual development programmes, information technology for professional life, research methodology, special workshops, and external lectures are organised for internal students.

The unit has initiated teacher training programmes and courses for the online teaching process which was introduced in the COVID-19 environment. Furthermore, there is a Brilliants Minds competition series that operates in two main streams. One of these streams includes the Multiple Intelligence Challenge, and it enables developing general knowledge and mathematical skills of undergraduates to face professional competitive examinations. The second is the Subhasha programme. Its primary objective is to develop Sinhala language skills of students.

The EntreClub, Entrepreneurship Development Unit of the Faculty conducts workshops and provides guidance on developing entrepreneurial skills of students. Undergraduates selected from the annual ‘Business Idea Competition’ will be invited to participate in programmes involving financial institutions such as the National Entrepreneurship Development Authority, the private sector and banks to inculcate their ideas in the business world. This will give them the opportunity to receive further training and advice. There is also the opportunity to pursue a Certificate Course in Entrepreneurship while studying at the university.

A distinctive feature of this Faculty is that its students are offered the possibility of obtaining both a Diploma in English and Applied Tamil language before completing their degree. Also, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is in the process of awarding a Diploma in Information Technology for students studying in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. A Library and Science Certificate Course will be introduced this year.

The Equal Opportunity Cell has launched various projects to enhance the academic quality and welfare of students with special needs, with the ‘Audio Books’ project taking the lead. This project involves translating works for visually impaired students into audio-visual media. The ‘Dream’ scholarship scheme is also launched for them.

Student counselling and welfare

Apart from this, there are several initiatives such as the Green Hub which conducts various programmes designed for an eco-friendly world, the Centre for Gender Equality and Equity which is based on the foundation of gender equality and the Faculty Publications Committee which facilitates academic and student publications to promote knowledge and encouragement on literary publications. There are several committees in the Faculty, such as the ‘Student Support Centre’ established for student counselling and welfare. The academics in the Faculty provide support to these projects. The International Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies has been established at the Faculty to orient the Faculty community towards academic research. Several research sessions are organised annually under various themes. The ‘Vidyodaya Undergraduate Research Day’ is particularly known as a platform designed to present research of students.

The Faculty Cultural Committee consists of various sub-committees, namely, the Faculty Cultural Committee, Creative Competition, the Faculty Publication Committee, and divisions such as Music and Entertainment, Performing Arts and Culture and National Heritage. The ‘Ranrasu Festival of Art’ is also organised annually by the Faculty Cultural Committee for the development and evaluation of the creative artistic talents of students. Moreover, various awards and gold stamps are presented annually, including the Dean’s Honours List to evaluate students’ academic excellence, leadership, entrepreneurship, essential skills and creative talent.

“The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the 91��ý has incorporated new trends and dimensions, adapting various events to suit the new world. The fact that our Faculty has been able to break away from the traditional framework of society and transform the field of Humanities and Social Sciences into a field of study relevant to the 21st Century is an immense achievement. There is no other pleasure than producing a dynamic graduate who is armed with knowledge, attitudes, and skills which are indispensable within a professional context,” Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda observed.

Article by Dinuli Francisco.

Originally published in Daily News.

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With the dawn of 2022, the memories of 2021 are remembered in the following documentary.

Executive Producer – Prof.Hiran Amarasekara

Script – Warsha Ranasinghe

Narration – Bhawanga Hettiarachchci

Camera – Madhawa Vithanage

Post Production – Bhawanga Hettiarachchi

Coordination – Harsha Munasinghe

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A team of INFINITY case study competition will consist of three members. There will be no gender-based restrictions when forming groups. Any one from any university in 91��ý can sign up for this competition.

The judge panel will consist of four members, one judge member from the main sponsoring organization and another two judges will be from the lecturing panel of the Department of Commerce and remaining one is an industry expert relevant to our case problem.

Audience will be consisted of government and private university undergraduates, graduates, academics and the spectators joining through social media platforms in 91��ý.

Once complete all three rounds, the judges will select the most practically applicable solution for the 91��ýn economy. The final solution will be given to the government to put into action.

Prizes

1st place Rs. 60,000 Cash Price
Valuable medals and certificates.

2nd Place Rs. 45,000 Cash Price
Valuable medals and certificates.

3rd Place Rs. 30,000 Cash Price
Valuable medals and certificates.

Registrations are officially open for all candidates who were eagerly waiting for this opportunity to accept the challenge & to collaborate with others.

Schedule of the INFINITY case study competition is as follows;

DEC 17 – DEC 31 Registration

JAN 02 Workshop

JAN 02 – JAN 13 Round 01

JAN 15 – JAN 29 Round 02

JAN 30 – FEB 06 Round 03

FEB 07 Grand Final

Register using the following link
https://forms.gle/vqvhtLBwUVz3iLacA

For further Details, please contact;

Sachin – 076 344 5048
Sithari – 071 896 3317

(Sinahala Language)

Poornima – 075 671 8556
Azeema – 075 043 3113

(English Language)

Official FB page; https://www.facebook.com/comsousjp/

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Following undergraduates claimed the following titles at J’pura Employability Skills Awards (JESA) 2021.

Best Communicator – Thisaakhya Jayakody

Best Innovator – Nipun Kavishka Silva

Best Creative Desinger – Changa Sarith Gonsal Korala

BESA – FMS  – Dinul Thisura Doluweera

BESA – FOT – Maleesha Randunu De silva

BESA – FMSC – Keashan Dhananjith Wijayasinghe

BESA – FOE – Rajitha Lakshan Jayaratne

BESA – FAS – Rakitha Akshaya Kumarajeewa

BESA -FAHS – Sachini Malsha Thennakoon

BESA – FHSS – Kith Sakbo Dissanayake

Best Leader – Dinul Thisura Doluweera

Best Team Player – Ganesh Tilanka

Best Young Entreprenuer – Chirantha Udeshaka Ranasinghe

Best CSR Amasha Sirimanna – Butterfly Effect 3.0

http://career.sjp.ac.lk/jesa-2021-award-winners/

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The Leo Club of the 91��ý secured the ‘District Contest Award’ at the 16th Annual Leo District Conference of Leo District 306 A2 held on the 28th of November at Hotel Deandra in Bolgoda.

It should be noted that this is a record-breaking moment that occurred after twenty years. Despite being a young club that completes three years in operation, the attribution of the ‘District Contest Award’ by earning the highest number of points throughout the year is indeed an exemplary achievement. The Leo Club of the 91��ý also won ‘Most Outstanding Projects’ for Crime & Accident Prevention, Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation, Public Relationships, Disaster Management and Prevention, Quality Education and Literacy, Hunger, Childhood Cancer, Best Joint Project with Non-Leo/Outside Organizations, Best International Joint Project and Most Outstanding Joint Service Project. Dr. Janaka Fernando, the Staff Advisor of Leo Club of the 91��ý, was awarded ‘Second Runners Up’ under the ‘Most Outstanding Staff Advisor’ category at the conference. The Immediate Past Club President Leo Shanali Abeysinghe was awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Leo Scholar Award’, which is one of the most prestigious awards to be won at the ceremony. Thus, the Leo Club of the 91��ý won a total of 36 Awards and over 20 more nominations at the 16th Annual Leo District Conference.

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7th International Congress of the Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA) Webinar (18th – 21st September – 2020) was organized by the Department of History and Archaeology, 91��ý. In collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Indian High Commission, Colombo, 91��ý and 91��ý National Commission for UNESCO.

Three leading archaeologists of South Asia, Prof. Vasant Shinde from India, Prof. Sudershan Seneveratne from 91��ý and Prof. Ihsan Ali from Pakistan were instrumental in evolving the concept of having Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA) in South Asia somewhere so that the younger generation benefits academically as a result of participation in activities of scholars from all over the world working in this part of the globe. Prof. Vasant Shinde established in 2005 the Society of South Asian Archaeology at Deccan College, Deemed University, Pune, India, which has one of the finest Archaeology Departments in the world. The objective of the SOSAA is to promote scholarship and take South Asian Archaeology to the global level.  Biannual International Congress of the Society of South Asian Archaeology is one way by which we can achieve objectives of the SOSAA. This Congress is held in different parts of South Asia for the benefit of the entire South Asian scholarship. The SOSAA brings Archaeologists, Historians, Anthropologists and Social scientists on one platform to discuss some common issues related to population movements, cultural interaction, trade exchange, the impact of climate on cultures, social formation etc. in South Asia. This provides an opportunity to exchange data, ideas and insights into recent discoveries made in the last couple of years in South Asia. Comprehensive picture of the history of South Asia is thus emerging due to sharing and discussing new research and discoveries. The South Asian countries share a common cultural heritage and we will not get proper perspective if it is studied in isolation.

So far the Society has organized six international congress, three in India, two in Iran and one in 91��ý. This year with the Department of History and Archaeology 91��ý, Colombo 91��ý in collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre High Commission of India, 91��ý and 91��ý National Commission for UNESCO was to organize 7th International Congress of SOSAA. But due to the Corona pandemic it cannot be held physically and hence the Executive Committee of the SOSAA decided to hold it through Video Conferencing from 18-21 September 2020, which is agreed by the organizing Institute.  On the behalf of organizing committee, we warmly invite Archaeologists, Scientists, Anthropologists and scholars working on the topics related to history, Archaeology and Anthropology of South Asia. 

SOSAA has policy to give opportunity to young scholars to present their research on International platform. So huge number of young scholars from India and 91��ý would be given opportunity to speak about their research on International platform and get benefitted with suggestions of well known scholars. 

This conference is not limited to South Asian scholars only but delegates from around the world working in South Asia have submitted their research papers associated with broad theme of archaeology/ history of South Asia. Two special sessions- one on the Rajagala Archaeological Project in 91��ý and the other on Rakhigarhi Excavations in India are also organized on this occasion to discuss applications of new scientific research methodologies and breakthrough results obtained. The main objective of this conference is to Promote, Protect and Preserve our heritage for future generations. More than 130 scholars will present their finds in this congress. The scholars are participating from countries like India, 91��ý, Bangladesh, Japan, South Korea, Iran, China, Indonesia, UK, USA, etc. In this conference various researchers are going to present their research on broader themes like Archaeology, History, Environmental Archaeology, Physical Anthropology, Ancient Literature and Languages, Architecture and Art History, Epigraphy and Numismatics, Heritage Management and Conservation, Ancient Technology and Computer Application, Museum Studies and Development, Archaeology of Indian Ocean Interaction Sphere, Folklore and Ethnology, research associated with Natural sciences and sacred/religion studies. Multidisciplinary research associated with Heritage management will give us insights to Promote, Protect and Preserve our heritage. It will also benefit our current ongoing researches by updating of knowledge and technology.

Accordingly, all arrangements have been made to commence the Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA)’s Web Conference of Archaeologists on September 18 at the University of Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 91��ý. One can watch this conference live through social media networks and YouTube channels.

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