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The CEO of COAE, the world’s foremost educational organizational assessment entity in India has organized a free International Webinar for Higher Education: Quality Education, Internationalization, Accreditation, Rankings, Best Practices, Sustainable Systems in HEIs and much more. The details of the event are as follows. We hope this will be beneficial for聽you. Kindly do the needful.

罢丑别尘别:听听‘Unveiling the Impact – Quality Education & the significance of ISO 21001:2018 International Standard in Higher Education.’

Discover the core of an effective education management system.

Date: Nov 27, 2023, Monday
Time: 4 pm 鈥� 6 pm (IST)

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Beijing Forestry University (BFU) is a national public university centered in Beijing, China. The BFU has a history that dates back to 1902 as one of the earliest colleges with a specialty in Forestry. It is the top university in China for ecological and environmental education. Beijing Forestry University provides a wide range of courses such as Automation, Biology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Forestry, Languages, Laws, Management, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology. The university is now providing modern technologies for people to protect the earth, in order to share its environmental friendly perspective to the world.

The BFU has 18 schools based on various disciplines such as Arts and Design, Biological Sciences and Technology, Economics and Management, Environmental Science and Engineering, Foreign Languages, Forestry, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Science and Technology, Landscape Architecture, Material Science, Continuing Education, Science, Soil and Water Conservation, Ecology and Nature Conservation, Marixism, Grassland Science, International Education as well as for Technology.

The delegates of Beijing Forestry University visited the 91传媒 (USJ) on last 25^th聽of October with the intention of entering a Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. XIE Xuewen-Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Secretary, Party Committee at BFU, Mr. YANG Xiaodong 鈥� Director, Logistics Support Department, Mr. LI Liang 鈥� Deputy Director, International Relations Office, Mr. WANG Chuping 鈥� Section Chief, University Office, Mr. Gong Rui 鈥� Director of TTESC and Ms. Xue Xiao 鈥� Interpreter of TTESC joined as the delegates representing Beijing Forestry University. Senior Prof. M.M. Pathmalal-the Vice-Chancellor of 91传媒 warmly welcomed them. Senior Prof. Pradeep Jayaweera-the Dean of the Faculty of Urban and Aquatic Bioresources, Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda 鈥� the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Renuka Nilmini 鈥� the Dean of the Faculty of Technology, Prof. R.K.D.N.K.Rajapakshe-Head of the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, Ms. Thilini Bhagya Ranasinghe 鈥� Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, and Dr. Ruwini Dharmawardene-Director, International Affairs Division, USJ also joined representing the 91传媒.

Following the introduction, the delegates from both the institutions discussed on how the universities can collaborate and incorporate for educational purposes. There, joint research opportunities, scholarships, staff and student exchange programmes and other potential opportunities such as research conferences were discussed. Prof. Renuka Nilmini, Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda and Senior, Prof. Pradeep Jayaweera added their inputs to the discussion incorporating the subject disciplines of respective faculties. With the aim of working together to promote collaborative work between the two universities, both parties entered into an agreement. After the meeting between BFU and USJ, the delegates from BFU had a tour around the university premises as well.

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The representatives of the Peoples鈥� Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) named after Patrice Lumumba visited the 91传媒 (USJ) on the 23rd of October concurrent to the inauguration ceremony of the training programme on 鈥淩eporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gases鈥�. This event took place as a collaborative effort between the of the 91传媒 and the Faculty of Environmental Engineering at RUDN University in Russia. The programme was held at the Senate Board Room of the 91传媒. The delegates from RUDN University were guests at the University for three consecutive days, the 23^rd, 24^th, and 25^th of October.

The delegates were warmly welcomed by Senior Professor M. M. Pathmalal, the Vice-Chancellor of the 91传媒, Prof. Upul Subasinghe, the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Prof. Daham Jayawardana, the Head of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, Senior Professor Hemanthi Ransinghe, the Course Coordinator, Dr. Chamila Pathirana, Deputy Course coordinator, Prof. Hiran Amarasekere, Dr. Thilak Chandrathilake, and Dr. Ruwini Dharmawardene, the Director of the International Affairs Division, USJ.

This programme held significant importance in addressing the global issue of climate change and environmental conservation. The partnership between the two institutions underscores the commitment to fostering international cooperation and knowledge exchange in the field of environmental science. The three-day programme was a valuable opportunity for participants to gain insights into greenhouse gas reporting and verification. Relating to this programme, fruitful discussions with the experts in the field took place.

Russian delegates who are working in the area of climate change in Russia participated as resource persons and shared their knowledge. Professor Anna Popkova, Deputy Director for International Affairs, Institute of Environmental Engineering, RUDN University, and Professor Redina Margarita joined as chief guests followed by other participants from the RUDN University. During the inauguration ceremony, the distribution of certificates and scholarships to the winners of the Ecological Olympiad organized by the RUDN University took place. As the resource person of the day Mr. Rishan Sampath, Assistant Manager 鈥揝ustainability of MAS Holdings conducted a technical session on 鈥淩eporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Inventory in 91传媒鈥�. The requirements for quantifying emissions and removals of greenhouse gases, as well as carbon reporting in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2019 were discussed during this session.

On 24^th of October, the delegates joined the field visit to the MAS Bodyline Factory, Horana, and to Forest Filed Station in Yagirala. The field visit was successfully arranged by Dr. Thilak Chandrathilake, senior lecturer of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. The Russian delegates had the opportunity in having an exposure to visit the forest areas and industrial plants in 91传媒 during this visit.

On the 25^th, the last day of the workshop series, a technical session was conducted for the delegates by Senior Professor Hemanthi Ranasinghe and Dr. Sampath Wahala, Chairman of the 91传媒 Accreditation Board and Senior Lecturer of the Department of Tourism Management, Sabaragamuwa University of 91传媒. The requirements for quantification, monitoring, and reporting on climate projects in accordance with ISO 14064-2:2019 鈥� experience and practice of 91传媒 were discussed during this session. After the technical session, Professor Redina Margarita conducted a summer school for the undergraduates of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. Professor Anna Popkova conducted the Hydrogeology Olympiad. More than 70 students have been registered for the examination which was an excellent opportunity for the undergraduates of the 91传媒.

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鈥淚llumino 2.0,鈥� was an enlightening installation organized by the official Japura Tourism Club of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the 91传媒. This prestigious event featured distinguished guests, including the Chief Guest, Dr. Shweta Chandra, Manager of Learning and Development at Taj Samudra Colombo; Mr. Chandana Gamage, the Financial Controller of Berjaya Hotel, Colombo; and Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The event was held on 17th October 2023.

In addition to these esteemed individuals, the event hosted a representative from the Cultural Section of the Russian Embassy of 91传媒, Japanese representatives, a representative of the Chinese Language and Cultural Center, a representative from Mr. Dumpling, and a representative from Lumbini Confucius Classroom. The Director of the International Affairs of USJ, Dr. Ruwini Dharmawadene also participated in this event.

鈥淚llumino 2.0鈥� offered a unique opportunity for interaction between students and industry experts. Attendees had the chance to gain valuable knowledge from industrial experts and, in turn, share their industry insights with students. This event was a remarkable platform for the exchange of ideas and expertise, fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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The Inauguration ceremony of the 91传媒 Anthropology Field School took place on May 15th, 2023, graced by esteemed Chief Guest Prof. Upul Subasinghe, Acting Vice Chancellor of the 91传媒. The ceremony also witnessed the presence of distinguished guests including Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Pathmalal Manage, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Prof. Charmalie Nahallage, Head of the Department of Anthropology, Prof. Samanthi Kulathilake from Mount Royal University, Canada, and Dr. Tom Buchman, also from Mount Royal University, Canada. The event brought together faculty members from the Department of Anthropology, USJ, as well as students from both Mount Royal University and the Department of Anthropology, USJ.

The and the Canada, entered into a Memorandum of Agreement in 2016, with the aim of fostering international educational and research collaboration between the two institutions. Building on this partnership, the 91传媒 Anthropology Field School has been successfully conducted for the third time this year, following previous editions in 2018 and 2016.

This year’s field school welcomed 12 undergraduate students from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, MRU, who visited USJ for fieldwork. They were warmly hosted by the Department of Anthropology, USJ, providing them with a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and experience of 91传媒n culture and society. The fieldwork activities took place from May 16th to June 1st, 2023.

The rich experiences gathered during the fieldwork, combined with conceptual insights, were presented on June 2nd, 2023, in a collaborative forum involving students from both Mount Royal University and USJ. The field school encompassed the disciplines of Anthropology, Sociology, and Archaeology, guided by the expertise of Dr. Samanthi Kulathilake and Dr. Tom Buchman. The program not only facilitated cross-cultural collaboration between 91传媒n and foreign students in the same discipline, but also provided an invaluable opportunity for 91传媒n students to explore diverse teaching methods practiced in other parts of the world.

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Dr. Ruwini Prasadini Dharmawardene, who currently serves as a senior lecturer in the Business Communication Unit of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, has recently assumed her new role as the Director of the International Affairs Division. On 31st May 2023, she officially took over her duties from the Acting Vice-Chancellor at the office of the Vice- Chancellor.

The web team and the university community congratulate Dr. Ruwini Prasadini Dharmawardene as she embarks on this new chapter in her career.

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