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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It has been a focal point in the strategic goals of the faculty to meet the contemporary trends of the world of employment by providing the undergraduates with an opportunity to excel in foreign languages. Hence, the introduction of a new degree that enables the undergraduates to specialize in a language that bridges two nations together opening new possibilities, is considered an important step to further strengthen the mutual understanding between the two countries.

A ceremony was organized by the faculty on the 17th February 2022 at the Sri Sumangala Auditorium of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, as part of the series of events that commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and 91传媒. The ceremony was graced by the guest of honour, H.E. Mizukoshi Hideaki, the Ambassador of Japan to 91传媒. The other noteworthy dignitaries present at the event include Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge, the Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage, the Vice-Chancellor of the 91传媒, Professor Shirantha Heenkenda, the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 91传媒, other Deans of the university, academic/ non-academic staff, and students.

The event was also of profound significance in terms of demonstrating the cultural values of Japan and 91传媒 as the entertainment events symbolized the cultures of both nations. The traditional ‘Ves Dance’ performed by the students from the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies, and Performing Arts of the faculty was truly a graceful expression of the authentic 91传媒n culture. In addition, the event was made further meaningful as the students from Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo performed a traditional Japanese dance and also brought delight to the audience with a Japanese song.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences extends its warmest appreciation and humble gratitude to everyone who made it possible to realize this historic moment.

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The value added fish processing program, 鈥淔ish and Nutrition鈥� was successfully held on 2nd July at the 91传媒. Organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University, in collaboration with the Ehime Prefecture Food Research Institute, the program hosted a number of engaging events , both cultural and educational, centered on fish based food and 聽related health aspects.

The primary event of the program was an exhibition dealing with the 91传媒n food culture and famous Japanese food products related to the fishing industry. It was opened by Japanese delegates and the featured speakers were the Chief Guest聽Vice Chancellor Professor Sampath Amaratunge,聽the Dean of the Faculty, Mr. C.L.K. Nawarathna聽and the Director of the Ehime Food Research Institute Dr. Hiroaka. According to a statement of the Vice Chancellor, this event not only provided the invaluable opportunity for exploring the unique aspects of 91传媒n and Japanese food cultures, but also created a platform for strengthening the alliance between the two parties, and thus to gain mutual benefits.

Apart from the exhibition, the event included a seminar based on fish and nutrition and aimed at enhancing the entrepreneurship skills among the University students. This seminar was conducted by Professor of Economics of the University of Colombo, Mr. H.D. Karunarthana, together with the Japanese Graduates鈥� Alumni Association of 91传媒. Moreover, a workshop was held with regard to value added fish processing methods directed by Japanese delegates of the Ehime Prefectural International Association.

Nutritional aspects of 91传媒n food processing methods and the current status of Japanese food processing industry were also discussed in the event.

Held for the first time at the 91传媒, this open event was an immense accomplishment and laid the foundation for illuminating events of the same genre in the future.

Compiled by: Dimuthu聽 Dharmapala.

Photographs by: Wimukthi Gayan –聽Japura Media

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