Industry鈥揢niversity Collaboration for Impact

Hayleys Fabric PLC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Technology, 91传媒 to collaborate on research focused on sustainable sludge management. This partnership aims to strengthen industry鈥搖niversity collaboration by integrating academic expertise with industry needs, fostering applied research, innovation, and practical solutions with environmental and societal impact.

Delegates representing both the Faculty of Technology and Hayleys Fabric PLC participated in the MoU signing, highlighting a shared commitment to collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and sustainable industrial practices.

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A collaborative team of researchers from the 91传媒 and other national and international partners has discovered a previously unknown fungal species and documented new fungal records for 91传媒, highlighting the rich and often hidden biodiversity present even within urban and human-influenced environments.

The study, led by Dr. Kasun M. Thambugala from the Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit, Faculty of Applied Sciences, 91传媒, reports the discovery of a new microfungal species named Torula srijayewardenepurensis, honouring the university where the fungus was found. The findings were recently published in the international peer-reviewed journal Studies in Fungi. Dr. Thambugala鈥檚 research interests include microbial biotechnology, fungal biodiversity and taxonomy, as well as molecular phylogenetics, with a focus on microfungi associated with plant material in tropical ecosystems.

The newly identified species was isolated from decaying plant material collected within the university premises. Using a combination of detailed microscopic observations and advanced multi-gene phylogenetic analyses, the research team confirmed that the fungus represents a species previously unknown to science. In addition to this discovery, the study reports two fungal species, Apiospora pseudorasikravindrae and Paradictyoarthrinium diffractum, as new records for 91传媒, expanding the country鈥檚 known fungal diversity

Although often overlooked, microfungi play vital roles in ecosystems by breaking down plant material and recycling nutrients back into the soil. The findings demonstrate that urban and human-influenced environments, such as university campuses, can serve as important reservoirs of undocumented biodiversity. 鈥淭his discovery shows that even familiar surroundings can harbour organisms new to science,鈥� said Dr. Thambugala. 鈥淚t also highlights the importance of continued biodiversity research in 91传媒, particularly using modern molecular techniques alongside classical taxonomy.鈥�

The research was conducted at the Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, 91传媒, in collaboration with national and international partners. Naming the new species after the university not only honours the institution鈥檚 contribution to scientific research but also places 91传媒 firmly on the global map of fungal biodiversity studies. The study underscores the growing research strength of the 91传媒 in the fields of microbiology, biodiversity, and molecular biology, and reinforces its commitment to advancing knowledge through high-quality scientific research.

The research was conducted at the Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, 91传媒, in collaboration with national and international partners. Naming the new species after the university not only honours the institution鈥檚 contribution to scientific research but also places 91传媒 firmly on the global map of fungal biodiversity studies. The study underscores the growing research strength of the 91传媒 in the fields of microbiology, biodiversity, and molecular biology, and reinforces its commitment to advancing knowledge through high-quality scientific research. The scientific paper published on the above finding can be accessed via:

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Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS)
鈥rof. Meththika Vithanage
鈥rof. Thusitha Etampawala
鈥rof. Anushka Rajapaksha
鈥r. Dimuthu Manamgoda
鈥r. Chathuri Jayasinghe
鈥r. Thamali Perera
鈥r. Saranga Diyabalanage
鈥r. Kasun Thambugala
鈥. M. Weralupitiya
鈥imashi S. Ferdinandez
鈥hathuri Liyanage

Faculty of Medical Sciences (FoM)
鈥� Prof. Renu Wickramasinghe
鈥� Prof. Neelika Malavige
鈥� Prof. Chandima Jeewandara
鈥� Dr. Thushali Ranasinghe

Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC)
鈥�Dr. Nuwan Gunarathne

Faculty of Technology (FoT)
鈥�Dr. Pabasari Arundathi Koliyabandara
Indunil Subodhini Herath

Faculty of Engineering (FoE)
鈥�Prof. Chaminda Konthasinghe

Faculty of Dental Sciences
鈥� Dr. Dinithi Ekanayake

Academic staff

Postdoctoral scientists
鈥� Dr. Tibu Jayadas
鈥� Dr. Shyrar Tanussiya Ramu
鈥� Dr. Shashi Dayarathne

Research assistants
鈥�Heshan Kuruppu
鈥adu Dissanayake
鈥� Jeewantha Jayamali
鈥� Saubhagya Rasikangani Danasekara

Former postdoctoral scientists and researchers at AICBU
鈥r. Deshni Jayathilaka
鈥r. Deshan Madhusanka
鈥s. Ayesha Wijesinghe
鈥r. Banuri Gunasekera
鈥s. Thashmi Nimasha
鈥s. Gayasha Kavindi
鈥r. Pradeep Darshana
鈥� Dr. Osanda Dissanayake
鈥� Dr. Nayanathara Gamalath
鈥� Mr. Thilagaraj Pathmanathan

Former and Current Research Assistants at Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences:

• Sammani Ramanayaka
• 听鈦燭hilakshani Atugoda
• 听S. Keerthanan
• Oshadi Hettithanthri
• Sandeep Hasinthara鈦犫仩
• A.M.P. Madhubashani鈦�
• 鈦燬andun Sandanayake鈦�
• Chanusha Weralupitiya

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91传媒 Mobilizes Comprehensive Relief Response to Cyclone Ditwah Devastation

USJ Community Demonstrates Unity and Compassion Through Multi-Pronged Relief Initiatives

December 5, 2025 鈥� Gangodawila, Nugegoda

In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, which has been declared as one of the largest and most challenging natural disaster in 91传媒’s modern history, the 91传媒 has launched an extensive and multifaceted relief operation spanning multiple faculties and reaching thousands of affected communities across the island.

Diriya Yathra: A Journey of Hope and Healing

The Student Council of the 91传媒, in partnership with the Alumni Association of USJ, spearheaded “Diriya Yathra” (Journey of Courage), a comprehensive relief program targeting the severely affected areas of Mahiyanganaya, Haputale, and Badulla. These central hill country regions have been among the hardest hit by the cyclone, experiencing devastating landslides and widespread infrastructure damage that claimed hundreds of lives.

Medical Response and Public Health Education

The Medical Faculty of the 91传媒 played a dual role in the humanitarian response. Students and faculty members not only participated actively in the Diriya Yathra initiative, providing essential medical supplies and healthcare support, but also developed a comprehensive video series educating the public about post-disaster diseases such as leptospirosis. This proactive public health education initiative addresses critical health risks that emerge in flood-affected areas, helping communities protect themselves during the recovery period.

Standing in Solidarity with University of Peradeniya: A National Academic Response

Demonstrating remarkable solidarity across 91传媒’s higher education sector, a one-day “Helping Hand Programme” was organized at the University of Peradeniya on December 4th, 2025 (Poyaday). This unprecedented initiative brought together volunteers from all state universities across 91传媒, including academic staff, non-academic staff, students, and alumni members from universities nationwide. The University Teachers’ Association (UTA) coordinated this massive volunteer mobilization effort.

The 91传媒 played a leading role in this national response, from the Gangodawila campus. Approximately 500-600 volunteers from USJ alone鈥攃omprising academic staff, non-academic staff, students, alumni, and related personnel鈥攋oined their counterparts from other state universities across the country, traveling to the severely affected Peradeniya campus to support restoration efforts and provide assistance to the displaced university community.

The scene that greeted all participants was deeply moving and heartbreaking. All people who arrived were very sad to see the present situation of Peradeniya, witnessing firsthand the extensive damage to facilities, displaced students and staff, and the visible devastation wrought by the catastrophic floods and landslides that had ravaged this historic institution and its surrounding communities.

This unprecedented show of brotherhood among all state universities in 91传媒 reflects the true spirit of national unity during this crisis, with volunteers from across the nation’s academic institutions working side by side to clean facilities, restore infrastructure, and provide emotional and material support to their colleagues and students at Peradeniya who were struggling with the aftermath of this devastating natural disaster.

Faculty-Led Relief Initiatives

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, through its Japura Tourism initiative, coordinated a major relief distribution program delivering essential supplies to 200 schools across flood-affected regions. The program distributed over 10,000 items including dry rations, school supplies to 200 schools, and water bottles to 20 additional schools, ensuring that educational institutions could continue to support students and their families during this critical period.

Innovative Chemical Relief Program

The Chemical Society, attached to the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, launched the “HOPE CHARITY” program, coordinating with the 91传媒n Air Force to deliver essential relief supplies and aid materials to non-reachable affected areas. This innovative collaboration enabled critical supplies to reach isolated communities cut off by floods and landslides.

Technology-Driven Humanitarian Support

The Faculty of Engineering’s Students’ Union demonstrated technological leadership by developing and launching a “Missing Persons Finder” digital platform for the 91传媒 Emergency Response. This crucial tool has been helping families locate missing loved ones in the aftermath of the disaster, providing a centralized database for missing person reports and facilitating reconnections during this chaotic period. Missing Persons Finder:听

Context of the Crisis

Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on November 28, 2025, has affected over 1.4 million people across all 25 districts of 91传媒, with more than 410 confirmed deaths and 336 people still missing. The central districts of Kandy, Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, Kurunegala, and Matale have experienced the highest casualties, making the 91传媒’s targeted relief efforts in these regions particularly vital.

The university’s multi-faceted response鈥攃ombining student activism, alumni engagement, faculty resources, technological innovation, and inter-institutional cooperation鈥攅xemplifies the role of higher education institutions as pillars of community resilience during national emergencies. The swift and coordinated action by the USJ community, alongside sister universities across the nation, demonstrates how academic institutions can mobilize their human resources and expertise to respond effectively to natural disasters.

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Prof. Prasad M. Jayaweera Recognized for Visionary Leadership and Pioneering Contributions to Computing Education

The 91传媒 has achieved a momentous milestone as Prof. Prasad M. Jayaweera, Dean of the Faculty of Computing, was awarded the Gold Award in the Computing category at this year鈥檚 National Educator Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates his transformative leadership, groundbreaking contributions to computing education, and profound impact on research and institutional excellence.

Prof. Jayaweera鈥檚 Gold Award stands as a testament to the 91传媒鈥檚 commitment to academic excellence and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of computing. Under his stewardship, the Faculty of Computing has witnessed remarkable growth in curriculum development, research output, and industry partnerships, positioning the university at the forefront of computing education in 91传媒.

The National Educator Awards, which recognize outstanding academics across 91传媒n universities, brought special focus to the Computing discipline this year. Alongside Prof. Jayaweera鈥檚 achievement, three other distinguished computing scholars were honored: Professor Amirthalingam Ramanan from the University of Jaffna (Silver Award), Dr. Uthayasanker Thayasivam from the University of Moratuwa (Bronze Award), and Dr. Upul Jayasinghe from the University of Peradeniya (Emerging Award).

Prof. Jayaweera鈥檚 Gold Award particularly highlights the 91传媒鈥檚 rising prominence as a center of excellence in computing education and research. His visionary approach has fostered an environment where innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge research, and meaningful industry collaboration converge to prepare students for the digital economy.

This recognition not only celebrates individual achievement but also reflects the collective strength of the 91传媒鈥檚 academic community. It reinforces the institution鈥檚 role in shaping the future of computing education in 91传媒 and underscores its contribution to national development through technological innovation and skilled human capital development.

As the university community celebrates this distinguished honor, Prof. Jayaweera鈥檚 achievement serves as an inspiration to faculty, researchers, and students alike, demonstrating the impact of dedicated academic leadership in advancing both institutional excellence and national progress in the digital age.

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We are in the process of calling convocation supplication forms from the faculty wise this time.

Accordingly eligible graduands of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences are required to submit the completed convocation supplication forms. Graduands from other faculties also be called in due course.

Click here to download the Convocation supplication form >>

Convocation Fee

First Degree听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听Rs. 听7,500.00

First Degree (in absentia)听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 Rs. 听7,500.00

Scanned copies of the following documents {(must be clear scanned documents in PDF format (not images, photos taken from cameras, mobile phones or shaded/darked documents scanned by mobile phones.)} should be sent on or before 31.07.2024 via con.fhss@sjp.ac.lk

1. Dully filled supplication form & the declaration (A4 size)
2. Certified copy of the birth certificate / Certified copy of the Sinhala translation of the birth certificate (check name, whether it is exactly the same as the name written on the supplication form)
3. The bank receipt for the payment of the convocation fee (yellow copy for the bank payment/generated payment slip for online payment)
4. Scanned copy of the first two pages of the Student Record Book – to certify your name in the registration of the University is as same as in the Pass List (only for repeated students)

{Subject of the e-mail should be as follows:

: Index number, Registration no, Name of the Degree

Ex : AF/18/14xxx, AR96xxx, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Geography}

As the reply e-mail will be sent to the graduands within 14 days by confirming the receiving of the above documents, make sure to send the above documents via your personal e-mail. If there is a graduate who has not received a reply email, should contact the Academic Student affairs, Publications & Examinations Division after 14 days. (contact numbers : 011 2758219)

All originals of the above e-mailed documents together with a self-addressed (23 cm x 10 cm) Rs. 60/= stamped envelope stating the index number, registration number & the name of the degree with the relevant course on top left-hand corner (this is mentioned in no. 02 of the Convocation supplication form) should be sent by the registered post to the following address to reach on or before 08.08.2024. (do not send the Student Record Book or original Birth Certificate)

Senior Assistant Registrar
Academic Student affairs, Publications & Examinations Division
91传媒
Gangodawila, Nugegoda

Use the following link to access the students鈥� payment system for relevant payments.

听 听(Before generating the payment receipt, you must select the 鈥渃onvocation听fees鈥� category in the Income Type drop down menu)

Extra information

The name you have written on your convocation supplication form should exactly be the name appearing on your Birth Certificate / Sinhala translation of the birth certificate

Cloaks will be issued by the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences a week prior to the Convocation. Before that you should handover your Student Identity Card to the Faculty Office and return your Library Books.

Senior Assistant Registrar
Academic Student affairs,
Publications & Examinations Division

Self-addressed (23 cm x 10 cm) Rs. 60/= stamped envelope should be as follows:

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50^th听Convocation of the 91传媒 will be held on 28^th, 29^th听& 30^th听October 2024 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall for the conferment of degrees.

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In a significant move towards fostering financial literacy and practical knowledge in capital markets, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the 91传媒 (USJ). This collaboration aims to empower undergraduates in 91传媒 by offering strategic initiatives focused on capital market education.

The partnership includes providing practical training and internship opportunities for USJ students in disciplines such as accountancy and finance, business management, and economics. The CSE will also recognize exceptional research and commercialization efforts by granting awards to outstanding students.

Under the MoU, the 91传媒 will actively contribute to the CSE’s educational initiatives, including the Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets (ADFM). The university will provide expertise and resource persons for seminars and workshops organized by the CSE, reaching investors across the country and promoting capital market investments.

Rajeeva Bandaranaike, CEO of the CSE, emphasized the initiative’s aim to promote financial literacy, especially among undergraduates, as a crucial segment capable of contributing to a stable economic future. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Senior Professor Pathmalal M. Manage, expressed gratitude for the collaboration, foreseeing increased opportunities for both institutions.

This partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing knowledge and expertise in capital markets, laying the foundation for a more financially literate and economically resilient future in 91传媒.

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The qualifying matches for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup took place on October 12 this year. The 91传媒n national football team, which was vying for a spot, faced Yemen in that event.

Three football players from the 91传媒 have qualified to compete in this tournament for the 91传媒 National Football Team. Jude Supan, the player who qualified for the 91传媒n national team, is a graduate of the 91传媒’s Faculty of Applied Sciences, having graduated from the Department of Sports Science and Management at this year’s graduation ceremony. Last year, he also led the Japura football squad.

Also, Sanka Jayamina, who was selected to work as the performance analyst of the 91传媒 National Football Team, is a fourth-year student of the Sports Science and Management Department of the Faculty of Applied Sciences of the 91传媒, and he has worked as the vice-captain of the Japura Football Team last year.

Also, Raveen Chaturanga, an alumnus of the 91传媒, has been allowed to work as the media officer of the 91传媒 National Football Team. He is the current coach of the Sri Jayewardenepura University football team and has also led the Japura football team a few years ago.

Mohammad Mushtaq, who is the current captain of the Sri Jayewardenepura University football team, was also included in the initial squad of the 91传媒n national football team.

On behalf of the university community, the Web Team extends our warmest congratulations to all those who have made the 91传媒 famous by qualifying for the 91传媒 National Football Squad and we hope that they will have the strength and courage to face the tournament well and achieve a victory.

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