Date: 06th of December

Time:10.30 PM

Guests

• Senior Professor Pathmalal M Manage

Vice Chancellor- 91传媒

• Senior Professor Sujeeva Amarasena

Vice Chancellor – University of Ruhuna

• Dr. Dushan Jayawickrama-

Dean -Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, 91传媒

• Senior Professor Mayura Samarakoon

Department of Sociology- 91传媒

• Dr. Ravi Liyanage

University Governing Council Representative, Chairman of the Raigam Group

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Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, Vice-Chancellor of the 91传媒 has been appointed to the representing Constituency II (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, 91传媒) for a period of three year from 1st August 2022.

Since its founding in 1913, (ACU) has gathered more than 500 member institutions from more than 50 Commonwealth nations. Its goal is to advance and facilitate higher education for the betterment of people and society within and outside the Commonwealth.

The ACU strives to address challenges in international higher education through a variety of projects, networks and events, capitalizing on the group’s experience and knowledge. The ACU manages scholarships, offers academic leadership on challenges in the field, encourages collaboration among universities, facilitates聽exchange of best practices and assists institutions in serving their communities.

Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage is a Commonwealth Scholar who obtained his PhD from Cardiff University of Wales, UK. Therefore, this opportunity that involves many stakeholders from the Commonwealth community will present a multitude of benefits for the higher education sector of the country.

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Some of the lifesaving equipment donated were breathing tubes and chamber kits, trolleys, cupboards and IV and saline stands.

We greatly appreciate the noble gesture of USJ Canada Alumni and well-wishers for the timely donations that would help save precious lives in 91传媒 during these most difficult times.

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Therefore, the Vice Chancellor; Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage requests the staff, students, spouses of staff, children and siblings of staff in the age group 20 – 30 years of age to receive the available vaccine at the vaccination center nearest to the residences.

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Three students were recognized as 鈥� The Brilliant Minds 2020鈥� amongst 1070 competitors and cash prizes for the winners were presented by the Vice-Chancellor of the 91传媒, Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage at the university premises on 29th July 2021.

Winners of the 鈥淭he Brilliant Minds; Multiple Intelligence Challenge-2020鈥�

First Place

Bhagya Vihara Maddumage 鈥� Department of Anthropology

Second Place

Aloka Indushani Ranasinghe 鈥� Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts

Third Place

Hiruni Amanga Dissanayake 鈥� Department of Economics

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Center for Digital Education and Professional Development (CDPED) extend warm congratulations to the winners on their outstanding achievement and wishing you good luck and success in your future endeavors.

Fore more details on the selected students for the MIC 2020 final round visit:

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Chair of the Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to identify appropriate reforms of the election laws and the electoral system Hon. Leader of the House and Foreign minister Dinesh Gunawardena announced the appointment at the committee meeting held on 28th of July 2021.

Dr. Anura Karunathilake鈥�, Suren Fernando, Prof. P. Balasundarampillai and Gautham Balachandran are among the other members appointed to the committee.

In addition, 155 proposals from the public and civil society organizations have been received for the purpose of Reforming Election Structure and Electoral Law, the Secretary to the Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to identify appropriate reforms of the election laws and the electoral system, Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera stated.

Time period allotted to submit proposals and ideas to the Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to identify appropriate reforms of the election laws and the electoral system ended on July 15.

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Prof. Harendra Kariyawasam, the Head of the Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce assumed duties as the Director at Operational Technical Secretariat (OTS), 91传媒 under the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) program on 01^st聽May 2021.

This occasion was held with the presence of Snr. Prof. Sudantha Liyanage;聽Vice Chancellor, 91传媒, Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda;聽Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,聽Dr. Kelum Gamage;聽Former Director, OTS, Mr. A.B. Welivita; Registrar,聽91传媒,聽other senior academic members and non-academic members.

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Over the past year, 91传媒鈥檚 university students have been confined to their homes, adapting to a new virtual learning environment. While much of the defining features of a student鈥檚 university life have been amiss during the past year, Vice Chancellor of the 91传媒 (USJ) Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage says there are merits in the new normal of virtual education.

Reopening university facilities at a full operational level will remain a challenge for the foreseeable future. 鈥淭his is one of the main challenges we are facing right now. Unlike schools, universities have to provide hostel facilities. At Jayewardenepura if we are to provide hostel facilities for all batches and faculties, that would mean we have to provide over 8,000 places for students. This would cause a big delay and it would be a further challenge to make students observe Covid-19 guidelines.聽 Therefore starting universities under the previously normal conditions is not something we can do right now,鈥� he explained.

Although the government says that the universities are closed, all universities have been functioning in a virtual environment, Prof. Sudantha Liyanage said. 鈥淎t the Sri Jayewardenepura University, exams too are conducted virtually through platforms like Zoom and Google classroom. Almost all faculties have conducted distant examinations and it has been very successful.鈥澛� 鈥淚nitially we had a lot of resistance from a lot of our colleagues and students. But they too have realized that this is the only option at the moment. Now the students are very happy with this because they are at home. They are learning in their home environment, under the parents鈥� custody. So they are very happy. In fact, most students, especially the girls, have asked us to continue this way, even after things return to normal. But as Vice Chancellor I believe at least some part of their life has to be spent at the university,鈥� he said.

For at least the next three months, students (even batch wise) will not be permitted to enter the university premises, the Vice Chancellor said. 鈥淚t all depends on the Covid-19 situation. If we are to really resume university activities in a proper way, we have to vaccinate the entire academic staff, the non-academic staff as well as all the students. I think then it would be safe for everyone.

In addition to the personal immunity to Covid-19, time would also be needed until a social immunity is developed against the virus, Prof. Liyanage believes. 鈥淭o develop that level of immunity, at least some percentage of the students or staff should contract Covid-19 or get vaccinated. So at the moment, since vaccination is also in high demand, it remains a challenge.鈥�

Prof. Liyanage said requests have been made to the government to vaccinate the academic and non-academic community of the universities. 鈥淭his would be about 25,000 people in the entire university sector. This would require about 50,000 doses. If the students are to be vaccinated, at least 200,000 doses would be required to vaccinate some 100,000 students in the system. This can easily be done if the government can set aside 250,000 doses for this sector. This population is important. These are the youth, they will graduate soon, while another set of people would retire from service. So it is important that these youth graduate on time.鈥� The 91传媒 would be releasing most exam results by the end of May/June, in order to achieve this target,鈥� Prof. Liyanage added.

鈥淲e have already absorbed the new intake, except for the faculties of Applied Sciences and Technology, which will be done in the near future. All other faculties have already commenced their academic activities for the new intake. We conducted the orientation through Zoom, and it was very successful,鈥� he said.

When asked if all students across the country have fair access to devices and technology, Prof. Liyanage said they have not come across issues when it comes to examinations.

鈥淣ormally we have heard of a number of complaints, saying that students don鈥檛 have devices. But once we scheduled examinations, we can鈥檛 see an issue. Somehow students have managed to get their hands on devices. Some have borrowed devices, or have travelled to different areas with better connectivity. Students have managed to sit for the exams. More than 5000 students have connected with the university for examinations and we cannot see any issue.鈥� Prof. Liyanage said government intervention is needed to improve certain areas of accessibility for universities to improve their virtual facilities provided for students.

鈥淭ime is precious. You have to do something meaningful during the best time of your life. My appeal is for you to somehow find a good device, and try to obtain knowledge, pass the examinations and to finish your studies in good time,鈥� Prof. Liyanage said in a final message to students of the 91传媒.

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The occasion was graced by the Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage; Vice-Chancellor, 91传媒, Senior Prof. M.M. Pathmalal; Dean – Faculty of Graduate Studies, Prof. P.D. Nimal; Dean – Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Prof. S.T.W. Saman Yapa; Board of Study Chairman – Board of Studies in Business Studies, Senior Prof. R.G. Ariyawnasa; Board of Study Chairman, Prof. Aruna Shantha Gamage representing all taught Postgraduate Coordinators of the Faculty and Prof. Janak Kumarasinghe; Director – Postgraduate Centre for Business Studies. In addition, Professors of the Faculty, Heads of departments, academic and non-academic staff members participated in the event.

Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, Vice-Chancellor of the University addressed the gathering by highlighting the importance and the responsibility of the University in expanding its the Postgraduate studies. The ceremony was brought to a closure by Prof. Janak Kumarasinghe, Director – Postgraduate Centre for Business Studies by extending his special thanks to everyone who has supported the opening of this center and acknowledged the companionship of all the invitees at the event.

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