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Introductory Session on AHEAD Program at UWU



Introductory Session on AHEAD Program at UWU
The introductory session on AHEAD World Bank funded programme was successfully conducted at University Senate room from 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm on 25th April with the participation of Dr. Harsha Aturupan/ Lead Economist, The World Bank Dr. J.L. Rathnasekara/Vice Chancellor, UWU Prof. Thusitha Abeythunga/Director OMTS, UGC Dr. Romola Rassool/Director OMTS, UGC Dr. Kumudika Boyagoda/Director [...]

The 2nd International Research Symposium



The 2nd International Research Symposium
The 2nd International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU 2018) was successfully held on February 1-2, 2018 at Uva Wellassa University Premises. The inaugural session of the research symposium was presided by the Vice Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University, Dr. J.L. Ratnasekara. Mr. H.M.B.C. Herath, Additional Secretary, Mr. P.M. Dharmatilake, Project Director of Ministry [...]

Warm Welcome to Newcomers 2018



Warm Welcome to Newcomers 2018
The Day 01, “The First Impression”, of the UWU Integration Programme 2018 was held on January 15, 2018 at the University premises of Uva Wellassa University where 758 fresh students got registered for 13 Degree Programmes. There was a Ceremonial Inauguration to welcome the newcomers to UWU family.  

Saarkshara 2017



Saarkshara 2017
The Animal Science Society of Uva Wellassa University organized “Saarkshara 2017” as one of their cooperate social responsibility (CSR) activities for the 3rd consecutive year on 21st November 2017 at Malangamuwa Vidyadeepa Primary School in Badulla.  The 3rd year undergraduates of Animal Science degree programme together with their staff members visited the school and donated [...]

Sakura Tree Planting Ceremony



Sakura Tree Planting Ceremony

Sakura Tree Planting Ceremony (a Pilot Project in Tourism Promotion in Badulla District) A Sakura (Japanese Cherry) Tree Planting Ceremony was held at Uva Wellassa University in collaboration with Badulla District Secretariat and Meijo University of Japan on 3rd January 2018 in the university premises with the participation of, Honorable. M.P. Jayasinghe, the Governor of […]

Awarding Ceremony of the 6th CTHE



Awarding Ceremony of the 6th CTHE
The awarding ceremony of the Sixth Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) was held at the Main Lecture Theatre of the University on 24th of October 2017 and the ceremony was graced by Dr. J. L. Ratnasekera, the Vice Chancellor of the Uva Wellassa University, the Deans of Faculties, the Registrar, the Heads [...]

The President’s Awards for Scientific Publication



The President’s Awards for Scientific Publication

The President’s Awards Ceremony for Scientific Publications in Science Citation Index Expanded journals with a Sri Lankan institutional affiliation, for the research published in 2015 was held on 06th November 2017, at Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo, graced by his Excellency the President of Sri Lanka and the Hon. State Minister of Science, Technology and Research. […]

Uva Wellassa University lightened at CODE COMBAT



Uva Wellassa University lightened at CODE COMBAT
The team “TransCoders”, the students from Department of Computer Science and Technology was able to emerge as 2nd runners up by showing their outstanding performance at the CODE KOMBAT – IFS 20th Anniversary Hackathon which was organized IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd held on Saturday, October 28th 2017 at "The Stables", Park Street Mews Colombo. [...]

Uva Wellassa University awarded at NBQSA 2017



Uva Wellassa University awarded at  NBQSA 2017

The project “Namunu Translator”, offline instant English-Sinhala word translator developed by the students from Department of Computer Science and Technology has been awarded a merit under the category of Tertiary Student Project – Technology at National Best quality ICT Awards Night, Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo on 06th, October 2017. This event was organized by the […]

Session Best Paper Award at International Science Congress, Bangkok, Thailand



Session Best Paper Award at International Science Congress, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. A.N.R. Weerawansha, Lecturer (Probationary) attached to the Department of Export Agriculture of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka was awarded the Session Best Paper in the International Science Congress held at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand. International Science Congress was held from 02nd of October to 06th of October 2017 and it [...]