Award Name : 2023 ForestGEO Research Grants Program Awarding Institute : ForestGEO Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Website : ForestGEO | (si.edu) Postgraduate Unit of UWU is pleased to announce that the proposal entitled “Role of interspecific and intraspecific variations in leaf traits in determining the community structure in a diverse tropical rainforest,” which was submitted by [...]

Marking another milestone under the collaboration among the Uva Wellassa University (UWU), the Go Study Global Education, P. R. China (GSGE), and the Guangxi Vocational & Technical College, P. R. China (GVTC), Prof. H.M.S.K. Herath, Dean, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, and Dr. G.A.A.R. Perera, Senior Lecturer (Gr. II), Department of Food Science [...]

Physical Education Unit of Colombo University had organized “AMBASSADOR Cup – 2023” invitational Universities staff Badminton tournament for Academic, Administrative and Non-academic staff of the all state Universities, with the collaboration of Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and Vice Chancellor of the Colombo University. Events categories were open men’s team, open women’s team, over 45 [...]

Celebrating Professor D.K.D.D. Jayasena's Remarkable Achievement We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor D.K.D.D. Jayasena from the Uva Wellassa University (UWU) of Sri Lanka for his outstanding accomplishment. He has been named among the world's top 2% scientists, a prestigious recognition published by Elsevier. This award is a testament to his remarkable contributions in the [...]

The “Team INICIO” from the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies of Uva Wellassa University has secured first place under the “Best Marketing” category at Pathfinder 3.0. The event, organized by the NexGen Marketers Association of Uva Wellassa University aimed to develop video commercials that would help revive Sri Lanka's economy [...]

Dr.Kaushalya Wijayasekara, a Senior Lecturer attached to the Department of Animal Science, Uva Wellassa University was privileged to be a part of the Food Safety team of FIFA World Cup 2022 which was held in Qatar. The Football World Cup is the most prestigious association football tournament in the world. This event is considered as [...]

Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka received the Bronze Award for the Annual Report and Accounts 2020 under the University category at the Annual Conference and Best Annual Report Award Ceremony – 2022 organized by the public finance wing of the Institute of Charted Accountants (CA), Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL). [...]

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture successfully conducted a workshop on “Dairy cattle nutrition and health management for small and medium scale dairy farmers” and a baseline survey on livestock farming under the UWU-Integrated Community Development Project (UWU-ICDP) on November 22, 2022 at Ella Divisional Secretariat with the collaboration of [...]

Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga, with the participation of the Vice Chancellor Professor J.L. Ratnasekera, all academic and non-academic staff including students opened the new library building on 5th, December 2022 at University premises. Without supervision and guidance of the Vice Chancellor, it would undoubtedly be difficult for the university [...]

Having considered the cooperate responsibility for the contribution towards advancement of tea industry, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture organized an “Educational and Technical Gathering Event for the Team Members of Low Country Tea Planters Association” at the Senate Conference Hall of the Uva Wellassa University on November 14, 2022. This event facilitated the [...]

The well-facilitated computer laboratory with 24-hour access for students, called Self-Access Center (SAC), Faculty of the Applied Sciences was ceremonially opened on the November 22, 2022 at the D-Block, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka by participating distinguished invitees, faculty members and students. It has been created for the utilization of the faculty students to [...]

Second Annual 3MT Competition 2022 Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University held the second consecutive 3MT Competition for its final year undergraduates on October 31, 2022 at the Auditorium of Faculty of Technological Studies. It was organized with the aim of showcasing undergraduate research [...]

Empowering of Youth as Agri-Entrepreneurs Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University launched its community participatory extension programme of “Empowering of Youth as Agri-Entrepreneurs” on October 27, 2022 with the collaboration of the Smallholder Agri-business Partnership Programme (SAPP) and the participation of all stakeholders of the UWU-Integrated Community Development Project (UWU-ICDP) at [...]

46 UWU Undergraduates entered the Global Alumni of Active Citizens!! Strengthening Capacity for Youth and Civic Leadership Education in Universities (UNICYCLE) project - Going Global Partnerships  Globally connected - Locally engaged On September 26, 2022, Uva Wellassa University marked the successful completion of Going Global Partnerships UNICYCLE project by adding 46 undergraduates to the Active [...]

The Faculty of Applied Sciences of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka has organized UWU EXPO 2022 which held on 28th, Octomber 2022 at University premises. The Chief Guest of the event is Professor Ranjith Senaratne, Chairman of the National Science Foundation. UWU EXPO 2022 has been sponsored by the AHEAD World Bank Project and [...]

“Agri Farm Clinic and Baseline Survey” Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University  launched its ceremonial community participatory field programme of “Agri  Farm Clinic and Baseline Survey” under the direction of the UWU-Integrated  Community Development Project (UWU-ICDP) at Agrarian Services Center,  Kumbalwela on Wednesday the 17th August 2022. UWU-ICDP aims to foster [...]

There are over 5000 different indigenous community groups scattered over 70 countries around the globe, commonly at the risk of poverty, hunger, conflict, discrimination and marginalization. Hence, importance of prioritizing indigenous people in economic activities is essential in order to confirm human rights of ensuring no one is left behind, allowing participatory approach for everyone [...]

The Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture hosted the Academic Session 2022 as an online event under the theme of “Harnessing Strength of Emerging Research in Agriculture”. This was 3rd consequent Academic Session organized by the Department with the financial support of AHEAD-ELTA-ELSE Development Project. This event aimed to provide [...]

The Smart Learning Environment of the Faculty of Management (FOM) was ceremonially opened on the 5th April 2022 with the aim of facilitating the students of the faculty to use modern technology in their academic activities. The premises were declared open in the G block of UWU by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera. [...]

Bachelor of Science Honours in Tea Technology and Value Addition Degree Programme, hosted by the Department of Export Agriculture is a unique degree programme designed with the objective of producing well rounded graduates to uplift the country’s Tea sector to thrive in the competitive world market. Having identified the greater need to expose students to [...]

"Globally Connected - Locally Engaged" Active citizens drive the change themselves. Uva Wellassa University (UWU) became a proud partner in the successful journey of young 'Active Citizens' under the UNICYCLE project - Going Global Partnerships introduced and funded by the British Council. The project commenced in January 2022 with two other Sri Lankan universities and [...]

The 15th Annual Research Forum (ARF) of Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) was held on the 29th of April 2022 at the Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka as a hybrid event under the theme of “Post-pandemic Economic Recovery in Sri Lanka”. SAEA which was established in 1992 is the national professional organization for [...]

The ceremonial opening of the D interactive smart classroom complex of the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) was held on 22nd of March 2022 at the D block with the presence of the honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera and other distinguished invitees. D interactive smart classroom complex consists of three classrooms of capacity [...]

The Physical Education Unit of Uva Wellassa University organized Vice Chancellor’s Challenge Trophy Badminton Tournament on 15th March 2022. It was held for the second consecutive year  at Uva Wellassa University indoor badminton court . This challenge trophy was played against Sabaragamuwa University and Uva Wellassa University won by a landslide. Uva Wellassa University won [...]

Recognizing the mutually beneficial capabilities and abilities of the each, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University and Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI) agreed to support each other to achieve both their respective academic, education and training mandates and contribute to the development of Sri Lanka by working together [...]

In recognition of excellent financial reporting, the Uva Wellassa University was awarded the Gold award under the university category at the “Best Annual Report & Accounts Awards – 2021″ along with the Annual Conference of APFASL organized by the Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the Public Sector Wing of Institute of [...]

The Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka (UWU) and Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference, Exhibition and Event Organizers (SLAPCEO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2021 held on 1st December to 3rd December 2021 and officially became an academic partner of SLAPCEO.  Both UWU and [...]

The article is enhanced with Augmented Reality. By simply scanning the QR code with your phone or by scanning the Zapper code (After installing the free app to your phone) you can access links which leads to University web page, Faculty web pages, play university anthem and access photo gallery. Daily News - December 9, [...]

Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka is passionate to bring students to potential makers. For that, we are providing so many resources and opportunities exclusively. Under the provision of guidance from the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society UWUSL, A team called Trash for Trade participated in the INSL program and secured 4th place among 1346 [...]

Inter-departmental debate competition was organized by the Centre for Gender Equity and Equality, Uva Wellassa University to familiarize the students with the concepts of Gender Equity and Equality. There were three rounds in the competition and the final round of the competition was held on 8th October 2021 with the participation of Vice-Chancellor as the [...]

Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University conducted its first-ever Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition on September 15, 2021. Due to the prevailing situation of the country, this was held as an online event and staff members and the undergraduates of the faculty attended the event.  3MT is an academic competition or [...]

Each year on September 27, World Tourism Day is celebrated to raise awareness among the international community on the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political, and economic value. World Tourism Day 2021 is an opportunity to rethink the future of the tourism industry in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. National Celebration [...]

The Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture conducted ‘Academic Session 2021’ in the phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, as an online event on August 20, 2021 under the theme of “Science of today is the technology of tomorrow”. This is the second Academic Session consecutively organized by the Department of Export [...]

The awarding ceremony of the Nineth Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) was held at the Board Room of the Senate Building of the University on 27th of July 2021 and the ceremony was graced by Prof. J.L. Ratnasekera, the Vice Chancellor of the Uva Wellassa University, the Deans of Faculties, the Registrar, [...]

Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture of Uva Wellassa University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the New Frontiers (Pvt.) Ltd. on July 15, 2021.  In accordance with a mutual desire to promote agriculture and agriculture related sectors of the country, as specified in the MoU, Uva Wellassa University and New Frontiers (Pvt.) [...]

The 6th Volume of the ANS Newsletter is available now and could be accessed through ANS Newsletter 6th Vol. The current issue is themed on “Overcoming the aftermath of Covid -19 on Animal Husbandry & Related Industries’’. The newsletter is published by the Animal Science Society, Department of Animal Science, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.

Uva Agriculture Development Forum (UADF) successfully conducted a workshop on “Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)” for the Livestock Development Instructors (LDIs) attached to the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) on March 23 & 24, 2021 at the Uva Wellassa University. This endeavor was made a success with the collaboration of Department of Animal Production [...]

(Centers of excellence in sustainable tourism to boost economic development and enhance university-business cooperation in Southern Asia) Department of Tourism Studies of Uva Wellassa University has won 71,839 EURO worth Erasmus + grant on CESTour project for the Sustainable Tourism Development in the country and the contract was signed by the Prof. J.L. Ratnasekera, the […]

The Uva Wellassa University was awarded the Certificate of Compliance in the "Best Annual Report & Accounts Awards - 2020" organized by the Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the Public Sector Wing of CA Sri Lanka. The awarding ceremony was held on February 22, 2021 at the BMICH. The event was [...]