The event of "Agropreneurs' Corner" was organized by the students who follow the course Agriculture Marketing and Price Analysis (EAG 323-2) attached to the Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University. The inauguration took place on December 17, 2024, and it was contributed by all students of the [...]

Deliciosa 2024 Innovative Food Solutions: Redefining Culinary Excellence at Uva Wellassa University’s 13th Annual Food Festival Sri Lanka is endowed with a diverse range of agricultural and marine resources, including tropical fruits, vegetables, cereals, spices, and seaweed. These raw materials hold immense potential for transformation into value-added food products that can cater to both local [...]

Uva Wellassa University proudly congratulates Prof. D.K.D.D. Jayasena and Prof. E.D.N.S. Abeyrathne from the Department of Animal Science for their outstanding achievement in being recognized among the Top 2% of Scientists in the World, as ranked by Stanford University/Elsevier. This prestigious recognition reflects their significant contributions to research and the global impact of their scholarly [...]

The Career Compass 2024 event, organized by the Animal Science Alumni Association, took place on August 3, 2024, with the participation of more than 300 students and academic staffs of the Department of Animal Science. This program was specifically designed to provide all students of the Animal Production and Food Technology programs, especially those in [...]

On 19th November 2024, a senior management delegation from O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), India, led by Dr. Rahul Bhandari, Assistant Professor and Joint Director & Head of the Office of Institutional Advancement & Strategic Global Engagement (IASGE), along with Assistant Professor Gaurav Shukla, Director of the Career Services Department, visited Uva Wellassa University (UWU), [...]

The IGNITE 2024 workshop, held on 8th November 2024 at the Main Auditorium of the Faculty of Technological Studies, Uva Wellassa University, was an engaging and transformative session aimed at enhancing the professional profiles and career readiness of fourth- and third-year students from the Department of Animal Sciences. The workshop, organized as part of the [...]

Senior Lecturer M. Rubavathanan was awarded The State Literary Awards රාජ්ය සාහිත්ය සම්මාන அரச இலக்கிய விருது – 2024, in the category of Best Original Drama Script – for his drama book “Vinthu Thaninthathu - வெந்து தணிந்தது” published in the year 2023. Also, he received the Award plaque, Certificate of Excellence, and a Cash prize at [...]

The cricket team of the Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture has been able to secure the place of 1st Runners Up in the Agriculture Premier League 2024 which was held in last May 2024 at the University of Peradeniya. Agri Premier League is a cricket tournament which is organized for the students of [...]

The International Collaboration Center of Uva Wellassa University recently hosted a Fulbright/EducationUSA Awareness Session on October 21, 2024, virtually via Zoom. The session targeted the university’s fourth-year students, recent graduates, and interested staff members. Ms. Sabitha George, a Student Adviser from Education/USA under the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC), led the session. Her presentation [...]

Prof. K.G. Premathilake retired on September 30, 2024, after 10 years of dedicated service to the Sri Lankan higher education system as a member of Uva Wellassa University. He was attached to the Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, and was an eminent scholar in the fields of weed science [...]

The Uva Agriculture Development Forum (UADF) convened its general meeting on September 11, 2024, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Technological Studies, Uva Wellassa University, from 9:30 AM. The forum brought together academic staff from the Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture and prominent external stakeholders, emphasizing continued collaboration to advance agricultural development [...]

Dear Uva Wellassa University Community, I am deeply honored and excited to assume the role of Vice Chancellor at Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. My primary focus will be to nurture an environment that promotes academic excellence, drives innovative research, and enhances student success. Building upon our university’s strong foundation, I am eager to [...]

Mr. Prahlad Dahal, National President of the Nepal Dairy Association, and Mr. Randheer Chanuka Perera, International Dairy Consultant, Nepal Dairy Association visited Uva Wellassa University on 20th August 2024. During their visit, a successful knowledge exchange forum was hosted by the Department of Food Science and Technology, Uva Wellassa University with the support of International [...]

We are excited to announce the "2nd National Symposium on Agriculture and Life Sciences" (NSALS'25), organized by the Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture at Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. This prestigious event is scheduled for January 23, 2025, and will focus on the theme "Empowering Sustainability through Innovations." NSALS'25 offers a unique platform [...]

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The workshop on Climate Smart Agriculture: Strategies for Sustainability and Resilience, coordinated by Dr. Prasad Neelawala from the Department of Animal Science under the USDA-funded Scientific Exchanges Program (SEP Fellowship) - Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), was successfully completed. The event was held on July 2nd, 2024, at the Staff Development Centre of Uva Wellassa University [...]

The Faculty of Technological Studies at Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka is pleased to announce the promotion of Professor Kolitha Bandara Wijesekara to the position of Senior Professor in the Department of Biosystems Technology. This promotion marks a significant milestone as he becomes the very first Senior Professor in the history of Uva Wellassa [...]

The 11th Annual Food Festival, orchestrated by enterprising undergraduates specializing in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology within the Science and Technology degree program at Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, was a harmonious blend of academia and gastronomy. This captivating food festival, aptly named Deliciosa 2023, unfolded on the vibrant grounds of Uva Wellassa University. [...]

Fulfilling the priority discipline of disseminating the knowledge generated in the university for a broader community by cooperating with different industrial partners, UBL Cell Uva Wellassa University could officially entered into a licensing agreement with Raawana Aro Limited. The event was held on April 30, 2024, at the Senate Board Room to commercialize chili ice [...]

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The Profood Propack & Agbiz Exhibition, the most anticipated one of the premier annual event in Sri Lanka provides a unique platform for individuals and organizations within the processed food, packaging and agriculture sectors to convene, interact and forge connections all under one roof. This exhibition is organized as an annual event organized by the [...]

The Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University, successfully conducted a comprehensive two-day training workshop on "Food Dehydration Techniques" for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of the Uva Province on 13th and 14th February 2024. This training workshop was organized in collaboration with the Community Volunteer [...]

On December 15, 2023, the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture proudly organized its 3rd Poultry Forum at the university premises. This hybrid event was held under the theme of “Strategies to Sustain the 21st Century Poultry Industry in Sri Lanka”. The forum aimed to achieve its goals by assembling [...]

Training Workshop on “How to Become an Exporter in Agri-food Business” for SMEs in Uva, Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces The Department of Food Science and Technology at the Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture proudly organized a comprehensive three-day training workshop titled "How to Become an Exporter in Agri-food Business " for Small and [...]

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 [...]