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Driving Agricultural Innovation: UADF Hosts General Meeting at Uva Wellassa University



Driving Agricultural Innovation: UADF Hosts General Meeting at Uva Wellassa University
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 [...]

Senior Professor Kolitha Bandara Wijesekara Assumes Duty as the Vice-Chancellor of the Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka



Senior Professor Kolitha Bandara Wijesekara Assumes Duty as the Vice-Chancellor of the Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
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 [...]

Knowledge Exchange Forum: Collaboration Between Nepal Dairy Association and Uva Wellassa University



Knowledge Exchange Forum: Collaboration Between Nepal Dairy Association and Uva Wellassa University
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 [...]

Empowering Sustainability through Innovations – NSALS’25



Empowering Sustainability through Innovations – NSALS’25
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 [...]

Workshop on Climate Smart Agriculture: Strategies for Sustainability and Resilience



Workshop on Climate Smart Agriculture: Strategies for Sustainability and Resilience
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 [...]

Congratulations Senior Professor Kolitha Bandara Wijesekara!



Congratulations Senior Professor Kolitha Bandara Wijesekara!
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 [...]

Deliciosa 2023 : UWU’s 11th Annual Food Festival Celebrates Culinary Creativity



Deliciosa 2023 : UWU’s 11th Annual Food Festival Celebrates Culinary Creativity
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. [...]

University Business Linkage Cell of Uva Wellassa University has entered into the 10th Licensing Agreement with Raawana Agro Limited



University Business Linkage Cell of Uva Wellassa University has entered into the 10th Licensing Agreement with Raawana Agro Limited
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 [...]

The Groundbreaking Performance of UWU at the Profood Propack & Agbiz Exhibition 2023



The Groundbreaking Performance of UWU at the Profood Propack & Agbiz Exhibition 2023
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 [...]