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UWU shines at NBQSA 2018



UWU shines at NBQSA 2018
The project “Amba Yaluwa”- the concentration device developed by the students from Department of Computer Science and Technology has been awarded a merit under the category of Tertiary Student Projects (Technology) at National Best Quality ICT Awards (NBQSA) Night held at Hotel Galadari, Colombo on 19th of October, 2018. This event was organized by the [...]

Ceremonial Inauguration of DELT



Ceremonial Inauguration of DELT
The Department of English Language Teaching (DELT), the 9th Department of the Uva Wellassa University was ceremonially inaugurated on October 31, 2018 at the Main Lecture Theater (MLT) . Professor Rajiva Wijesingha, Senior Professor in English graced this occasion as the Chief Guest while delivering a thought provoking speech. Dr. J.L. Ratnasekera, the Vice Chancellor, [...]

Poultry Forum – 2018



Poultry Forum – 2018
Department of Animal Science, Uva Wellassa University organized the 2nd Poultry forum – 2018 (PF-2018) on 28th September 2018 at the University premises under the theme of “Future of the Poultry World: Smarter and Greener Production”. This year the event was co-hosted with Crysbro Group of company and many other well-wishers. Over 250 people including [...]

The 8th General Convocation



The 8th General Convocation
The Uva Wellassa University proudly announce the 8th General Convocation of the University that will be held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, on Saturday, 11th August 2018 from 1.30 pm onwards. Five hundred and twenty three graduands will receive Bachelor’s Degrees on the and the Degrees will be conferred by the Chancellor [...]

DAAD-NSF Scheme for Project-Related Personal Exchange



DAAD-NSF Scheme for Project-Related Personal Exchange
To further strengthen cooperation on scientific and academic research between Germany and Sri Lanka, the DAAD and the NSF have launched a new Joint Mobility Program for Project-Related Personal Exchange. Based on an MoU signed earlier this year, the purpose of this new Joint Mobility Program is to promote bilateral scientific cooperation in both countries [...]

Exclusive Cricket Match and Cultural Event



Exclusive Cricket Match and Cultural Event
The Welfare Society of the Uva Wellassa University hosted a Cricket Tournament and a Cultural Event for the staff members of the University to mark their third anniversary on 28th June, 2018. The cricket tournament consisted of eleven teams representing all categories of the staff members in the University. The final match of the tournament [...]

Bridging ICT Knowledge and Skills Gap



Bridging ICT Knowledge and Skills Gap
The Department of Computer Science and Technology conducted a workshop on ‘Computer Networking’ strengthening its long-lasting relationship with the school community, particularly the school students. The target audience, R/Karawita Central College including those of GCE Advanced level students and teachers, was selected with a particular regard to under-resourced schools in Sri Lanka. The workshop, organized [...]

Launching of Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition



Launching of Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition
Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition (JAVA) was launched on May 31, 2018 as the maiden Research Journal of the Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture and also of the Uva Wellassa University. Launching was undertaken as an amiable ceremony at the Senate Hall of the University. With the arrival of the Vice Chancellor [...]

Outstanding Doctoral Thesis award



Outstanding Doctoral Thesis award
Dr. R.M.S. Indunil Rathnayake attached to the Department of Science and Technology has been awarded 2017 Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award: Executive Dean's Commendation Award by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) for her Doctoral thesis on “Synthesis, characterisation and application of inorganic-organic clays for water purification”. Rathnayake, Suramya I. (2017) Synthesis, characterisation and application of inorganic-organic [...]

Life Saving Training Camp for UWU Students



Life Saving Training Camp for UWU Students
Venue: @ Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Training School, Balapitiya Aqua Club of Aquatic Resources Technology Degree Programme, Uva Wellassa University organized a five-day life saving training camp for undergraduates of Uva Wellassa University on 15th - 19th January, 2018 at the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Life Saving Training School, Balapitiya with the collaboration [...]