The prehistoric context of the southern coast of Sri Lanka was first explored during the colonial period and it was revisited by Dr. Siran Deraniyagala in the 1970s’. His research excavation at ‘Bundala-Pathirajawela’ indicated that the site dated to nearly 125,000BP (Middle-Paleolithic period). In 2019, under the directorship of Dr. Deraniyagala, Sen. Lect. (Dr.) Oshan...Read More
Under the theme of ‘Embracing Modern Trends in Humanities and Social Sciences’, the Annual Undergraduates’ Research Conference of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, [‘Vidyodaya Undergraduate Research Day (VURD 2023/24)’], was held on the 19th October 2023, at the FHSS premises. The conference focused on uplifting the skills of the undergraduates and providing an...Read More
With the objective of recognizing and appreciating this year’s scholarship, award or competition winners, the Department of History and Archaeology organized ‘Students Appreciation Ceremony- 2023’, on the 10th October 2023, from 3.00 pm onwards, at Prof. Mendis Rohanadheera hall of the department. Accordingly, Ishini Thamodya Jayathilaka, 3rd year undergraduate following the Archaeology (Honours) Degree programme,...Read More
Appreciating those who deserve is essential for the well-being of any society. Hence, rather than advising but by setting an example of this good quality to the undergraduates, the Department of History and Archaeology organized a felicitation ceremony for Mr. Gamini Samaranayake, an alumnus produced by the department, on the 10th October 2023, from 1.00...Read More
Expressing the deepest gratitude for the immense service rendered by Emeritus Prof. S.B. Hettiaratchi, the Former Vice-Chancellor, Former Dean of the FHSS and a Former Staff Member of the Department of History and Archaeology, the renovated ‘S1 Hall’ of the department was named as ’Prof. S.B. Hettiaratchi Hall’, in parallel to the 61st Anniversary Celebration...Read More
Renowned for his advocacy in wildlife conservation and environmental protection, Dr. Jagath Gunawardane, a lawyer, environmentalist and educator, delivered a guest lecture on ‘Study of Eco-system and their Conservation’, at the Opening Ceremony of the 61st Anniversary Celebration Program series of the Archaeology Museum of the USJ, on the 10th of October 2023, from 10.00...Read More
In appreciation of the generous contribution made by the donors of the museum objects received in the past few years, the Archaeology Museum of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura conducted a certificate awarding session, during the Opening Ceremony of the 61st Anniversary Celebration Program series of the Archaeology Museum, USJ, on the 10th of October...Read More
Celebrating the 61st anniversary of the Archaeology Museum of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, a special Museum exhibition was organized by the Archaeology Museum and the Department of History and Archaeology, USJ, on the 10th and 11th of October 2023. The Museum exhibition was preceded by the opening ceremony at the Sumangala Auditorium, graced by...Read More
‘Research ethics’ provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of research. In addition, it educates and monitors researchers conducting research to ensure a high ethical standard. Having the intention of growing up our research buds with higher standards, the Department of History and Archaeology identified the need to make undergraduates aware of the importance of research...Read More
The Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura organized a two-day field visit to Anuradhapura, for the BA (External) Degree students, who are following History and Archaeology as their subjects, on 28th and 29th of September 2023. The Academic staff members, including the Head of the Department, Senior Lect. (Ven.) Dambara...Read More
