The inauguration ceremony of the Diploma Programme in Sociology conducted by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the university was held on 3rd November 2018 at the Seminar room of the respective department. Prof. D. P. S. Chandrakumara; Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Mayura Samarakoon;...Read More

The 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony organized by the Alumni Association of the university; “Sri Jayewardenepura Pradeepa Pranama” was held in much grandeur on the 17th October 2018 at the Waters Edge, Colombo. The occasion was graced by the President Maithripala Sirisena, Senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunge; Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a large number...Read More

‘Sabha Narthana’ (සභා නර්තන) is an annual dancing show organized by the Department of Languages Cultural Studies and Performing arts of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This year ‘Sabha Narthana’ show was comprised of fascinating dancing performances created and performed by the final year dancing students of the department. Department Head; Dr. Wijaya Sri...Read More

Before the deposition of sacred relics at Rajagala Ancient Temple in Ampara, undergraduates and public were given the opportunity to worship them on 11th October 2018. Senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunge who placed the sacred relics on the special stage first made his offerings. Also, Prof. D. P. S. Chandrakumara Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social...Read More

Orientation Programs for the new intakes of the Bachelor of Arts in English (General) External Degree and Bachelor of Social Sciences in Environmental and Development Studies of the External Degree and Extension Course Unit (EDECU) in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was held on 7th of October 2018. Prof. E. Dayaratne, Director of EDECU, Prof. R. M....Read More

A one-day workshop was organized by the Department of Philosophy and Psychology concurrently the World Mental Health Day was held on 10th October 2018 with the participation of school counselors and students. The workshop was included lecture series and practical activities that were taken lace throughout the day. Lectures were conducted by Prof. Gnanadasa Perera;...Read More

Innovation, Invention and Venture Creation Council (IIVCC) of University of Sri Jayewardenepura with the collaboration of members of parliaments of Sri Lanka and People’s Action For Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) organized a guest lecture for Members of parliaments of Sri Lanka. This guest lecture series is initiated under the Academic’s Consultation Services for Parliamentarians (MP)...Read More

Exam Timetable Centre of Examination: WimarshanaHall – Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Medium: Sinhala COURSE CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE UNIT Day & Date Time DSO 1.1 Introduction to Sociology-Key Ideas and Concepts 2018/11/03 (Saturday) 9.00 am-12.00 noon DSO 1.2 Applied Sociology 2018/11/03 (Saturday) 1.30 pm-4.30 pm DSO 1.3 Sociology of Crime 2018/11/10 (Saturday) 9.00...Read More

University of Sri Jayewardenepura Policy Dialogue- Guest Lecture Series Dialogue to promote inclusive policymaking in Sri Lanka Innovation, Invention and Venture Creation Council (IIVCC) of University of Sri Jayewardenepura with the collaboration of members of parliaments of Sri Lanka and People’s Action For Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) organized a guest lecture for Members of...Read More

Dr. Gamini Ranasinghe, Senior Lecturer attached to the Department of History and Archaeology in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences was given an opportunity to conduct a guest lecture on “Ancient Irrigation System and Myths in Sri Lanka” at the Deccan College, Pune India on 27th August 2018, organized by the Department of AICH and Archeology...Read More