Events

How to select an appropriate topic for the Independent Study

A workshop on `How to select an appropriate topic for the Independent Study` will be conducted for third-year undergraduates of the Department of Social Statistics on 19th August 2022 at 1.30 PM. Mr. Nuwan Maduwansha, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Statistics is going to be the resource person for this workshop. Through […]

Guest talk on sample survey designing with practical insights

The Department of Social Statistics is organizing a Guest Talk on 09th September 2022 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon via Zoom under the theme of Sample Survey Designing with Practical Insights. The resource person for the guest talk is Dr. (Ms.) D. D. Deepawansha, Deputy Director, Sample Survey Division, Department of Census and Statistics. […]

Workshop on artificial neural networks in python

The Department of Social Statistics organizes a 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧, an emerging field relates to Statistics. 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟏𝟒/𝟏𝟎/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 🕑 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟐 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 📖 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺) The resource person of the workshop is Mr. A. J. P. Samarawickrama, a Lecturer from the University of Kelaniya. He is an expert in the field of artificial […]

Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association of the Department of Social Statistics

Let’s Rewind, Relive & Relish the memories again! Dear proud alumnus, Department of Social Statistics is planning to conduct the Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association on 27th November 2022. The gathering will be hosted Physically on University Premises from 2.00 p.m. onwards. For ease of organizing activities, you will need to confirm your […]

Workshop on Data Visualization with Power BI

“BI is about providing the right data at the right time to the right people so that they can take the right decisions” Nic Smith The Department of Social Statistics is organizing a Workshop on Data Visualization with Power BI. The resource person of the workshop is Ms. Anuradha Sooriyapperuma, a Data Scientist at Hela […]

Guest Talk on Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology

Cryptocurrency is a tool for economic freedom that is unlike anything we've seen before. Learning about it can empower you to take control of your own financial future. Andreas Antonopoulos Resource Person: Mr. Ilthizam Imtiyas Software Engineer Sysco LABS Sri Lanka Date: 31st of March 2023 Time: 10 AM to 12 PM Mode: Online via […]

Workshop on CV Writing and Interview Facing

Department of Social Statistics, USJ is organizing a Workshop on CV Writing and Interview Facing in collaboration with Dialog Axiata for the final year students of the department on 27th April 2023 from 3 p.m. onwards. Mr. Haritha Perera, a Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition will conduct the CV writing session while Mr. Sharon Fernando, […]

Guest Talk on National Index Numbers Construction and Applications

Index numbers in Statistics serve as a measure to study the change in the effects of all the factors that cannot be measured or estimated on a direct basis. In Sri Lanka, the Department of Census and Statistics constructs the key national index numbers used such as Consumer Price Index and other important price and […]

Training program on Professional Development and Team Building

Professional development and team building are important for interns because they help to build essential skills and qualities that are necessary for success in any career. Through professional development, interns can gain knowledge and skills in areas such as communication, time management, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Team building, on the other hand, not only enhances […]

Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using SmartPLS

Many important attributes in the social, behavioral, and health sciences cannot be observed directly. Examples of such attributes include happiness, depression, anxiety, cognitive and social competence, etc. They are typically measured by multiple indicators that are often subject to measurement errors. Structural equation modeling (SEM) has become a major tool for examining and understanding relationships […]

Leveraging LinkedIn: Unlocking professional success in the digital age

We have with us, Mr. Randika Haputhanthri Creative Director Azbow (Pvt.) Ltd. as the Resource Person AndMr. Chan Surendra Freelance Digital Marketer as the Alumni Moderator Date: 24th of June 2023 Time: 10 AM to 12 PM Mode: Online via Zoom Target Audience: Undergraduates of the Department of Social Statistics Organized by, Students' Association Department […]