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Protection for Buddhist Priests at Muthiyangana Temple from Covid-19



Protection for Buddhist Priests at Muthiyangana Temple from Covid-19
Vice Chancellor of UWU handed over an Automated Sanitizer Spray Machine to Rev. Polommaruwe Wachissara Thero of Badulla Muthiyangana Temple. The machine was produced by the Technical Officers of the UWU (UWU Techno Society). Financial contributions were made by the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Registrar/General Administration and staff members of the Library. Date 06.11.2020

Professor Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera was re-appointed as the Vice- Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University



Professor Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera was re-appointed as the Vice- Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University
Professor Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera has been re-appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka by His Excellency, The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Professor Ratnasekera assumed duties as the Vice Chancellor of UWU for next 3 years on his birthday, November 04, 2020. Professional Journey [...]

Winners in IOBSL Inter University Biology Challenge2020-Institute of Biology Sri Lanka (IOBSL)



Winners in IOBSL Inter University Biology Challenge2020-Institute of Biology Sri Lanka (IOBSL)
The team “Aquatic Resources Technology” representing the Aquatic Resources Technology Degree Programme of  Uva wellassa University  won the 2nd place in IOBSL Inter University Biology Challenge 2020 under the theme of “Sustainable solutions to face the challenges of the COVID-l9 crisis and beyond”. The competition was organized by the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka (IOBSL). [...]

6th AGM of Uva Agriculture Development Forum (UADF)



6th AGM of Uva Agriculture Development Forum (UADF)
The 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Uva Agriculture Development Forum (UADF) was held on September 16, 2020 in the presence of its membership. The meeting was commenced at 2.00 p.m. at the Main Lecture Theatre of Uva Wellassa University.  Prof. H.M.S.K. Herath, Dean, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture briefed the objectives of [...]

Partnership Development between FASEA and Ministry of Agriculture, Uva Province



Partnership Development between FASEA and Ministry of Agriculture, Uva Province
A special meeting was held on September 01, 2020 to discuss about the contribution that Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture (FASEA), Uva Wellassa University can make for developing agriculture sector of Uva region. As collaborators, officials of Ministry of Agriculture (Uva) and related institutions visited the University. The discussion was held as an [...]

The Inauguration Ceremony of the BBM General (External) Degree Programme



The Inauguration Ceremony of the BBM General (External) Degree Programme
The Inauguration Ceremony of the first Batch of the Bachelor of Business Management General (External) Degree Programme offered by the Faculty of Management, in collaboration with the Center for Open and Distance Learning of Uva Wellassa University was held on 23rd of August 2020 at the University premises. A total number of hundred and sixty-five [...]

4th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University



4th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University
4th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU2020) was held on July 29 and 30, 2020 at the university. UWU had its first Research Symposium in the year 2010 and, within a short period, IRCUWU turned out to be a significant annual event facilitating a large number of national and international researchers, scientists, economists, [...]

The Fish Talk Webinar



The Fish Talk Webinar
“The Fish Talk: වසංගත අභියෝග හමුවේ විසිතුරු මත්ස්‍ය කර්මාන්තය” Webinar "The Fish Talk” the online zoom conference regarding the ornamental fish industry amidst the pandemic situation, has been conducted successfully with the participation of over 200+ interested individuals. Department of Animal Science organize the event with the collaboration of Aqua Club of Aquatic Resources Technology [...]

Sakura Blossoms at Uva Wellassa University



Sakura Blossoms at Uva Wellassa University
Sakura (Japanese Cherry) plants having planted on testing ground at Uva Wellassa University started blooming. These Sakura plants were imported from Japan under a Special Tourism Development Project in collaboration with Uva Wellassa University, Meijo University of Japan and District Secretariat, Badulla. Under the project 10 Sakura plants were brought from Japan and were planted [...]