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Achievements of Graduates of Bachelor of Science Honours (BScHons) in Export Agriculture

Mrs. Sadeeka Jayasinghe

Senior Lecturer – Department of Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University

I was fortunate enough to graduate from Uva Wellassa University (UWU), for which I am extremely grateful. When I commenced my undergraduate career, I had the chance to be exposed to a wide spectrum of agricultural fields, all of which tended to reinforce and strengthen my intense interest in the agricultural sector. I also had the opportunity to study a number of subjects offered by the Department of Export Agriculture and they were both enjoyable and enlightening, giving me a new and different perspective on the world in which we live. I am grateful to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the staff members of the UWU family for the impetus they have given me in my academic life, which has helped me to have a rewarding career at UWU as a Senior Lecturer at the present.

Mr. G. P. De Silva

Assistant Director, Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade

Education at Uva Wellassa University extends beyond the conventional boundaries, particularly, by blending comprehensive course curriculum with the uniquely designed Broad General Education and Essential Skills development programmes. The solid foundation that I laid through the Export Agriculture Degree programme is the biggest strength of my professional life. Today, when I look over my shoulder in time what I can say with full confidence is that, at UWU, I have gained more than I ever expected. I love and owe so much to this wonderful place which bestowed me an amazing University life.


Ms. P. D. Liyanapathirana

PhD Candidate at Auburn University, USA

I graduated from UvaWellassa University in 2013, with a bachelor's degree in Export Agriculture. Since graduating, I have received my master's degree in Agricultural science from Tennesse State University (USA) and I am currently matriculated in Auburn University's (USA) Plant Pathology Ph.D. program with the future aspiration of joining the academic sector. The undergraduate education I received within the Export Agriculture Department at UWU served as a solid foundation from which I am building my graduate education and research career. The rigorous coursework, diverse research opportunities, and the excellent faculty provided me with quality education and offered the skills needed to successfully navigate my way through graduate programs and professional positions.




Mrs. Shashika Rathnayaka

Lecturer (Probationary) - Department of Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University

To put it simply, UWU was the foundation for who I am today. UWU and my degree in Export Agriculture opened my eyes up to the amazing opportunities that exist in the world around me. Dedicated teaching team at UWU showed me the path to develop my sense of achievement and conquer intellectual challenges.











Mr. D. Witharana

Completed Degree/s/ Post Graduate Degree/s:

It was one of the best things that happened in my life that I earned my bachelor degree in Uva Wellassa University. I’m pleased to convey my heartfelt gratitude to all the members of UWU family for the inspiration provided for my academic and research life, which helped me in having a successful research career in Rice Research and Development Institute of Department of Agriculture.







Mr. T. Ranpatabendi

Factory Manager- Expolanka Holdings PLC

Successful formation of my scholastic heartbeat that I am joyfully experiencing was infused in me by the alma-mater, UvaWellassa University of Sri Lanka. As the factory Manager at Tropikal Life International (Pvt) Limited, Expolanka Holdings PLC, I am contributing my knowledge enriched with my valuable experience towards the productivity of my country. I feel that the basic factor of my success is due to the new teaching methods of our authentically qualified lectures appeared in various guises such as versatile lectures, Instructors, counselors and demonstrators. I convey my heartfelt gratitude to all of them who had been lavishly conveying their supreme knowledge and dexterous ability on behalf of the progress of the nation, encircling the field of economy, community and scientific achievements enabling us to be paralleled with the modern world which has its progress by leaps and bounds while planting seeds on the moon.

Achievements of Graduates of Bachelor of Science Honours (BScHons)
in Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition

Mr. R. Chandranayake

Internal Auditor (FSSC, ISO) Manager- Production at Serendipol(Pvt) Ltd

Within a short period of time I was able to fulfill my goals as I planned and it is because of studying a special degree programme at Uva Wellassa University. Up to now, I was able to fulfill each and every task which was given by the industry both local and international scale because of the theoretical knowledge and practical experience obtained inmy BSc studies. It was also an advantage for my further studies in Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Production, Research & Development as well as Engineering aspects. I have been working as the Production Manager in Serendipol (Pvt.) Ltd., The “Dr. Bronner’s Fair Trade and Organic Project”, USA from 2015 to present. Serendipol is the largest Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Manufacturer and the Organic Coconut Producer in Sri Lanka. Also, I was fortunate to contribute as a Committee Member in Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI) for the revision of coconut oil standards in Sri Lanka. I know that I have a strong background on knowledge and skills in order to contribute to maintain organic integrity throughout farm to fork. All these were gained by the strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience that I gained during my studies at UWU. I consider that the Broad General Education, which is an identical uniqueness of UWU, is one of the important parts in my educational life because it is a great advantage for my personal and professional development. I hope the Industrial Training Programme, which comes as a compulsory course module of this Degree Programme, is a great opportunity for the undergraduates to expose to the industry with the monitoring process of UWU. I obtained my training at Adamjee Lukmanjee & Sons (Pvt.) Ltd., which is one of largest coconut oil manufacturers in Sri Lanka and exporter of wide range of coconut based products in 2013. Also, I was fortunate to start my career life at Boyagane Desiccated Coconut Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. as a Quality Assurance Manager before the graduation. Further, I have developed and introduced blended hair oil, hand soap and several cosmetics including massage oil body lotion to the industry using the research skills obtained through my studies. Finally, the main goal of my life is to contribute for adding value to coconut industry in Sri Lanka as well as to render the service as an Ambassador of UWU.

Achievements of Graduates of Bachelor of Science Honours (BScHons)
in Tea Technology and Value Addition

Mr. P. Bodikotuwa

Executive- International Business Relations, Beta Gida Sanayi ve.Ticaret ASEATTA building, Nyerere Avenue, Mombasa, Kenya

For me, Uva Wellassa University is my second family. I felt very happy and secure there, and I loved living in Badulla. Uva Wellassa University has excellent facilities and a supportive environment for undergraduates. I was amazed with the University infrastructure and I felt like I had everything I need to succeed there. The relationship between students and Lecturers was very friendly and I always felt listened to and supported by my Lecturers.I graduated with BSc in Tea Technology and Value Addition (Hons) in 2012. I was an internee at Forbes and Walker Tea Brokers during that time. Then, I got an opportunity to work as a Trainee Tea Taster at Tea and Herb Company and worked for two good years there

Currently, I am working for Beta Gida Sanayi Ve. Ticaret AS, as the country representative for Kenya. We are among the top 10 tea brands in the world. I involved in tea grading, tasting, procurement, blending and supervision of the production. UWU has given me confidence to become an active global citizen and pursue my passion of making an impact through research.I have a message to my junior fellows that we cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the future. Remember,the reward of every good action will be good only.

Mrs. U. D. R. E.Ruwanpura

Assistant Divisional Secretary, Sri Lanka Administrative Service

Value of UWU reflects the achievement of my career. Not only knowledge more than that. Consequently, skills, attitudes social experience are the essence of the undergraduateship that has been sharpen the present status. For instances, creeper training experience enhance the willingness to accept more challenges. Moreover, Broad general studies, Law basics, Psychology and Sociology streams inspired me to search new knowledge par with highly competitive world. As a result, I was able to become a SLAS officer. Thus, I strongly believe the blessings of mother UWU that lead us to reach our goals. I congratulate future graduates of UWU to become all-rounders that the nations need.


Mr. N. Wisnagalage

PhD Candidate at Auburn University, USA

Even though I was born in front of Geragama tea factory, the real tea exposure was received from TTVA degree program. World recognized multidisciplinary education system followed by the university was really helpful to gain all-round competencies to become a complete tea professional. Surrounding Lush green tea fields and blue misty hills has created UWU a real paradise to study on tea aspects. Entrepreneurial skills obtained from the degree program made me so comfortable during my 3 years of stay in China as a tea master. It’s a great pleasure to say that all my success is due to the head start I received from the mother UWU.

Mr. K. Perera

Tea Executive - Trading and Marketing The Tea & Herbs Company

"Ceylon Tea Industry has more than 150 years older history. When any industry becomes older it obviously built a systematic path. According to my point of view the path of entering to tea industry is such system. But the reason behind entering in to tea industry and having a competitive advantage for myself is Tea Technology & Value Addition Degree Programme and UWU culture. Today I am an active tea Taster".




















Mr. P. Nuwan

Purchasing Executive: Amazon Trading (Pvt) Ltd , Entrepreneur: Lollicup Teas

“Being a proud product as an entrepreneur running my own business in the tea sector, I have managed to share and disseminate the fruitful knowledge laid experience reaped by Tea Technology & Value Addition degree program which also propped up myself in getting inclined to my present career as an entrepreneur with self-confident and a Procurement Executive in Sri Lanka’s leading Tea Export Company.








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