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The ChemXplorer Workshop – 2, organized by Section E2 of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) in collaboration with the Chemical Society of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), was successfully held on 4th October 2025.

This workshop served as an excellent platform for students, educators, and young researchers to enhance their knowledge in chemistry through interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and expert-led discussions. The event highlighted the importance of fostering scientific curiosity and strengthening the link between school-level science education and advanced chemical research.

The Department and the Chemical Society extend their heartfelt appreciation to all participants for their enthusiasm and active engagement throughout the program. Special thanks go to the organizing committee of SLAAS, as well as the dedicated teaching assistants and postgraduate students of USJ, whose commitment and teamwork played a key role in making the workshop a resounding success.

The ChemXplorer initiative continues to inspire young minds and advance the chemical sciences in Sri Lanka. We look forward to seeing this collaborative effort grow further in the years ahead.

We are proud to extend our warmest congratulations to Ms. Amaya Haripriya for her outstanding success at the Vietnam–Sri Lanka Friendship Quiz, organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo. Her remarkable achievements in this prestigious competition are a testament to her dedication, knowledge, and enthusiasm.

In April 2025, Amaya was selected as the Monthly Winner of the quiz, and the award was presented to her by H.E. Trịnh Thị Tâm, Ambassador of Vietnam to Sri Lanka, during the commemoration of the 135th Birth Anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, held in Colombo on 19 May 2025. Demonstrating consistency, she went on to win again in June 2025, this time receiving her award from Mr. Le Văn Hương, Deputy Chief of Mission, at the Embassy of Vietnam in Sri Lanka on 11 July 2025.

Her journey culminated in July 2025 when she secured Second Place Overall in the final round of the quiz, which celebrated the 55th Anniversary of Viet Nam–Sri Lanka Diplomatic Relations (1970–2025). The award was presented to her by Mr. Arun Hemachandra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies on 21 July 2025.

We commend Amaya for her exceptional performance and her role in strengthening cultural and educational ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Her achievements serve as an inspiration to her peers, and we wish her continued success in all her future endeavors.