In a display of collective chemistry prowess, a team of chemistry undergraduates from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura secured the second runner-up position at the Inter-University Undergraduate Chemistry Quiz Competition organized by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) Section E2.
The competition comprised two rounds. The initial round, conducted via Zoom, was held on August 05th, 2023. Subsequently, the semi-final and final rounds unfolded on August 19th, 2023, at the SLAAS headquarters, Colombo 07.
Participating in the competition from the University were;
Kushani Nipunika
Nipuni Dehigampala
Devin Dharmaratne
Rusith Tharusha
Dinithi Senanayake
They competed fiercely against the University of Colombo, University of Kelaniya, and the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon during the semi-final round. The team from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura expressed sincere gratitude to their lecturer-in-charge, Dr. Tharindu Senapathi, for his invaluable guidance and unwavering support.
The certificates of achievement were formally presented during the 79th Annual Session Ceremonial Inauguration of SLAAS, held on December 10th, 2023, at the BMICH, Colombo 07.