මියැසි දියසර – ගී පැදුර, the annual musical evening

“මියැසි දියසර – ගී පැදුර, the annual musical evening organized by the Aquatic Students’ Association of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was successfully held at the “Ehela wala” premises on 05th September 2019 for the third consecutive time with the participation of the lectures, non-academic staff and students of the university.

Felicitation was honored to Senior Professor Ajantha De Alwis  for the excellence of 30 years service given to the Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

“Creative Wild-Eye” Photography competition

Creative Wild-Eye Photography competition 2019 is the innougaral event of this kind organized by the Wildlife Circle of USJP. The key aims of the competition are to:
Recognize the photographic talents of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, while at the same time highlight the great wealth and diversity of Sri Lanka’s natural history. Celebrate the islands wildlife, in all its beauty and diversity, through a collection of inspirational photographs. Showcase the very best of our nature photography to a wide audience and engage all ages with evocative and powerful imagery. Encourage discovery, exploration, conservation and enjoyment of our natural heritage. Raise awareness about Sri Lanka’s biodiversity, species and habitats. Winners and commended entrants have their work showcased in an exhibition and their work will be valued with certificates and prizes.

For more information visit: http://www.thewildlifecircle.com/p/creative-wild-eye-competition.html

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Zoologists’ Vesak Celebrations

“Vesak” is a very popular occasion celebrated by all Buddhists.  This year all staff members of the department with students attend making creative lanterns and special preparations at the department for the upcoming festival.

 

Global baseline marine debris survey in partnership with CSIRO Australia

USJP hosted the Global baseline marine debris survey in partnership with CSIRO Australia : A global effort to assess the plastic waste from land to the sea. Big thank to Dr. Denise Hardesty, TJ Lawson, Qamar Schyler from CSIRO. ALSO, to the volunteers from Department of Zoology, USJP making this effort very successful. And team from Bangladesh came for training sessions. Dr. Kamal Ranathunga was the national Coordinator of the programme.