Webinar on Sea Cucumber

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Webinar on Sea Cucumber, which presents the findings of a research project carried out by Dr. Chamari Dissanayake of the Zoology Department, USJ funded by the National Research  Council (NRC). The NRC is organizing this webinar to disseminate the results and the key messages of the research towards strengthening the national economy and wellbeing of the people while maintaining resource sustainability. The webinar will be held on the 28th of September, starting at 7 PM.
The main speaker would be Dr. Chamari Dissanayake (project leader) of the Sri Jayewardenepura University, and two short appraisals of the project shall be presented by Professor Sivashanthini Kuganathan of the University of Jaffna and Dr. Sujeewa Ariyawansa of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA). Prof. Oscar Amarasinghe, Chancellor of the Ocean University will function as the moderator.
 
The webinar will be conducted in Sinhala, with Tamil Translation.
The target audience includes seafood processors, exporters, investors, communities, CSOs, researchers, academics, and students.

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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