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Faculty of Science

University of Peradeniya

Faculty of Science

University of Peradeniya

News & Events

Recent News and Events

Commemoration Ceremony

The Department of Physics at the University of Peradeniya is holding a commemoration ceremony for the Late Dr. Buddhika Dassanayake on 28 March 2024.

The event will commence at 2.00pm in the P-1 Lecture Theater of the Physics New Building, 2nd level.

Live-streaming links and other information will become available (later) on:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZchZp2VH_o4rCXcxh0euJMWYpUNOnr86cbaKpY2ANvE/edit?usp=sharing

First-Aid Training Programme

Organised by
Faculty Safety Committee, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya

In a proactive move towards ensuring the safety and well-being of its academic community, the Faculty of Science at the University of Peradeniya recently organized a comprehensive First-Aid Training Program in collaboration with the renowned St. John Ambulance Association & Brigade in Sri Lanka. The program was conducted on the 20th and 21st of January 2024 at the faculty premises. Five safety officers and twenty-six selected students from the S21 batch attended the program.

The primary objective of the programme was to equip faculty members and students with essential First-aid skills, fostering a culture of preparedness and quick response to emergencies.

The training program covered a tailored curriculum, addressing the specific needs and potential risks within a scientific and academic context.

Eminent Women Scientist Award - 2023

Prof. G.A.D. Perera, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, has been awarded the "Eminent Women Scientist Award - 2023". This award has been awarded on the recommendation of the Academic Council of the CSER ( Center for Social and Environmental Research, India. She was the first Sri Lankan scientist honored by the CSER, India by this award, and was the first invited speaker from Sri Lanka for this conference".