Erasmus+ Merging Voices Project Academic Staff Mobility Grantee Prof. Thomas Panagopoules was attached to the Department of Zoology and Environment Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya as a guest lecturer from 22nd to 26th of October 2018.

Prof. Thomas Panagopoulus from the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Algarve, is an expert in Landscape and Environmental Science. He was also a plenary speaker at the International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences- IRSPAS 2018.

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 The International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences- IRSPAS 2018 organized by the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya was held on the 26th of September 2018 at the premises of the Faculty of Science. This symposium which has been organized with the objective of publishing the findings of locally and internationally recognized scientific researches, was held for the third time.

Prof. Edward L. Webb, the National University of Singapore delivered the keynote speech of this symposium which was organized under the theme, “Advancements of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research towards Sustainable Development”. He delivered his speech under the theme, “Diversity is our Strength: why multidisciplinarity and internationality improve science”. Prof. Ananda Jayawardhana, Director General- National Science Foundation also conducted a special lecture at the symposium.

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The Grand Finale of “Paramount 2K18” quiz competition organized by the Mathematics Student Association in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya was held on the 22nd of October 2018 at the B1 212 hall. This competition was held with the objective motivating the students who study Mathematics for G.C.E. A/L examination.

The first round of the competition was held on the 19th of October 2018 at the premises of the Department of Industrial Management. Nearly 25 schools representing the Western Province participated in the competition and the teams from St. Bridget’s Convent- Colombo, Kannangara Vidyalaya- Mathugama, D.S. Senanayake College- Colombo, Bandaranayake College- Gampaha, Maristela College- Negombo and Veyangoda Central college got selected for the Grand Finale while Kannangara Vidyalaya- Mathugama won the Championship of the “Paramount 2K18” competition. The team from Bandaranayake College- Gampaha won the second place while D.S. Senanayake College- Colombo won the third.

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