CANBERRA, December 2019: A high profile academic delegation from the University of Sri Jayawardenepura (USJP) visited Canberra from 16-19 December 2019 and explored opportunities for academic and research partnerships with Canberra-based leading Australian universities that would bring mutual benefits to the students and academics of both countries.
The visiting delegation consisted of Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences Snr. Prof. Surangi Yasawardena, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Snr. Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Dr. Anura Kumara and Professor of Pharmacology, Prof. Pradeepa Jayewardene.
The discussions were focused on identifying the best way forward to develop future collaborative partnerships between USJP and Australian universities through academics and student exchange programmes for both undergraduate and post graduate studies , exchange of scholarships and short term courses in multi -disciplinary areas of subjects mainly medicine, management , commerce, business administration, science and technology, heath and sports and nursing , exchange of short term academic exposure through partner University programmes and joint research work that benefit both the institutions through a well –structured mechanism.
The possible areas for joint research that were discussed included Water Quality Research, Dengue Research, Cancer Research, Kidney Research, Non- Communicable Diseases, Ecology, Management Studies and Commerce, Pharmacology, Biotechnology and Neuro Science, Primary Care, Governance and Public Policy.
The USJP delegation also had an opportunity to visit the Sports Complex, Sports Medicine Centres, Occupational Therapy Facility, Physical Therapy Facility, Canberra Special Medical Centre, Community Medical Facility and other Health Hubs and UC Hospital, Student Accommodation, Science Labs at the University of Canberra and got first hand experience and overview on the university’s educational facilities. The visiting delegation also held a meeting with the high profile academics of the Australian National University (ANU).
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canberra facilitated the visit and meetings of USJP as part of its efforts in reaching out to Canberra- based leading universities to pave the way for a link up with the Sri Lankan universities.
