News /Events @ the University of Ruhuna

University of Ruhuna played significant role in e-Society exhibition-2004 at BMICH on 13 to15 Aug. 2004

Department of Computer Science of the University of Ruhuna was one of the exhibitors at the e-Society exhibition-2004. The stall of the department focused on the use of open source with the Internet technology and was very attractive for the spectators significantly making a difference among the other exhibitors who were pioneers in ICT industry, leading universities and other educational institutes.

Thousands of inquiries we received proved that we brought up a ray of hope to initiate and invoke the attitude of using open source software among professionals as well as beginners to the industry.

Our demonstrations - Prototype of the Internet, Library information system, Lecture Theater Scheduling System and Departmental Course Information System - which were built and operated completely under open source software successfully faced the challenge of breaking the myths related with commercial software.

Physical Science undergraduate invented a new equepment called Dike Cutting Machine

This is a high quality efficient new equipment which can be used in Agriculture, especially in reconstructing narrow embankments raised in paddy-fields etc.,(dikes - which serve to dam in water and as pathways through the fields). I, Dilan Dhammika,  who invented this machine am a student of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, reading for a degree in Physical Science.  I have received the patent right No. 12827 for this dike cutting machine. Using this dike cutting machine, which can be adjusted to any angle necessary, dikes can be cut in an area of about 5-6 acres a day.  

What is needed now is a recognized company which can join with me to introduce this equipment to the market.

Furthermore, I have invented a number of other useful equipments. I am very much interested in joining a foreign University in order to improve the quality of other inventions while continuing my higher studies.

Address:


       Mr. Dilan Dhammika (email: dilan_dhammika@yahoo.co.in)
       "Nugasevana"
       Aliolu-Ara
       Sooriya Wewa
       Sri Lanka

Inauguration of the First Academic session was held on 4th July 2003

Inauguration of the First Academic Sessions of the University of Ruhuna was held on Friday, 4th July 2003 at 9.00 am at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in the presence of the Chief guest His Excellency David Binns, the Australian High Commissioner and the guest of honor Professor M.B. Ariyapala, Emeritus Professor, University of Sri Lanka.

General Convocation 2003

General Convocation - 2003 was Presided by Aththudawe Sri Rahula There, Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna 7th June, 2003 at the Wellamadama site of the University for the conferment of the Special, General and Postgraduate Degrees to the graduands of the Faculties of Agriculture, Humanities & Social Sciences, Medicine and science who have successfully completed their final examinations in the year 2002.
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Dr C A N Fernando , Department of Physics, University of Ruhuna won the Young Scientist Award for Physics/2002 from Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)

The award was presented by the Honorable Minister / Science and Technology, in a special awarding ceremony held at the National Science Foundation in front of a responsible gathering
Project Title:
H2 production from photo-electrochemical cells using low cost semiconductor thin films and Dye sensitized solar cell production with ordered and disordered molecular arrangements.
Out come of the project:
Research Publications and Patents
25 - International research publications
20- Presentations/ Abstract published/ Communications
01- Patent
Post Graduate Supervision
3- Completed Master of Philosophy Degrees
6- Master of Philosophy Degrees to be completed
1- PhD to be completed

Colors Nite

All are welcome to the 8th Colors Nite 2001/2002 on 25th February, 2003 at the University Gymnasium

 

Samadhi Buddha Statue was unveiled on 09th Jan 2003

Newly constructed Samadhi Buddha Statue was unveiled on 09th Jan 2003, satisfying the long-felt need of the university community. The Most Venerable Madihe Paggnaseeha There, the Most venerable Pallaththra Sumanajothi There, His Excellency U. Than Tun , the ambassador for Myanmar in Sri Lanka, Deshamanya Mr. H. K. Dharmadasa were among the distinguished invitees for this historic event.
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Ruhuna University Landscaping Campaign (Ruhuna University Weda-Kaiya) on 23.10.2002

The principal inauguration ceremony was held in front of the Administration Building at 2.00 p.m. Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor, and Deans of the faculties planted tree saplings within the premises of the Administration block to mark the occasion. The event was organized under the guidance of Prof. S.P. Samarakoon, Head, Department of Botany. Students, Academics and non academic staff members have been requested to participate for the event.
The Weda-Kaiya programme is formulated anticipating improvements to the landscape of the campus so as to cater for the needs required by the time of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the University. Landscape Designing especially in the area of plant selection, is also expected to support evolution of the present status to University Campus Botanical Garden or University Park.
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General Convocation 2002
        General Convocation - 2002 was Presided by Aththudawe Sri Rahula There, Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna 14th September, 2002 at the Wellamadama site of the University for the conferment of Degrees and Postgraduate Degrees. Eight hundred and thirty one Graduates and six Postgraduates were conferred degrees at this convocation. Honorary degrees were conferred to the following eminent persons.

Professor Sena Susantha De Silva - D.Sc.
Mr. Maestro Premasiri Khemadasa - D.Litt.
Vidyajothi Geoffrey Bawa - D.Sc.
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Call for Papers - First Science Symposium-2002, Faculty of Science - University of Ruhuna

          The organizing committee of the First Science Symposium is requesting from staff members of the faculty of science, university of Ruhuna, to submit abstracts for the symposium. Full papers, those containing the unpublished original research of high standard, should be submitted in accordance with the format specified in Annexed I before Augest 31st, 2002.

Inauguration of the Resource Center for Information Services And Modern Languages(12/07/2002)

        His excellency Sciichiro Otsuka the ambassador for Japan in Sri Lanka has inaugurated the Resource Center for Information Services and Modern Languages on July 12,2002 at the main library at Wellamadama site of the University of Ruhuna. This centre provides audio, video facilities for self-studying.
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Certification Award Ceremony of the IT Training Program for Non-Academic Staff of the University of Ruhuna(10/07/2002)

         The ceremony of awarding certificates to those who have successfully completed the training program on IT took place on 10th July 2002, at the Wellamadama site of the University. The certificates were given away by Prof. Ranjith Senaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University. This training Program was conducted by the Computer Unit of the Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna.
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Ruhuna University Newsletter
        The University of Ruhuna publishes the Newsletter since June 2002, that summarizes major activities, events and developments in academic, research, training and out reach programs of the University. since June 2002, that summarizes major activities, events and developments in academic, research, training and out reach programs of the University.

Inauguration of the IT Training Program for Non-Academic Staff (24/02/2002)

        Computer Unit of the University of Ruhuna started an IT Training Program for non-academic staff members. The commissioning was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor on February 24, 2002 at Wellamadama site of the University of Ruhuna.

 

Opening of the Computer Pool in the Faculty of Science (22/01/2002)

The Vice Chancellor declared open the newly established Computer Pool of the Faculty of Science on January 22, 2002 at 9.00 am. The Pool, operated and maintained by the Faculty's Computer Unit, will be freely available to all the students and staff members of the Faculty of Science.

 

General Convocation 2001 (16/11/2001)

        The General Convocation of the University of Ruhuna will be held on November This is the ninth convocation of the University. The convocation will be held in two sessions: morning session and the afternoon session. Eight hundred and thirty Graduates and three Postgraduates will be conferred degrees at this convocation. The senate of the University has decided to confer honorary degrees to the following eminent persons. The Chancellor, Rev Hon. Atthudawe Rahula will preside at this convocation.

Professor Thambipillai Jogaratnam - D.Sc.
Dr. Rev. Kirende Dhammananda - D.Litt.
Mr. P.A. Kiriwandeniya - Ph.D.
Mr. Leelaratna Kankanamge - M.Phil.
Professor M.A. Premadasa - D.Sc.

 

Thieves Break in to the Computer Science Department (14/07/2001)

        Saturday night between 8.30 - 11.30 p.m. thieves have opened the entrance doors to the Computer Science department by force and have stolen some valuable equipments, However, they have not been able to take away most of the stolen items as security person had noticed that the doors had been broken open and started a search.

New E-Mail System in Place (19/06/2001)

        The Computer Unit is happy to announce the New E-Mail Service at the Wellamadama Site of the University of Ruhuna. With this web-based E-Mail service, users can access their E-Mail from anywhere on the Internet.

Internal Web Server (30/05/2001)

        We have set up a new web server dedicated to the UoR community. The latest UoR internal news and many other services will be available on that server. We ask you to set your browser home page to point to the new server (URL: http://wwwi.ruh.ac.lk/).