Varsity NEWS

[Sri Jayawardenapura University]

Fourth National
Geography
Conference 2011

Venue: Department of Geography,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
March 11 to 12, 2011

This will provide a forum for professionals and researchers in the field of Geography and its related disciplines in both social and natural sciences. The conference will focus on environment and development by emphasizing the significance of realizing the potential of interpretive framework for analyzing geography and its impact on sustainable development.

*Early Registration January 30, 2011

* Registration March 11, 2011

Tracks: Climate change and global warming, Natural resource management and rural development, Water issues of the 21st century, Sustainable agriculture, Sustainable regional development, Poverty and food security, Environment and economic development, Tourism and regional development, Bio diversity, Disaster and risk management, Irrigation water management, Waste management, Gender and development, GIS and remote sensing applications, Post conflicts rehabilitation and resettlement, Coastal conservation, Energy and development, Rural transformation, ICT and Geography, South and South East Asian Studies, Urban planning and development, Environmental health

Conference registration fee: Rs 2500.00 for Sri Lankans, US$ 100.00 for foreigners and Rs 500.00 from undergraduates.

Registration procedure: Email registration form to Conference secretariat before February 28, 2011 at [email protected] (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it).

Eighth International Conference on Business Management (ICBM)

Venue: Sri Jayawardenapura University
May 26 and 27, 2011
Researching into Realities of
Management for Better Wellbeing

The ICBM - 2011 consists of the International Conference on Business Management, Industrial Dialogue and Junior Conference on Business Management.

* Deadline to submit abstracts: February 7, 2011

* Guidelines for abstract submission and abstract submission form can be obtained at the university website.

Tracks: Accounting and Financial Management, Business Economics, Business Process Management, Entrepreneur Management, Food Business Management, Human Resource Management, Information System Management, International Business Management, Marketing Management, Medical Applications in Management, Natural Resources Management, Operational and Technological Management, Public Enterprise Management, Real Estate Management, Small and Medium Scale Business Management

The Conference on Business Management Junior 2011

Venue: Sri Jayawardenapura University

Date and time: May 26, 2011

The purpose of this conference is to enhance the research culture among the undergraduates of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

[Peradeniya University]

General Convocation 2010

Venue: Peradeniya University Gymnasium March 01, 2011, at 8.00 am The convocation ceremony will be held in a single session

Medical Faculty Telephone System Upgraded

The Medical Faculty telephone system has been upgraded to provide seamless connectivity to the rest of the campus telephone system and direct inward and outward dialing.

All the extensions in the campus telephone system can now be dialed directly from outside without operator assistance by adding digits 239 before the 4-digit extension number.

[Sabaragamuwa University]

Annual General Meeting and Get-together of Agri Alumni Association

Venue: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Auditorium, Belihuloya
February 05, 2011, at 4.30 pm

Several outdoor activities, including a dinner dance with present students have been arranged at the university pool side. All new members are welcome.

* Participation fee: Rs.1000.00 per person (Spouse and Children over 5 years Rs.1500.00 per family).

* Accommodation: Basic accommodation will be provided at the University Guest Houses and hostels.