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SAHASAK NIMAVUM 2025: Sri Lanka’s Premier Innovation Showcase Returns This April!
April 25–27, 2025
BMICH, Colombo
Organized by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC)
Under the purview of the Ministry of Science and Technology The countdown begins! Sahasak Nimavum 2025, …
SAHASAK NIMAVUM 2025: Sri Lanka’s Premier Innovation Showcase Returns This April! Read More
Exploring the Science Behind De-Extinction We first encountered the dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) in the 2011 series Game of Thrones—a fearsome, almost mythical beast. But behind the fantasy lies a …
The Return of the Dire Wolf? Read More
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka – February 8, 2025 The Sri Lanka Association for Mycology and Plant Pathology (SLAMPP) proudly hosted its 1st International Conference on Mycology and Plant Pathology at the …
1st International Conference on Mycology and Plant Pathology Successfully Concludes in Batticaloa. Read More
The Little Agriculturist Program, a key initiative under the Little Scientist Project, has completed its first phase and commenced its second phase. Led by Professor Dharmadasa, in collaboration with the …
Little Agriculturist – Empowering Future Agriculturists Through Hands-on Science Education Read More
The Little Mycologist Program, a key component of the Little Scientist Project initiated by the Ministry of Education and the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), has …
Little Mycologist – Successful Science Communication Through Practical Science Education. Read More
The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), the nation’s premier scientific body, ceremonially inducted Prof. Udeni P. Nawagamuwa as its 84th General President on January 7, 2025. …
Prof. Udeni P. Nawagamuwa Inducted as 84th General President of SLAAS Read More
In a groundbreaking move to foster innovation and elevate the country’s economy through science and technology, the Sri Lankan government has launched the National Initiative for Research and Development Commercialization …
Sri Lanka Launches National Initiative for Research and Development Commercialization: A Milestone for Innovation Read More
Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya, a Sri Lankan scientist affiliated with the University of Houston, has been appointed as the President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology. Renowned for his contributions to research and innovation, Prof. Gomika left his U.S. responsibilities, except his academic role, to serve Sri Lanka voluntarily. A visionary leader, he previously spearheaded a comprehensive R&D policy framework for the nation and is poised to drive advancements in science and technology.
Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya Appointed as President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology Read More
23rd October 2024, Colombo — The Sri Lankan Scientist Magazine was invited to the prestigious Rubber Industry CEO Forum held at the Ramada Colombo, organized by Dr. Sisira Ranatunga, CEO …
Sri Lankan Rubber Industry CEO Forum Paves the Way for Industry 5.0 Read More
The Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientists (SLAYS) held its highly anticipated Industry 5.0 Open Forum on October 10th, 2024, at TRACE Expert City in Colombo. This event, themed “Industry …
Industry 5.0: Pioneering Human-Machine Collaboration for Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival Read More