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The 79th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS) commenced with grandeur at BMICH on December 10, 2023. The event, attended by a diverse assembly of scientists from various sectors
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The National Biotechnology Policy Review Meeting was a pivotal gathering that showcased Sri Lanka’s commitment to leveraging biotechnology for the greater good. The vision is clear, and with collective efforts and strategic planning, Sri Lanka is poised to unlock the immense potential of biotechnology, ushering in a brighter and more prosperous future for all its citizens.
Advancing Sri Lanka’s Future: A Glimpse into the National Biotechnology Policy Review Meeting Read More
One prominent theme that emerged was the potential for collaboration and resource sharing among these scientific organizations. By pooling their expertise and resources, these organizations aim to enhance their effectiveness and contribute to revitalizing Sri Lanka’s scientific landscape.
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Food Research Selection and Networking Forum- A path for commercializing the food industry related research findings and innovations” was held on 30 and 31 March 2023 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. The …
A PATH FOR COMMERCIALIZATION OF FOOD INDUSTRY-RELATED RESEARCH FINDINGS AND INNOVATIONS Read More
A “lay summary” of a research paper is actually an abstract of the research publication written in plain language. This lay summary should be able to convey to the non-scientific community the findings of your research, its significance, and the impact it can have on answering a current problem or issue in simple terms.
Lay summaries; an Effective Tool to Win the Challenges in Science Communication Read More
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Rohan Pethiyagoda, Sri Lanka’s leading naturalist and a taxonomist of freshwater fish of Sri Lanka, won the prestigious “The Linnean Medal” award by the Linnean Society of London, which is the world’s oldest active society devoted to natural history
Rohan Pethiyagoda, a Sri Lankan Researcher, has been awarded the prestigious “Linnean Medal” by The Linnean Society of London. Read More
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) formally named an asteroid after the University of Colombo on March 21, 2022. Dr Nalin Samarasinha, a University of Colombo alumnus, and Dr Tod Lauer, a fellow astronomer, found this asteroid in 2000 from the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, USA. The asteroid was recently given the number 607372 and the discoverers were given official discovery credit once its orbit was thoroughly established.
“COLOMBOUNILANKA”, an Asteroid Named After University of Colombo Read More
In a special announcement Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS) calls for Public consultation on the draft Guidelines for the care and use of animals in laboratory-based research.
SLALAS Calls for Public Consultation on the Draft Guidelines for the Care and Use of Animals in Research Read More
Prof. Meththika Vithanage from the Ecosphere Resilience Research Center, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers™ 2021 list from Clarivate.
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