02-Sep-2026

Visit of Director of the Postgraduate Program at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan

The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, had the distinct honor of welcoming Prof. Mitsuo Yamamoto, Professor and Director of the Postgraduate Program at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, and former Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo Prof. H.D. Karunarathna, Senior Professor of Business Economics on 21st August 2026.

The primary focus of this distinguished visit was to explore and strengthen avenues for academic cooperation between the Faculty of Agriculture and The University of Tokyo. The high-level discussion was attended by Prof. Barana Jayawardana, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, along with over twenty senior academics from the Faculty.

In addition to the collaborative discussions, the visit featured an informative seminar tailored for recent graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture. This session provided the graduates with valuable insights and expert guidance regarding prospective postgraduate study opportunities available at The University of Tokyo.
 

28-Aug-2026

Faculty of Agriculture Celebrates the Department of Food Science and Technology’s Success at Profood Propack 2026

The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, proudly announces the outstanding achievements of students from the Department of Food Science and Technology at Profood Propack 2026. Held at the BMICH from August 21st to 23rd, 2026, this event provided an excellent stage for undergraduates to showcase their talents to the public and the industry.

The students brought great honor to the Faculty by securing top positions in key competitions organized by the Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka (IFSTSL):

• Champions: FoodSci Quest 2026 (Inter-University Quiz Competition)

• People's Choice Award: 3MT Flash Talk Challenge

Beyond the competitions, the Department’s exhibition stall was a major highlight of the event. The busy and engaging space drew a large crowd of visitors who highly appreciated the interactive activities and the innovative new food products developed by the students.

These achievements clearly reflect the hard work, talent, and innovative spirit of the students and staff. The Faculty extends its warmest congratulations to the winning teams and thanks the IFSTSL for providing such a valuable platform for university students.

24-Aug-2026

Faculty of Agriculture Celebrates Outstanding Academic Achievements at iPURSE 2026

The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, proudly celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of our academic staff members recognized at the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE) 2026. This premier multidisciplinary research symposium serves as a vital platform for scholarly excellence, and our faculty members have once again demonstrated their commitment to advancing global knowledge, innovation, and high-impact research.

During the prestigious award ceremony, several of our distinguished researchers were honored across multiple high-tier categories:

• URC Research Awards: Awarded to outstanding researchers for their exceptional research outputs, patents, and competitive grants secured over the past year.

• Research Excellence Awards (Tier 4): Conferred upon permanent academic staff members who have maintained exceptionally high H-index values, reflecting their sustained citation impact and research influence.

• Outstanding Scholars (Q1 Journal Publications): Recognizing researchers who have served as corresponding authors for scholarly articles published in top-tier, internationally recognized Q1 academic journals.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all the award recipients for their relentless dedication to academic excellence. Their hard work not only elevates the research profile of the Faculty of Agriculture but also brings immense pride to the University of Peradeniya as a whole.