The Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya fosters strong international collaborations, building partnerships with global institutions to enhance research and educational opportunities. Our esteemed visiting and honorary professors bring diverse expertise and perspectives, significantly enriching our academic community. We take pride in our alumni, many of whom hold notable positions in academia, research, and administration, showcasing the excellence of the education provided here. Complementing this, our vibrant student societies play a crucial role in fostering leadership, teamwork, and community engagement, preparing students for both professional and personal success. Through these collaborative efforts and active participation, the faculty continues to advance agricultural sciences while making meaningful contributions to societal development.
Student Society Name | Current Senior Treasurer | Some Recent Notable Activities |
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Bee PERA Society | Dr. WH Jayasinghe |
1. Macro-Photography Contest: Celebrating Bees on World Bee Day 2. Bee PERA workshop for schoolchildren: Inspiring young minds in Apiculture 3. Training of Trainers (ToT): Advanced beekeeping techniques in the bee development unit, Bindunuwewa-Bandarawela 4. PET bottle collecting program 5. One day practical workshop on beekeeping |
Biology Guild | Dr. Wikum Jayasinghe |
1. Winning International Competition on 'Bioquesta' in 2022, 2023, and 2024 2. Lecture/webinar series on Biology-related issues |
Student Society Name | Current Senior Treasurer | Some Recent Notable Activities |
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Agricultural Engineering Students' Society | Dr. SSK Chandrasekara |
1. Reinitiated the society which was dormant for some time. 2. Two movie shows were organized to raise funds |
Student Society Name | Current Senior Treasurer | Some Recent Notable Activities |
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SARC (Society for Aquatic Resources Conservation) |
Dr. E.T.S. Madhubhashini |
1. Knowledge sharing in Open Day 2. "Sarasavi Dola" Cleanup 3. Aquatic Plant Workshop 4. Orientation Programme for 21 batch 5. Practical Workshop on Aquascaping 6. Orientation Programme for 22 batch |
Student Society Name | Current Senior Treasurer | Some Recent Notable Activities |
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Horticulture Society | Dr. H.M.P.C. Kumarihamy |
1. Bee Keeping Workshop 2. Landscape Gardening (2 programs) 3. Bonsai Basics 4. Cactus & Succulents Cultivation |
Student Society Name | Current Senior Treasurer | Some Recent Notable Activities |
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Soil Science Society of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya | Dr. Pavani Dissanayake | 1. GIS workshop with hands-on experience 2. Drones for Agriculture workshop 3. Know your soil - post series |