27-May-2025

University of Illinois ACES Global Academy Visits Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya

The 2025 ACES Global Academy from the University of Illinois made a meaningful and impactful visit to Sri Lanka this year, with the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, proudly serving as the key partner and host institution. A distinguished delegation of nine professors from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) visited the Faculty on the 26th and 27th of
May 2025.
The delegation participated in a series of academic and experiential activities designed to foster international collaboration in agricultural research, education, and outreach. Their visit to Peradeniya is part of the Academy’s commitment to building strategic global partnerships and expanding scholarly impact through immersion experiences.
During their stay, the group engaged in joint discussions with faculty members, explored ongoing research initiatives, and visited local agricultural sites to better understand Sri Lanka’s unique agro-ecological systems.
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