22-Aug-2025

China–Sri Lanka Collaboration Strengthened with Guizhou University Scholarship Awards

The China–Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Laboratory of Tea Green Prevention and Control Technology reached a key milestone with the Guizhou University PhD/MSc Full Scholarship Awarding Ceremony, held on 20th August 2025 at the Board Room, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.

The ceremony was graced by Prof. Terance Madujith, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, as the Chief Guest. Dr. W. M. Wishwajith W. Kandegama, Secretary General of the China–Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Green Plant Protection, delivered the opening remarks, followed by an address by Prof. Barana Jayawardane, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture.

A total of 30 outstanding Sri Lankan students were awarded full scholarships to pursue postgraduate studies (PhD and MSc) at Guizhou University, China. The awards mark a significant opportunity for young scholars to contribute to advanced research while strengthening