Prof. Nir Kshetri’s Visit as a Fulbright Scholar: Advancing Digital Business Management Insights
We are privileged to have hosted Prof. Nir Kshetri, Charles A. Hayes Distinguished Professor of Management at the Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as a Visiting Fulbright Scholar from December 15th to 18th, 2025. Prof. Kshetri is a globally recognized thought leader in emerging technologies, specializing in […]
Excellence in Research: Q1 Journal Publication Recognised at National Awards
Dr. Shashikala Subhashini, Senior Lecturer, Department of Information Technology, was recognised for her outstanding research publication in a Q1-ranked journal at the President’s Awards for Scientific Research. The award ceremony was conducted by the Ministry of Science & Technology on 18th December 2025, honouring exceptional contributions to scientific research and innovation at the national level. […]
Excellence in Employability: BIS Students Shine at JESA 2025
We are proud to congratulate Ms. Amaya Amarasinghe, BIS Final Year Undergraduate, and Mr. Ashen Gunaratne, BIS Second Year Undergraduate, on their achievements at the Japura Employability Skills Awards (JESA) 2025. Ms. Amaya Amarasinghe was adjudged as Winner – Best Team Player, while Mr. Ashen Gunaratne secured 2nd Runners Up – Best Young Entrepreneur, recognising […]
Contribution to International Technology Excellence at APICTA 2025
Prof. Lasith Gunawardena, Head of the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, served as the Head Judge for the “AI Technology of the Year” category at APICTA 2025, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from December 5 to 8, 2025. Often described as the “Oscars of the IT industry […]
BISpreneur: A New Chapter for BIS Innovators and Founders
On 21st November 2025, the Department of Information Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly launched BISpreneur, a long-term initiative designed to guide, support, and empower BIS undergraduates as they take their first real steps into the world of entrepreneurship. This milestone didn’t appear overnight. It grew from a simple but powerful belief:Students learn […]
Department of IT Congratulates Ms. Lakshana Assalarachchi on Winning the Research Excellence Gold Medal
The Department of Information Technology is proud to announce that Ms Lakshana Assalarachchi, a distinguished BIS alumna and former academic staff member, has been awarded the Research Excellence Gold Medal for the MPhil programme offered by the Board of Study in Multidisciplinary Studies. The award was presented at the Postgraduate Convocation of the University of […]
Undergraduate Innovators Launch Durokey: A National-Level Digital Tax Solution
We are proud to announce a remarkable achievement by three undergraduate students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who have successfully launched an innovative digital platform designed to simplify tax filing in Sri Lanka. Developed by Pasindu Kapugama, Amish Nethum, and Ashen Gunaratne, Durokey is a smart, user-friendly digital system that enables individuals and small […]
School Awareness Program at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura: A Successful Engagement with R/Dharmaloka Maha Vidyalaya
On October 21st, 2025, the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura had the pleasure of welcoming 100 A/L Commerce students from R/Dharmaloka Maha Vidyalaya, Rathnapura, accompanied by their teachers and parents. This distinguished group participated in a specially organized School Awareness Program at the FMSC, designed to introduce […]