BIS Student featured in Dinamina newspaper
Our BIS Final Year Undergraduate Tharindu Fernando was featured in the Dinamina newspaper on 4th November 2025, recognizing his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Tharindu is the founder of Ideacypher Pvt Ltd, a startup he established prior to his final year, which he now continues to strengthen and expand through the Technopreneurship in Information Systems course offered […]
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 […]
DIT Research Focus
DIT Research Focus : An Article Co-Authored by Dr. Shashikala Subashini and Ms. Dulari Perera of the Department of IT together with Prof. Vilani Sachithra from the Department of Commerce titled “AI-Enabled Corporate Mindfulness practices” was published in the Sunday Observer of 5th October 2025. You can read the full article here: https://www.sundayobserver.lk/…/ai-enabled-corporate…/
The 7th Episode of the DIT Tea Time Research Talks
The 7th Episode of the DIT Tea Time Research Talks Series organized by the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was held on Friday, 3rd October 2025, from 8.30 a.m. onwards at the New Faculty Boardroom, FMSC. The session was conducted by Mr. Prabhasara Athurupane, Lecturer, Department […]
DIT Research Focus
Research carried out by Dr. Mahesh Fernando, Senior Lecturer in the Department, together with Ms. Dilanka Nanayakkara (Graduating BIS Batch), titled “Unlocking Big Data Potential: Skill Development Strategies for Sri Lanka’s IT/BPM Sector,” was featured in the Sunday Observer on 3rd August 2025. This was based on the final year research study carried out.
FMSC Staff Participates in SAP Academic Community Conference APAC 2025
Mr. Kavinga Priyasad Elamulla from the Department of Information Technology participated in the SAP Academic Community Conference APAC 2025 at SM Retail Headquarters, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines from July 7–11 2025. He was joined by a few other academic staff members from several departments of the FMSC, USJ. The event gathered over 200 participants from […]
KPMG Engages with Department of IT to Strengthen Industry-Academic Collaboration
The Department of Information Technology was pleased to welcome a high-level delegation from KPMG for a discussion on potential collaborative initiatives. Key areas of focus included internship opportunities and supporting students in shaping meaningful career pathways. As a global leader in professional services, KPMG brings extensive expertise in Information Systems Audit, Cybersecurity, and advisory services, […]
DIT Senior Academics Participate in Inaugural SLASSCOM Immersive Academia Program
Senior academics from the Department of Information Technology (DIT) (Dr. Amitha Kumara, Dr. Mahesh Fernando, Mr. Shantha Puhulwella) recently participated in the inaugural SLASSCOM Sri Lanka Academia Immersive Program. This 10-day program, organized by SLASSCOM and hosted by Wiley Global Technology (Pvt) Limited, Virtusa Pvt. Ltd. Sri Lanka, and hSenid, served as an excellent platform […]
BIS Students Shine at Prestigious AmCham Bootcamp
The AmCham Bootcamp, organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka is a prestigious program designed to cultivate leadership, professional growth, and industry exposure among Sri Lanka’s top university students. Ms. Kavindi Ranasinghe, a fourth-year student, and Ms. Amaya Amarasinghe, a third-year student, from […]
Department of IT at the AI & Data Analytics Summit 2025
The AI & Data Analytics Summit 2025, organized by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka Section, was held at Taj Samudra Hotel on 6th June 2025 and stands out as a flagship event in Sri Lanka’s annual IT industry calendar—bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and professionals at the forefront of AI and […]