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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Music Therapy Workshop
The Department of Information Technology successfully conducted a Music Therapy Workshop on 16th October 2025 for the 2nd and 3rd year students under the Personality & Skills Development (PSD) subject. The session was conducted by Ms. Uthpala Gajamanna, a Medical Music Therapist and Researcher, who shared her expertise on the therapeutic power of music and […]
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…/
Workshop on dining etiquette
A workshop on dining etiquette was conducted for the 3rd Year students of the Department under the ITC 3179 Personality & Skills Development (PSD) 4 subject. It was conducted at Hotel Bourbon Grand, Pitipana on 5th October 2025 with Mr. Dilum Perera Visiting Lecturer, conducting the session. It was coordinated by Mr. Thanuja Wickramanayake on […]