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Field Trip to Madu Ganga Estuary – A Highlight of the International Conference on Mangrove for Sustainability (ICMS) 2024

As part of the International Conference on Mangrove for Sustainability (ICMS) 2024 program, participants took part in an enriching field trip to the Madu Ganga estuary on July 24th. This immersive experience offered both local and international attendees a rare opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of mangrove ecosystems in their natural […]

Factory Visit to Eco-Spindles Sri Lanka

Factory Visit to Eco-Spindles Sri Lanka – Practical Insights into Plastic Recycling    Following the World Environment Day 2025 workshop, participants visited Eco-Spindles Sri Lanka on 05 June 2025, for a firsthand look at industrial-scale plastic recycling in action. Guided by Mr. Nilesh Senarathna, the tour showcased the company’s innovative process of transforming post-consumer PET […]

Mangrove Museum Field Visit 2025

As part of the International Conference on Mangrove for Sustainability (ICMS) 2025, participants took part in an inspiring field visit to the Lanka Mangrove Museum in Pambala on July 24th This immersive experience offered both local and international attendees a unique opportunity to explore the world’s first dedicated mangrove museum.40 participants participated for the field […]

Uplifting Environmental Sustainability for Better University Rankings in Sri Lanka

The Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL), in collaboration with the Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSD) of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), successfully held the official launching ceremony of the report titled “Uplifting Environmental Sustainability for Better University Rankings in Sri Lanka.” The event took place on 25th September […]

The BSc Final Examination Tentative Timetable for the 1st Semester

This is a Tentative timetable for the Final Examination – 2025/2026 (1st Semester). Please contact (via email) the Dean/Natural Sciences on or before 27.10.2025 if there are any clashes. Please note that NO changes will be made after 27.10.2025. The finalized timetable will be made available on the web: http://www/ou.ac.lk/science/ after 27.10.2025. Apply for the […]