Workshop on University Rankings
The Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSD) of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), together with Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL), hosted a two-day workshop titled “Uplifting Environmental Sustainability Performances to Increase University Ranking” on February 20–21, 2025, at the Open University of Sri Lanka in Nawala.The key resource person […]
Pre-Conference Workshop of International Research Conference-OUSL
The Pre-Conference Workshop organized by the Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSD), in association with the International Research Conference (IRC) of the Open University of Sri Lanka, was successfully held on the 5th and 6th of November 2024. The two-day event featured a lecture series on November 5th, followed by a field visit […]
Exposure Visit Programme on “Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sector in Sri Lanka”
As part of the Exposure Visit Programme on “Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sector in Sri Lanka,” a series of field visits were organized across key locations, including Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla, and Polonnaruwa. The programme took place from July 03 to July 6, 2024. These visits provided participants with valuable hands-on learning experiences, allowing them […]
Workshop on UI GreenMetric Rankings
A focused workshop on the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings was held on 19th December 2024 at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL). The session, conducted by Dr. Yohan Mahagamage from the Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSD), provided an insightful introduction to the UI GreenMetric […]
Workshop on “Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sector in Sri Lanka”
The Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSD) of the Open University of Sri Lanka, in partnership with AIT Extension of Thailand, successfully executed the Exposure Visit Programme on the “Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sector in Sri Lanka” from June 30 to July 9, 2024, for senior officials from the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation […]
Kadolkale Mangrove Reserve Field Visit – the International Research Conference (IRC) 2024
A successful field visit to the Kadolkale Mangrove Reserve was held as part of the Pre-Conference Workshop of the International Research Conference (IRC) 2024 On November 6, 2024. Organized with the guidance of the National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency (NARA), the visit brought together nearly 100 participants, including academics, researchers, university students, and […]
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 […]
Awareness Session for Non-Academic Staff
The Faculty Quality Assurance (QA) Cell of the Faculty of Natural Sciences organized an awareness session for non-academic staff on Thursday, 28th August 2025, at the Faculty Seminar Room.The session aimed to share the outcomes of the 2023 Program Review, outline the planned follow-up actions, and gather feedback on the ongoing program restructuring process. It […]