The Department of Anthropology initiated a novel program to financially assist its undergraduates with economical difficulties. Especially undergraduates whose families have confronted difficulties due to the prevailing COVID 19 situation of the country (that contacted our staff) were provided with short-term financial assistance. Initially, 7 students that reported their difficulties, especially those that couldn’t afford...Read More

A guest lecture on “Why you should be an anthropologists?” will be conducted by Dr. Tharaka Ananda, Lecturer of the Department of Anthropology of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura for the Anthropology students of the Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith in India. This lecture will be conducted through zoom on 10th October 2020 at 2.15 pm.Read More

Training workshop on the Digital Archives was held for 3rd year undergraduate students of the Department of Anthropology on 24th September 2020 at the Main Library IT laboratory. Workshop was conducted by Dr. Nayana Wijesundara; Librarian-USJ, Mr. Shantha Angammana; Senior Assistant Librarian-USJ and Mr. Priyantha Rathnayaka; technical officer-USJ. This workshop was conducted under the AHEAD department...Read More

Activity based short course in English for 4th Year anthropology students conducted by Ms. Kaushalya Fernando was successfully held from 7th September 2020 to 21st September 2020. On the last day of the short course, students showcased their talents before the staff members of the department. Prof. Yasanjalee Devika Jayathilake, Head of the Department of...Read More

A workshop on web designing was held on 27th August 2020 at the Department of Anthropology premises for the 3rd and 4th year anthropology students. This workshop was conducted by Mr. Hiranya Sudharaka, Software Engineer at Zone 24×7 and grandaunt of the faculty of humanities and social sciences. This workshop was conducted under the AHEAD...Read More