“The Brilliant Minds; Multiple Intelligence Challenge-2020” was organized by the Center for Digital Education and Professional Development (CDEPD) in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, with the aim of improving students’ IQ and General Knowledge. The competition was conducted under three rounds and the final round was held on 23rd January...Read More
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
The inauguration ceremony for the first intake of the Certificate curse in Tourism conducts by the Department of Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura was held on 4th April 2021 at the reading hall, of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda; Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences graced the event as...Read More
The Department of Anthropology, of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, celebrated its 61 years of proud history on 26th March 2021 through organizing the “Anthropology Day 2021”. Anthropology Day consisted of precious lectures on the history and development of anthropology (both physical and cultural anthropology) in Sri Lanka. Besides, Mr. Edvin Ganihigama; former...Read More
2nd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage organized by the Department of Anthropology of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, USJ was successfully held on 18th and 19th December 2020. This year’s conference was held under the theme of “Fostering Folklore Research: Enriching Global Citizens through Traditional Insights” as a virtual conference with the participation of the Chief Guest; Snr. Prof. Sudantha...Read More
2nd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage organized by the Department of Anthropology of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, USJ will be held on 18th and 19th December 2020. This year’s conference will be held under the theme of “Fostering Folklore Research: Enriching Global Citizens through Traditional Insights” as a virtual conference with the participation of the Chief Guest; Snr. Prof....Read More
Applications are called for the Certificate course in Tourism (2021) conducts by the Department of Anthropology of the University of Sri Jayewardeneura. Application Deadline: 20th January 2021 Download Application PDF>> Download Application Doc>>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
