Green Connections: Plants, Ecosystems and Human Health Mini Symposium (Regional Events Grant funded)
A mini symposium and seminar focussing on green connections in the biosciences.

Details

When? Tuesday 7 July 2026, 09:00 (IST to 17:00 (IST
Where? General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Kandawala Rd, Ratmalana, 10390, Sri Lanka

A mini symposium and seminar focussing on green connections in the biosciences and the post-graduate journey

This half-day mini symposium will promote awareness of plant-based research and its relevance to human health, biodiversity, and sustainable development. The event will feature four eminent Sri Lankan-origin scientists:

Arunika Gunawardene
Rajesh Rajaselvam
Srimal Premakumara
Bimali Jayawardene

Each speaker will deliver a 30-minute talk followed by a Q&A session, providing participants with an opportunity to engage directly with experienced researchers.

The symposium will bring together undergraduates, postgraduates, research assistants, and early-career lecturers from General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University who are interested in pursuing research in biological sciences.

The mini symposium will be from 09:00 - 12:30 (Indian Standard Time) followed by lunch and then a seminar from 14:00 - 17:00 (IST) titled The Postgraduate Journey: Planning, Applying and Succeeding.

Registration

To register your place at the symposium, please fill out the Symposium Registration Form.

To register your place at the postgraduate journey seminar, please fill out the Seminar Registration Form.

Contact

For enquiries, please contact Dr Anchala Kuruppu at kuruppua@kdu.ac.lk

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