A five-member delegation from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences visited University of Ruhuna on 04th November 2025 to explore collaborative opportunities in the field of nursing education. The discussions centered on establishing student and academic exchange programmes, aiming to foster global partnerships and enrich professional development.

The delegates met with the Vice Chancellor along with the Director of CINTA, Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, and academics attached to the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.

This visit marks a significant step toward strengthening international academic ties between University of Ruhuna and the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

The Deputy High Commissioner of India, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, visited the University of Ruhuna on
Tuesday, 16th September 2025
During his visit, the Deputy High Commissioner engaged in discussions with the Vice Chancellor, Snr
Prof. P.A. Jayantha, the Deans and Heads of Departments representing all faculties on fostering
academic partnerships and exploring avenues for collaborative research between University of
Ruhuna and Indian universities.
Dr. Pandey was accompanied by Mr. Harvinder Singh, Consul General of the Consulate of India in
Hambantota.
The delegation visited the Department of Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture of the Faculty
of Engineering, and the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, where they observed
the facilities and ongoing academic activities.

A delegation from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia, visited the
University of Ruhuna on 29th September 2025 to strengthen academic and research
collaboration between the two universities.

The delegation was welcomed by Senior Professor Vajira P. Bulugahapitiya, Director of the
Centre for International Affairs (CINTA), and met with the Vice Chancellor of UoR. Deans,
Directors, and academic coordinators also joined the discussions to explore new
opportunities for joint research and academic cooperation.

Prof. Sudhira De Silva, UoR Coordinator for the RMIT–UoR Cotutelle PhD Program,
presented details of the ongoing PhD Program. Prof. Sujeeva Setunge, Associate Deputy Vice
Chancellor for Research and Innovation at RMIT, spoke about existing collaborations and the
way forward. The Vice Chancellor of UoR and Prof. Calum Drummond, Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Research & Innovation) of RMIT, emphasized the importance of continuing this
partnership.

Presentations were made on possible collaborations in food technology, agriculture, and
marine sciences by Prof. Jayani Chandrapala (RMIT), Prof. Guttila Jayasinghe
(Dean/Agriculture,UoR), and Prof. K.H.M.A. Deepananda (Dean/FMST,UoR). An open
discussion followed, moderated by Prof. Chaminda Karunasena, Dean of the Faculty of
Engineering.

After the discussions, the delegation visited the laboratories of the Faculty of Science,
Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology and the China–Sri Lanka Joint Centre for
Education and Research. The visit concluded with a cultural show organized by the Cultural
Centre of the University of Ruhuna.
This visit further strengthened the long-standing partnership and research collaboration
between RMIT and the University of Ruhuna.

Meeting of the Vice Chancellor with the delegation from Hokkaido Bunkyo University, Japan

A delegation from the Hokkaido Bunkyo University of Japan visited University of Ruhuna on 27^th of September 2023. The Japanese team consisted of

Prof. Watanabe Toshihiro: President of the Hokkaido Bunkyo University in Japan

Prof. Ao Harumi - former in-charge of JAICA for Sri Lanka  

Dr. Sunil Gamage: Sri Lanka Consul General for Japan

The Japanese delegation engaged in discussions with the Vice Chancellor on extending the collaboration with the Hokkaido Bunkyo University and University of Ruhuna.

Dr Chithral Ambawatte – Dean/ Engineering

Prof. Terney Pradeep Kumara – Director/CINTA

Prof C.G. Chaminda Tushara – CINTA representative FoE and Coordinator of the MoU

Participated for the meeting