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.

Signing of MoU between Cochin University of Science and Technology ( CUSAT) and University of Ruhuna on 15^th June 2023

An MoU was signed between University of Ruhuna and the Cochin University of Science and Technology, India on the 15^th of June 2023 in the Senate room of the University. The two Vice Chancellors of the Institutes signed this MoU in the presence of MR. Dipin P.R. the Consular General of India in Hambantota, Deans of Faculties, and other dignitaries from the two institutions & the Consulate General of India in Hambantota.

This MoU will enable student and staff exchange between the two institutions and research in the field of Marine Sciences.

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

Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka He Mizukoshi Hideaki visited the University of Ruhuna on 17^th May 2023.

The Japanese Ambassador HE Mizukoshi Hideaki accompanied by several other delegates from the Embassy of Japan visited the University of Ruhuna on 17th May 2023.

HE Mizukoshi Hideaki and the delegation was welcomed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Saman Chandana Ediriweera and the Director of CINTA Prof. P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara.  A formal meeting was conducted at the Vice Chancellor’s office with the participation of the Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna Most venerable Dr. Akuretiye Nada.

The close relationship between Japan and Sri Lanka through Buddhism was emphasized during the discussions.

Followed by the discussions Ambassador planted a tree commemorating his visit to the University and participated in a sightseeing tour at the University premises.

Prof. H.D. Karunarathne the Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo was also present for the occasion.

On the 18^th of May ambassador Hideaki attended the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2023) organized by the Faculty of Agriculture as the Guest of Honour.