In October this year, the university in Jaffna completes its first 50 years. But the idea of setting up a modern Western-style institution of higher learning, an American-style College was first ...

Prof. Ratnam Vigneswaran of the University of Jaffna has been removed from his post as the University’s Vice Chancellor. Reportedly, the relevant letter has been received by the administration council ...

His ambition was shot to ribbons in the scramble to survive. After finishing school, Nishanthan attended university in Jaffna in the late '90s and took a job at his alma mater soon after graduation.

The academic staff of the Jaffna University has resorted to a trade union action on five demands, including stern disciplinary action against the misdemeasnour of the students. The lecturers of ...

The university logo (sometimes referred to as our 'Primary Logo') serves as the visual cornerstone of our brand identity, encapsulating the institution's values and heritage. Consistency in its usage ...

Jaffna was a part of the Sinhala kingdom up to the 12th century . Around 1247 or so, a Malay (Javaka) ruler, called Chandrabanu from the Buddhist kingdom of Ligor (now Nakon Sri Thammarat in Thailand) ...

Madhura as he is known to all, studied at Trinity College, Kandy. He studied Architecture at the Moratuwa University in Sri Lanka and in Helsinki, Finland. Madhura was the pivotal creative force ...

stewards and protects the integrity of the University’s brand through a framework of strong, consistent presentation of the UH brand in all arenas. The team ensures cohesive use of the brand ...

Silvers Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the field of journalism. University members recognised in 2025 New Year Honours Professor Yaojun Li has been made an OBE for his ...

Marked as the largest multi-trade exhibition in the North of Sri Lanka, the Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF) is all set to make its highly anticipated return with its 15th edition, from 24-26 ...

University of Jaffna media students view the 2024 World Press Photo of the Year by Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem, curated by Arththy Ravivarman of the Sri Lanka Press Institute. Captured on ...

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