National Science Foundation Sri Lanka

World Science Day 2020 - Schools Programme

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Sixth webinar on Digital Platform with Sri Lankan expatriate professionals in Japan was a singular success

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Presentation on the NSF Digital Platform

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Fifth webinar on Digital Platform held successfully with active participation of Sri Lankans in Europe

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Opening a dialogue for scientific cooperation with USA

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Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa, Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Director of Cardio-Metabolic and Endocrine Institute, New Jersey, USA visited Prof. Ranjith Senaratne, Chairman of NSF on 13 August 2020 with a view to exploring possibilities for research collaboration. A fruitful discussion on immunity boosting and taking science to the community was held and he expressed interest for constructive engagement with NSF.

Fourth webinar on Digital Platform held successfully with active participation of Sri Lankans in Canada

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Dr. Palitha Kohana, Ambassador-Designate for People's Republic of China vists NSF

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Dr. Palitha Kohana, Ambassador-Designate for PRC called on Prof. Ranjith Senaratne, Chairman, National Science Foundation on 06 October 2020 to

Visit to the National Operational Centre for Prevention of COVID- 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO)

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Taking science to the community through constructive engagement with Universities

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Third webinar on Digital Platform held with constructive participation of Sri Lankans in the UK

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Second webinar on digital platform held with enthusiastic participation of Sri Lankan expatriates in America

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NSF join forces with Uva-Wellassa University to assess and enhance the research profile and capacity of academia and R&D institutions

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Revamping the Technology Division to promote a culture of creativity and innovation

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Revamping the Technology Division to promote a culture of creativity & innovation

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First webinar on the digital platform a great success

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A fruitful discussion on immunity boosting and taking science to community - Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa, U.S.A.

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A fruitful discussion on immunity boosting and taking science to the community - Prof. Sunil Wimalawansa, U.S.A.

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ISSSC 2020 Sinhala Advertisement

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Closing date is extended to 31st August 2020

ISSSC 2020 English Advertisement

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Closing date is extended to 31st August 2020

Announcement of National Conference by NSF on “COVID-19: Impact, Mitigation, Opportunities and Building Resilience” in January, 2021 under the theme “From Adversity to Serendipity”

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Science Research Project Competition 2020 2nd Call of proposals

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Closing date extended to 15 August 2020

Calling applications for Kid Naturalist

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Closing date extended to 15 August 2020

A meeting on - ‘How to help building a creative and Innovative Nation’

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A meeting on ‘How to help building a creative and Innovative Nation’

With the new education reforms planned by the government targeting to build up a student centered Education System in place of Examination-centered Education System, Science Popularization Division of the National Science Foundation (NSF), under the guidance of NSF Working committee on STEM Education organized a roundtable discussion with the key persons involved in the reforms to find out changers going to be occurred in science and technology education system in the country. The discussion was held on 2^nd July 2020 at the NSF auditorium with the participation of members of the ‘President Task Force for Education’, institutional heads, and key staff members of the Ministry of Education and members of NSF Working Committee on STEM education and members of NSF Working Committee on Science Popularization.

A meeting on ‘How to help building a creative and Innovative Nation’

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A meeting on ‘How to help building a creative and Innovative Nation’

Inter School Science Society Competition 2020

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Biological Insect Pest Management Protocol for Cabbage Pests

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Locally Manufactured Pulse Oximeter

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Biosimilar Products for Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Industry

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Measuring sea level variability contributing to urban planning and coastal zone management

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CERN Summer Student Programme

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New Light in Local Boat Building Sector

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Value addition to healthcare services: “e-Health KIOSKs” at hospitals

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Continuous mapping of agricultural production, marketing and supply

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NSF Contributes to improve the Tea Industry

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Early presence of humans in Sri Lanka and continuum of their existence towards Holocene

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Smart grid research initiative supported by the NSF has resulted in setting up micro grid pilot project at University of Moratuwa

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Establishment of Young Social Scientists Forum (YSSF)

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Safer Communities with Hydro - Meteorological Disaster Resilient Houses

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A fertilizer from RICE straw

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Improving fruit quality and post-harvest life of lime

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SRPC carry forward international success

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A Sri Lankan student wins Grand Award at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2019

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Integrated food production systems

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Student Response System for measuring classroom responsiveness

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Relations with the Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany reinforced

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Science Research Projects Competition (SRPC) - 2019

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The final round of the Science Research Projects Competition 2019 was held on the 12^th February 2020 in the NSF Auditorium. Prof. Ranjith Senaratne, the Chairman of the NSF, inaugurated the session with an inspiring introductory speech together with a welcome note addressing students and teachers. He highlighted the merit of scientific research and the potential of students to grow as good researchers starting from early days as students. Twenty selected winners from the first round of the SRPC were presented certificates.

Meeting with Dr Kim Sungchol of World Health Organization

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The final round of the Science Research Projects Competition 2019 was held on the 12th February 2020 in the NSF Auditorium. Prof. Ranjith Senaratne, the Chairman of the NSF, inaugurated the session with an inspiring introductory speech together with a welcome note addressing students and teachers. He highlighted the merit of scientific research and the potential of students to grow as good researchers starting from early days as students. Twenty selected winners from the first round of the SRPC were presented certificates. Ms Nazeema Ahamed, Acting Director General also addressed the students & teachers after the award of certificates. Dr Thamara F. Dias/Additional Director, Dr Jayantha Wattavidanage/ Chairman of the NSF Working Committee on Science Popularization and the Members of the Panel of Judges were also present at the inaugural session. Twenty-two projects selected at the 1st round were placed at the final competition. After rigorous evaluation, 10 national winning projects were selected by the Panel of Judges. Active participation of students from all over the country was noteworthy throughout the competition.

Round-table discussion with EU, JICA and Fulbright Commission

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A round-table discussion was held on 28.01.2020 in the auditorium of the NSF with the participation of Directors of the Centre for International Affairs (CINTA) of the universities to apprise them of the opportunities offered by EU, JICA and US-SL Fulbright Commission for research, higher studies, fellowships and capacity building. It was chaired by Prof. Ranjith Senaratne, Chairman of NSF. Mr. Ludivic Ciechanowski, Programme Manager, International Cooperation and Development of EU, Mr. Indika Cabral, Senior Project Specialist of JICA and Mrs. Sandarshi Gunawardena, Executive Director of SL- US Fulbright Commission made detailed presentations on opportunities available. The EU representative said that another awareness programme would be conducted in March regarding the call for new proposals by EU on Horizon 2020.

Dr. Guiliano Degrassi of ICGEB, Trieste, Rome visits NSF

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Dr. Guiliano Degrassi of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) visited NSF on 17 February 2020 and held discussion with Prof.

Australia committed to promoting collaboration with Sri Lankan Universities and R & D institutions - HE David Holly, Australian High Commissioner

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His Excellency David Holly, Australian High Commissioner, in Sri Lanka and Mr. Brett Galt-Smith, Counsellor (Education and Research), Australian High Commission in New Delhi visited the National Science Foundation (NSF) on 20.02.2020 with a view to promoting academic cooperation and research collaboration between Australian institutions and Sri Lankan universities and R & D institutions.

Linking Hands with Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO to take science to the community

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The Secretary General of Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO Dr Punchi Nilame Meegaswatte, and Ms Ashwini Madanayake Deputy Secretary General of Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO visited the National Science Foundation (NSF) on 25.02.2020 with a view to forge collaborative programmes to take science to the community and to promote science education in the country.

Exploring Knowledge on Blockchain Technologies

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Blockchain technology has attracted extensive attention in the recent past in Sri Lanka. It is a simple and decentralized method of passing information in fully automated and safe manner and can be applied to many fields providing unalterable public records of digital transactions. Blockchain-based applications are springing up in numerous fields including financial, insurance, health care, fraud detection services and education.

Prof. Ranjith Senaratne assumed duties as the Chairman of the NSF

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Stakeholder meeting on challenges in research commercialization in Sri Lanka

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The meeting was held on February 06, 2020 at the NSF with the participation of more than 25 stakeholder institutions including Business Linkage Cells in State Universities, government research institutions, Chambers and other relevant state institutions provided a platform to discuss various issues associated with this in Sri Lankan context.

e-Asia Joint Research Programme (e-Asia JRP)

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08th Joint Call for Proposals in the field of Agriculture 2019

National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF), has joined with the e-Asia Joint Research Programme (e-Asia JRP) as a Guest Partner for its 08th Multilateral Call for Proposals on Agriculture. The theme of this call is “Conservation, Improvement and Utilization of Animal Genetic Resources in Asia”. The call is open from 18th January to 14th May, 2019.

Science Research Projects Competition (SRPC) First Round - 2020

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) organizes Science Research Projects Competition (SRPC) annually with the objective of promoting research culture among schools in the country.

World Science Day 2019

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The “World Science Day 2019” was held on 1st of November at the Main Hall of the BMICH under the theme “Sustainable Use of Earth Resources”. More than 1600 school children, teachers, undergraduates, scientists, other invitees and media personnel participated at the event. Secretary to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research, Mr. Chinthaka S. Lokuhetti participated as the chief guest of this event. The Keynote Address of the event was delivered by Dr P.B. Dharmasena, an eminent Soil Scientist in the country.