Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), the premier scientific body in the country was founded in 1944 and incorporated by Act of Parliament No 11 of 1966. At present, SLAAS has a membership that numbers over ten thousand, representing almost all disciplines of science.
New SLAAS Events
ICST 2025
Date: 16th of October 2025
Time: Full Day
Venue: South Eastern University
ICAIDS 2025
Date: 04th of November 2025
Time: Full Day
Venue: Via Online
Circular Economy
Date: 18th of July 2025
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Via Online
Professional Development
Date: 12th of July 2025
Time: 9.00 am
Venue: SLAAS Auditorium
Academic Journey of …
Date: 2nd of July 2025
Time: 11.00 am
Venue: NSBM Green University
Science Communication
Date: 27th of June 2025
Time: 9.00 am
Venue: SLAAS Auditorium
Water Treatment Webinar
Date: 20th of June 2025
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Via Online
Food Safety System
Date: 06th of June 2025
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Via Online
Awards, Competitions, and Other
Visit the Annual Awards Page Here
Poster Competition
Deadline: 15th July 2025
UG Chemistry Quiz
Deadline: 2nd June 2025
Nature E-Photo Contest
Deadline: 30th April 2025
SciToon Cartoon Competition
Deadline: Closed
CPS Media Awards 2024
Deadline: Closed
Manamper Award 2024
Deadline: Closed
SLAAS News
84th General President
Prof. Udeni P. Nawagamuwa, Professor Udeni P. Nawagamuwa, Professor in Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, was inducted as the 84th General President of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) at a ceremony held on 07th January 2025 at the Gall Face Hotel, Colombo 02. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, graced the occasion as the chief guest and Prof. Gomika Udugamasooriya, the President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology, was the guest of honour at this elegant occasion. Professor Udeni P. Nawagamuwa declared “Empowering the Underprivileged Through the Popularization of Science and Technology” as the theme for the year 2025.
Updated at 2025-01-22 12:04 PM