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
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Call for Abstracts – ICST 2024
Deadline: 24th July 2024
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Ayurveda Beauty Culture
Date: 30th of July 2024
Time: 9.30 am – 2.00 pm
Venue: @ SLAAS Auditorium
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Agripreneurship
Date: 27th of July 2024
Time: 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Venue: Online
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Validity of study instruments
Date: 24th July 2024
Time: 8.30 PM
Venue: Online
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Molecular study of Parkinson’s disease
Date: 19th July 2024
Time: 12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Venue: Online
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Introduction to Qualitative Research
Date: 17th of July 2024
Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Online
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Building today’s youth for the future
Date: 15th of July 2024
Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: @ SLAAS Auditorium & Onlie
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Workshop on using generative AI
Date: 28th June 2024
Time: 1.30 PM – 4.30 PM
Venue: Online
Awards, Competitions, and Other
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Manamper Award 2024
Deadline: 31st August 2024
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SciToon Cartoon Competition
Deadline: 15th of August
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Undergraduate Awards – Section B
Deadline: 31st of July
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Call for Abstracts (IDTDS)
Deadline: 30th of July
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Essay competition for schoolchildren
Deadline: 30th of June
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3-minute video competition
Deadline: 30th of June
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Individual Consultancy Services
Open: until October
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Nature E-Photo Contest
Deadline: 31st March 2024
SLAAS News
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83rd General President
Prof. Ramanee D. Wijesekera, Professor Ramanee D. Wijesekera, Senior Professor in Chemistry, University of Colombo, was inducted as the 83rd General President of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) at a ceremony held on 08th January 2024 at the Gall Face Hotel, Colombo 02. Dr. Lalini Rajapaksa, Past General President of SLAAS, graced the occasion as the chief guest and Dr. Sujatha Hewage, Former Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo, was the guest of honour at this elegant occasion. Professor Ramanee D. Wijesekera declared “Harnessing the Power of Sciences for Societal Transformation” as the theme for the year 2024.
Updated at 2024-02-04 12:04 PM