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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.<\/p>\n

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Basic Statistics for Agricultural Research <\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Date: 24th of May 2026
Time: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
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Scientific Instrument Workshop<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Date: 23rd May 2026
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
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Chronic Urticaria and Angioedema <\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Date: 22nd of May 2026
Time: 7.00 pm
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Soli Landscape Diversity for Eco Tourism <\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Date: 19th of May 2026
Time: 7.00 pm
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Stakeholder Workshop <\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Date: 08th of May 2026
Time: 3.00 pm
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Date: 30th April 2026
Time: 7.00 pm
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Ayurveda in Veterinary Practice <\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Date: 20th of April 2026
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Via Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Webinar on Blockchain<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Date: 27th March 2026
Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
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Awards, Competitions, and Other<\/h2>\n\n\n

Visit the Annual Awards Page Here<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Annual Awards 2026
Deadline: <\/strong>August 2026<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Poster Competition
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Nature E-Photo Contest
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Postgraduate Awards 2026
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Lifetime Research Award 2026
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Innovation and Commercialization Award
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Code Champ
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Manamperi Award
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85th<\/sup> General President<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Parakrama Weligamage<\/strong>, Dr. Parakrama Weligamage, Senior Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, was inducted as the 85th General President of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) at a ceremony held on 08th January 2026 at the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Suresh Babu, Research Fellow Emeritus, International Food Policy Research Institute, USA, graced the occasion as the chief guest and Prof. Emeritus P. Abeygunawardena, Former Head, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Peradeniya, was the guest of honour at this elegant occasion. Dr. Parakrama Weligamage declared “Networking in the sciences: 4 people & 4 the planet” <\/em>as the theme for the year 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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