21Nov

Introduction

University of Peradeniya (UoP) in 2012 initiates International Relations Office (InRO) as per the concept of the UGC to transform Universities as world class Universities in their chosen fields. InRO is exclusively dedicated to enhancing global relations and in facilitating students and staff members by providing resources, platforms and scholarly exchanges.

InRO has been functioning as a streamlining unit for all international exchanges and research of University of Peradeniya and has initiated and renewed links and agreements of UoP with several international institutions. The InRO, since its establishment, has worked towards expanding such relations and international partner institutions. The Office continues at promoting the research culture and global engagement of University of Peradeniya while enhancing its global visibility.

In the ladder of internationalization, Prof. C.N.R.A. Alles, Director and his staff come up with the concept of International Week 2022. It was put into motion with the purpose of increasing international relations with foreign countries, expose UoP students to international work environment and promote International Relations Office to the global context.

International Week 2022 will be a project of InRO. The InRO staff and the International Interaction Club (InIC) of UoP will be handling all aspects of the project. Currently the InRO has a staff of three persons. In addition, the assistance of the Management Committee Members of all 9 faculties and four PG Institutes, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Arts are expected.

Objectives
  1. Introduce International Funding Opportunities
  2. Promotes research collaborations
  3. Strengthen the existing collaborations
  4. Promote higher studies opportunities for staff & students at University of Peradeniya
  5. Strengthen the cultural relation with other countries
  6. Hold joint Conferences/Seminars and other programmes
Potential/Expected Partners/Collaborators
  1. Foreign Missions
    • Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka
    • Embassy of United States in Sri Lanka
    • High Commission of India in Sri Lanka
    • Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sri Lanka
    • Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka and to the Republic of Maldives
    • New Zealand High Commission to Sri Lanka
  2. Funding Agencies
    • China Aid (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
    • European Union (Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus)
    • DAAD
    • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Target Audience
  • Students of UoP
  • Staff of UoP
  • Students at partner universities
  • Staff of the partner universities
  • Other interested parties

Opening Ceremony Agenda (Tentative)

Time Venue Agenda Item
09.30 – 09.45 AM Senate Building Welcoming
09.45 - 09.50 AM Senate Building Lighting of oil lamp
9.50 – 9.55 am Senate Building University Anthem
9.55 – 10.05 am Senate Building University Video
10.05 – 10.15 am Senate Building Welcome Speech
By the Vice Chancellor, University of Peradeniya
10.15 – 10.25 am Senate Building Chief Guest Speech
10.25 – 10.40 am Senate Building Guest Speech
10.40 – 10.55 am Senate Building Guest Speech on Internationalization of Universities
By Dr. Nanda Gunawardhana, Director of Research and International Affairs, Sri Lanka Technological Campus
10.55 – 11.05 am Senate Building Vote of Thank
By Prof. C.N.R.A. Alles, Director, International Relations Office, University of Peradeniya
11.05– 11.40 am Senate Building MoU Signing
11.40 – 11.45 am Senate Building National Anthem
11.45 – 12.15 noon Moving to the Vice Chancellor’s lodge
12.15 – 01.15 pm Vice Chancellor’s Lodge Lunch