The Annual Report of the University of Peradeniya provides a summary of institutional overview of the University's achievements. This is prepared following the standard format prescribed by the Ministry of City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education. The information contained here is submitted by the respective Faculties, Departments, Centres and Units and complied by the Statistics & Information Division. Compiler: Ms. A.A.K.U. Atapattu Statistical Officer University of Peradeniya English Editor: Ms. Subhagya Liyanage Department of English Faculty of Arts ISSN No: 2478-1088 Vision Be a centre of excellence in higher education with national and international standing. Mission To contribute to society at national and international levels by facilitating, empowering and producing high quality diverse graduates through a conducive learning environment to lead the nation and the world for generation, dissemination and utilization of knowledge through innovative education, multidisciplinary scholarly research linked with industrial and community partnerships. University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka Message from the Vice-Chancellor It brings me great pleasure to present the Annual Report of the University of Peradeniya for the year 2018. This report highlights the successes of the nine Faculties in relation to academic as well as non-academic activities. Furthermore, the achievements of our Centres and Units and their affiliations with other Universities and outside organizations are also presented. The year 2018 has brought many achievements to the University. Some of these noteworthy achievements only a few out of many - are summarized below: - Received seventy-five (75) research grants from reputed, independent research institutions to the value of Rs. 129.64 million. - Signed 33 Memoranda of Understanding with various organizations abroad - Conducted twenty (20) International Conferences - Won the largest number (72) of Presidential awards for publications in the year 2016. - Built three new student hostels which will provide residential facilities to almost 55% of the student population - Added new houses to the pool of academic quarters after a lapse of several decades - Commenced renovation on several ‘heritage’ buildings of the Faculty of Arts to restore them to their original appearance after a long lapse of over 30 years or more. More details on the distinctions and awards received by our academics & students are included in the relevant sections of this Annual Report. It is with pleasure that, I invite you to peruse this report of the University of Peradeniya to assess our accomplishments. In conclusion, I wish to express my gratitude, to all those who have worked tirelessly with dedication and commitment to make the year 2018, a fruitful and rewarding one. A special word of appreciation is conveyed to Ms. A.A.K.U Atapattu, Statistical Officer, for compiling the reports from individual faculties, institutes, and centres. Professor Upul B Dissanayake CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1.1 Review of the Vice-Chancellor .........................................................................................................................................................1 1.2 The Council ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 The Senate ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.4 Overall Performance ................................................................................................................................................13 1.5 Failures and Justifications .......................................................................................................................................31 1.6 Future Plans ..................................................................................................................................................................32 2. Students and Staff Affairs ....................................................................................................................................................33 2.1 Students 2.1.1 Resources and Students .............................................................................................................. 34 2.1.2 Local Students to Undergraduate Degree programmes ................................................... 35 2.1.3 Foreign Students to Undergraduate Degree programmes ............................................... 36 2.1.4 Foreign Students new Entrants and Enrolment in Postgraduate Degree programmes ..................................................................................................................... 36 2.1.5 External Student Enrolment ........................................................................................................ 37 2.2 Staff 2.2.1 a) Approved Cadre and Present Staff ................................................................................ 37 2.2.1 b) Academic Staff .............................................................................................................................39 2.2.1 c) Approved Cadre and Present Academic Staff ................................................................43 2.2.2 Academic Support Staff ......................................................................................................................44 2.2.3 Non-Academic Staff .............................................................................................................................44 2.2.4 New Recruitment - Academic and Non-Academic Staff 2009 - 2018 ..............................45 2.2.5 Overseas Visitors for Undergraduate Teaching/ Postgraduate Teaching/ Research/ Symposium/Workshop ...............................................46 2.2.6 Academic and Administrative Staff Registered for Postgraduate Degrees (Local & Foreign) ...................................................................................................................................48 2.3 New Courses introduced .........................................................................................................................................49 2.4 a) MoU’s Signed with Local Organizations ......................................................................................50 2.4 b) MoU’s Signed with International Organizations .......................................................................51 2.5 Local Fellowships, Scholarships/ Awards Received for Professional Development .........................54 2.6 Foreign Fellowships, Scholarships/ Awards Received for Professional Development ....................56 2.7 International Conferences / Workshops Conducted by the University ................................................58 2.8 Workshops / Seminars / Training Programmes Conducted .....................................................................59 2.9 Details of Projects - Local Funded .......................................................................................................................61 2.10 Details of Projects - Foreign Funded ..................................................................................................................70 2.11 Details of Projects Expenditure - Local/Foreign Funded ............................................................................71 3. Faculties, Postgraduate Institutes and Library Network 3.1 Faculty of Agriculture ...............................................................................................................................................81 3.2 Faculty of Allied Health Sciences .........................................................................................................................87 3.3 Faculty of Arts ..............................................................................................................................................................93 3.4 Faculty of Dental Sciences ......................................................................................................................................96 3.5 Faculty of Engineering ........................................................................................................................................... 102 3.6 Faculty of Management ........................................................................................................................................ 105 3.7 Faculty of Medicine ................................................................................................................................................ 108 3.8 Faculty of Science .................................................................................................................................................... 109 3.9 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science ................................................................................. 112 3.10 Postgraduate Institutes 3.10.1 Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) ........................................................................... 114 3.10.2 Postgraduate Institute Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS) .................................... 117 3.10.3 Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS) .................................................................................. 119 3.11 University of Peradeniya Library Network ....................................................................................................