On 15th June 2023, Cochin
University of Science and Technology and the University of Ruhuna signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of marine science and
technology giving further impetus to the existing academic partnership between
India and Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The MoU was signed by Senior
Professor (Chair) Sujeewa Amarasena, the Vice Chancellor of the University of
Ruhuna, and Professor (Dr.) P.G Sankaran, Vice Chancellor of the Cochin
University of Science and Technology at the University of Ruhuna Premises.
Mr. Dipin P. R. Consul
General of India, Hambantota was present on the occasion to witness the MoU
signing ceremony. Prof. Dr. S Bijoy Nandan, Professor of Department of Marine
Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry was accompanying the Vice Chancellor
to represent the Cochin University of Science & Technology. Representing
the University of Ruhuna, Prof. Saman Chandana, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. K
H M A Deepananda, Dean Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences &
Technology, Dr. Terney Pradeep Kumara, Director, Centre for International
Affairs (CINTA) and other dignitaries were present.
