The Discussion Series-01: "Green Chemistry & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Discussion Series-01 on “Green Chemistry & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” was successfully conducted on Monday, 24th July 2023, from 10.00 AM to 11.00 AM in Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna.
The event was organized by the Chemical Society and it aimed to enlighten the participants about the crucial connection between green chemistry and sustainable development goals. The speaker for the session was Prof. Nirusha Thavarajah, an esteemed Associate Professor, Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough.
Less Plastic Movement: National Campaign
A collaboration between the Chemical Society of the University of Jaffna, the Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development of the Open University of Sri Lanka, the Zero Plastic Movement forum of the University of Jaffna, and World Visions from Chavakachcheri has led to a successful volunteering project called the “Less Plastic Movement: National Campaign”. Around 60 passionate volunteers from the University of Jaffna participated in the project in Pannai (Fort), Jaffna, intending to collect plastics, polythenes, and PET bottles that contribute to environmental pollution. Their hard work resulted in the collection of over 20 garbage bags filled with plastic waste, demonstrating their dedication to creating a positive impact and addressing the issue of plastic pollution in the community
Workshop on AI based Chrome Extensions
A workshop on AI-based chrome Extension was successfully conducted on Monday, 30th May 2023, from 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM in the Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna. The moderator for the session was Prof. P. Iyngaran, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna.
“The Best Chrome AI Extensions” was an insightful session where students were taught how AI-promoted extensions can be used efficiently to precisely complete their academic work. AI extensions like SciSpace Copilot, Compose AI, Wiseone, Perplexity, and Merlin were covered during this session. The students actively participated and gained knowledge about the above-mentioned AI extensions that can be used in Chrome.
Inter-Faculty Debate Competition-2022
Date: 03/02/2022
Venue: Small Lecture Hall of the Department of Chemistry, UoJ
Topic: Future leaders of a nation should be science graduates
Moderator: Rev.Fr. Gerard Saverimuttu,Vice Rector, St. Francis Xavier’s Major Seminary, Jaffna
Evaluators:
1. Dr. (Mrs.) K. Sivaji – Senior Lecturer, Department of English Language Teaching, UoJ
2. Mrs. Kosalai Mathan – Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, UoJ
3. Dr. S. Pathujan – Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, UoJ
Winning Team: Faculty of Science
Captain: Mr. A. J. Irranious
First Speaker: Mr. M. A. Isuru Prabhath
Second Speaker: Ms.Shalani Shanika
Third Speaker: Mr. Dumindu Sankalpa
Runner-up Team: Faculty of Arts
Captain: Ms. Mathuri Kadhiravelu
First Speaker: Ms. Banuja Sivananthan
Second Speaker: Ms. Renuja Thevapalaratnam
Third Speaker: Ms. A. F. Jeniefar
This activity was sponsored by the AHEAD-ELTA-ELSE development project of the Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna.
Inter-Faculty Debate Competition-2022
Date: 02/02/2022
Venue: Large Lecture Hall of the Department of Chemistry, UoJ.
Topic: Micro plastics will be the next major worldwide disaster
Moderator:
Rev.Fr. Gerard Saverimuttu, Vice Rector, St. Francis Xavier’s Major Seminary, Jaffna
Evaluators:
1. Dr. N. Sivapalan – Senior lecturer, Department of Chemistry, UoJ
2. Dr. P. Iyngaran – Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, UoJ
3. Dr. S. Pathujan – Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, UoJ
Winning Team: Faculty of Science
Captain: Ms. A.I.C.Senanayake
First Speaker: Mr. M. A. Isuru Prabhath
Second Speaker: Ms.Shalani Shanika
Third Speaker: Mr. Dumindu Sankalpa
Runner-up Team: Faculty of Arts
Captain: Ms.Mathuri Kadhiravelu
First Speaker: Ms. Banuja Sivananthan
Second Speaker: Ms. Renuja Thevapalaratnam
Third Speaker: Ms. A. F. Jeniefar
This activity was sponsored by the AHEAD-ELTA-ELSE development project of the Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna.
Inter-Faculty Debate Competition-2022
Date: 01/02/2022
Venue: Small Lecture Hall of the Department of Chemistry, UoJ.
Topic: Use of pesticides should be replaced by genetic modifications to crops to prevent damage from pests.
Moderator: Rev.Fr. Gerard Saverimuttu, Vice Rector, St. Francis Xavier’s Major Seminary, Jaffna
Evaluators:
1. Prof. R. Srikaran – Professor, Department of Chemistry, UoJ
2. Dr. P. Iyngaran – Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, UoJ
3. Dr. S. Pathujan – Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, UoJ
Winning Team: Faculty of Science
Captain: Ms. A.I.C.Senanayake
First Speaker: Ms. P.Maheswaran
Second Speaker: Ms. W.M.T. Madhushanika
Third Speaker: Mr. S.Mathushan
Runner-up Team: Faculty of Arts
Captain: Ms. Dilogany Moses
First Speaker: Ms. Mathuri Kadhiravelu
Second Speaker: Ms.A. F. Jeniefar
Third Speaker: Ms. Renuja Thevapalaratnam
This activity was sponsored by the AHEAD-ELTA-ELSE development project of the Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna.
Poster Competition-2022
Date: 17/02/2023
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: Large lecture hall at the Department of Chemistry
The given titles for the posters
1. Ionic liquids as battery electrolyte
2. Chemistry of cosmetics
3. Opportunities and challenges of renewable energy development in SL
4. Role of Chemistry against Covid-19
5. Real life applications of surface chemistry
Evaluators:
1. Prof. J. P. Jeyadevan – Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna
2. Prof. K. Velauthamurty – Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna
3. Prof. P. Abiman – Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna
The poster competition took place among the Level 3M students specializing in Chemistry. The students worked in groups (2-3 members). Each group chose one title from the pool of five titles, and one week was given for the preparation of the poster. The presentations of 5 minutes duration were delivered on the day of the competition. Certificates were issued to the participants, and the best posters were selected.
Best Posters:
1. Ms. Seshaki Vijayabaskar, Mr. Sakthivadivel Rathusan, Mr. Ratnasingam Sriraam
2. Mr. D.T.M.Jayasekara, Mr. K.M.Senavirathne
This activity was sponsored by the AHEAD-ELTA-ELSE development project of the Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna.
Inter-Level Debate Competition-2021
Date: 10/08/2021
Venue: Online
Topic: People should be legally required to get vaccinated as recommended by the WHO
Moderator:Rev.Fr. Gerard Saverimuttu, Vice Rector, St. Francis Xavier’s Major Seminary, Jaffna
Evaluators:
1. Dr. P. Iyngaran – Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, UoJ
2. Dr. N. Sivapalan – Senior lecturer, Department of Chemistry, UoJ
Winning Team: Level- 2G
Captain:Mr. A. J. Irranious
First Speaker:Ms. H.P.D.C.Jayathilaka
Second Speaker:Ms. M.N.Shazna
Third Speaker:Mr. S.Mathushan
Runner-up Team: Level -1G
Captain: Mr.M. A. Isuru Prabhath
First Speaker:Ms. Farah Shouketh
Second Speaker: Ms.T.Maheesha
Third Speaker: Ms.Fathima Inshilla
This activity was sponsored by the AHEAD-ELTA-ELSE development project of the Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna.
Social Action Project-2020
Project Title: Workshop on Advanced Level Chemistry
Project Date: 20/02/2020
Proponent Institution: Chemical Society, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UoJ and Jaffna Science Association (JSA)
Objective: To enhance the practical knowledge among the A/L students in backward areas of Northern Province Sri Lanka
This was mainly aimed to widen the knowledge on practical chemistry among A/L school students. This workshop program was organized at Vidyanantha College, Mullaithivu on 20 th of February 2020 by the student members of the Chemical Society, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of
Jaffna in collaboration with Jaffna Science Association.
Social Action Project-2020
Project Title: Give Back Life
Project Date: 15/09/2020
Proponent Institution: Chemical Society, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UoJ and Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited
Objective: To collect and up cycle the used PET bottles in the University Premises
There was no proper way to dispose of the PET bottles which were used in the University premises. These PET bottles take a long time to decay and cause pollution to the surrounding area. Chemical society, University of Jaffna joined hands with Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited in the program “Give Back Life”. Through which the PET bottles that are used by the University Students are collected and up cycled into valuable products such as brush, shoe, t shirts, broom etc. Up cycle is the best way to reduce PET bottles. The collected PET bottles are recycled by Eco Spindle. Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited provides bins to collect the PET bottles. Chemical Society, University of Jaffna created awareness among University Students and Staff regarding the PET bottles and the “Give Back Life” program. Posters and banners are displayed in the Notice boards and in the University premises. The Chemical Society ensures the safety and the number of bottles collected per month.
Date of collection by Jaffna Municipal Council Number of Garbage disposal bags
17/09/2021 – 22
20/10/2022 – 20
