Department of Geography and Environmental Management-SUSL

Department of Geography and Environmental Management-SUSL It offers BA (Hons) in Geography.

Department of Geography and Environmental Management in Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka was established on 18th May 2018.

๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒพHappy Thai Pongal๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒžThai Pongal is a Tamil and Hindu harvest festival celebrated to give thanks to the Sun God for the ...
15/01/2026

๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒพHappy Thai Pongal๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒž

Thai Pongal is a Tamil and Hindu harvest festival celebrated to give thanks to the Sun God for the abundant harvests he is believed to bestow.

It is a joyful time of gratitude, unity, and hope, when families come together to honor nature, share traditional foods, and celebrate the fruits of their hard work. This sacred festival reminds us to respect the environment and cherish the simple blessings of life.

On this auspicious occasion, may the blessings of the Sun illuminate your life, bringing health, peace, and abundant harvests in the year ahead!

Association of Geography
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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๐„๐ซ๐š๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ+ ๐ˆ๐†๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐Š๐ข๐œ๐ค-๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ฎ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ ๐‰๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก & ๐Ÿ”๐ญ๐ก, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€“ ๐†๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ, ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฆ๐›๐จThe Kick...
12/01/2026

๐„๐ซ๐š๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ+ ๐ˆ๐†๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐Š๐ข๐œ๐ค-๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ฎ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ ๐‰๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก & ๐Ÿ”๐ญ๐ก, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€“ ๐†๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ, ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฆ๐›๐จ

The Kick-off Meeting of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Project โ€“ IGnite (Inclusive Green Education for Bridging the Gaps in Higher Education and Career Development) was successfully held, bringing together national and international academic excellence.

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka is honoured to be a partner university of this prestigious international project, led by the University of Colombo, in collaboration with : University of Peradeniya, University of Zagreb, Croatia, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The inaugural session was graced by Vice Chancellor โ€“ Prof. M. Sumil Shantha, Registrar & Bursar โ€“ Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Vice Chancellor โ€“ University of Colombo, Deputy Vice Chancellor โ€“ University of Peradeniya, Prof. Rohan Abeywickrama โ€“ Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Consortium representatives from all partner universities.

Sabaragamuwa University Project Team:
(Department of Geography & Environmental Management)
* Prof. Manohari Uduporuwa โ€“ Head of the Department
* Prof. Deepani Edirisooriya โ€“ Professor in Geography
* Ms. Anuradha Wijerathne โ€“ Senior Lecturer
* Mr. Chethiya Herath โ€“ Lecturer

About the IGnite Project
The IGnite Project aims to strengthen inclusive green education through a pioneering online BSc programme in Sustainable Regional Planning and Climate Resilience โ€“ addressing access to higher education, employability, and climate resilience in Sri Lanka.

This Erasmus+ initiative fosters meaningful collaboration between Sri Lankan and European universities, promoting innovation, capacity building, and sustainable education.
The kick-off meeting marks a significant beginning towards curriculum development, institutional capacity, and long-term success.

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka remains fully committed to this transformative journey. ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ“ธ Highlights from the Kick-off Meeting below!

โœจ New Year Celebration 2026 โœจThe Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and La...
02/01/2026

โœจ New Year Celebration 2026 โœจ

The Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, joyfully celebrated the New Year 2026 with our academic staff, non-academic staff, and our lovely undergraduates.

This memorable event was jointly organized by the students of the Geography Association together with the academic staff of the department, reflecting the strong spirit of unity and collaboration within our department.

We were honoured by the presence of the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. K. R. W. K. H. Abeyawickrama, and the Assistant Registrar, Ms. Y. S. Chandrasekara.
The celebration was further enriched by the participation of the Head of the Department, Prof. R. J. M. Uduporuwa, Prof. K. V. D. Edirisooriya Menike, Senior Lecturer Mrs. Anuradha Wijerathne, Lecturers Mr. Chethiya Herath and Ms. Nimesh Liyanage, academic supportive staff Mr. Amila Priyadarshana and Ms. Beenu Egodage, our non-academic sisterhood and brotherhood Ms. Thakshila Silva, Mr. Chamith Bandara, and Ms. Dinuka Madushan, along with the President of the Geography Association, Mr. Kalum Chathuranga, and the students of the association.

The event was filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness, making it a truly meaningful start to the New Year.

๐ŸŒฟโœจ We wish everyone a joyful, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2026! โœจ๐ŸŒฟ



โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒž Happy New Year 2026! ๐ŸŒžโ˜€๏ธMay 2026 be a year of growth, happiness, and bright opportunities. Celebrate your achievemen...
01/01/2026

โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒž Happy New Year 2026! ๐ŸŒžโ˜€๏ธ

May 2026 be a year of growth, happiness, and bright opportunities. Celebrate your achievements and learn from the challenges. Surround yourself with love and positivity. As each day passes, may your dreams get closer and your smile grow wider. Wishing you peace and prosperity all year long.

Association of Geography

Department of Geography and Environmental Management

Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

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๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ซ Merry Christmas ๐Ÿ’ซ๐ŸŽ„Wishing you a Christmas filled with the peace, joy and endless blessings of the season. As we celeb...
25/12/2025

๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ซ Merry Christmas ๐Ÿ’ซ๐ŸŽ„

Wishing you a Christmas filled with the peace, joy and endless blessings of the season. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, may his light illuminate your path and his love fill your home with harmony. May your faith be renewed and your heart be light today and throughout the coming year 2026. Glory to God in the highest! ๐Ÿ’ซ

Association of Geography
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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๐ŸŒ•๐Ÿชท Have a Blessed Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day! ๐Ÿชท๐ŸŒ•Wishing peace, strength, and protection to all Sri Lankans on this sacre...
04/12/2025

๐ŸŒ•๐Ÿชท Have a Blessed Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day! ๐Ÿชท๐ŸŒ•

Wishing peace, strength, and protection to all Sri Lankans on this sacred Unduwap Poya Day. May the blessings of the Triple Gem guide us through these difficult times and bring unity, hope, and healing to our nation. ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ™

Association of Geography
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations! ๐ŸŽ‰Sabaragamuwa University of Sri LankaFaculty of Social Sciences and LanguagesDepartment of Geography ...
04/12/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations! ๐ŸŽ‰

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
We are proud to announce that

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ W. M. Shashini Himasha Wijesekara

Index No: 20SSL6026
BA (Hons) in Geography and Environmental Management
has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the

JENESYS (Japanโ€“SAARC Network Program of People-to-People Exchange)

under the theme:

โ€œEnvironmental Sustainability and Disaster Resilienceโ€

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ
This prestigious programme is conducted by the Government of Japan and offers opportunities to explore Japanโ€™s excellence in sustainability, innovation, and disaster resilience.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Shashini for this outstanding achievement and wish her success as she represents our university and Sri Lanka internationally. ๐ŸŒ

Department of Geography and Environmental Management
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages -SUSL
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

๐ŸŽ“โœจ เถธเถญเถš เถธเทเท€เถญ 2025 โœจโค๏ธFarewell for the Fourth-Year Brotherhood ๐Ÿคโ€œเถธเถญเถš เถธเทเท€เถญ 2025โ€ was more than just a farewell โ€” it was a h...
07/11/2025

๐ŸŽ“โœจ เถธเถญเถš เถธเทเท€เถญ 2025 โœจโค๏ธ
Farewell for the Fourth-Year Brotherhood ๐Ÿค

โ€œเถธเถญเถš เถธเทเท€เถญ 2025โ€ was more than just a farewell โ€” it was a heartfelt journey down the lanes of laughter, friendship, and unforgettable moments. ๐Ÿ’ซ Our amazing juniors transformed an ordinary evening into an extraordinary celebration, overflowing with joy, surprises, and emotion.

From the funniest performances that made everyone burst into laughter to the most touching speeches that melted hearts, every moment spoke of the strong bond weโ€™ve built over four remarkable years. โค๏ธ

The night sparkled with smiles, music, dancing, and brotherhood โ€” a beautiful reminder that though time moves on, the memories will forever remain close to our hearts. ๐ŸŒŸ

Hereโ€™s to friendship, laughter, and the unforgettable moments that will always echo along the road of เถธเถญเถš เถธเทเท€เถญ 2025. ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŽถ

Association of Geography
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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๐ŸŒ•๐ŸŒธ Have a Blessed Ill Full Moon Poya Day ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒ•Ill Full Moon Poya is a public holiday in Sri Lanka, usually falling in Novem...
05/11/2025

๐ŸŒ•๐ŸŒธ Have a Blessed Ill Full Moon Poya Day ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒ•

Ill Full Moon Poya is a public holiday in Sri Lanka, usually falling in November. It is the penultimate Poya day of the year and marks the end of the rainy season and the conclusion of the three-month retreat (Vassana Samaya).

This special day marks the obtaining of the Vivarana (the assurance of becoming a Buddha) by the Bodhisatta Maitreya, and the commissioning of sixty disciples by the Buddha to spread his teachings.

According to tradition, the foundation stone of Thuparamaya, Sri Lankaโ€™s first stupa built after the introduction of Buddhism, was laid on this day many centuries ago.

Association of Geography

Department of Geography and Environmental Management

Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

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๐ŸŽ‰โœจ เถธเถญเถš เถธเทเท€เถญ 2025 Farewell Celebration โœจ๐ŸŽ‰ "From maps to memories, youโ€™ve guided us through...
30/10/2025

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ เถธเถญเถš เถธเทเท€เถญ 2025
Farewell Celebration โœจ๐ŸŽ‰

"From maps to memories, youโ€™ve
guided us through every turn."
โœจโ™ฅ๏ธNow itโ€™s time to celebrate YOU!โœจโ™ฅ๏ธ

Join us for an evening filled with laughter, stories, and gratitude as we bid our beloved seniors a memorable farewell.

๐Ÿ“… Date: October 31, 2025
๐Ÿ•Ÿ Time: 4.30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Prof. Dayananda Somasundara Auditorium
๐Ÿ‘” Dress Code: Smart Casual

Letโ€™s gather to cherish the memories, share the laughter, and celebrate your beautiful journey with us! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ซโ™ฅ๏ธ

Organized by
Association of Geography
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

๐Ÿช”โœจ Happy Diwali! โœจ๐Ÿช”Wishing everyone a bright, blissful, and joyful Diwali!May this festival of lights illuminate your li...
20/10/2025

๐Ÿช”โœจ Happy Diwali! โœจ๐Ÿช”

Wishing everyone a bright, blissful, and joyful Diwali!

May this festival of lights illuminate your life with happiness, prosperity, love and endless brightness. ๐Ÿ’ซ
Let us celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and spread peace, unity and positivity all around. ๐ŸŒŸ

Association of Geography
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿฆบ International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction ๐Ÿฆบ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŒŽThe International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, held each year o...
13/10/2025

๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿฆบ International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction ๐Ÿฆบ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŒŽ

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, held each year on 13 October, celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to natural hazards. ๐Ÿ†˜๐Ÿš‘
The theme for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is "Fund Resilience, Not Disasters". This theme highlights the urgent need to address the escalating costs of the disasters by shifting focus from reactive response to proactive investments in disaster risk reduction.

Association of Geography
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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