As part of the educational field visit organized by the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL), an Educational and Cultural Exchange Programme was held on 15th September 2026 at the UBL Boardroom, University of Vavuniya (UOV). The main objective of the programme was to provide undergraduate students of Political Science with first-hand exposure to the university environment and to enhance their practical understanding of higher education, academic programmes, student support services, career guidance and professional development opportunities.
The programme was attended by Dr. M. Abdul Jabbar (Department of Political Science, SEUSL); Prof. M.A.M. Fowsar (Department of Political Science, SEUSL); Mr. G. Naveendrakumar (Director, Harmony Centre, UOV); Mr. S. Sivanenthira (Director, Career Guidance Unit, UOV); Dr. M. Kayanan (Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, UOV); Mr. V. Senthooran (Dean, Faculty of Technological Studies, UOV); and Mr. P. Sasitharan (Career Guidance Counsellor, UOV), together with academic staff members and undergraduate students from the Department of Political Science, SEUSL.
The programme commenced with a welcome address delivered by Director, Career Guidance Unit. He warmly welcomed the visiting academic staff members and students and highlighted the importance of academic interaction, knowledge sharing and institutional collaboration between universities.
Following the welcome address, Director, Harmony Centre, delivered an introduction to the Harmony Centre. He explained the objectives and activities of the Centre, with particular emphasis on harmony, reconciliation, social cohesion and intercultural understanding within the university community.
Thereafter, Career Guidance Counsellor, University of Vavuniya, provided an overview of the career guidance and development activities conducted by the University. He explained the opportunities available for students to develop their professional skills, enhance employability and prepare themselves for future employment.
Subsequently, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, introduced the Faculty of Applied Science and briefed the participants on its academic environment, academic programmes, learning opportunities and educational activities.
This was followed by an introduction to the Dean, Faculty of Technological Studies. He explained the academic programmes, technological learning environment and opportunities available for students in the field of technology.
An interactive session was subsequently conducted with the academic staff and students. During the discussion, views and information were exchanged on university education, academic activities, student development, career opportunities and institutional collaboration. The session provided the visiting students with an opportunity to gain direct knowledge of the academic and student-support environment of the University of Vavuniya and to interact with academic and administrative personnel.
At the conclusion of the programme, thanking note was delivered by Dr. M. Abdul Jabbar; He expressed his special appreciation and thanks to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Vavuniya for granting permission and extending support for the successful conduct of the educational field visit. He also conveyed his gratitude to the Deans, Directors, academic staff members and all other participants who contributed to the successful organization and conduct of the programme.
Overall, the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programme provided the undergraduate students of the Department of Political Science, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, with a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to the academic, administrative and student-support environment of the University of Vavuniya. The programme also contributed to academic interaction, knowledge sharing, student development, career awareness and the strengthening of institutional relationships between the two universities.
