Research Grant Outcomes

Occurrence of Acid Fly (Paederus sp.) (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae) in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka: A Case Study at the University Hostel Premises and Its Surroundings

Recurrent skin dermatitis cases among students residing at the hostel in University of Vavuniya were suspected to be caused by acid flies (Paederus spp.).

Towards the Gamification of Training : Investigating Hotel Employees Perceptions of Game Elements

his research project, titled “Towards the Gamification of Training: Investigating Hotel Employees’ Perceptions of Game Elements,”

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$Performance Auditing in Sri Lanka\'s Public Sector$

Performance Auditing in Sri Lanka\'s Public Sector

The landscape of performance auditing in Sri Lanka is evolving rapidly within the public sector. Explore this research to learn how focusing on the 3Es enhances government accountability and transparency.

Fulbright Specialist Program – Leadership and Ethics for Effective Governance

April 9, 2026

The Staff Development Centre and the Centre for International Affairs of the University of Vavuniya, together with the United States–Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, organized a Fulbright Specialist Program called “Leadership and Ethics for Effective Governance” on 20 March 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for academic staff. The program, in partnership with the American Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (AAASL), featured Dr. Robert DeFinis, an author, educator, and consultant with more than 20 years of experience in leadership and human behavior. The session helped participants learn how to develop a strong leadership voice by improving emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and adaptability, which are important skills for both universities and workplaces. Participants gained practical knowledge, including leadership practices used by top global employers, strategies from American universities to train future leaders, ways to strengthen personal leadership skills, and tools to improve communication, influence, and decision-making. Dr. DeFinis also emphasized that emotional intelligence is the base of good leadership and highlighted the importance of strategic thinking, problem-solving, resilience, and ethical decision-making.