Research Outcomes

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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,”

Vice Chancellor Award for Research Excellence 2025

March 3, 2026

Ms. Logenaa Navanesan, Lecturer attached to the Faculty of Technological Studies, was honored with the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence by the University of Vavuniya and recognized as the Most Outstanding Young Researcher in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) category. Her dedication, achievements, and impact in advancing STEM research were celebrated on 19 December 2025