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.

Workshop -Learn to Say No

March 18, 2024

The Learn to Say No workshop at the University of Vavuniya took place on March 14, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, in the SH4 Lecture Hall, Faculty of Business Studies. The Career Guidance Unit organised this special workshop in partnership with the Education Development Consortium – Sri Lanka. Dr. Saranya Jeikumar, an Educational Psychologist from Tamil Nadu, served as the resource person for the session.

Why the Learn to Say No workshop matters

Setting personal boundaries is an essential life skill for university students. Consequently, the ability to say no helps students manage academic pressure, protect their mental wellbeing, and build healthier relationships. The Career Guidance Unit identified this as a priority area for student development. As a result, it partnered with the Education Development Consortium to deliver a structured, expert-led session on assertiveness. Furthermore, the workshop aimed to build confidence among students so that they could make decisions aligned with their personal values and goals.

About the resource person

Dr. Saranya Jeikumar is an Educational Psychologist based in Tamil Nadu, India. She is widely recognised as one of the most eminent motivational speakers in the region. Her expertise spans assertiveness training, emotional wellbeing, and youth empowerment. The Education Development Consortium – Sri Lanka facilitated her participation in this Learn to Say No workshop at Vavuniya University. Moreover, Dr. Jeikumar’s engaging and evidence-based approach made the session accessible and relevant for the diverse audience of undergraduates and staff.

Workshop highlights and participant response

More than 250 undergraduates and staff members attended the workshop. Overall, all participants found the session both enlightening and enjoyable. In addition, the interactive format allowed students to reflect on real-life situations where assertiveness matters. The Career Guidance Unit at the University of Vavuniya continues to organise workshops that support student wellbeing and professional development. Students who want to learn about future events can visit the university events page.