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Launch of Project Sri Lanka Charity
In October 2010 the charitable giving element of Project Sri Lanka was formally registered as a Charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. This is a major development which will substantially increase the potential of Project Sri Lanka to raise funds to support the humanitarian aspects of our work in Sri Lanka.
(1 Oct 2010)
Alumni Network
On 24th September 2010 the first Project Sri Lanka Alumni network meeting was held in London. The leader of the very first Sri Lanka team attended along with other alumni from her team and from other years. It is hoped that this will mark the start of a series of reunions and discussion about how best alumni might continue to engage with and support the project's humanitarian work.
(24 Sep 2010)
Recent news from Sri Lanka
In September 2010, Peter Southern, Durham University student of Engineering represented the University in a British Council competition entitled 'Ideators - Next Generation Entreprenneurs', held in Colombo.
(1 Sep 2010) » More about Recent news from Sri Lanka
June Congregation 2010
Everyone associated with Project Sri Lanka warmly congratulates Wathugala Gamage D. Lakmini on gaining her PhD.
(30 Jun 2010) » More about June Congregation 2010
Professor Weerasinghe
Project Sri Lanka team members have been delighted to meet and work with Professor Weerasinghe, former Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Ruhuna, who has been visiting Durham for three months as an Affiliate of the Institute of Advanced Studies.
(28 Jun 2010) » More about Professor Weerasinghe
British Council Funding Awards
New Year 2010 has begun with the excellent news that we have been successful in gaining two British Council PMI2 (Prime Minister's Initiative) awards.
(11 Feb 2010) » More about British Council Funding Awards
Community Volunteers
In January 2010, 4 volunteers from North Northumberland who are keen supporters of Project Sri Lanka spent several weeks in some of Sri Lankan communities.
(11 Feb 2010) » More about Community Volunteers
Patchwork quilts’ success story: One thousand and eight pounds!!
In August 2009 we reported that a Grand Raffle would be held in order to raise funds for Project Sri Lanka and in particular for support for the poorest children and people of our tsunami affected communities.
(16 Dec 2009) » More about Patchwork quilts’ success story
Sabaragamuwa University Sports Undergraduates trained by Durham University
A group from the Durham University in England are providing practical sessions to the sports undergraduates of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
(10 Sep 2009) » More about Sabaragamuwa University Sports Undergraduates trained by Durham University
Handmade quilts for Project Sri Lanka: Grand Raffle 2009
Quilt
Two large quilts have been made to raise funds for the village communities of Project Sri Lanka.
(4 Aug 2009) » More about Handmade quilts
Memorandum of Understanding for the Olympics
In July 2009, during the visit of Durham University Sports staff Robert Cramb and Darran Fowler to Sri Lanka, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Durham University and the Sri Lanka Olympic Authority.
(4 Aug 2009) » More about Memorandum of Understanding for the Olympics
MOU between Sagara Vishwa Vidyalaya and Durham University, UK
Prof. Ranjith Senaratne, Chairman of the National Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering (Sagara Vishwa Vidyalaya) signs an MOU with Prof. Joy Palmer-Cooper, former Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Director of Project Sri Lanka at Durham University providing Academic Co-operation, collaborative, research, and staff development.
(20 Mar 2009)
Sri Lanka related ESRC grant award to School of Applied Social Sciences and The International Office
Professor Lena Dominelli in the School of Applied Social Sciences (Principal Investigator) and Professor Joy Palmer-Cooper (Co-Applicant) are pleased to announce that the ESRC has agreed to fund a project entitled 'Internationalising Institutional and Professional Practices: Community Partnership Models of Change in Post-Tsunami Sri Lanka'.
(9 Apr 2008) » More about Sri Lanka related ESRC grant award to School of Applied Social Sciences and The International Office
Berwick-upon-Tweed Civic Visit
Project Sri Lanka was delighted to welcome a team of civic visitors from the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland to its Sri Lankan communities in February 2008.
(25 Feb 2008) » More about Berwick-upon-Tweed Civic Visit
Bioethics Workshop
Project Sri Lanka is joining with UNESCO and the National Science Foundation in Sri Lanka to stage a residential workshop in Colombo on 3rd and 4th March 2008.
(25 Feb 2008) » More about Bioethics Workshop
Moratuwa Workshop
Project Sri Lanka, in association with Sarvodaya organisation will be conducting a one day interdisciplinary workshop on 27th February 2008. This will take place in the Sarvodaya headquarters in Moratuwa.
(25 Feb 2008) » More about Moratuwa Workshop
New Memorandum of Understanding
We were delighted to host a visit from the Vice-Chancellor of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in January 2008.
(25 Feb 2008) » More about New Memorandum of Understanding
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Sri Lanka welcomes Durham undergraduates on humanitarian mission
Undergraduate project leader Laura Thurman
Durham students are helping the continued rebuild of Sri Lanka this summer following the 2004 tsunami.
(8 Sep 2011) » More about Sri Lanka welcomes Durham undergraduates
Durham students among the most satisfied in UK
Students at Durham University are among the most satisfied in the UK, according to this year's National Student Survey (NSS).
(17 Aug 2011) » More about Durham students among the most satisfied in UK
Boost for community development in Sri Lanka
Rassandeniya school building: Built by Project Sri Lanka
Six rural villages in Sri Lanka are to get new community learning centres thanks to a new partnership between UK and Sri Lankan organisations.
(14 Aug 2008) » More about Boost for community development in Sri Lanka
Durham University to honour two exceptional Sri Lankans and their post-tsunami work
Durham University is this week celebrating two exceptional people who have played a pivotal role in the post-tsunami recovery efforts in Sri Lanka. It is awarding honorary degrees to the vice-chancellor of one of the country’s leading universities and the executive director of one of the largest non-governmental organisations in Sri Lanka.
(13 Feb 2007) » More about Durham University to honour two exceptional Sri Lankans and their post-tsunami work
Student volunteers set off for Sri Lanka to work in community struck by tsunami
A group of 15 Durham University student volunteers are spending eight weeks in Sri Lanka helping with the rehabilitation and reconstruction of a community devastated by the East Asian tsunami in 2004, as part of a large British Council and HEFCE supported project.
(4 Jul 2006) » More about Sri Lanka student volunteers
Students raise record amounts for charity
Student fundraisers at Durham University have presented cheques to more than 200 representatives of charities and community projects as part of a record total of more than £192,000, with further funds still to come in.
(8 Jun 2006) » More about Students raise record amounts for charity
Sri Lankan and Durham staff exchange
Three Sri Lankans arrive in Durham this weekend to take part in a university exchange that marks a new stage in a longer-term tsunami recovery project. Part of a joint effort together Durham University, Durham Cathedral, Rotary Clubs and schools across the North East to help rebuild a community blighted by the 2004 disaster, Project Sri Lanka is funded and recognised by the British Council for its long-term commitment and supported by the BBC journalist George Alagiah.
(25 Jan 2006) » More about Sri Lankan and Durham staff exchange
BBC TV newsman backs University rehabilitation scheme in Sri Lanka
BBC TV news presenter George Alagiah is giving his personal support to a remarkable University project to help with the rehabilitation and reconstruction of a community in Sri Lanka struck by the East Asian tsunami last year.
(16 Dec 2005) » More about BBC TV newsman backs University rehabilitation scheme in Sri Lanka
Students help to rebuild Sri Lankan community struck by tsunami
Durham University students are taking the leading role in a remarkable scheme officially being launched on Friday 2 December to help with the rehabilitation and reconstruction of a community in Sri Lanka struck by the East Asian tsunami last year.
(28 Nov 2005) » More about Students help to rebuild Sri Lankan community struck by tsunami
Student offer their help
Fifty Durham students recently gave up their weekend to promote volunteering work.
(25 Nov 2005) » More about the students work
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