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Past events

2024

BOTSOC අවුරුදු fest

BOTSOC අවුරුදු fest was held on April 6th

Here are some moments of the event

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BIO සාජ්ජේ

On the evening of March 12th, we, BOTSOC, hosted a musical event aimed at alleviating the academic pressures students face. The primary goal was to provide a relaxing environment where students could unwind and free their minds from the rigors of academic life

Cherishing memories from Botanical society trip to Nuwaraeliya

17.02.2024

From greenery Ambewela Newzealand farm to the serene paths of Gregory park, each moment was a captivating moment. Here's a glimpse into our unforgettable journey.

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Inspirational Talk Series

Talk 4

“Water quality control without electricity"

The talk was successfully conducted by Dr.Yoshihiro Mihara from Hokkaido University of Science on the 27th of February 2024 at the Department of Botany

Dr. Yoshihiro with BOTSOC committe members

Dr. Yoshihiro doing his talk

Department head Prof. Sumudu with Dr. Yoshihiro

Dr. Sarangi Athukorala giving an introduction about Dr. Yoshihiro

Annual General Meeting

Organized by the Peradeniya University Botanical Society

It is time for new leaders to take charge and carry the baton forward

Addressing the meeting by the former president of the BOTSOC

Reading the minutes of the previous AGM by former secretary of the BOTSOC

2023

Pirith Event

Organized by the Peradeniya University Botanical Society

Let' s Get Lichenized

Workshop

Organized by the Department of Botany and the BOTSOC

Botanical Entrepreneur workshop Series

Workshop 3

Botanical Illustrations

Delivering the welcome Speech by BOTSOC member

Guiding participants in Scientific sketching

Video demonstration on Scientific Drawing

Demonstrating the importance of Scientific Drawing by aid of a video by Dr. Sumudu Ruklani

Dr. Sumudu Ruklani explaining participants in Scientific Sketching

Participants engaging in Botanical Drawing

Dr. Sumudu Ruklani guiding participants in scientific drawing

Presenting the Vote of Thanks by Prof. Sumudu Rubasinghe

Moment of granting Token of Appreciation to the Dr. Sumudu Ruklani by Prof. Sumudu Rubasinghe

Presenting the Vote of Thanks by the President of BOTSOC

Inspirational talk series

Talk 3

Is Science Really A Science, Or And Art

The president of BOTSOC, delivering the welcome speech.

The guest speaker Mrs. Rajitha Kisagothami Jagoda presenting the talk.

Professors, Lecturers, Demonstrators, Students and other non academic staffs actively listening to the presentation.

Prof. Sumudu C.K. Rubasinghe, Head of the botany department is presenting the token of appreciation to the Mrs. Rajitha Kisagothami Jagoda

The secretary of BOTSOC delivering the vote of thanks.

Annual General Meeting

The torch has been passed on to the next generation

Addressing the meeting by president of the BOTSOC society.

Reading minutes of the previous AGM by secretary of the BOTSOC society.

Presenting the budget report by junior treasurer of the BOTSOC society.

Electing the president for year 2023/2024

Introducing the newly appointed committee for year 2023/2024.

Briefing the procedure of appointing new committee by senior treasurer, Dr.Sarangi Athukorala

Department beautifying day

Commemorating the Environmental Day under the Green Gala Month

Cleaning the Botany department premisses by the Senior lecturer Dr.Sarangi Athukorala.

Planting ornamental plants at Botany department premises to beautify the environment.

Planting medicinal plants in the Botany department premises by a non-academic staff member.

Cleaning the land of Mini Sinharaja premises.

Preparing meals for participants of the Shramadhana campaign.

Serving short eats for participants of the Shramadhana campaign.

Preparing land for plantation near Mini Sinharaja premises.

Serving refreshments to the participants of Shramadhana campaign.

Manioc meal prepared by students to all participants of the Shramadhana campaign.

Students enjoying the meal offered by the Botany department.

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Inspirational talk series

Talk 2

Circular Economy towards combating plastic pollution and its role by Science Graduates

Secretary of BOTSOC society of Department of Botany is giving a welcome speech during the talk .

Mr.Sanjeewa Chulakumara,CEO at Environs Lanka Private Limited is giving a brief introduction about his speech

Mr.Sanjeewa Chulakumara ,CEO at Environs Lanka Private Limited is Presenting his speech in the department of botany

Participants are actively attending the talk of Mr Chulakumara in the department of botany

Mr.Sanjeewa Chulakumara is Presenting his speech

Prof. Sumudu C.K. Rubasinghe, Head of the botany department is presenting the token of appreciation to the Mr.Chulakumara

President of the BOTSOC society of Department of botany , is delivering a vote of thanks during the talk.

The Botanical Entrepreneur

A workshop series to introduce and motivate business ideas that are created using plant resources

Workshop 2

Botanical Imaging

A brief introduction to Biological Imaging by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige, Department of Botany

Guiding the students on Biological Imaging techniques by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige

Outdoor activities on Biological Imaging

Guiding the students on Biological Imaging techniques by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige

Hands on experiences on Biological Imaging

Outdoor Activities for guiding students by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige

Hands on experiences on Biological Imaging

Guiding the students on Biological Imaging techniques by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige

Appreciating the valuble work done by Dr. N. Suranjith Gama-Arachchige

Participants with their certificates

2022

"SAVE THE NEXT GENERATION"

Restoration of Knuckles Conservation Forest

Peradeniya University Botanical society (BOTSOC) joined hands to transplant 3000 native plants at the Knuckles Forest Reserve.

BOTSOC Padura - By the fire

The BOTSOC padura successfully organized and done on 01st of December, at Department of Botany.

Fire at the Department Botany

Lighting the oil lamp by Prof. Sanath Rajapaksha, Dean of the Faculty of Science

Lighting the oil lamp by Prof. Sumudu Rubasinghe, Head of the Department of Botany

Lighting the oil lamp by Dr. Sarangi Athukorala, Senior Treasurer of BOTSOC, Department of Botany

Botanical Entrepreneur

Workshop 1- "A little step into Bonsai"

The Bonsai workshop - " A little step into Bonsai" session 1 was successfully conducted by Prof. Jilushi Damunupola on 04th of November 2022 at the Department of Botany.

Addressing the gathering by Prof. Sumudu Rubasinghe, Head of the Department of Botany.

A brief introduction to Bonsai Preparation by Prof. Jilushi Damunpola, Department of Botany

Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation

Final product of Bonsai

The Bonsai workshop - " A little step into Bonsai" was successfully conducted by Prof. Jilushi Damunupola on 04th of November 2022 at the Department of Botany.

Hands-on experience on Bonsai preparation

Awarding the certificates for all the participants of the Bonsai Workshop by Dr. A.D.S.N.P. Athukorala, Senior Treasurer of the Peradeniya University Botanical Sociecy (BOTSOC)