Science Industry Interaction Cell (SIIC), Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya organized the "Industry Day 2022 " for the tenth consecutive time on the 19th of July 2022 to the 22nd July 2022. This event is a common platform for representatives from public/private sector industries to meet with Science Faculty students seeking internship and employment opportunities in the fields of Applied Science, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental science, Geology, Mathematics, Management, Molecular Biology, Operational Research, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology. The prime objective of organizing the Industry Day is to strengthen the links between the industry and the University. The event was held on the 19th of July 2022 to the 22nd July 2022, with participation from leading organizations from both the public and private sectors.
The Industry day is jointly organized by the Science-Industry Interaction Cell and the Career Enhancement and Guidance Committee of the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya.
Student Eligibility Criteria
Current undergraduate, who is in final year and will complete academic work within 3 months
Current undergraduate who is looking for an internship to complete coursework
Graduate who received degree in the last two years
Prospective Employees
We welcome local/international companies, semi-government and government institutes who have positions available for science graduates.
If you are looking for dynamic and talented individual, industry day is right for you!
There were a series of preparatory workshops and events prior to Industry Day 2022. These were open to all faculty of science graduates and alumni, but are compulsory for Industry Day participants
Workshop: Preparing your Resume / Curriculum Vitae
This workshop was conducted online, where we discussed some guidelines and give participants the opportunity to fine-tune their CVs and discuss them with each other. An after even exercise was organized for Industry Day participants to get their CVs checked by academic staff members.
Date/Time: 02/07/2022, 3:00 pm | Register
Workshop: Interview skills
This workshop was also conducted online, where students were guided through expectations from interview panels, and how to present themselves in the best manner. This workshop was a very fun-filled and interactive session.
Date/Time: 09 or 10/07/2022, TBD | Register
Company Profiles
Sponsoring companies got a chance to meet online with students and promote them selves. Short video promotions were also be made available to students.
Shortlisting Candidates
Companies sent CVs of prospective candidates interested in joining them.
19th July 2022 - 22nd July 2022
Due to the prevailing conditions in the country, we had virtual interviews, where the organizers scheduled, coordinated and conducted the interviews through multiple zoom sessions and breakout rooms.
Morning Sessions (9:00 am - 11:30 am)
Participating companies got a chance to virtually interview candidates they have shortlisted. The interviewee schedule was arranged by the organizers.
Afternoon Session ( 1:00 pm onward)
In the afternoon session, we encouraged interviewers to hold non-scheduled interviews for any interested students.
Main Sponsor
(Closed)
Free Registration, Recognition on the web, Acknowledgement at the event, Recognition on the main stage backdrop, Free Banner Display, Display of media during opening ceremony, Slot during opening ceremony, special session arrangements.
Fee:-LKR 200,000.00*
LKR 100,000.00
Gold Sponsor
(Closed)
Free Registration, Recognition on the web, Acknowledgement at the event, backdrop, Free Banner Display, Opportunity to promote company prior to workshop
Fee:-LKR 40,000.00*
LKR 20,000.00
Silver Sponsor
(Closed)
Free Registration, Recognition on the web, Acknowledgement at the event, Recognition on the main stage backdrop, Free Banner Display
Fee:-LKR 20,000.00*
LKR 10,000.00
*Due to the prevailing conditions in the Country, we have shifted to a completely online event, and therefore will be giving a discount of 50% for the sponsorship fee.
The Science-Industry Interaction Cell, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniyia, Sri Lanka
Web: https://sci.pdn.ac.lk/siic/home
Email: (General) siic@pdn.ac.lk / (Industry Day) Buddhika Kumara buddhikak@sci.pdn.ac.lk
Telephone: (+94) 81 238 9152 / (+94) 81 239 4412