2025
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We are honored to announce that the IEEE WIE SBAG, University of Jaffna has secured the prestigious Platinum 2025 Darrel Chong Student Activity Award. In a historic milestone, our event "WIsdom Exchange: W(i)E Grow Together" has been Ranked #1 Worldwide by the IEEE MGA SAC Awards Committee.
This global recognition is a testament to the tireless dedication, vision, and hard work of our 2024/25 Executive Committee in creating impactful platforms for knowledge sharing and professional growth.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our mentors, volunteers, and the entire IEEE community for their unwavering support in making this international success possible. Together, we are setting new benchmarks for excellence!
2025
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We are thrilled to receive the 2025 R10 WIE Outstanding Student Branch Affinity Group Award!
This global recognition reflects the hard work of our 2024/25 ExCo and our commitment to excellence in engineering. Sincere thanks to IEEE Region 10, IEEE WIE Sri Lanka, and our dedicated volunteers for making this possible.
2025
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The IEEE WIE Student Branch of the University of Jaffna is honored to receive the Outstanding Affinity Group Award (Student Branch Category) at the IEEE Sri Lanka Section Awards 2025.
This achievement belongs to our dedicated members and mentors. Our sincere thanks go to our speakers, volunteers, and sponsors for empowering our journey in innovation and inclusivity.
2024
Dr. (Ms.) Nirthika Rajendran, Advisor of the IEEE Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group at the University of Jaffna (IEEE-WIE-SBAG-UoJ), has been recognized with the prestigious IEEE Sri Lanka Section Outstanding Branch Counselor or Advisor Award for 2024. This accolade acknowledges her exemplary volunteer service and unwavering dedication to advancing the objectives of the IEEE Sri Lanka Section. The award was presented at the IEEE Sri Lanka Section Annual General Meeting and Member Night, held on January 9, 2025, at the Samudra Ballroom, Taj Samudra Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2024
The IEEE Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group of the University of Jaffna has been honoured with the Emerging Affinity Group Award in the Student Affinity Group Category by the IEEE Sri Lanka Section presented at the IEEE Sri Lanka Section Awards Ceremony held on 15th of September 2024 at Hotel Sudu Araliya, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. The award acknowledges the group's outstanding volunteer service and unwavering dedication to the IEEE Sri Lanka Section.
2022
“Emerging Affinity Group Award” for the IEEE WIE Student Branch Affinity Group: This award acknowledges the outstanding progress and dedication of the IEEE WIE Student Branch Affinity Group in the student branch category.
2025
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The IEEE Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group of the University of Jaffna successfully secured the IEEE WIE R10 STEM Grant of USD 250 (approx. LKR 75,000.00). This grant was utilized to organize "AI for STEM Education," a hackathon that challenged 47 secondary school students in the Mannar district to use artificial intelligence to solve everyday problems.
2025
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The IEEE Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group of the University of Jaffna successfully secured the IEEE WIE Special Funding of USD 360 (approx. LKR 108,000.00). This funding was instrumental in conducting "InnovateHer: STEM Workshop for Secondary School Students," which empowered 65 participants across the Jaffna and Vavuniya districts.
2024
The IEEE Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group of the University of Jaffna secured the R10 WIE IEEE DEI Grant 2024 of USD 400 (equivalent to LKR 120,000.00). This grant is a testament to our commitment to fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within our community. The grant will be instrumental in supporting our initiatives aimed at advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.
2022
The IEEE Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group of the University of Jaffna secured the WIE special fund of USD 400 (equivalent to LKR 143,700.00). This grant was obtained to promote technology among women, highlighting the branch’s efforts to empower and support women pursuing careers in Computing, Engineering, and Technology.