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.

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. 

“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.

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. 

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.