Tropical Biodiversity and Ecotourism Field Course

Course Overview Embark on a captivating two-week journey into the heart of tropical biodiversity and conservation through our immersive short course. Designed for individuals with diverse backgrounds, from undergraduates to postgraduates and nature enthusiasts, this program offers a unique blend of theory and hands-on field experiences. Join us to discover the remarkable natural treasures of […]

Animal Life and Diversity

The aim of this course unit is to, Provide a broad knowledge of the diversity in animal forms, functions and adaptations, provide an overview of the diversity of animal groups and understanding basic concepts of taxonomy and animal classification, provide a deeper appreciation of the beauty of the natural world and its complexity, to apply […]

Environmental Toxicology

The aim of this course unit is; 1. To provide knowledge on environmental, organismal and sub-organismal aspects of toxicology 2. To provide basic laboratory skills and analytical tools in environmental toxicology 3. To develop necessary analytical/research skills to understand and explore how an environmental contamination issue should be handled and minimised risks on the environment. […]

Post of temporary demonstrator-Dept. Zoology- CRC and MRC

Walking interview, for the post of temporary demonstrators to the Department of Zoology, Colombo and Matara regional centers, will be held in the Board Room/Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda on 25/11/2022 at 10.00 am.

Preserving the natural beauty of Sri Lankan leopard

Dr. Saminda Fernando, exhibiting his outstanding expertise in Taxidermy, was able to preserve a nice specimen of Sri Lankan leopard, with his team at the Department of Zoology. The dead specimen was obtained through the Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka after an accidental death of the leopard due to illegal trapping.

Felicitating Mrs. Nalana Edirisinghe

  Department members together with  the members of the Faculty of Natural Sciences felicitate Mrs. Nalana Edirisnghe, for her invaluable services offered to the OUSL for nearly four decades, as she retired in September 2022