Conference on Traditional Knowledge Policy and its implications on biodiversity, agriculture and medicine

The Sri Lanka Resource Centre for Indigenous Knowledge (SLARCIK) has joined with Institute of Biology, Media Resource Service of SLAAS and Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in organizing a half a day conference on Traditional Knowledge Policy and its implications on biodiversity, agriculture and medicine.

The event is held on 24th of September, 2009 from 8.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m. at SLAAS, Vidya Mawatha, Wijerama Road, Col. 07 (next to Institute of Engineers and one block away from NIBM). Your participation in this event is most appreciated. The programme is attached herewith. Entrance is free. This is open to all.

Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology on 25 September 2009

29th Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology (Sri Lanka) will be held on 25th September 2009 at
SLAAS Auditorium, Vidya mawatha, Colombo 7 at 8.30 a.m.

Programme

8.30 a.m. Registration
8.55 a.m. Arrival of the Chief Guest
9.00 a.m. National Anthem & the lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp
9.10 a.m. Welcome Address
9.15 a.m. Address by the President, Dr Sudheera.Ranwala
9.45 a.m. Address by the Chief Guest, Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo
10.00 a.m. Felicitation ceremony for Dr. Magdon Jayasuriya
10.15 a.m. Award of Medals and Certificates for winners of the National Biology Olympiad 2009
10.35 a.m. Vote of Thanks
10.40 a.m. Refreshments
11.00 a.m. Annual General Meeting
12.00 p.m. Lunch
1.00 p.m. Technical Sessions