Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka: Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology on 25 September 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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

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Objectives of the IOB

(a) To promote and advance the Science of Biology and its application in Sri Lanka.
(b) To advice the Government, and give counsel to public corporations, local bodies
and other institutions on all matters connected with the application of Biology to
the progress and development of the country.
(c) To promote acquisition, dissemination and interchange of biological knowledge by
i. Providing a forum for the presentation of original communications and discussions
ii. Establishing and maintaining libraries
iii. Publishing matters of interest to the profession of Biology and any other means.
(d) To promote education in Biology at all levels
(e) To promote, encourage and foster original research in Biology
(f) To ensure the maintenance of high standards in the professional activities and the
general conduct of its members
(g) To establish liaison with other scientific organizations
(h) To establish and enhance the status of the profession of Biology in Sri Lanka.