Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka: March 2009

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad 2009

Sri Lankan students can compete and win medals in Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad 2009. Four students will also be selected to participate International Biology Olympiad in 2010 in South Korea.

The examination to select the winners will be conducted from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon on Sunday 28 June 2009 at the following Centers:

University of Colombo, Colombo
Eastern University, Batticaloa
University of Jaffna, Jaffna
University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya
University of Ruhuna, Matara
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda

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.