Advancing science for the sustainable future of Sri Lanka.
A multidisciplinary community of researchers, academics, and enthusiasts — fostering knowledge, evidence-based policy, and research excellence since 1944.
Sri Lanka's national scientific society, since 1944.
SLAAS unites researchers, academics, and science enthusiasts across every field of inquiry. We're the national voice for science — fostering collaboration between institutions and advocating for evidence-based policy.
We nurture the next generation of Sri Lankan scientists through conferences, publications, and outreach programmes held throughout the year.
What SLAAS works to achieve
Advance Scientific Enquiry
Support original research across every discipline and create forums where findings can be tested, debated, and published.
Inform National Policy
Bring evidence to government and industry, so decisions on health, agriculture, energy, and environment rest on sound science.
Connect Institutions
Link universities, research bodies, and industry across Sri Lanka into one working scientific community rather than isolated silos.
Train the Next Generation
Give students and early-career researchers the mentorship, exposure, and professional skills a research career demands.
President's Message
Weligamage
“Networking in the sciences: 4 people & 4 the planet.”
Dr. Parakrama Weligamage, Senior Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, was inducted as the 85th General President of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science at a ceremony held on 8th January 2026.
Dr. Suresh Babu, Research Fellow Emeritus at the International Food Policy Research Institute, USA, graced the occasion as chief guest, with Prof. Emeritus P. Abeygunawardena, former Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Peradeniya, attending as guest of honour.
Theme · 85th Annual Sessions 2026Past Events
Productivity & Work Management in Tech Careers
Building a Competitive Tech Profile
Basic Statistics for Agricultural Research
Scientific Instrument Workshop
Events
Climate Change and Ruminant Feeding
@ 7.00 p.m
GreenTech Connect 2026
@ 6.00 p.m
Transitioning from Student to Junior Software Developer
@ 6.00 p.m
Empowering Women in Engineering
@ 6.00 p.m