The Annual Faculty Research Symposium and Awards 2025- AFReSA 2025

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, successfully held the Annual Faculty Research Symposium and Awards (AFReSA 2025) ceremony on 9th June 2026 at the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS) under the theme: “Innovation, Evidence, and Health Systems Strengthening for Enhancing Care.” AFReSA 2025 provided a vibrant platform to showcase the Faculty’s research achievements and its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and evidence-based practice. The symposium featured 20 oral presentations, including undergraduate and postgraduate research studies spanning a wide range of disciplines within Allied Health Sciences. The undergraduate presentations represented the three highest-scoring research projects representing each degree programme, highlighting the quality of undergraduate research and academic mentorship within the Faculty. The programme was further enriched by an inspiring keynote address delivered by Prof. Nuwan Darshana Wickramasinghe, Faculty of Medicine, Rajarata University. The event also celebrated the outstanding research achievements of academic staff through the presentation of Faculty Research Awards for the years 2024 and 2025, including the inaugural Best Researcher Award. AFReSA 2025 reflects the Faculty’s continuing commitment to fostering a strong research culture, encouraging innovation, and generating evidence that contributes to improving the health of the community and healthcare.