Appeal by the University of Jaffna

1. Visiting Lecturers

University of Jaffna is looking for visiting lecturers willing to undertake short-term assignments in the University in the following areas:
A) Electronics
B) Computer Science
C) Mathematics
D) Statistics.

Those selected will be entitled to a payment ranging from Rs.12,000 to Rs.25,000 a month. If required, the University will also help find suitable accommodation.

Those interested are invited to send their Resume or Bio Data to: Prof. S Kumaravadivel, Dean Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. E-mail:rkumar@panlanka.net, Telephone No.011942222685.

2. Teachers to teach English to University Students

Jaffna University is also looking for Qualified Teachers to teach English as a second language to undergraduate students.
Those qualified are persuaded to contact,the Head Department of English,University of Jaffna,Jaffna, SriLanka.,or Mr.S.Sivanesan(ASGC)at sivasinniah@netscape.net for details.


3. Laboratory Equipment and Materials

Help and assistance is sought to find, locate, collect and send used Laboratory Equipment and Materials in good condition discarded by the Canadian and U.S. Universities or other institutions.
The following are some of the equipment that would be useful to the University laboratories: Microscopes,spectro photometers(UV-Visible & Infra-Red), Oscilloscopes, Incubators, Ovens, Water baths, Autoclaves,Evaporators, Sterilizers, Gas chromatographs,High performance Liquid chromatographs, pH Meters,refractometers,electronic balances,etc.,Computers and computer accessories.

Volunteers are advised to contact the following persons:

1. Vice Chancellor, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. , Telephone No.0119421-2294,2006. Fax:01194-21-2294
2. Prof. S Kumaravadivel, Dean Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. E-mail:rkumar@panlanka.net, Telephone No.011942222685.
3. Dr. K Theivendirarajah at theivendirarajahk@hotmail.com.


4. Books

Help and assistance is sought to collect and send new and used books (published within the last3 to 4 years) on: Agriculture, Bio Science, Physical Science, Medicine, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Physical Education and computers.

Volunteers are advised to send a list of available books for selection and collection prior to shipping to the Secretary, ASGC at surren@gosympatico.ca.


5. Joint Research programs with Canadian Universities and Scholarships for Post Graduate Studies

Help and assistance is sought in identifying opportunities for the University of Jaffna to undertake Joint Research programs and studies with Canadian universities, preferably, on the basis of long-term arrangements.

Help and assistance is sought to arrange scholarship to young University Lecturers to pursue their postgraduate studies in
Canadian Universities.