Chemistry and Chemical Education; A Seminar for Advanced Level Teachers by the College of Chemical Sciences on January 19, 2017.

The College of Chemical Sciences is organizing a seminar for Advanced Level chemistry teachers on Chemistry and Chemical Education which is to be held on 19th of January, 2017. The seminar focuses on expanding the knowledge of the subject matter and the participants would have the invaluable opportunity to receive an expert’s perspective of the Advanced Level chemistry syllabus and would facilitate a great occasion for the teachers to get an insight about the upcoming syllabus improvements.

The major areas of the syllabus will be discussed by well experi- enced academics in the respective fields. Keynote address will be delivered by Prof. S. P. Deraniyagala from University of Jayawandenapura and discussion on A/L Physical Chemistry will be led by Prof. M. P. de Costa from University of Colombo. A/L Organic Chemistry will be conducted by Prof. A. Abeysekera from University of Sri Jayawardenapura and Prof. P. A. Paranagama from University of Kelaniya. Inorganic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry discussions will be performed by Prof. S. Liyanage from University of Jayewardenepura, Prof. K. R. Mahanama from University of Colombo and Dr. J. Premarathne from University of Kelaniya respectively.

The Ministry of Education has granted official leave for school teachers who would be attending the event considering the significance. The seminar will be held at College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 341/22, Kotte road, Welikada, Rajagiriya from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

For Further details about the event and registration, visit our website; www.ichemc.edu.lk or contact; Dr. G. Thiripuranathar (tgobika@yahoo. com), Mr. Ruhunu Adikari (ruhunuadikari@yahoo.com)