INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY CEYLON
(IChemC)Continuous Professional Development programme on “Knowledge, Skills and Standard Practices in Chemical Analysis”
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, taking another step forward launched the Continuous Professional Development programme on the 16th of March 2023 at the P P L G Siriwardena Auditorium at the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon., Rajagiriya.
The President of the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon Mr N M S Hettigedara delivering the welcome and the introduction to the programme emphasised the importance of CPD programmes in enhancing the knowledge of professionals. As for the theme of the year 2022/2023 “Role of Chemists in Sustainable Development” which is aligned with Sustainable Development Goals declared by the UN, the contribution of Institute of Chemistry especially to SDG 4 : Quality Education which is aimed at ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all and their contribution to SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure which is aimed at building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering innovations was highlighted.
The Chief Guest, Dr A M Mubarak, former Chief, Research and Innovation,
Sri Lanka Institute of Nano Technology delivering the keynote address highlighted one of the main areas lacking in the nations quality system on measurement and calibration, which is vital in international trade and how it effect the cost of the product. He emphasized what the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon offer in developing the National Quality Infrastructure of the Country.
The Dean of the Institute of Chemistry, Professor Namal Priyantha presented the overview of chemical analysis explaining the classical and instrumental methods used in chemical methods and its importance.
Professor Sujatha Hewage, Chairperson of the CPD Programme delivered the vote of thanks. The programme will continue from 23rd of March with Titrimetric and Gravimetric Analysis and its Practical Aspects and will be held on every Thursday and Friday of the week for 3 months under the theme “Knowledge, Skills and Standard Practices in Chemical Analysis” covering the areas of Classical methods, Electroanalytical techniques, Chromatographic methods, Spectroscopy, Calibration and measurements, Assurance and quality control and Laboratory accreditation. Anyone who wishes to join the program can follow the entire programme or individual programme.