RUSL researchers develop a new growth medium for electrochemically – active bacteria

The researchers in the Department of Biological Sciences (Dr. Eustace Fernando and Ms. Zumaira Nazeer), Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University have developed a new microbiological growth and isolation medium. This can conveniently change color and selectively allow the growth of so-called “Exo-electrogenic” bacteria. Exo-electrogenic bacterial metabolism is characterized by their ability to transfer metabolic electrons outside of their…

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Calling Applications for Honors Degree in Chemistry

Department of Chemical Sciences The Department of Chemical Sciences is calling applications for consideration of selection for Honors degree in Chemistry The application deadline is 21st December, 2021. The selection is based on a minimum GPA of 3.00 for Chemistry compulsory courses at the end of the 3rd semester. Nevertheless, due to the prevailing situation, you do not have…

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Dean’s Awards 2019/2020

Faculty of Applied Sciences of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka is proud to announce Miss. Oshani C Rathnayaka as its inaugural Dean’s Award recipient. This award is in recognition of her achievements in both academic and extracurricular activities. Oshani obtained a First Class for her academic excellence in her study program specializing in Microbiology. She was also the nominee…

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