Sustainable Service Unit - SSU

06/04/2026

🌿 Step Into Sustainable Tourism with UWU 🌿

The Sustainable Service Unit (SSU) co-founded by ERASMUS+ is now recruiting motivated individuals to join our growing team.

💼 Positions Available:
• Centre Assistants (5)
• Trainees (2)

🎯 Open to undergraduates in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management with a passion for sustainability.

📩 Apply via: [email protected]
📅 Closing Date: 24th April 2026

Shape the future of tourism with us 🌍♻️

28/06/2025

25/06/2025

✈️ Geared Up For The journey ahead!

Join us for an exciting and insightful Workshop on Air Transportation Management with Mr. Isuru Pathirana, Airport Service Agent at SriLankan Airlines.

Gain firsthand knowledge on airline operations, ground handling, and the dynamic world of air transport!

🗓 Date: 26th June 2025
🕘 Time: 9.00 AM – 2.00 PM
📍 Venue: Library Auditorium
👥 For: All 2nd & 3rd Year HTE Undergraduates

Organized by the Department of Tourism Studies in collaboration with the HTE Alumni Association

15/06/2025

🌟 Get ready for the Third Episode of *GradGuides: The Legacy Series!

This time, we dive into the heart of hotel operations with a session on *Front Office Operations* conducted by *Ms. Jithmi De Silva*, Assistant Reservations Manager at *Courtyard by Marriott.

🗓 *Date*: June 15th, 2025
🕘 *Time*: 9.00 AM
📍 *Platform*: Zoom
👥 *For*: All 1st year HTE Undergraduates

Learn from an industry expert about the core responsibilities, challenges, and real-time practices of the hotel front office—where guest experience begins!

✨ *Organized by the Department of Tourism Studies in collaboration with the HTE Alumni Association.*

https://learn.zoom.us/w/99961559182?tk=6pz_KfFfuWA52gJQ2URSMCOGNu5Rhghp8CMffKzP6l8.DQcAAAAXRixYjhZGemE1TWNyUlMwbWs2TkY2VEYxNk9BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=vKEeShkVNQssmSPJ7bcF7YdH2xC0Ar.1

11/06/2025

We are proud to present another remarkable session under *GradGuides: The Legacy Series*! 🌟 Dive into the real-world dynamics of *The Employment Relationship in the Sri Lankan Hospitality Industry* with the insightful W.D.H.N. Vithanage — Senior Executive in Human Resources and Visiting Lecturer at University College of Batangala.

🗓 *Date*: June 12th, 2025
🕘 *Time*: 9.00 AM
📍 *Venue*: Library Auditorium
👥 *For*: All 2nd & 3rd Year HTE Undergraduates

*Gain valuable knowledge, understand employer-employee dynamics, and prepare to step confidently into the tourism and hospitality world!*

✨ *Organized by the Department of Tourism Studies in collaboration with the HTE Alumni Association.*

26/05/2025

Set Sail Towards a Successful Career in Cruise Tourism!
Be inspired with expert insights from Mr. Oshadha Bamunuarachchi at the Workshop on Cruise Transportation and Tourism – a must-attend event for up-and-coming leaders in Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management at Uva Wellassa University!

📆 Date: Tuesday, 27th May 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM onwards
📍 Venue: Technology Lecture Theatre

Organized by the Department of Tourism Studies,
Faculty of Management – Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
Only for 2nd & 3rd Year Undergraduates of
BBM (Hons) in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management

With industry expertise from the global cruise operator — MSC Cruises

Don't miss this opportunity to set your path in cruise tourism!

28/04/2025

10/04/2025

Unleash Your Culinary & Bartending Brilliance!

Dainties 2025 is back—bigger, bolder, and more flavorful than ever.

DAINTIES 2025 is a National-level Culinary and Bartending Competition organized by the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University. This exciting event returns for its second edition, inviting talented culinary artists and bartenders across the island to showcase their creativity and skills.

All Hospitality & Tourism University undergraduates, vocational trainees all around Sri Lanka and hoteliers in Uva Province are welcome to take part in this prestigious competition.

What’s in store?
• 3 Exciting Rounds – 2 Online + 1 Grand Physical Finale at UWU
• Open to aspiring chefs & bartenders across Sri Lanka
• National-level certificates, trophies & valuable prizes await!
• A prestigious platform to shine in the industry.

Registration period: 10th - 30th April 2025

Contact:
Ms. U.G.O Sammani (Academic Coordinator) – 071 2688096
Mr. P.L.K Sasanka (Student Coordinator) – 076 6413316

REGISTER NOW!!
https://forms.gle/Jm5QtmAeFnbt1Uwz7

Competition Guidelines:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sHO4dT7rNcImPcYuFMW38m-t4Uh0VTn3?usp=sharing

Don’t miss this great opportunity.
Thank you.