04/10/2026
The University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and Shandong Drug and Food Vocational College, China, have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on 23 September 2026, marking an important step towards strengthening academic and institutional collaboration between the two institutions.
The LoI was signed by Prof. Terrence Madhujith, Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, and Assoc. Prof. Dai Xiaoxia, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Drug and Food Vocational College, China.
The LoI provides a framework for cooperation in areas including:
▪️Academic, cultural, and language exchange
▪️Short-term student and academic staff exchanges
▪️Joint research projects in areas of mutual interest
▪️Joint research publications and academic reports
▪️Sharing innovative teaching methods and course design
▪️Joint symposia, workshops, and conferences
▪️Cooperative education initiatives
The signing reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to fostering international partnerships, knowledge exchange, collaborative research, and educational opportunities for students and academic staff.
We look forward to building a strong and productive partnership between the University of Peradeniya and Shandong Drug and Food Vocational College and creating meaningful opportunities for future collaboration.