Outreach Activities
Women Innovators Ideation Workshop
The IEEE Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group of the University of Jaffna and WEHub by Yarl IT Hub organised the Women Innovators Ideation Workshop on Thursday, 17th October 2024, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Kalam by Yarl IT Hub was a resounding success! Women from diverse backgrounds (Agriculture, Education, Medical, Technology, Entrepreneurship) came together for a day filled with learning, collaboration, and hands-on innovation.
Participants gained practical knowledge on finding a problem, researching information, brainstorming ideas into reality, developing prototypes, and testing and evaluating the model through stakeholder feedback. They also had the opportunity to connect with like-minded women passionate about innovation!
ICT Seminars for School Students
Seminars to recap ICT subjects – August 2018
The Computer Society (COMSOC) of the DCS has conducted four seminars to recap ICT subjects and past examination papers for those students who are going to sit for the G.C.E. (A/L) to be held in August 2018. The seminars were conducted on the following dates and venues:
| Seminar | Date | Educational Zone | Centre | #Students Participated |
| 1 | 14/07/2018 | Jaffna | DCS@UoJ | 74 |
| 2 | 14/07/2018 | Aralaganwila | Vilayaya Central College | 20 |
| 3 | 15/07/2018 | Mullaithivu | Puthukkudiyiruppu Central College | 20 |
| 4 | 16/07/2018 | Anuradhapura | Anuradhapura Central College | 20 |
Members of DCS and the student participants highly appreciate this activity of the COMSOC.
Workshop – 16th of July 2017
The Computer Society (COMSOC) of the Department of Computer Science (DCS), University of Jaffna conducted two parallel workshops one in Mulliyavalai and another one in Polonnaruwa to recap ICT subjects and past examination papers to the G.C.E. (A/L) students. The workshop was held on 16th of July 2017 from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm in the following centres:
- Mullaithivu Educational Zone held in Vidyananda College, Mulliyavalai
- Polonnaruwa Centre held in Vilayaya Central College
In each of the two centres around 40 students have participated and have highly appreciated the activity of the COMSOC@DCS.
Introductory Seminars on Website Development for School Students
Introductory Seminars on Website Development for School Students was conducted by the Computer Society, University of Jaffna, at the following schools:
- [29/06/2012] Jaffna Zonal
- Jaffna Central College
- Jaffna Hindu Ladies College
- Puththoor Somaskanda Vidyalayam.
- [02/07/2012] Valikaamam Zonal
- J/Manipay Hindu Ladies College
- J/Vaddu Hindu College
- J/Ramanathan Hindu Ladies College
- J/Mallakam Maha Vidyalayam
- [05-07-2012] Vadamaraadchi Zonal
- J/Nelliyadi Maththiya Maha Vidyalayam
- J/Methodist Girls’ High School
- J/Uduppiddi American Mission Girls College
- [10/07/2012] Thenmaraadchi Zonal
- J/Kathaithady Muththukumarasuvamy Maha Vidyalayam
- J/Chanvakachcheri Hindu College
- J/Kodikamam Thirunavaukarasu Vidyalayam
- [06-07-2012] Island Zonal
- J/Velanai Central College
- J/St.Antoneys’ College, Kayts
- J/Yarlton College, Karainagar
ICT Seminars for School Teachers
Website development using Joomla
Hands-on Practical for School Teachers on Website Development using Joomla was conducted by the Computer Society, University of Jaffna, in the following schools:
- [31/07/2012] Puloly Computer Resource Center
- [01/08/2012] Sanmarka Maha Vidyalayam
- [06/08/2012] Velanai Computer Resource Center
- [07/08/2012] Puloly Computer Resource Center
- [08/08/2012] Inuvil Hindu College
- [08/08/2012] Chankanai Sivapirakasa Vidyalayam
- [09/08/2012] Jaffna Computer Resource Center
- [10/08/2012] Sanmarka Maha Vidyalayam
- [15/08/2012] Chavakachcheri Ladies College
- [15/08/2012] Kaithady Resource Center
GIT
Number of Participants: 100
Conducted Centres: Jaffna, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, Mannar.
Period Conducted: 15 August 2003 – 25 August 2003.
Organized By: Ministry of Human Resources Development Education & Cultural Affairs.
Funded By: World Bank.
Topics
- Introduction
- Fundamentals of IT
- Mathematics for Computing
- Information Systems and IT
- Computer Programming
- Use of Computer Software
- IT and National Development
TETD
Number of Participants: 108
Conducted Centre: University of Jaffna, Jaffna.
Period Conducted: October – December 2003.
Organized By: Ministry of Human Resources Development Education & Cultural Affairs.
Funded By: World Bank.
Topics
- Introduction to IT
- Computer System
- Microsoft® Windows® XP
- Word Processing (MS Word)
- Presentation Application (MS Power Point)
- Spreadsheet Application (MS Excel)
- Database Management System (MS Access)
- Operating System
- Educational Software
- Information Networks
- Use of Internet for Educational Purpose
- Use of Information and Communication Technology in classroom
- Computer Security
- Computer Troubleshooting and Maintenance
ICT
Number of Participants: 140
Conducted Centres:
Batches 1 – 3 & 11: J/Vembadi Girls’ High School
Batches 4 – 10: J/Hindu Ladies College
Batch 12: J/Jaffna Hindu College
Period Conducted: December 2003-2004 (42 hrs Lectures & 42 hrs Practicals).
Organized By: Ministry of Human Resources Development Education & Cultural Affairs.
Funded By: World Bank.
Topics
- Introduction to Computers
- Graphical User Interface(Windows)
- Word Processing (MS Word)
- Presentation Application (MS PowerPoint)
- Spreadsheet Application (MS Excel)
- Finding Information through the Internet and Email
- Classification of Software
- Computer as a Tool for Education
ICT Seminars for Journalists
MRTC
Number of Participants: 20
Conducted Centre: City Hall, University of Jaffna, Jaffna.
Period Conducted: September 2004.
Organized By: Ministry of Human Resources Development Education & Cultural Affairs.
Funded By: World Bank.
Topics
- Introduction to Computers
- Graphical User Interface(Windows XP)
- Word Processing (MS Word)
- Presentation Application (MS PowerPoint)
- Spreadsheet Application (MS Excel)
- Finding Information through the Internet and Email