International Affiliations & Memberships
A Seat at the Global Table
SLTC maintains strategic affiliations and memberships with a range of prestigious international academic and professional organizations. These connections reflect the university's commitment to global engagement, quality assurance, and continuous academic development.
Through these affiliations, SLTC aligns itself with international standards, participates in global academic networks, and contributes to shaping higher education policy and practice. Memberships in regional and global bodies also provide valuable platforms for academic exchange, benchmarking, joint initiatives, and access to international resources and expertise.
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is a global network of universities across Commonwealth countries, united by a shared commitment to building a better world through international collaboration in higher education. As the world's first and oldest international university network, the ACU brings together more than 400 universities across over 40 Commonwealth countries, providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, research, professional development, and institutional partnerships.
Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) became a member of the ACU in 2022, strengthening its access to a global higher education network and creating opportunities for international collaboration.
Key Areas of Engagement
SLTC's engagement with the ACU continues to grow across international funding, research and sustainability, knowledge exchange, professional networks, and institutional collaboration.
Engagement with ACU Grant Opportunities
SLTC staff actively engage with ACU funding opportunities, submitting proposals that support collaborative research, international partnerships, capacity building, and institutional development.
Participation in International Engagements
SLTC staff participate in meetings, webinars, workshops, training programmes, and knowledge-sharing activities organised by the ACU and its member universities, supporting knowledge exchange and professional networking.
Growing Engagement through ACU Connect
SLTC has expanded its engagement through ACU Connect, gaining access to more than 13 communities and professional spaces, including the ACU Ambassadors community, Commonwealth Asia Regional community, HE for Sustainable Societies, and Supporting Research Communities.
Key Milestones in SLTC–ACU Engagement
ACU Delegation Visits SLTC
On 6 December 2024, SLTC had the honour of hosting a delegation from the Association of Commonwealth Universities, led by its Secretary-General, Professor Colin Riordan, and Regional Director, Mr. Aditya Malkani, at the SLTC Padukka Campus.
The visit provided an opportunity for constructive discussions on strengthening SLTC's engagement with the ACU and exploring opportunities for greater participation in ACU activities and programmes. Discussions also highlighted SLTC's commitment to developing a strong research and innovation ecosystem, with particular emphasis on high-impact research and intellectual property generation.
Special thanks to SLTC for hosting Prof. Colin Riordan and me with such warmth and grace, and particularly for sharing with us your strategic ambitions, showing us around your beautiful campus and expressing such strong desire to collaborate with ACU.
First ACU Climate Resilience Network Grant – 2025–2026
SLTC received its first ACU Climate Resilience Network Grant in the 2025-2026 funding cycle for the project "Establishment of a Sustainable Integrated Solid Waste Management System at SLTC to Sustain an Eco-Campus," led by Dr. Renuka Ariyawansha, Head of the Department of Environmental Technology.
Key outcomes of the project included:
- Establishment of an Eco-Campus Committee to support institutional sustainability initiatives.
- Development of a comprehensive solid waste management framework for SLTC.
- Establishment of an organic fertilizer production system using solar-aerated chimney composting and biochar-based approaches, with outcomes contributing to scientific publications.
- Improvement of waste separation at source and the recyclable collection system.
- Assessment of baseline greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint associated with waste management activities, including identification of reduction potential.
- Development of educational videos and e-posters to promote sustainable waste management practices.
- Conducting of one educational workshop and two webinars with the involvement of ACU members, strengthening knowledge exchange and international engagement.
Looking Ahead: ACU Membership for SLTC
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