About Us
The idea to create a society for like minded engineers and scientist living in the UK was conceived by a group of Sri Lankan professionals in June 2007. Through the determination of this group of expatriates the Society of Sri Lankan Engineers and Scientist was born.
The interest in the society grew from the inaugural membership of 15 to its current membership of professionals. The membership consists of engineers and scientist from a wide range of disciplines and academia. The members, their spouses and friends meet about four to five times a year. The patron of the society, the honourable SL High Commissioner to the UK is very supportive of the society and has attended many of our gatherings.
The society encourages the interaction and exchange of ideas among its members, to better equip all of us in both our professional life in the UK and our voluntary service pursuits in our motherland. The senior members in the society are willing to mentor those who seek to develop their careers and gaining membership in the Chartered Institutions in the UK. We invite guest speakers from both the UK and SL to address the society on relevant topics of interest.
We organise social events and outings for the members and their families, to widen our network of contacts and friendships across the country.
The society is in discussion with the engineering institutions in Sri Lanka and the Universities to explore opportunities to assist, supportÂÂ and nurture the young talent. We have also met with the government departments in Sri Lanka with the view of offering our professional skills on a voluntary basis. Many of our members have been involved in various projects in the past and are currently engaged in a variety of activities in Sri Lanka.
President’s Message
“I sincerely thank you for your interest in our Society, whether as a member, prospective member, well-wisher, or even as a curious member of the public. It is a great honor for me to serve as the President of the Society, leading a team of passionate and dedicated professionals in the fields of engineering and science. Together, we regularly meet to network, share knowledge, support one another, and serve the broader community.
Our mission is driven by the commitment to share expertise, extend financial support to deserving individuals and institutions, and uplift standards within the fields of engineering and science. This is made possible through the fundraising efforts of our members and the generosity of well-wishers. Among our many initiatives, we provide bursaries to deserving university students in Sri Lanka, organize seminars, arrange industrial visits, and create platforms for discussing and sharing knowledge.
Recognizing the transformative power of technology, we are excited to launch a new AI initiative aimed at empowering the Sri Lankan community. This program seeks to enhance awareness, education, and application of artificial intelligence in solving local challenges, fostering innovation, and preparing individuals for the future of work. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, we aim to bridge gaps, improve livelihoods, and support the next generation of thinkers and creators.
We warmly invite you to join us in this journey—whether by contributing your skills, sharing your insights, or supporting us in our endeavors. Together, we can achieve so much more and make a lasting impact on our community.”
Mission
Our mission is to transfer expertise / knowledge among the members and others.
Values
Be eager to exhange and share knowledge, Be motivational and encourage others, Be result driven and Be professional
Vision
H-E-R-O-I-C
H = Helpful – we are there to help our members and Sri Lankan counter parts, as well as our mother country.
E = Experts – we have the skills.
R = Reliable – we keep our promises.
O = Open – we are clear, straight forward and open to ideas.
I = Innovative – we welcome new ideas.
C = Committed – we are there for you.
Objectives
To create an atmosphere and understanding among our members, to enable us to deliver the following:
- To provide contributions in Consultancy capacity on engineering disciplines including project, construction, safety, risk and quality management and related research which matters to Sri Lanka for advancement, growth and or development.
- To organise seminars, forums, discussion groups, work shops with Sri Lankan counter parts or other professional bodies or Universities on knowledge transfer purposes.
- To be one of the UK’s respected professional organisations.
- To have an ambitious, collaborative, team-oriented culture
- To organise social gatherings for our members and their families and friends and well wishers.