CHAPTER 01
Computer Society
Software, AI, cybersecurity and cloud: hackathons, coding nights and talks with industry engineers.
IEEE Student Branch · Uva Wellassa University, Badulla
Advancing technology for humanity, starting on campus.
We are a community of engineers, builders and researchers at UWU, connecting students to the world's largest technical professional organization through workshops, competitions and real-world projects.
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Our chapters & affinity group
Four communities, one branch: each focused on a frontier of engineering.
CHAPTER 02
Industry Applications Society
Bridging classroom theory and industry practice through industrial visits, power systems and process engineering projects.
CHAPTER 03
Robotics and Automation Society
Designing, building and programming intelligent machines: from line followers to autonomous systems.
AFFINITY GROUP
Women in Engineering
Inspiring and empowering women in STEM through mentorship, leadership programs and outreach.
ABOUT THE BRANCH
The IEEE Student Branch of Uva Wellassa University gives students a platform to learn beyond the curriculum, lead real initiatives and connect with a global network of professionals, all while advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Upcoming events
Workshops, competitions and talks open to every UWU student.
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OCT
UWU Hackathon 2026
A 24-hour build sprint hosted by the Computer Society: form a team, ship a prototype, pitch to judges.
Computer Society
08
NOV
RoboRace Challenge
Design and race autonomous line-following robots in the Robotics and Automation Society's annual competition.
RAS
22
NOV
She Leads in Tech
An evening of talks and mentoring with women engineers from Sri Lanka's leading tech companies.
WIE
05
DEC
Industrial Automation Symposium 2026
Full-day technical symposium featuring PLC architecture, smart grid integration, and factory automation visits.
Industry Applications Society
19
DEC
IEEE UWU Congress 2026
The flagship annual congregation of IEEE volunteers at Uva Wellassa University: chapter showcases, keynote addresses, and leadership awards.
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