We, the Lecturers, Undergraduates and Graduates of the Department of History organized a seminar for the benefit of the students who sit for the G.C.E A/L (History as a subject) every year. We decided to conduct a seminar on 29th of September 2021 (Wednesday) from 8.00 am to 5.15 pm via zoom.
A Focus Group Discussion was held in our Department on 18th November 2021 around 10:30 am with more than ten school history teachers on the challenges of teaching the syllabus and the ideas for engaging lessons were discussed by Historical Dialogue. lk a part of GIZ, a long partnership with the History and Community project and the Department of History at the University of Jaffna
The Department of History Organized a Knowledge sharing virtual season with Mrs.A.Ezhillarasi to provide an insight to students about following the degree programme and the demand of the study in the existing job market .
Resource person : Mrs.A.Ezhillarasi (old student)
Divisional Secretary, (D.S),Nallur.
Date : 10.10.2021 at 7pm
We, the Lecturers, Undergraduates and Graduates of the Department of History organized a seminar for the benefit of the students who sit for the G.C.E A/L (History as a subject) every year. We decided to conduct a seminar on 29th of September 2021 (Wednesday) from 8.00 am to 5.15 pm via zoom.
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We, the Lecturers, and Graduates of the Department of History organized a seminar for the benefit of the students who sit for the G.C.E A/L (History as a subject) every year. We decided to conduct a seminar on 08th of January 2023 (Sunday) from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm via zoom.
Discussion with School History Teachers
A Focus Group Discussion was held in our Department on 18th November 2021 around 10:30 am with more than ten school history teachers on the challenges of teaching the syllabus and the ideas for engaging lessons were discussed by Historical Dialogue. lk a part of GIZ, a long partnership with the History and Community project and the Department of History at the University of Jaffna
Experience Sharing
The Department of History Organized a Knowledge sharing virtual season with Mrs.A.Ezhillarasi to provide an insight to students about following the degree programme and the demand of the study in the existing job market .
Resource person : Mrs.A.Ezhillarasi (old student)
Divisional Secretary, (D.S),Nallur.
Date : 10.10.2021 at 7pm
Webinar I
Department of History was planning to conduct a Webinar on “தமிழர் அடையாளங்களில் நடுகற்களின் வகிபாகம்”. This Webinar was conducted on 17.10.2021. Professor Dr. N.Luxmanamoorthy, the eminent scholar in History from India was invited as guest speaker.
Webinar II
A Webinar on “Contribution of women in the freedom struggle from Tamil Nadu” was conducted by the Department of History. This Webinar was conducted on 08.11.2021. Professor Dr.Tmt.M.Thilagavathi, (Former Head of the Department, Ethiraj College, Chennai) the eminent scholar in History from India was invited as a guest speaker.
Webinar III
A Webinar on “Archeological studies at Kantharodai-Multi-Lateral views” was conducted by the Department of History on 14.11.2021. Dr. Siva Thiagarajah, the eminent scholar in History from the UK & Rtd.Prof.P.Pushparatnam were invited as guest speakers.
Webinar IV
Our Department organized a Webinar on 05.12.2021 at 4.00 pm entitled “British Colonialism and Migration of Tamils from India” We invited Dr.J. Shunmugarajah Head, Department of Modern History, Madurai Kamaraj University, India a prominent scholar in Modern History to deliver a guest lecture on this academic platform.
Webinar V
Our department organized a webinar on 28.12.2012 at 4.00 p.m entitled “Socio – Economic Calamity During the Pandemic in the Worldwide Scenario”. we invited Dr. Florasmary of Jayaraj Annai Pakkiyam College for women India as the guest speaker.
Webinar VI
The first webinar was conducted by our department for the year 2022. Title of the series was “Gandhi and Ahimsa”. We were invited Dr.M.Anusha Angel from Jeyaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous), Tamil Nadu, India.
Honorable Minister Vidura Wikramasinka & Archaeological Director General
Hon. State Minister of national heritage, performing arts, and rural art promotion, Mr.Vidura Wickramanayaka, the secretary of the ministry, MS.Nishanthi Jayasinghe, and Prof.Anura Manatunga, Archeology Director General are planning to visit our University during our Jaffna tour on 6th November 2021. The Hon Minister wishes to meet the staff and students doing Archeology to extend his support to develop the subject at our University.
The Golden Jubilee Event
Guest talk was organized by History department as part of Golden jubilee on 26th of September 2024. Dr.Manonmani Shanmugathas was invited to give the guest lecture on Women in the Tamil Cultural Tradition based on the Tamil literary evidence of Tamil literature. The seminar hosted by the History Department of Jaffna took place at the University of Jaffna in 26th September, 2024, specifically in the Jaffna University Seminar Hall. Dr.Manomani Shanmugadas served as the key speaker for this event.
The Golden Jubilee Event
The Golden jubilee event organized by the Department of History, University of Jaffna.
The History Department organized a speech event On November 4, 2024, led by Mrs.Shathini Arulanantham, the Head, Department of History, University of Jaffna. The keynote address was delivered by Josep Emil Jeyaseelan Rasanayagam (Bishop Emil Retired Priest Home). The discussions primarily focused on “The Latin Catholic Church and the Konkani Brahmins in Sri Lanka”.
In the 17th century, the influence of the VOC overshadowed Catholicism. Consequently, Brahmins who spoke Konkani in Goa migrated to Kerala in 1687, where they taught Tamil, and later moved through the Columbuthurai harbor located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, resembling fishermen and those in poverty. Unfortunately, they encountered challenges from the Dutch commander and were forced to flee to Puttlam, where they found no favorable conditions. As a result of this crisis, they eventually moved from Puttlam to the mainland. Consequently, they were compelled to travel to the Kingdom of Kandy. This kingdom is regarded as a sacred site where Buddhism is upheld, despite the presence of certain Hindu elements during the Nayak Dynasty’s reign. As a result, Buddhism and its traditions have been deeply ingrained in the Kingdom of Kandy for an extended period, and they are currently facing significant challenges. Nevertheless, the outbreak of deadly diseases inadvertently benefited their stay, as both the populace and the state council members have provided assistance to those suffering from the famine.
Due to this crisis, the Konkani Brahmins played a significant role in the Kingdom of Kandy, thereby enhancing their opportunities to engage the state council in Kingdom of Kandy. A key characteristic of the Corporation was the influence of Brahmins who communicated in the Konkani language within the royal council of the Kandy kingdom. The Brahmins’ influence started to rise within the Kandyan Kingdom, and it is important to highlight that the presentation was central to these matters.
The presentation concluded with a vote of thanks.
Webinar
Webinar was organized by Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous), PG and research center of History collaboration with Department of History, University of Jaffna.Mrs.S.Arulanantham,(Head,Department of History) was one of the resource person and delivered a talk on “The contribution of Sri Lankan Tamil scholars to the cultural development of Tamil Nadu: based on the late 19th century”.This event is scheduled for the 7th of October, 2024.
Workshop
The workshop session was coordinated by the Department of History ,University of Jaffna with Dr. Darshi Thoradeniya, the Head, Department of History, University of Colombo, presided over the workshop.This workshop help on 27th march 2025.