Filed Visit of Third YEar Students
The third-year students of the Honours Degree in Entrepreneurship were taken on a field visit as part of the course unit Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Management. The visit was organized and guided by Professor P. Selvarajan and Ms. S. Sabarjah, academic staff members of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship.
The students visited two prominent hotels in Vavuniya — Hotel Oviya and Hotel Nelly Star — on 30th July 2025. During the visit, they gained valuable insights into the significance of entrepreneurship in the tourism and hospitality industry. They explored the facilities offered by the hotels, operational requirements, and the best practices implemented to ensure guest satisfaction and contribute to regional development. Furthermore, the students observed the initiatives undertaken by the hotels to upgrade their services and infrastructure in pursuit of higher star ratings.
Finally, as a part of their academic requirements, the students submitted a report based on their observations and learnings.
Report on the Fundraising Activity: “Vade with Plain Tea”
The Entrepreneur Club of the University of Vavuniya hosted a vibrant fundraising event titled “Vade with Plain Tea” on 4th March 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, near the roundabout in the Faculty of Business Studies premises. This initiative aimed to generate funds for the club’s upcoming activities and projects, all focused on enhancing community engagement and encouraging student participation. The event offered freshly made Vada and Plain Tea at an affordable price, attracting enthusiastic participation from both staff and students. It was a lively gathering filled with energy and camaraderie.
Here are the promotional flyer and some memorable moments captured during the event:
Report on Plantation Day Activity
Plantation Day, in commemoration of Late Prof. Ambalam Pushpanathan, was held on 19th February 2025 at the Faculty of Business Studies. Students and staff from the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship actively participated in planting trees from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. More information is available on the Entrepreneurship Club’s social media page: Facebook Page.
Report on Pre-Planting Activity
Prior to the Plantation Day, a pre-planting activity was conducted on 12th February 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Students actively participated in land preparation, including creating crop calendars, cleaning, plotting, stumping, fertilizing, collecting plants, and watering the site to prepare for the tree plantation event. More details can be found here: Facebook Page.
Visit to ReeCha Park & Resort
On 14th March 2024, management and entrepreneurship students from the University of Vavuniya explored various entrepreneurial concepts at ReeCha Park & Resort. The students gained valuable insights into real-world entrepreneurship, business strategies, and the application of theoretical knowledge in practical settings. The visit contributed significantly to the students’ academic and professional growth.
“Vade with Plain Tea” – A Successful First Event!
Our Entrepreneurship Club successfully organized its first event on 03 April 2024. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! Your support made this event truly meaningful. We are excited to organize more events like this in the future and hope to have your continued support.
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