Who We Are?

Peradeniya University Alumni Association of New South Wales (PUAAN) was established in May 2007 as an apolitical, non-racial organisation with equal sentiments towards all religions. PUAAN has now come a long way from its initial simple beginnings to become a highly regarded and respected formidable association within NSW. We can justifiably be proud of our achievements within the short period of our existence.

We have been focussed on bringing together those that had the privilege of attending University of Peradeniya and living in NSW under one umbrella, irrespective of the faculty of study. We welcome new members with open arms. While we continue to increase our membership we derive great satisfaction in developing camaraderie amongst a community that achieved so much from the moulding we received at this great institution through academic pursuits, community living, sharing of facilities, social engagements and the fun and frolic.

We continue to extend our gratitude to the University and provide support to the current student body by implementing various projects and offering studentships and scholarships annually to all nine faculties.

The leaders across all fields that the University of Peradeniya moulded during the last 70 years have earned the University the respect and recognition that is unique amongst all Sri Lankan Universities. What matters is the impact that each one of us, at our best, contributes to this journey.

Our Mission

Creating an atmosphere where its members are freely sharing their unique values and norms that were acquired during the university life in Peradeniya and enriched culture in Sri Lanka.

Our Core Values

Peradeniya University has its inherited value system that has been evolved from its inception.

Objectives of PUAAN

To encourage, foster and promote close relations between the University and its alumni and among the alumni themselves and also engage in matters of common interest to people of Sri Lankan origin living in Australia.
To promote, in the alumni body, an interest in the affairs and well being of the University.
To provide and disseminate information regarding the University, its graduates, faculties and students, to the alumni.
To ensure that programs are initiated and developed for the benefit of the alumni.
To assist and support the efforts of the University in obtaining funds for development.
To serve as a medium through which alumni may support and advance the pursuit of academic excellence at the University.
To guide and assist alumni who have recently completed their courses of study at the University to obtain employment and engage in productive pursuit useful to society.
To pursue any other objectives consistent with the above aims and objectives of the Association.