FOSS Community UWU

07/04/2026

📢 *APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED* – FOSS COMMUNITY UWU 🚨

We’ve extended the deadline for the FOSS Community UWU Executive Committee applications!

Still haven’t applied? This is your chance 👀

Step into leadership, grow your skills, and make a real impact in the FOSS community 🌍✨

📍Application Link: https://forms.gle/nyEYVDSP8LeV1T5F6

📆 New Deadline: *April 12th, 2026*

Don’t miss this opportunity—this could be where your journey begins 💫
Apply now and be part of something amazing 🚀

03/04/2026

📢 CALLING APPLICATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – FOSS COMMUNITY UWU

Are you passionate about Free & Open Source Software, leadership, and making a real community impact? 🌍✨
This is your moment to step up and shine! 💪

Join the FOSS Community UWU Executive Committee and become an inspiring young leader—ready to grow your potential while uplifting the community around you 💫

📍 Application Link: https://forms.gle/nyEYVDSP8LeV1T5F6

📅 Deadline: April 07th, 2026

Why wait any longer?
Take the leap. Lead the change. Be the difference.🚀

Apply now and secure your place among the next generation of leaders!✨

17/01/2026

🚨 *HAPPENING NOW!* 🚨
🚀 Bridging Academia & Industry

*The FOSS Community – Uva Wellassa University* warmly invites you to join our live online session

🎤 *Mr. Prasad Srimal*
Lead Engineer – Brand Finance (UK) | PSR Vlogs

Discover how industry builds scalable, high-quality, real-world software projects — and how you can do the same.

⏰ Live Now
💻 Via Zoom

👉 Join now: https://learn.zoom.us/j/96313568141?pwd=s5HhsOEaudmTsKU8Oa2a3QbV9WzNBA.1

Meeting ID: 963 1356 8141
Passcode: V4rfK@8h

✨ Learn. Build. Level Up.
🚀 Step into the industry—join the session now.

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17/01/2026

Learn. Build. Level Up.
🚀 Step into the industry—join the session now.

15/01/2026

🔥 Ready to turn your academic projects into industry-ready software?🚀

The FOSS Community – Uva Wellassa University proudly presents an exclusive online session on
Bridging Academia & Industry 🎓💼

🎤 Guest Speaker: Mr. Prasad Srimal
Pasindu Sampath
• Lead Engineer at Brand Finance (UK) & YouTube Content Creator at PSR Vlogs

🔗 Registration Link:
👉 https://luma.com/z50wmlsw

In this session, you will learn:
✅ Designing scalable & maintainable applications
✅ Code quality, architecture & documentation standards
✅ Making projects stand out for internships & jobs
✅ Real-world industry insights

📅 Date: Saturday, 17 January 2025
⏰ Time: 10.00 AM
💻 Platform: Zoom

✨ Learn. Build. Connect. Level Up.

🚀

08/01/2026

🚨 “Hello World” GITHUB WORKSHOP🚨

🌟Happening Today!🌟

Get ready to take your first step into GitHub 🌍✨

Experience a hands-on GitHub workshop where you’ll learn version control fundamentals, open-source collaboration, and practical workflows to confidently start building and contributing to real projects. 💻🙌

⏰ Time : 05:45 PM onwards
📍 Venue : F4 Lecture Hall

Don’t miss this opportunity to build, commit, and collaborate like a pro 🚀

Organized by FOSS Community
In collaboration with IEEE Computer Society Chapter & Faculty of Applied Sciences, UWU

07/01/2026

🚨 "Hello World" GITHUB WORKSHOP 🚨

REGISTER NOW 📝

Get ready to take your first step into GitHub 🌍✨

Join our hands-on workshop to learn the essentials of version control, open-source collaboration, and real-world GitHub workflows. Gain practical knowledge, clarify your doubts, and confidently start building and contributing to projects. 💻🙌

🗓 Date : January 08th, 2026
⏰ Time : 05:45 PM onwards
📍 Venue : F4 Lecture Hall
🔗 Registration Link : https://luma.com/zay4tk6u

Don’t miss this opportunity to build, commit, and collaborate like a pro 🚀

Organized by FOSS Community
In collaboration with IEEE Computer Society Chapter & Faculty of Applied Sciences, UWU

05/01/2026

♨️ ByteBash v2.4 | Coming Soon 🚀♨️

✨Get ready for an exciting tech meetup organized by the IEEE Computer Society Uva Wellassa University Student Branch Chapter in collaboration with FOSS Community.

Together we bring you an exciting GitHub session that will cover everything you need to kickstart your career.💻

💫Whether you’re a beginner or already familiar with GitHub, there is something for everyone.

🚀Stay tuned with us for an unforgettable experience at ByteBash!🔥

17/11/2025

Free and Open Source Software for a Better Future 🌟💻 Know what is Foss

Excited to introduce our Women in FOSS (WIF) - WOMEN INSPIRING THE FUTURE! 💻

At WIF UWU, we nurture confidence, leadership, and equality in tech. Through mentorship,collaboration, and learning, we create a space where women can code, connect, and createfearlessly.

💫 Together, we’re shaping an open, inclusive future - because when womenrise, open source shines brighter🤝

Be Open, Be Free, Be FOSS, Be WIF

14/10/2025

💡 Calling All Visionaries & Innovators! 🌟

The FOSS Community – Uva Wellassa University , in collaboration with Women in FOSS UWU , proudly presents

🔥 DevX 2025 – The Ultimate Ideathon!

Turn your boldest ideas into groundbreaking innovations that can shape the future. 🚀

Compete, Collaborate, Conquer and rise to the Final Rounds in Colombo! 🏆

Registrations are Now Open for DevX 2025!

🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/MVUt91A9xLsPeiUt7

For further details, contact 👇
📞 Sachindu (Chairperson – FOSS UWU): ‪+94 76 431 4505‬
📞 Wasana (Secretary – FOSS UWU): ‪+94 76 712 8842‬

Bring your team, ignite your creativity, and redefine what’s possible! 💫

11/10/2025

📢 The Wait Is Over!

Big news, open minds! The all-new FOSS UWU website has just gone live🚀

This isn’t just a website — it’s a gateway to the world of open-source innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Explore a hub where ideas grow and open minds connect.
✨ Explore our projects
🤝 Join our vibrant community
📚 Learn, contribute, and grow together

👉 Visit now: https://fossuwu.org/

The journey begins here, and it’s open to everyone💪