• Norad’s Program for Masters Studies (NOMA – Norway) full scholarship for M.A in Conflict Peace & Development Studies in Nepal

• English language and literature
• Peace Studies

• Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign language
• Language for Peace & Social Integration-Peace Linguistics
• ELT Material Development
• ELT curriculum Development

Extended Abstract Publications

• Jayasinghe, V. U., Wijetunge, T.N ., Weeraratna, J. T. (2022). Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) In Business English Teaching (BET). 1st International Research Symposium on Management 2022, Rajarata University, Sri Lanka
• Attanayake, A.U., Jayasinghe, V.U., 2018. Peace and Reconciliation through English Language Teaching in Sri Lankan Universities: A Conceptual Framework, in: Agenda 2030: Way Forward to Sri Lanka’s Sustainable Development. Presented at the national confernce, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo., Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 91–92.

Abstract Publications

• Jayasinghe, V.U., 2012. Written English Proficiency of the Undergraduates in Sri Lanka, in: Expansion of Buddhism and Its Socialization. Presented at the National Conference- 2012, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama, Sri Lanka, pp. 23–25.
• Jayasinghe, V.U., 2012. The Impact of Gender in the Process of Learning the English Language: A Study of Social and Educational Changes in Illam Bazaar, Nepal, in: Recent Advacnes in Ayurvedic and Natural Medicines for Human Wellbeing. Presented at the Recent Advances in Ayurveda and Natural Medicines for Human Well Being, University of Kelaniya International Symposium GWAI., Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 94–95.
• Jayasinghe, V.U., 2015. Language Policy Changes and its Impact on Civil War in Sri Lanka, in: Research Gate. Presented at the International Conference on the Humanities: New Dynamics, Divergence, Directions, Universtiy of Kelaniya, Colombo, Sri Lanka, p. 79.

Full Paper Publications

• Abeyawickrama, W., Ekanayake. HMAGK ., Jayasinghe. V.U., 2020, Applying Barrie’s model to effectively develop graduate attributes for the Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, Developing and Sustaining Teaching and Learning Practices to meet Higher Education Needs, Proceedings of the 16th Annual SLAIHEE Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness, pp. 59-63 
• Jayasinghe, VU., Ranasinghe, ND., Wijetunge, MTN., and Weeraratna, JT. 2020. Developing Competent Communicators through English Language Teaching at Sri Lankan Universities. In The 2nd Asian International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2020 (AIMR’20). [online] Colombo: TIRDI Publication, pp. 14 Available at: https://www.aimr.tirdiconference.com/assets/images/portfolio/Conference-Proceeding-AIMR-20.pdf and https://www.aimr.tirdiconference.com/assets/images/portfolio/Book-of-Abstracts-AIMR-20.pdf> [Accessed 10 December 2020].
• Jayasinghe, V.U., 2012. English Verb Formation Competency of Undergraduates: A Study based on the first year undergraduates of the faculty of Humanities and, in: Proceedings of the International Symposium: Ensuring National Security through Reconciliation & Sustainable Development. Presented at the 5th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 624–632.
• Jayasinghe, V.U., Wijetunge, M.T.N., 2015. Study of English Language Skills of the First Year KDU Undergraduates with Special Reference to Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, in: Inculcating Professionalism for National Development. Presented at the 8th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 80–83.
  https://www.academia.edu/31593348/Study_of_English_Language_Skills_of_the_First_year_KDU_Undergraduates_With_Special_Reference_to_Faculty_of_Management_Social_Sciences_and_Humanities
• Jayasinghe, V.U., Wijetunge, M.T.N., Weeraratna, J.T., 2018. Improving oral presentation skills in undergraduates through constructive criticism (as a bi-product of scaffolding), in: Securing Professional Excellence Though Collaboration. Presented at the 11th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 308–316.
• Jayasinghe, V.U., Wijetunge, M.T.N., Weeraratna, J.T., 2016. Using Scaffolding to Enhance ESL Speaking Motivation at Undergraduate Level, in: Professional Integration for a Secure Nation. Presented at the 9th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 79–84.
  https://www.academia.edu/31593389/Using_Scaffolding_to_Enhance_ESL_Speaking_Motivation_at_Undergraduate_Level
• Ranasinghe, N.D., Jayasinghe, V.U., 2019. ELT, a Catalyst for Reconciliation: A review of Literature on Intercultural Communicative Competence in Tertiary Education in Sri Lanka. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 7, 875–882. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/9436
• Weeraratna, J.T., Jayasinghe, V.U., Wijetunge, M.T.N., 2017. The Use of First Language in Teaching Second Language Vocabulary for Sri Lankan Undergraduates, in: Changing Dynamics in the Global Environment: Challenges and Opportunities. Presented at the 10th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 744–749. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1837

Journal Publications

• Jayasinghe, V.U., Wijetunge, T.N., Ranasinghe, N.D. and Weeraratna, J.T., 2020. Developing Competent Communicators Through English Language Teaching At Sri Lankan Universities. In Conference Proceedings of the 2nd Asia International Conference on Multidisciplinary (Vol. 2, p. 49).
• Marikar, F. M. M. T., Jayasinghe, V., Abeyawickrama, W. (2023). Applying Barrie’s model to effectively develop graduate profile for the Defence University in Sri Lanka. Educational Research: Theory and Practice, 34(1), 96-109
  Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369692381_Marikar-et-al-Applying-Barries-model-to-effectively-develop-graduate-profile [accessed Apr 17 2023].

Unpublished Thesis

• Jayasinghe, V.U., 2014. The Role of a Common Language to Enhance Sustainable Peace-Building in Sri Lanka (Unpublished Thesis). Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
• Jayasinghe, V.U., 2010. English Verb Formation Competency of Undergraduates in Sri Lanka (Unpublished Thesis). University of Kelaniya.

Other Creations

• Jayasinghe, VU (2005): Macro Media (Flash 8) self-learning package for language studies – Verbs and Noun Formation- For Grade VI School students

• Senior Lecturer (Gr II) (since September 2017) in English Language Teaching General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University
• Lecturer (2012-2017) in English Language Teaching General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University
• Assistant Lecturer in English (2011-2012) English Language Teaching Unit, University of Ruhuna
• Instructor in English (2009-2010) English Language Teaching Unit, University of Ruhuna
• Visiting Instructor in English (2009) Technical College, Matara.
• Teacher of English Language and Literature (2007-2009) Leeds International School.