{"id":13926,"date":"2026-05-05T12:55:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/?page_id=13926"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:34:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:34:32","slug":"scapes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/scapes\/","title":{"rendered":"SCaPES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13926\" class=\"elementor elementor-13926\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbc95ba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dbc95ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7471a9 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f7471a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br><br>\n\nSociety of Chemical and Process Engineering Students (SCaPES)&nbsp;&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"logo\" style=\"height:100px;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:8px\"> <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3da0a40 e-con-full animated-fast e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3da0a40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInDown&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5922009 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5922009\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a22d8e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a22d8e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SCaPES is the official student society of the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Peradeniya. Rooted in a tradition of scientific curiosity and engineering excellence, our Society has grown into a dynamic community where passionate minds converge to explore the frontiers of chemical and process engineering.<\/p><p>Our Society is guided by the vision of cultivating the most talented and driven minds in the nation students who possess not only the technical depth in thermodynamics, reaction engineering, materials science, and process design, but also the critical thinking and leadership capabilities to address the complex challenges of tomorrow. We strive to build an environment that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply inclusive, where every member is empowered to grow, innovate and lead. We foster a culture of collaboration and innovation through a rich blend of academic, professional, aesthetic, and sports activities from research symposia and industry outreach programs to cultural celebrations and sporting tournaments that connect engineering with everyday life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9e64b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9e64b9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6deb004 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6deb004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7061b5f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7061b5f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e7ff8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e7ff8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Main Events<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17f61db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17f61db\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-795f52b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"795f52b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b47c599 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b47c599\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/promode.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14105\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-602cea4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"602cea4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PROMODE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>PROMODE, short for Process Modelling, is a dynamic two-day competitive event organized by the Society of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Peradeniya. At its core, PROMODE celebrates the art and science of modelling and designing engineering processes, challenging students to translate theoretical knowledge into practical, real-world solutions.<\/p>\n\n<style>\n  \/* This targets the details box *\/\n  .custom-details {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n  \/* This forces the summary (button) to the bottom when the box is open *\/\n  .custom-details[open] summary {\n    order: 1;\n    margin-top: 10px;\n  }\n\n  \/* This targets the text content inside *\/\n  .custom-details .content {\n    order: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Hide the default triangle arrow *\/\n  summary { \n    list-style: none; \n    outline: none;\n  }\n  summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n\n  \/* Style the Read More \/ Read Less text *\/\n  .custom-details summary::before { \n    content: \"Read More\"; \n    cursor: pointer; \n    font-weight: bold; \n    font-size: 1.1rem; \n    color: #002366; \/* This is the Light Blue color *\/\n  }\n\n  .custom-details[open] summary::before { \n    content: \"Read Less\"; \n  }\n  \n  \/* Optional: Change color slightly when hovering *\/\n  .custom-details summary:hover::before {\n    color: #87CEEB; \/* A slightly lighter blue on hover *\/\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<details class=\"custom-details\">\n  <summary>\n    <!-- Text handled by CSS -->\n  <\/summary>\n  \n  <div class=\"content\">\n    <p>The program is designed to promote innovation, collaboration, and practical problem-solving among undergraduate engineering students. By bringing together participants from different academic years, PROMODE creates a platform that mirrors real world engineering environments where teamwork, creativity, and technical knowledge are essential. The event challenges students to address real-life engineering and societal problems through innovative thinking while enhancing both technical and soft skills.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc3bb25 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc3bb25\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d48ad26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d48ad26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/voyage-e1777992700289.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14106\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a859f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3a859f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VOYAGE and Career Fair<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>VOYAGE is the annual research symposium and career fair organized by the Society of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Peradeniya, where the intellectual journey of every process engineering student finds its grandest stage.<\/p>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Container setup to allow button swapping *\/\n  .voyage-cf-container {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n  \/* Moves \"Read Less\" to the bottom when expanded *\/\n  .voyage-cf-container[open] summary {\n    order: 1;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Keeps the hidden text above the \"Read Less\" button *\/\n  .voyage-cf-content {\n    order: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Button Styling - Using Deep Royal Blue *\/\n  .voyage-cf-container summary { \n    list-style: none; \n    outline: none;\n    cursor: pointer; \n    font-weight: bold; \n    font-size: 1.1rem; \n    color: #002366; \n    display: inline-block;\n  }\n  \n  .voyage-cf-container summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n\n  \/* Text toggle logic *\/\n  .voyage-cf-container summary::before { content: \"Read More\"; }\n  .voyage-cf-container[open] summary::before { content: \"Read Less\"; }\n<\/style>\n\n<details class=\"voyage-cf-container\">\n  <summary>\n    <!-- Text handled by CSS -->\n  <\/summary>\n  \n  <div class=\"voyage-cf-content\">\n    <p>Born from the belief that groundbreaking research deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated, VOYAGE creates a dynamic platform where undergraduate students proudly showcase their innovative research, cutting-edge projects, and engineering solutions crafted to address real-world challenges in chemical, process, and allied engineering fields.<\/p>\n    \n    <p>Beyond the symposium, VOYAGE serves as a powerful bridge between academia and industry. Through its integrated career fair, students engage directly with leading industry professionals, corporate representatives, and potential employers, creating meaningful connections that open pathways to internships, graduate placements, and long-term career opportunities.<\/p>\n    \n    <p>Encompassing diverse domains including process design, sustainable energy, environmental engineering, food technology, and pharmaceutical engineering, VOYAGE stands as a testament to the research excellence and professional potential of the SCAPES family. It is not merely an event but a strategic launchpad, where the innovations of today are recognized by the industry of tomorrow, and where every student embarks on a defining step toward a distinguished and impactful career.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd88aa4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fd88aa4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a91204 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0a91204\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/isotalk.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14104\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3da91b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3da91b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>IsoTalks and isoTools Series<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>isoTalks and isoTools Series is an enriching knowledge-sharing series organized by the Society of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Peradeniya, designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry for aspiring chemical and process engineers.<\/p>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Container setup for button swapping *\/\n  .isotalks-container {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n  \/* Moves \"Read Less\" to the bottom when expanded *\/\n  .isotalks-container[open] summary {\n    order: 1;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Keeps the hidden text above the \"Read Less\" button *\/\n  .isotalks-content {\n    order: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Button Styling - Deep Royal Blue *\/\n  .isotalks-container summary { \n    list-style: none; \n    outline: none;\n    cursor: pointer; \n    font-weight: bold; \n    font-size: 1.1rem; \n    color: #002366; \n    display: inline-block;\n  }\n  \n  .isotalks-container summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n\n  \/* Text toggle logic *\/\n  .isotalks-container summary::before { content: \"Read More\"; }\n  .isotalks-container[open] summary::before { content: \"Read Less\"; }\n<\/style>\n\n<details class=\"isotalks-container\">\n  <summary>\n    <!-- Text handled by CSS -->\n  <\/summary>\n  \n  <div class=\"isotalks-content\">\n    <p>By bringing together distinguished industry experts and experienced professionals, isoTalks delivers valuable insights into real-world applications, emerging technologies, and evolving industry trends that shape the future of chemical engineering.<\/p>\n    \n    <p>Through engaging sessions covering both technical and career development topics, participants gain practical knowledge, broaden their perspectives, and sharpen their analytical thinking.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9018e0d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9018e0d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f2ac19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8f2ac19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cricket.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14109\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cricket.jpg 633w, https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cricket-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b66f31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b66f31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SCaPES Cricket Tournament<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The SCAPES Cricket Tournament is an annual celebration of sportsmanship and camaraderie held within the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Peradeniya.<\/p>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Container for the cricket section *\/\n  .cricket-container {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n  \/* Moves \"Read Less\" to the bottom when the section is open *\/\n  .cricket-container[open] summary {\n    order: 1;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Keeps the hidden text above the \"Read Less\" button *\/\n  .cricket-content {\n    order: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Button Styling - Royal Blue *\/\n  .cricket-container summary { \n    list-style: none; \n    outline: none;\n    cursor: pointer; \n    font-weight: bold; \n    font-size: 1.1rem; \n    color: #002366; \n    display: inline-block;\n  }\n  \n  .cricket-container summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n\n  \/* Text toggle logic *\/\n  .cricket-container summary::before { content: \"Read More\"; }\n  .cricket-container[open] summary::before { content: \"Read Less\"; }\n<\/style>\n\n<details class=\"cricket-container\">\n  <summary>\n    <!-- Text handled by CSS -->\n  <\/summary>\n  \n  <div class=\"cricket-content\">\n    <p>Bringing together undergraduate students from all academic years alongside the department&#8217;s academic staff, this thrilling tournament transcends the boundaries of lecture halls and laboratories, uniting the entire SCAPES family on the cricket pitch in a spirit of friendly yet fierce competition.<\/p>\n    \n    <p>More than just a game, it is a cherished tradition that strengthens bonds, builds teamwork, and creates memories that last long after graduation day.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de90d67 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de90d67\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6e1e14 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6e1e14\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5375b2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5375b2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chema.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14108\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chema.jpg 606w, https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chema-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6222d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6222d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CHEMA<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>CHEMA, fondly known as &#8220;Padura&#8221;, is the ultimate celebration of fun, talent, creativity and togetherness organized by the Society of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Peradeniya.<\/p>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Container for the CHEMA section *\/\n  .chema-container {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n  \/* Moves \"Read Less\" to the bottom when the section is open *\/\n  .chema-container[open] summary {\n    order: 1;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Keeps the hidden text above the \"Read Less\" button *\/\n  .chema-content {\n    order: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Button Styling - Royal Blue *\/\n  .chema-container summary { \n    list-style: none; \n    outline: none;\n    cursor: pointer; \n    font-weight: bold; \n    font-size: 1.1rem; \n    color: #002366; \n    display: inline-block;\n  }\n  \n  .chema-container summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n\n  \/* Text toggle logic *\/\n  .chema-container summary::before { content: \"Read More\"; }\n  .chema-container[open] summary::before { content: \"Read Less\"; }\n<\/style>\n\n<details class=\"chema-container\">\n  <summary>\n    <!-- Text handled by CSS -->\n  <\/summary>\n  \n  <div class=\"chema-content\">\n    <p>Bursting with music, dance, laughter, and humor, CHEMA is where the SCAPES family sets aside the textbooks and comes alive in the truest sense.<\/p>\n    \n    <p>More than just an entertainment night, it is a cherished gathering that celebrates the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood shared among all Chemical and Process engineering students, a night of pure joy, unforgettable moments, and memories woven together by the spirit of one family.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-982cdc5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"982cdc5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ade862 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7ade862\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chemcourt.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14107\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3f6949 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3f6949\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CHEMCOURT<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>CHEMCOURT is the annual badminton tournament that breathes excitement and friendly rivalry into the heart of the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Peradeniya.<\/p>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Container for the CHEMCOURT section *\/\n  .chemcourt-container {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n  \/* Moves \"Read Less\" to the bottom when the section is open *\/\n  .chemcourt-container[open] summary {\n    order: 1;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Keeps the hidden text above the \"Read Less\" button *\/\n  .chemcourt-content {\n    order: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Button Styling - Royal Blue *\/\n  .chemcourt-container summary { \n    list-style: none; \n    outline: none;\n    cursor: pointer; \n    font-weight: bold; \n    font-size: 1.1rem; \n    color: #002366; \n    display: inline-block;\n  }\n  \n  .chemcourt-container summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n\n  \/* Text toggle logic *\/\n  .chemcourt-container summary::before { content: \"Read More\"; }\n  .chemcourt-container[open] summary::before { content: \"Read Less\"; }\n<\/style>\n\n<details class=\"chemcourt-container\">\n  <summary>\n    <!-- Text handled by CSS -->\n  <\/summary>\n  \n  <div class=\"chemcourt-content\">\n    <p>Where shuttlecocks soar and competitive spirits run high, CHEMCOURT brings together undergraduate students from all academic years alongside academic and non-academic staff, transforming the court into a vibrant arena of skill, energy, and shared passion.<\/p>\n    \n    <p>Beyond the thrill of every smash and rally, CHEMCOURT is a celebration of togetherness, a reminder that the SCAPES family plays as hard as it works, and that the bonds forged on the court are just as enduring as those built inside the department.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e676a7b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e676a7b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b3fc1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2b3fc1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chemore.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14103\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09f2ad8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09f2ad8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Department Welcome- CHEMORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>CHEMORE is the official departmental welcome event organized by the Society of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Peradeniya, thoughtfully designed to introduce newly enrolled students to the academic landscape, culture, and community of the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering.<\/p>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Container for the CHEMORE section *\/\n  .chemore-container {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n  \/* Moves \"Read Less\" to the bottom when the section is open *\/\n  .chemore-container[open] summary {\n    order: 1;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Keeps the hidden text above the \"Read Less\" button *\/\n  .chemore-content {\n    order: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Button Styling - Royal Blue *\/\n  .chemore-container summary { \n    list-style: none; \n    outline: none;\n    cursor: pointer; \n    font-weight: bold; \n    font-size: 1.1rem; \n    color: #002366; \n    display: inline-block;\n  }\n  \n  .chemore-container summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n\n  \/* Text toggle logic *\/\n  .chemore-container summary::before { content: \"Read More\"; }\n  .chemore-container[open] summary::before { content: \"Read Less\"; }\n<\/style>\n\n<details class=\"chemore-container\">\n  <summary>\n    <!-- Text handled by CSS -->\n  <\/summary>\n  \n  <div class=\"chemore-content\">\n    <p>More than a celebration, CHEMORE serves as an important orientation platform where freshers gain their first meaningful insight into the academic journey ahead.<\/p>\n    \n    <p>Through interactive sessions and engaging activities, CHEMORE bridges the gap between school life and university academia, equipping newcomers with a foundational understanding of departmental expectations, research culture, and the professional pathways available within the field. The event brings freshers into close engagement with academic staff and senior students alike, offering early guidance, shared experiences, and the spark of inspiration needed to begin their undergraduate journey with confidence and clarity, as a proud member of the SCaPES family.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8ae4e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8ae4e0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-934c626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"934c626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/farewell.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14102\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/farewell.jpg 626w, https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/chemical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/farewell-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d5fe74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d5fe74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Department Farewell- ADIOS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>ADIOS is the heartfelt farewell event organized by the Society of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Peradeniya, dedicated to honoring and celebrating the departure of the final year batch as they take their most significant step beyond the walls of the department.<\/p>\n\n<style>\n  \/* Container for the ADIOS section *\/\n  .adios-container {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n  \/* Moves \"Read Less\" to the bottom when the section is open *\/\n  .adios-container[open] summary {\n    order: 1;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Keeps the hidden text above the \"Read Less\" button *\/\n  .adios-content {\n    order: 0;\n  }\n\n  \/* Button Styling - Royal Blue *\/\n  .adios-container summary { \n    list-style: none; \n    outline: none;\n    cursor: pointer; \n    font-weight: bold; \n    font-size: 1.1rem; \n    color: #002366; \n    display: inline-block;\n  }\n  \n  .adios-container summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n\n  \/* Text toggle logic *\/\n  .adios-container summary::before { content: \"Read More\"; }\n  .adios-container[open] summary::before { content: \"Read Less\"; }\n<\/style>\n\n<details class=\"adios-container\">\n  <summary>\n    <!-- Text handled by CSS -->\n  <\/summary>\n  \n  <div class=\"adios-content\">\n    <p>More than a farewell, ADIOS is a deeply meaningful occasion that marks the culmination of years of hard work, growth, friendships, and memories shared within the SCaPES family.<\/p>\n    \n    <p>It is an evening filled with warmth, gratitude, and emotion, where seniors are celebrated by their juniors, cherished by their academic staff, and sent forward into the world with the pride and blessings of an entire department behind them. ADIOS is not a goodbye but a celebration of everything that was, and a confident send-off toward everything that is yet to come for the brightest minds of chemical and process engineering.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae5d188 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ae5d188\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0799ec8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0799ec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span 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