Avanka Fernando

Avanka Fernando
University of Colombo · Department of Sociology

Doctor of Philosophy

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Introduction
Lecturer & Researcher, Department of Sociology, University of Colombo ORCID iD: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8695-1242
Additional affiliations
October 2012 - October 2024
University of Colombo
Position
  • Lecturer
Description
  • Teaching, Research, Postgraduate Coordinator
January 2021 - August 2022
University of Sussex
Position
  • Research Assistant
May 2011 - July 2012
University of Colombo
Position
  • Researcher
Description
  • Enhancing Human Rights Protection among Law Enforcement Agencies
Education
September 2018 - July 2024
University of Sussex
Field of study
  • Social Anthropology
October 2014 - July 2015
University of Cambridge
Field of study
  • Sociology
November 2003 - April 2008
University of Colombo
Field of study
  • Sociology

Publications

Publications (3)
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This research study illustrates that urban development projects create disruption in everyday life-worlds of people. My study focusses on urban communities dispossessed from their homes in waththas (Sinhala term) to government owned, high-rise blocks in Colombo, Sri Lanka. My main research aim investigates processes, relationships and means which a...
Article
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Background Inactivity and sedentary behaviour in older adults adversely impacts physical function, reduces social networks, and could contribute to population healthcare costs. To encourage and support the planning and uptake of physical activity by older adults, it is important to understand what physical activity means to older adults. Therefore,...

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