TRANSCENDENCIA

An Intra-University quiz competition,

organized by the Applied Chemistry Students' Association.

What is Transcendencia?

Transcendencia is an annual chemistry quiz competition organized by the Applied Chemistry Students' Association of the University of Kelaniya, first held in 2022. Open to first- and second-year students from the Faculty of Science, the competition features three challenging rounds: the Preliminary, the Semifinals, and the Finals.


Designed to test participants' knowledge, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving abilities in chemistry, Transcendencia also promotes a deeper appreciation for the subject. The event concludes with attractive cash prizes for the top three winners.

Awards

Attractive Pool Price for the contestants

Gold Medal

LKR 20,000

Silver Medal

LKR 15,000

Bronze Medal

LKR 10,000

Transcendencia’24 – Chemistry Quiz Competition

Champions HereForTheBytes

The Alchemists
Champions

1st Runner-Up Fire Hackers

The Tetrahedrals
1st Runners Up

2nd Runner-Up Ctrl Alt Elite

The Luminescents
2nd Runners Up

Transcendencisa’24 – Chemistry Quiz Competition

The Grand Finale of Transcendencia’24, a Chemistry Quiz Competition was held from 9.00 a.m to 12.00 p.m on the 23rd of February 2024 at the Science Board Room of the Faculty of Science of the University of Kelaniya.

The proceedings of the grand finale were carried out in the presence of professor M.P. Deeyamulla as a guest of honor. The panel of judges consisted of Mr. Thilina and Ms. Deshani. Mr. Haritha and Ms.Tharakee ran the show as quizmasters.

Finalists

Transcendencia’23 – Chemistry Quiz Competition

Champions HereForTheBytes

The Copernicium
Champions

1st Runner-Up Fire Hackers

The Lawrencium
1st Runners Up

2nd Runner-Up Ctrl Alt Elite

The Flerovium
2nd Runners Up

Transcendencia’23 – Chemistry Quiz Competition

The Grand Finale of Transcendencia’23, a Chemistry Quiz Competition was held from 8.30 am to 11.00 pm on the 13th of May 2023 at the Science Board Room of the Faculty of Science of the University of Kelaniya.

The proceedings of the grand finale were carried out in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Science Prof. S. R. D. Kalingamudali. The judging panel consisted of lecturers, Dr. Dakshika Wanniarachchi and Dr. Dulith Abeykoon, and other guest lecturers. The quiz master duties for the final round were handled by the Teaching Assistants, Miss Deborah, and Mr. Chirantha.

Finalists