The 2nd meeting of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists was held on the 15th of June, 2012 at the University of Kelaniya. Prof. Sarath Amunugama, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, addressed the gathering speaking on the importance of establishing formal mechanisms for collaboration among academics as well as the importance of research for national development. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Sirimal Abeyratne, Head of the Department of Economics, University of Colombo.

Attendance at the meeting was very encouraging with Heads of Economics Departments, or their representatives, from 11 national universities being present. The main item of discussion at the meeting was regarding the organisation of the Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC) in November 2012.

The next meeting of the SLFUE is scheduled to be in Oluvil, hosted by the South Eastern University in August.