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155th General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya
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155th General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya

The 155th General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya was held ceremoniously on the 22nd of December 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo.

The convocation ceremony consisted of 03 sessions. During the 1st session, 530 graduands of the Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree, offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, were conferred.

At this session, Ms Dona Chanchani Amodya Dasanayake was awarded the Professor K. Dharmasena Gold Medal and the Professor F. R. Jayasooriya Memorial Foundation Gold Medal, presented by the Department of Economics, and the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for obtaining the First Class (Honours) and the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Economics. Ms Herath Mudiyanselage Sashini Ruwanthi Herath was awarded the Professor Piyadasa Ranasinghe Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Department of Library and Information Science, and the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for obtaining the highest marks for the B.A. Honours degree in Library and Information Science. Ms Haldola Yamanalage Gimhani Tharanga was awarded the Gold Medal offered by the Professor Emeritus Mangala Ilangasinghe Memorial Foundation, and the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for obtaining the first class and the highest marks in B.A. Honours in History. Ms Athapaththu Mudiyanselage Nelliya Ralalage Gedara Nadeesha Udayangani Herath was awarded the Professor Shelton Gunaratne Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Department of Mass Communication, and the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Public Relations and Media Management. Ms Parana Gamage Nimesha Sewwandi was awarded the Professor M. P. Perera Memorial Gold Medal, offered by Rajamanthri Foundation, and the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Geography. Ms Piyumi Pramuditha Thathsarani Wattuhewa was awarded the Gold Medal, offered by Professor Emeritus N. K. Dangalle Foundation, and the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Development Studies. Mr Kulappu Thanthrige Don Thushara Srimal Kumara was awarded the Professor Kamal Karunanayake Gold Medal, offered by the Department of Political Science, and the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for obtaining the First Class (Honours) and the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Political Science. Ms Halneththi Eshini Indukil Gaithri Perera Gunarathna was awarded the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for demonstrating excellence in B.A. Honours in International Studies. Ms Kiriwath Thuduwalage Osadi Umanga Jayasinghe was awarded the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for demonstrating excellence in B.A. Honours in Social Statistics. Ms Laksha Mudiyanselage Thakshala Udani Somasiri was awarded the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for demonstrating excellence in B.A. Honours in Philosophy.

During the 2nd session, 187 graduands of the Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree, 30 graduands of the Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution, and 65 graduands of the Bachelor of Arts Degree, offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, and 27 graduands of the Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Translation Studies, 66 graduands of the Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Film and Television Studies, and 155 graduands of the Bachelor of Arts Degree, offered by the Faculty of Humanities, were conferred.

At this session, Ms Sri Narayana Bamunu Mudiyanselage Kasuni Preethi Moragolla was awarded the Venerable Ratmalane Sri Dharmarama Thero Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Alumni Association of the University of Kelaniya, for obtaining the highest marks for the B.A. Honours degree examination of the Faculty of Social Sciences; the Gold Medal offered by the Bank of Ceylon, for obtaining the first class and the highest marks in the Faculty of Social Sciences; and the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for demonstrating excellence in B.A. Honours in Psychology. Ms Yapa Pathiranage Dinithi Navodya was awarded the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for demonstrating excellence in B.A. Honours in Tourism and Cultural Resource Management. Ms Addul Rahman Pathima Rikasa was awarded the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for demonstrating excellence in B.A. Honours in Peace and Conflict Resolution. Ms Salgamuwage Dinuka was awarded the Gold Medal offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Social Sciences, for demonstrating excellence in B.A. Honours in Sociology. Mr Ranasigha Arachchilale Pathum Lakmal Ranasingha was awarded the Dr D. B. Nihalsinghe Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Faculty of Humanities, for the most outstanding performance in Film and Television Studies. Ms Hassan Farook Noor Nuzha was awarded the Professor D. M. Wickramasinghe Gold Medal, offered by the Faculty of Humanities, for the most outstanding performance in Translation Studies.

During the 3rd session, 464 graduands of the Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree, offered by the Faculty of Humanities, and 04 graduands of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) Honours Degree, 03 graduands of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science Degree, and 04 graduands of the Information and Communication Technology (BICT) Honours Degree, offered by the Faculty of Computing and Technology, were conferred.

At this session, Ms Hathurusinghe Niranga Sasangi De Silva was awarded the Venerable Kotahene Pragna Keerthi Thero Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Alumni Association of the University of Kelaniya, for obtaining the highest marks for the B.A. Honours degree examination of the Faculty of Humanities, and the Professor Daya Edirisinghe Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for demonstrating excellence in B.A. Honours in Korean Studies. Ms Binduge Anusha Nilmini was awarded the Gold Medal donated by Professor D. J. Vijayaratne Foundation, and the Professor Ananda Jayasekara Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Sinhala. Ms Puwakgolle Basnayake Mudiyanselage Dilki Malsha Sithari Basnayake was awarded the Dr M. H. Gunathilaka Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Drama and Theatre. Mr Arachchi Ralalege Gedara Asanka Kavidu Bandara Jayasundara was awarded the` Professor Chandrasiri Plliyaguru Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Image Arts. Ms Jeewan Sumathipalage Ruwini Srimalika was awarded the Professor Indra Dasanayake Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Hindi. Ms Rasin Achchillage Navodya Muthumalee was awarded the C. de S. Kulathilaka Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Performing Arts – Music. Ms Urala Liyanage Kaveesha Rangani was awarded the Professor Kulathilaka Kumarasinghe Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Literature Criticism. Ms Ranasinghe Arachchilage Ushani Saubhagya Dayananda was awarded the Professor S. L. Kekulawala Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Linguistics. Ms Konara Mudiyanselage Buddhima Patali Konara was awarded the Professor Sarath Amuugama Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Business and Academic Chinese. Ms Rahala Welele Nanditha Sardhanjalee was awarded the Professor Samson Weeratunga Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in French. Ms Wanninayaka Mudiyanselage Uthpala Maduwanthi Kumarasinghe was awarded the Professor W. S. Karunathilake Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in German. Ms Pitiwila Liyanage Dulanjalee Kaushalya was awarded the Professor Ariya Rajakaruna Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Japanese Language Studies. Ms Amarakoon Appuhamilage Niromi Thakshila was awarded the Ven. Kumburugamuwe Wajira Thero Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Buddhist Culture. Ms Peellamanage Geethika Sanjeewani Udayasiri was awarded the Professor Thilak Kariyawasam Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Buddhist Philosophy. Ms Yureshka Sankalpani Warnakulasooriya was awarded the P. A. P. A. Chandrasekara Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Buddhist Psychology. Ms Miyanawathura Ihala Gamage Pramodi Vishmika Gamage was awarded the Dr Antony Fernando Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Christian Culture. Ms Buwalu Patabandige Udani Buddhima was awarded the Professor Sumanapala Galmangoda Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Computer Studies. Ms Ranasingha Arachchilage Lakshika Chamodi was awarded the Professor S. A. G. Wijesinghe Memorial Gold Medal, offered by the Scholarship Trust of the Faculty of Humanities, for obtaining the highest marks in B.A. Honours in Vastushastra.

Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya; Deans of the Faculties; Heads of the Departments; the Registrar; the Librarian; Directors and Chairpersons of the Units and Centers; Academic and Non-Academic Staff; graduands; and their families graced the event.
Professor Theresa McGarry Delivers the First Staff Development Lecture at the Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya
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Professor Theresa McGarry Delivers the First Staff Development Lecture at the Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya

The Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, has organized a series of staff development lectures to be conducted by Professor Theresa McGarry of the Department of Linguistics, Trinity State University, USA.

Accordingly, the first lecture, titled ‘Inductive Learning and Teaching,’ was successfully held on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at the Department premises.

Professor Theresa McGarry is currently affiliated with the Department of Linguistics at the University of Kelaniya, where she is engaged in collaborative research on the Sinhalese language.

The session was attended by Ven. Dr Kapugollawe Anandakiththi Thero, Head of the Department of Linguistics, together with both permanent and temporary academic staff members of the Department.
Inauguration Ceremony of the 7th International Conference on the Humanities 2025
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Inauguration Ceremony of the 7th International Conference on the Humanities 2025

The Inauguration Ceremony of the 7th International Conference on the Humanities (ICH) 2025, organized by the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on November 27, 2025, at the Sri Dharmaloka Hall of the University. This year’s conference was centered on the theme ‘Reimagining Humanities: Evolving Perspectives.’

The event was graced by the presence of Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, who attended as the chief guest, while she also delivered the keynote address. The ceremony was further attended by Dr Sudath Senarath, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, along with academic staff members of the Faculty and conference presenters.

In addition, the Cultural Show 2025, organized by the Department of Fine Arts in parallel with ICH 2025, was held on the same day at the Sri Dharmaloka Hall, University of Kelaniya.
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MoU Signed between University of Kelaniya and Chuvash State Pedagogical University, Russia

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Kelaniya and Chuvash State Pedagogical University, Russia was signed on the 21st of October 2025 at the Vice-Chancellor’s office, University of Kelaniya.

Senior Prof. Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, signed the MoU representing the University of Kelaniya, while Prof. Ilina Svetlana, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs signed on behalf of Chuvash State Pedagogical University. The Russian delegation also included Prof. Nikitina Alexandra, Prof. Vasileva Larisa and Prof. Zalomnova Svetlana.

Cooperation between the two universities, especially in the field of Russian language was discussed and Chuvash State Pedagogical University expressed interest in collaborating with other faculties and departments of the University of Kelaniya.

Dr. Sudath Senarath, Dean, Faculty of Humanities; Ven. Senior Prof. N. Dhammadhinna Thero, Head, Department of Modern Languages; and lecturers from the Russian language section attended the event. Dr. Samanthi Jayawardena, Director and. Ms. Rasangi Gamage, Coordinator of the Centre for International Affairs were also present.
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A Cherished Legacy: Parents of Late Mr. Rusiru Kalpagee Chitrasena Donate Valuable Book Collection to the University of Kelaniya

In a heartfelt tribute to the life and legacy of the late Mr. Rusiru Kalpagee Chitrasena, former Lecturer at the Department of English Language Teaching, University of Kelaniya, his parents, Mr. C. Hettimullage and Ms. Priyanthi Mendis, generously donated a rare and valuable collection of advanced English language, literature, and English language teaching books worth more than 1 million in Sri Lankan Rupees.

The formal handing over of the collection of books took place on the 13th of October 2025, in the presence of Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, and Ms. Gevani Prahalathan, Head of the Department of English Language Teaching.

This treasured collection will be housed at both the Resource Centre of the Department of English Language Teaching and the Main Library of the University of Kelaniya, ensuring that generations of students and educators continue to benefit from Mr. Rusiru’s passion for language and learning.

This meaningful gesture by the late Mr. Rusiru's parents stands as a testament to their son’s enduring commitment to education and his lasting impact on the academic community. Though Mr. Rusiru is no longer with us, his spirit lives on through the knowledge he cherished and the lives he touched.

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