The annual "Young Journalist" training program series of the Nemandala web newspaper was organized by the Communication and Media Unit of the University of Kelaniya.

With the aim of enhancing the practical knowledge and skills of young journalists at the University. The seminar series was held from the 22nd to 26th of August 2022 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm in the Boardroom of the Faculty of Science.

Another specialty of this training program series was that it provided the opportunity for undergraduates of the Department of Mass Communication as well as undergraduates of other faculties who are interested in media, for exposure to the Media.

Editor-in-Chief of Mawbima - Thivanka Baragama, Deputy Editor of Mawbima - Susil Suraweera, Deputy Features Editor of Dinamina  - Iroshini Deepika, Deputy Chief Sub Editor - Senarath Pushpananda, Features Editor of Divaina - Jagath Kanahera Arachchi, Director and Deputy Director (Current Affairs) Channel I of Jathika Rupavahini - Sanjaya Indrakumara, News Editor of Lankadeepa - Ranjan Kasturi, Deputy Editor of The Island - Saman Indrajith, General Manager of Ada Derana - Wasanthi Nanayakkara, Director of Sinhala Services of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation - Indika Jayaratne, Channel Head of News 1st - Suranga Senanayake, a set of senior journalists who serves in the electronic and print media sector of the country conducted the seminars of the 'Young Journalist 2022' training program series. The first-hand experience of the involved journalists was shared with the students and the seminars were held very cordially.

This series of training programs were organized by the Communication and Media Unit under the supervision of the Director of the Communication and Media Unit, Senior Lecturer Saman Rajapakshe, under the guidance of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva. Many undergraduates from various faculties of the University participated in this program both online and physically.