A One-Day Workshop, conducted as part of the ongoing “Young Journalist” training workshop series, organized by the Communication and Media Unit, University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on August 25, 2025, at the Auditorium of the Staff Development Centre, University of Kelaniya. The workshop was conducted under the theme “Towards a Responsible and Ethical Media Culture.”

Held under the supervision of Senior Lecturer Saman Rajapaksha, Director of the Communication and Media Unit, the event was aimed at enhancing the communication skills and competencies of the students of the University of Kelaniya. A notable feature of the series was that it was open to undergraduates from all the faculties of the University of Kelaniya, fostering an inclusive learning environment.

The session was conducted by Mr. Susil Jayaweera, Deputy Editor at Mawbima Newspaper. He led an engaging and practical session on “How to Write for Newspapers Accurately.”

Accordingly, Senior Lecturer Saman Rajapaksha, along with the staff of the Communication and Media Unit and undergraduates from various departments, attended the event, contributing to its success.