The Early Career Research Day 2024, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, was held under the theme of “Innovation Horizons: Navigating Entrepreneurship in a Changing World” on the 25th of November 2024 at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the University of Kelaniya and the Union Assurance PLC on the 13th of November 2024 at the Vice-chancellor’s Office.
Mr. Senath Jayathilaka, Chief Executive Officer of the Union Assurance PLC, signed the MoU representing the Union Assurance PLC, while Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, signed on behalf of the university.
The MoU was signed to launch an exclusive Diploma and Higher Diploma in Financial Services Management for the selected agents and employees of Union Assurance PLC.
Present at the occasion were Prof. Bandara Wanninayake, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies; Mr. Ruwan Buddhika, Coordinator of the Higher Diploma in Financial Services Management; Mr. K. K. K. Dharmathilaka, Registrar of the University of Kelaniya; Ms. Achini Hettiarchchi, Senior Assistant Registrar of the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies; heads of the departments and other academic staff members of the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies; Ms. Nisansala Paranayapa, Chief People Officer of the Union Assurance PLC; Mrs. Amalie R. Abeysundara, Head of UA Learning Academy, Union Assurance PLC; Mrs. Shehara Bandarathilleke, Manager of UA Learning Academy, Union Assurance PLC; and other members of Union Assurance PLC.
The AHEAD Students' Association of the Department of Human Resource Management at the University of Kelaniya hosted “Horizon 360,” an impactful workshop series to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in an ever-evolving world. This initiative brought together renowned experts to deliver transformative sessions focused on conquering challenges, Artificial Intelligence, mindfulness, and teamwork, setting the stage for a future of leadership and personal growth.
The 15th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI) 2024, the flagship event of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, was held under the theme “Beyond Excellence: Integrating AI for Sustainable Business Innovations” on the 1st of November 2024, at the Pegasus Reef Hotel, Wattala.
