Research Day 2021 was held on the 23^rd of April 2021 at Ananda Patabendige Hall of University of Kelaniya. It was organized by The Center for Management Research, Faculty of Commerce and Management, University of Kelaniya.

It was carried out with the view of creating a valuable platform to create and disseminate knowledge. Encouraging publications in top-indexed journals and creating a valuable platform to give research related knowledge are among the top objectives of the Research Day. The event consists of poster presentations and effective discussions of Probationary and Temporary Lecturers of the Faculty. A paper development workshop was also conducted.

Keynote speech was given by Senior Lecturer Dr. J. M. R. Fernando, Department of Finance. Senior Lecturer Dr. P. N. D. Fernando, Dean - Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, Senior Prof. Kapila Seneviratne, Chairman- Research Council, Senior Lecturer Dr. Ravi Dissanayake, Head- Department of Marketing Management, Senior Lecturer Dr. Ruwan Abeysekara, Head- Department of Finance, other academic staff members, researchers along with the undergraduates of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies with their presence.