The inauguration ceremony for the 18th intake of the Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) programme for the year 2025, was held on 18th June 2025 at the Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo 03.

The ceremony was graced by several distinguished guests. Senior Professor Priyani Paranagama, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, attended as the Chief Guest, while Professor Bandara Wanninayake, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, addressed the gathering as the Guest of Honour. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Rohan Fernando, Executive Director of Aitken Spence PLC and Managing Director of Elpitiya Plantations PLC, who shared valuable industry insights with the audience.

Further, the event was enriched by the presence of Professor Indumathi Welmilla, Acting Head of the Department of Human Resource Management; Dr. W. A. S. Weerakkody, Academic Coordinator of the MHRM Programme; and the academic staff from the Department of Human Resource Management, whose contributions played a vital role in the success of this significant occasion.