Ms Sathsarani Rathnayaka and Ms Sandunika Hemasinghe, two third-year undergraduates from the Japanese Unit, University of Kelaniya, secured first and second places respectively at the National Japanese Speech Contest organized by the Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS). The contest was held on 1st November 2025 at the [Sasakawa Hall, Colombo].
A workshop on literary translation, organized by the Russian Studies Unit, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on February 19, 2026, at the Faculty of Humanities.
The Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya proudly organised the Excellence in Humanities Awards – 2025 for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to recognising and celebrating outstanding contributions to the field of Humanities.
In a gesture that reflects a deep commitment to advancing higher education and scholarly inquiry, a valuable collection of academic books was ceremonially donated to the Department of International Studies at the University of Kelaniya on 5th February 2026 at the Vice-Chancellor’s office of the University. The book donation was symbolically handed over by Mr Gunapala Madurawala to Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, marking a significant moment of intellectual enrichment for the department.
