The inaugural ceremony of the orientation program for the BSc Honours in Management and Technology and BSc Honours in Information Technology degrees for the academic year 2023/2024 at the Department of Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on the 20^th of January 2025 at A8 602, Department of Industrial Management Auditorium, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya. The orientation program is scheduled to take place for two weeks from the 20^th of January  to the 31^st of January 2025.

The primary aim of the orientation program is to formally initiate the academic journey of the 2023/2024 batch while introducing them to the academic and extracurricular opportunities offered by the department and the university.

Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, who graced the event as the Chief Guest, and Senior Professor Sudath Kalingamudali, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Acting Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, delivered the keynote addresses, warmly welcoming the students and emphasizing the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and innovation.

Following the formal inauguration ceremony, the first session on academic literacy was conducted by Senior Lecturer Dr. Chathura Rajapaksha, who introduced students to essential academic skills, resources, and strategies for success. Meanwhile, a parallel session for the parents was conducted by Senior Lecturer Dr. Dilani Wickramaarachchi, Acting Head of the Department of Industrial Management, and the Senior Lecturers Dr. Ruwan Wickramararchchi and Mr. Dinesh Asanka of the Department of Industrial Management, providing insights into how they could support their children during this transformative phase.

The event also witnessed the participation of academic and non-academic staff, parents, and students.