A special guest lecture on “Why Masculinity?: Exploring Men, Desire, and UK Sex Clubs,” organized by the Research Centre for Social Sciences, was held on the 06^th of November 2024 at the Board Room of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The main objective of conducting this lecture was to create dialogue on research works.

The lecture was conducted by Dr. Chris Haywood, Reader in Critical Masculinity Studies at the Department of Media, Culture and Heritage in the School of Arts and Cultures, Newcastle University, who graced the event as the Chief Guest. The event was also honoured by the presence of Professor A. G. Amarasinghe of the Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, as an Honourable Guest. 

The lecture was attended by members of academic staff representing all the departments of the Faculty of Social Sciences, researchers, and students.