The Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, proudly celebrated a significant milestone with the ceremonial opening of its newly established Geo-Informatics Unit (GIU) on September 4, 2025.

The establishment of the GIS Unit reflects the department’s vision to advance teaching, learning, and research in geospatial sciences, while reinforcing its long-standing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence in the field of Geo-spatial education.

The occasion was honored by the distinguished presence of Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, along with Professor M. M. Gunathilake, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and Senior Professor & Chair Lal Dharmasiri, Head of the Department of Geography. Adding further prestige to the event were Emeritus Professor N. K. Dangalle, Former Professor U. A. Chandrasena, and Former Senior Lecturer Sarath Jayakody, who joined the celebration together with all Heads of Departments of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Mr. N. N. Kandewatt­a, Assistant Registrar of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The participation of academic staff, non-academic staff, and students of the Department of Geography added warmth and vibrancy to the ceremony, which not only marked the establishment of the GIS Unit but also celebrated a new chapter in strengthening the department’s capacity for geospatial education and research excellence.