The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Kelaniyamarked a significant milestone with the launch of its inaugural Dean’s List Award Ceremony, held on May 30, 2025, at the Faculty Board Room. The event was organized by the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell (QAC) to honor and celebrate academic excellence among its student body.
Dr. Manoj Jinadasa has officially assumed duties as the new Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, effective May 20, 2025. The formal appointment was conferred by Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University, during a ceremony held at the Vice-Chancellor's office.
Renowned academic and Springer Nature Editor, Dr. Uday Chatterjee, delivered an engaging and informative session on “Key Insights, Hints and Tips for Research Paper and Book Publication with Springer” at the University of Kelaniya on April 29, 2025. The event was organised by the Research Centre for Social Sciences (RCSS), Faculty of Social Sciences, and was held at the Faculty Board Room.
The Department of Political Science has decided to award a gold medal to the best academic performing student of the Political Science honours degree programme in each academic year at the University's general convocation. This gold medal is awarded in memory of the late Professor Kamal Karunanayak, who was an eminent scholar in Political Science and Economics in Sri Lanka.
