Another session of presenting Senate Awards and Cash Prizes to appreciate the researchers in the University of Kelaniya was held on the 23^rd of September 2020 at the Senate Room of the university.

Researchers whose papers were published in internationally recognized journals in 2019/20 and researchers who received presidential awards in 2016 were appreciated and the Senate Awards and Cash Prizes were awarded to the researchers by Cadre Chair & Senior Prof. Nilanthi de Silva, Vice- Chancellor of the university. Moreover, Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments and members of the Senate graced the event.

Senior Prof. C. Abeysena, Department of Public Health, Senior Lecturer Dr. P.S. Perera, Department of Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry, Senior Prof. K. Senevirathna, Prof. N. Jayathilaka, Prof. M.K.B. Weerasooriya, Senior Lecturer Dr. M.A.Y.L. Nadeesha, Ms. T.D. Fernando- Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Prof. L.D. Amarasinghe, Prof. R.K.S. Dias, Ms. H.A.K. Ranasinghe- Research Assistant, Department of Zoology & Environmental Management, Senior Lecturer Dr. A.P. Hewaarachchi, Department of Statics & Computer Science, Lecturer S.G.M.R.L. Wimalasekara, Department of Microbiology, Senior Lecturer Dr. Suren Peter, Department of Industrial Management, Senior Prof. K.P. Abeywickrama, Department of Plant & Molecular Biology, Senior Lecturer P. Wijewantha, Department of Human Resource Management, Mr, D.D.M. Dolawatta, Systems Analyst, Department of Geography, Dr. M.I.G.S. Sampath, Senior Assistant Librarian, Dr. W.M.T.D. Ranasinghe, Senior Assistant Librarian, received the Senate Awards at the ceremony