Professor Emeritus of Medicine Janaka de Silva was awarded the Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science (Vidya Chakrawarthi), by the University of Kelaniya at its 132nd convocation, held at the BMICH on the 27th of February 2023.
The Inauguration Ceremony of the Model Early Childhood Development and Daycare Centre established by the Kelaniya University Teacher’s Association (KUTA) and the welfare society of KUTA under the supervision of the Centre for Gender Studies
A Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Kelaniya and VIA University College Viborg, Denmark was signed on 7th February 2023 under the auspices of Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya.
Another Session of presenting Senate Awards and Cash Prizes to appreciate the researchers at the University of Kelaniya was held on the 25th of January 2023 at the Senate Room of the university.
Researchers whose papers were published in internationally recognized journals 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.
Dr. G. P. S. Gunaratna of the Department of Parasitology, and Dr. R. M. S. Lanka Ranaweera of the Department of Anatomy were the awardees from the Faculty of Medicine.
Moreover, Senior Prof. Prabath Hewageegane and Dr. F. S. B. Kafi of the Department of Physics and Electronics, Prof. G. A. S. M. Ganehiarachchi, Ms. Gunasekara Mihiri Indunil and Mr. R. A. Kasun Madhuwantha Gunathilaka of the Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, Prof. D. S. M. De Silva of the Department of Chemistry, and Dr. W. A. C. Weerakoon of the Department of Statistics and Computer Science were awarded from the Faculty of Science.
