Two Undergraduates from the University of Kelaniya for Excavations in Kapilwastu : For the first time in history, two undergraduates from the University of Kelaniya got selected as the researchers for a collaborative archaeological research project which is being conducted annually in Kapilawstu by the Department of Archaeology- Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust and Durham University-England.
Mr. Ignacio Vitbrica Hamilton, First Secretary for Cultural and Press Affairs of the Embassy of Spain for India and Sri Lanka called upon the Vice Chancellor Prof. D.M. Semasinghe at the Office of the Vice Chancellor on the 24th of January 2019, for a discussion on reviewing the guest lecturer programme of Spanish language. Further discussions were held on scholarships for short term training and the selection of an Intern for teaching of Spanish at the university.
A workshop on “Gender Mainstreaming in University Administration” for non- academic staff members organized by the Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya was held on the 24th of January 2019 at the Auditorium of the Staff Development Centre. The workshop was held with the objective of promoting awareness on gender mainstreaming within the non-academic staff members of the University.
Another Session of Senate Awards:Another session of presenting Senate Awards and Cash Prizes to appreciate the researchers in the University of Kelaniya was held on the 24th of January 2019 at the Senate Room of the University.
Researchers whose papers were published in internationally recognized journals in 2017 and 2018 were appreciated and the Senate Awards and Cash Prizes were awarded to the researchers by Prof. D.M. Semasinghe, Vice- Chancellor of the university. Moreover, Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments and members of the Senate graced the event.
Senior Lecturer Dr. P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka, Head- Department of Parasitology, Prof.N.K. Gunawardena, Department of Parasitology, Prof. Y.I.N.S. Gunawardene, Molecular Medicine Unit, Prof. L.D. Amarasinghe, Department of Zoology and environmental Management, Senior Lecturer H.M. Nishanthi, Department of Human Resource Management received the Senate Awards at the ceremony.
