Friday, 10 May 2024

“Wellness Navigation” programme organized by the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya was held on the 23rd of October 2018 at Polpagoda Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya, Galle. The programme was held for the fourth consecutive time and this is the first time which the programme was held out of the university premises.

The prime objective of the programme was to build social networks with the school community in rural areas. Changing negative perceptions towards the university undergraduates, inspiring school students in rural areas to follow the degree programme offered by the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, enhancing the proud image of the University of Kelaniya were the other objectives of the programme.

The Taekwondo Boys’ Team and Elle Girls’ Team from the University of Kelaniya won the Championship of the respective competitions at the Inter- University Games. The winning teams called upon the Vice- chancellor, Prof. D.M. Semasinghe on the 15th of November 2018 at the Office of the Vice- Chancellor.

W.A.D. Isurujith, S.N.W.M.S.T. Weerasekara who won gold medals including the other members of the Taekwondo Boys’ Team who won silver and bronze medals and the Captain of the Elle Girls’ Team, J.D.A. Rajakaruna and the Vice- captain, P.H.D. Dayapathirana including the other team members were present at the meeting.

The first programme of the programme series: “Love and Humanity” organized by the Centre for Gender Studies under the assistance of the Student Welfare Division, University of Kelaniya was held on the 07th of November 2018 at Yakkaduwe Sri Pagnarama Hostel of the University of Kelaniya. The prime objective of this programme which aimed at first year undergraduates, was to develop cooperation among undergraduates through love and humanity.

Mr. Kapila Rathnayake, Founder- Voice of Humans Foundation graced the event as the resource person and he expressed his ideas on how to spend a meaningful university life and how to develop thinking ability. Moreover, it was a novel experience for the first year undergraduates since it was based on several practical activities.

The second session of Chinese Language Teacher Training Programme organized by the Confucius Institute of the University of Kelaniya was held on the 09th of November 2018 at the Confucius Institute of the university. The prime objectives of the programme were to provide an opportunity for the school teachers to solve issues faced by them regarding the curriculum and the teaching process and widen their understanding about the Chinese culture.

Ms. Tang Ying, Lecturer- Confucius Institute and Ms. Li JingJing- Lecturer Conducted the lecture on Chinese Culture while Mr. Li Xiao Tian- Lecturer and Ms. Liang Zheng Ping- Lecturer conducted the lecture on Chinese Opera and Dramas. Ms. Tang Ying- Lecturer also conducted a Thaiji Marshal Art training programme.

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