July 2016

University of Kelaniya

NewsletterM O N T H L Y

A Stepping Stone towards Green for ISSN No: 123-35-5453
Issue 10
Growth - National Conference on Green
Volume 02
July 2016

Practices 2016 12-13 Pages

0112 903903 www.kln.ac.lk

This Newsletter Covers the Significant Activities of University of Kelaniya
from 01st to 31st July 2016

Contents

AUnNiveewrsGityymofnKaseiulamnifyoarCUonnisvoelrisdiatyteosfitKs eRlaannikyaA mong th e Top 16 00 Unive rsities of the Wor ld 03

Junior Research Symposium on English Language Education for World Citizenship: Challenges and Opportunities – 04
2016
A Workshop on the Awareness of Cyber Crimes

Environmental Citizen Workshop 05
A Workshop on the Mathematical Difficulties Related to Industries 06
Career Prospects in Accounting-2016

A Training Session on Employability for Undergraduates with Disabilities
A Workshop on Marketing Communication organised by Department of Mass Communication
Developing a ‘Manual of Procedures’ for the University of Kelaniya

‘Shifting the Paradigm from Drug Therapy to RNA Therapy’ 07
Disability Awareness, Legislation, and Accessibility 08
A Meeting between the Vice-Chancellor and Prof. William Cushley of University of Glasgow, United Kingdom 09
10
Representatives of the Central Institute of Hindi at the University of Kelaniya
Delegates from Department of Education of Nepal visit University of Kelaniya
A Delegation from Kelaniya for the Summer Camp at Chongqin Normal University

Unique Achievement by Students and Academic Staff of German Studies
Winner of SAFJUAA Japanese Language Speech Contest Meets the Vice Chancellor

The Internship Certificates Award Ceremony 2016
Eye Clinic
Inauguration Ceremony of the HR English Club

Certificate Award Ceremony of the Diploma in Public and Media Communication 11
Campaign on Coastal Conservation and Beach Cleaning Programme
“Aswadduma”

Institutionalizing Green Practices in Universities: A Stepping Stone towards Green for Growth - National Conference on
Green Practices 2016 12-13

Poster Competition – National Conference on Green Practices 2016 14
The 21st Century Disciple 15
Service Appreciation: Mrs. B. Premawathi, Labourer (Grade III), Medical Centre

An Indian Classical Music Programme
Suhuru Ridma: Experimental Discussion and Musical Programme
Diyadam Seya, a solo photography exhibition at University of Kelaniya

Renovating Kiribathgoda Bus Station and Conducting a Health Camp 16
Bliss of Life – Annual CSR Project Conducted by the Future Marketers Association 17
NOVICES’ 2016: Pera Invitational Inter University Wrestling Championship 18
42nd National Sports Festival 19
PERA 6’s 2016 Invitational University Hockey Tournament 20-21
22-23
12th Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG) 2016
Awards & Recognition

The Ultimate Endorsement of Corporate Leadership…University of Kelaniya launches the first Doctor of Business
Administration Programme of the Country
Completion of PhD Studies
Promotions – Academic Staff
Promotions – Non Academic Staff

Retirements - Non Academic Staff
Staff was on Overseas Leave to Attend Foreign Conferences, Workshops, Study Purposes, etc. – During June & July
2016
Publications

Acknowledgements Special acknowledgements are also offered to Prof.
K.A.K.D.D.D. Jayasuriya, Department of Physics,
The following parties are greatly acknowledged for their Faculty of Science and Prof. Sudath R. D. Kalingamudali,
support in providing news and pictures. Department of Physics / Director, Research Services
Centre, for content vetting.
• Media Unit
• English Language Teaching Unit Editorial Board
• Information & Communication Technology Centre
• Academic and Non-Academic Establishments Dr. (Mrs.) H.M.R.P. Herath (Senior Lecturer)

Divisions Mrs. P.M.P. Fernando (Senior Lecturer)
• Audio Visual Unit - Faculty of Medicine
Ms. S.I. Wijenayake (Lecturer Probationary)
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Layout Designer Mr. Prabhath Chathuranga

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Key News in July

University of Kelaniya Consolidates its Rank among the Top 1600 Universities of the World

Based on Google Scholar Citation Based on
profiles of individual researchers, Google Scholar
Webometrics has again ranked the Citation Profiles
institutions that they are attached
to. According to the most recent
edition of rankings released in July
2016, University of Kelaniya is at
the 1534th rank among the world
Universities. This is an improvement
by 48 positions from the last
rankings published in January 2016.
Among Sri Lankan Universities, the
University of Kelaniya is now at
the 3rd rank. In January this year it
was at the 4th place. During the past
six months the number of citations
of our academics considered by
Google Scholar has increased by
4339.

The University thanks all Faculty
members who have opened Google
Scholar Citation profiles and made
them public, which helped to
accomplish this esteemed position
among world universities.

A New Gymnasium for University of Kelaniya

The foundation stone was laid at the cost of LKR 80 million. Vice-Chancellor of the University
for the construction of a new The new gymnasium is built in of Kelaniya, Prof. Sunanda
gymnasium which is built with parallel to the existing gymnasium Madduma Bandara. Chairman of
the aim of developing the sports and it will consist of facilities to the Sports Advisory Board, Prof.
and recreation programmes of the engage in indoor sports such as S. R. D. Kalingamudali, Deans,
undergraduates of University of Badminton, Basketball, Netball and Heads of Departments, academic
Kelaniya. This took place on 07th Volleyball. This new gymnasium staff, administrative officers
July 2016 at the premises of the will help to improve the sports including the Registrar, members
Department of Physical Education. talents of the undergraduates both of the Sports Advisory Board, non-
This gymnasium is planned to be at local and international levels. academic staff and undergraduates
constructed within eight months The event was presided over by the attended the occasion.

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Transcendence in Knowledge

Junior Research Symposium on English Language Education for World Citizenship:
Challenges and Opportunities – 2016

Junior Research Symposium on ‘English
Language Education for World Citizenship:
Challenges and Opportunities’ organised by the
English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) of the
University of Kelaniya was held on 15th July
2016 at the ELTU. The symposium was aimed to
showcase undergraduate research from diverse
areas of English language teaching. There
were eighteen abstracts that were presented by
forty six undergraduates of the TESL degree
programme.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr.
Harshana Rabukwella, Director, Postgraduate
Institute of English, the Open University of
Sri Lanka who was the Guest of Honour of the
event. Prof. Sunanda Madduma Bandara, Vice-
Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya graced
the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Lakshaman
Seneviratne, the Dean, Faculty of Humanities,
Prof. M. J. S. Wijeyaratne, Chairman of the
Research Council, University of Kelaniya, Ms.
Mahishi Ranaweera, Head of the ELTU, other
Heads of Departments, academic staff, non-
academic staff and undergraduates were present
at this event.

A Workshop on the Awareness of Cyber Crimes

A workshop on the ‘Awareness

of Cyber Crimes’ organised

by the Department of Mass

Communication and the Mass

Communication Students

Association of the Faculty

of Social Sciences in the

University of Kelaniya was

held on 5th July 2016 at the

Ven. Prof. Kotahene Sri Pancha

Keerthi Memorial hall.

The aim of this workshop was

to make the undergraduates

aware of cyber-crimes and

safety measures. Mr. Roshan

Chandraguptha, Senior

Engineer and Mrs. Samadhi

Silva, Information Analyst

of the Computer Emergency

Readiness Team (CERT)

conducted lectures in this

workshop.

Prof. A. H. M. H Abayarathna,
Dean of the Faculty of Social
Sciences, Prof. Rohana
Lakshman Piyadasa, the Head
of the Department of Mass
Communication, academic
staff and undergraduates were
present at this event.

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Environmental Citizen Workshop Page No: 05

A workshop on solid waste recycling was
held on 07th July 2016 at Career Guidance
Unit as part of the French Spring Festival
in Sri Lanka. The resource person was
Ms. Vickie Fremont and she recycles
all sorts of objects to create art from
natural and artificial waste material.
An ethnologist and artist, she finds her
inspiration in cultures around the world
to promote sustainable development
through artistic creation. This workshop
was organised by the Green Practices
Committee (GPC) and attended by
selected group of student volunteers
representing Faculties of Commerce
and Management Studies, Humanities,
Science and Social Sciences.

A Workshop on the Mathematical Difficulties Related to Industries

A workshop on the “Mathematical difficulties
related to industries” organised by the Department
of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of
Kelaniya was held on 11th July 2016 at the Board
Room of the Faculty of Science.

The aims of the workshop were to enhance research
opportunities available in the university, introduce
new research areas and contribute to the industrial
development by improving relationships between
industries and universities in the country. Prof.
Kapila Senevirathna, Dean, Faculty of Science,
Prof. Sathyananda Panda from National Institute
of Technology, India, Prof. S.R.D. Kalingamudali,
Director, Research Services Centre, Faculty
of Science, academic staff from universities,
representatives from industries and businesses in
Sri Lanka and academic staff of Department of
Mathematics participated at this event.

Career Prospects in Accounting-2016
‘Career Prospects in Accounting-2016’ organised by the
Department of Accountancy of the Faculty of Commerce
and Management Studies in the University of Kelaniya and
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants was held on
05th July 2016 at the Faculty Auditorium.

The aim of this programme was to introduce the institutes
that will be offering professional training opportunities for
Accountancy undergraduates who will have to complete
a professional training in future. Prof. Sunanda Madduma
Bandara, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya,
Dr. D. M. Semasinghe, the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce
and Management Studies, Dr. Anura Karunarathne, the Head
of the Department of Accountancy, Mrs. Dilani Alwis of the
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, representatives
from Copal Amba (Pvt) Limited, SAKS Global, WNS Global
Services, Hayleys Business Solutions, academic staff and
undergraduates were present at this event.

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A Training Session on Employability for Undergraduates with Disabilities

The Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities
of the University of Kelaniya organised a Special Guest
Lecture on employability for the undergraduates with
disabilities on 8th July 2016 at the English Language
Teaching Unit.

The Keynote address was delivered by Deshabandu (Ms).
Manique Gunaratne of the “Employers’ Federation”
and the aim of this training session was to make the
undergraduates with Disabilities familiar with the work
environment and make them aware of such situations
while explaining it to them.

Dr. (Ms.) Shyamini Hettiaarachchi, the Director of the
Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities, Dr.
(Mrs.) Suseema Weligamage, Director of the “Kalana
Mithuru Sewena”, undergraduates with disabilities and
their parents participated at this event.

A Workshop on Marketing Communication organised by Department of Mass Communication

A workshop on Marketing were Mr. Nimal Wickramasinghe Manager, Maskeliya Kahata
Communication organised by third Udugoda, the Creator and Manager Tea Company and Mr. Nirosh
year (Special) students attached to of ‘Lakseya’ Digital Colour Lab, Mr. Baddegama, Marketing Manager,
Department of Mass Communication, Ranga Arangala, Regional Manager, HSBC, Sri Lanka.
Faculty of Social Sciences was held Sri Lanka Telecom, Mr. Ashoka
on 11th July 2016 at the Auditorium Liyanage, Assistant Marketing Prof. Sunanda Madduma Bandara,
of Faculty of Commerce and Manager, Derana TV, Mr. Manoj Vice-Chancellor of University of
Management Studies. Senadeera, Manager, Visuals and Kelaniya, Dr. D.M. Semasinghe,
Brands, Samsung Lanka, Mr. Amila Dean, Faculty of Commerce
The aims of the workshop were to Bhanuka Gunawardhana, Assistant and Management Studies, Prof.
develop Marketing communication Manager, People’s Bank, Dalugama Chandrasiri Rajapaksha, Director,
potential and to enhance knowledge Branch, Mr. Ruwan Gunasekara, Communication and Media Unit,
of global relations and new trends Chief Executive Officer, PLLUGS academic staff of Department of
while identifying new Marketing MEDIA company, Mr. Visura Sanku, Mass Communication including
Communication methods as well as Marketing Division, John Keells the Head of the Department, Prof.
to exchange marketing promotional Holdings, Mr. Darshana Almeda, Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa and
experience from different companies. Marketing Manager, Mobitel, Mr. undergraduates participated at this
The resource persons of the event Tharanga Wijerathna, Regional event.

Developing a ‘Manual of Procedures’ for the University of Kelaniya

A workshop on developing the contents for
a ‘Manual of Procedures’ for the University
of Kelaniya was organised by the Staff
Development Centre on 26th July 2016. The
workshop was conducted by the Dean of
the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Nilanthi de
Silva. It was attended by the all members
of the administrative staff including the
Registrar and the Bursar of the university.
The objective was to document the steps
or procedures when carrying out routine
functions in administrative departments in
the university.

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‘Shifting the Paradigm from Drug Therapy to RNA Therapy’

Genome Sequencing Centre and has
directly contributed to the sequencing of
human chromosome 3, 12 and X. In the
University of Houston she investigates
the role of non-coding genome and its
role in biology and diseases with special
emphasis on micro RNA and micro
RNA-regulated genes. Her lecture
was very well attended by participants
from University of Kelaniya and other
A special guest lecture organised conducted the lecture on ‘Shifting universities. After the lecture Prof.
by the Zoology Society of the the paradigm from drug therapy to Gunaratne conducted an interactive
Department of Zoology and RNA therapy’. Prof. (Ms.) Gunaratne discussion with undergraduates on
Environmental Management, Faculty holds dual appointments in Human prospective postgraduate opportunities
of Science was held on 4th July 2016 at Genome Sequencing Centre and Dan and getting prepared for postgraduate
the Board Room, Faculty of Science. L. Duncan Cancer Centre at the Baylor training overseas. The senior treasurer
Prof. (Ms.) Preethi Gunaratne from College of Medicine, Houston, USA. of the Zoology Society, Dr. (Ms.)
the Department of Biology and She has served as the Director of Gayani Rajapaksa invited the guest
Biochemistry, University of Houston gene sequencing at the Baylor-Human speaker for the event.

Disability Awareness, Legislation, and Accessibility

The Coordinating Centre for
Students with Disabilities of
the University of Kelaniya
organised a lecture by Ms. Kali
Wasenko MSW on guidelines
for conducting disability audits
on 30th June 2016 at the English
Language Teaching Unit,
University of Kelaniya. After
the talk, the members of the
audience used the guidelines
demonstrated to trial conduct an
accessibility audit of the building
of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Extended Network

A Meeting between the Vice-Chancellor and Prof. William Cushley of University of Glasgow,
United Kingdom

Prof. Sunanda Maddum

Bandara, the Vice-Chancellor

of the University of Kelaniya

and Prof. William Cushley,

a Professor of Molecular

Immunology and the

International Dean: Eurasia

and South Asia of University

of Glasgow, United Kingdom,

a meeting was held at the

Vice-Chancellor’s office.

They discussed about

implementing student exchange

programmes, research work,

and degree programmes.

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Representatives of the Central Institute of Hindi at the University of Kelaniya

Representatives of the Central Institute of Hindi in
India and academic staff members of the Department
of Hindi of the Faculty of Humanities, University of
Kelaniya met at the Department for a discussion on
26th July 2016. The Director of the Central Institute of
Hindi Prof. Nand Kishore Pandey and Vice Chairman
of the Central Institute Shikshan Mandal Dr. Kamal
Kishore Goenka and Programme Director of the
Indian Council for Cultural Relations Shri Sanjey
Vedi were present at this event at which the academic
staff members and special degree undergraduates of
the Department of Hindi also participated.

Delegates from Department of Education of Nepal Visit University of Kelaniya

A group of delegates from Department of Computing and Technology, Prof. of Green Practices Committee, Dr.
of Education of Nepal visited Sri S.R.D. Kalingamudali, Director of Premarathna Dissanayaka, Head of
Lanka to familiarize themselves with Research Services Centre of Faculty Department of Linguistics and Prof.
the academic and administrative of Science and Chairman of Sports Jagath Weerasinghe, Director of
activities of University of Kelaniya Advisory Board, Prof. Nilakshi Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology
and this discussion took place on C. Premawardhana, Director of delivered lectures on the occasion.
28th July 2016 at the Auditorium of International Students’ Affairs Prof. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, Dean
Faculty of Science. Unit, Senior Lecturer Sugeeth of Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Patabandige, Director of the Centre Ariyarathna Jayamaha, Dean of
N.A.K.P.J.Senevirathna the Vice- for International Relations, Prof. W.U. Faculty of Postgrauduate Studies,
Chancellor (acting), Dean of Faculty Chandrasekara, Head of Department Mr. W.M. Senevirathna, former
of Science, explained the delegates of Zoology and Environmental ambassador of Sri Lanka to Nepal and
of the academic and adminsitartive Management, Prof. P.M.C. a graduate of University of Kelaniya,
structure of the Faculty of Science and Thilakarathna, Director, Centre for and academic staff including Prof.
the achievements and the development Distance and Continuing Education, Hemantha Sirisena from Department
of University of Kelaniya in relation Dr. M.P. Deeyamulla, Director of of Modern Languages who
to academic and research fields. Dr. Technology and Innovation Support coordinated the visit of the delegates
Gamini Wijayaratha, Dean of Faculty Centre, Dr. U.P.K. Epa, Chairman participated in the event.

A Delegation from Kelaniya for the Summer Camp at Chongqin Normal University

Adelegation comprising 18 undergraduates, that
represents all faculties, selected to participate
in the summer camp held at Chongqin Normal
University, China, was given the air tickets on
8th July 2016 at the Senate Room, University of
Kelaniya.

Prof. Sunanda Madduma Bandara, Vice-
Chancellor of the University, Prof. A.H.M.H.
Abayarathna, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences,
Prof. Lakshman Senevirathne, Dean, Faculty
of Humanities, Dr. D.M. Semasinghe, Dean
Faculty of Commerce and Management
Studies, Prof. Ariyarathna Jayamaha, Dean,
Faculty of Graduate Studies, and the delegation
were present at this event. 

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Distinct News in July

Unique Achievement by Students and Academic Staff of German Studies

A rare feat has been achieved by the

academic staff and final year students

of BA Honours in German Studies,

Department of Modern Languages by

winning several scholarship awards.

All the final year students of the

BA Honours Degree Programme in

German Studies have won scholarship

awards to study at universities in

Germany and Turkey in 2015 and 2016.

Academic staff members including

Visiting and Temporary Lecturers

have also been granted scholarships Exchange Programme Turkey. the students and staff on this unique
by the Goethe Institute, Colombo for achievement and wished them success
further training in Teaching German The scholarships awardees called in their future endeavours. Mr.
as a Foreign Language and by the upon the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nguyen Le Dan Bao, from Vietnam
German Academic Exchange Service Sunanda Madduma Bandara on 5th who is also in the final year of the
(DAAD). July 2016 and shared their unique BA Honours Degree Programme in
experiences. The Vice-Chancellor German Studies shared his positive
While several of the scholarship congratulated and appreciated the experiences as an international student
grantees have returned from their stints rare accomplishment by the students at the University of Kelaniya. He has
in Germany and Turkey, others are due and staff as all the scholarships studied at Hanoi University, Vietnam
to leave for Germany in the August have been granted on merit. Prof. for two years and joined University of
and November 2016. The student Lakshman Seneviratne, Dean, Faculty Kelaniya to continue his BA Honours
scholarships were awarded by the of Humanities and Ven. Dr. Meemure Degree in German Studies. The event
German Academic Exchange Service Gunananda, Head, Department of was organised by the International
(DAAD), Germany and the Mevlana Modern Languages congratulated Student Affairs Unit.

Winner of SAFJUAA Japanese Language Speech Contest Meets the Vice Chancellor

Miss. S.K.D. Lalanga Praneedhi Asian Japanese Language Speech Competing with all of them, the Sri
Senarath who is a 4th year student of the Contest (Senior Group) in Kathmandu Lankan contestant Ms. S.K.D.Lalanga
Japanese Language section, Department on 16th July 2016 conducted by Praneedhi Senarath won the First Place
of Modern Languages at the University the Japanese Universities Alumni in the Senior Category.
of Kelaniya won the first place at the Association in Nepal (JUAAN) in
Japanese Speech Contest which was co-operation with the South Asian Ms. S.K.D. Lalanga Praneedhi Senarath,
organised by the Japanese Language Federation of Japanese Universities met the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sunanda
Education Association of Sri Lanka Alumni Association (SAFJUAA) and Madduma Bandara in his office on 22nd
in collaboration with the Embassy of the Japan Foundation. July 2016. Prof. Hemantha Sirisena
Japan in Sri Lanka. from the Department of Modern
Apart from Sri Lanka, contestants Languages, Dr. Dilrukshi Rathnayake
After winning the first place, she was from Bangladesh, India, Nepal and and the other members of the academic
selected to participate in the 6th South Pakistan participated in the contest. staff were present at this event.

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The Internship Certificates Award Ceremony 2016

The Internship Certificates Award
Ceremony 2016 organised by
the Department of Commerce
and Financial Management in
the Faculty of Commerce and
Management Studies was held
on 01st July 2016 at the Faculty
Auditorium. Dr. D. M. Semasinghe,
the Dean of the Faculty of
Commerce and Management
Studies, Mr. Jagath Karunathilake,
Head of Human Resources
Development & Administration of
the Regional Development Bank,
Dr. S.M.A.K Samarakoon, the Head
of the Department of Commerce
and Financial Management, the
academic staff and the final year
undergraduates who completed
the Internship participated in this
event.

Eye Clinic An Eye clinic organised by the Aquatic Club of
Inauguration Ceremony of the HR English Club the Department of Zoology and Environmental
Management of the Faculty of Science, University
of Kelaniya was held on 28th June 2016 at the
Senior Common Room premises. This was held
with the aim of providing an opportunity for the
academic and non-academic staff to identify Eye
sight defects and for possible solutions. A huge
number of academic and non-academic staff
members participated at this event.

The inauguration ceremony of the HR
English Club organised by the Department of
Human Resource Management of the Faculty
of Commerce and Management Studies
was held on 04th July 2016 at the Faculty
Auditorium. This was organised with the aim
of improving the English knowledge of the
first year undergraduates. The keynote address
was delivered by Mr. Suresh Rodrigo, the
Deputy General Manager of the Department
of Human Resource Management at MAS
Holdings. Dr. D. M. Semesinghe, the Dean of
the Faculty of Commerce and Management
Studies, Dr. D. U. Mohan, the Head of the
Department of Human Resource Management
and the academic staff, academic staff of the
English Language Teaching Unit and first
year undergraduates of the Department of
Human Resource Management participated in
this event.

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Certificate Award Ceremony of the Diploma in Public and Media Communication

The certificate award ceremony 2014 batch of the Diploma in Public
and Media relations, offered by the Department Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya, and the inaugural ceremony of the 2016 batch took
place on 17th July 2016 at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Commerce and
Management Studies.

Mr. M.R. Lathif, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Recruitment
& Training Range and International Relations) delivered the Guest Speech.
Prof. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna- Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences,
Dr. D.M. Semasinghe- Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management
Studies, Prof. Chandrasiri Rajapaksha- Director, Communication and
Media Unit, Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa- Head, Department of Mass
Communication, Diplomates and students were present at this occasion.

Campaign on Coastal Conservation and Beach Cleaning Programme

Student volunteers of Green Practices
Committee (GPC) in collaboration with Marine
Environment Pollution Prevention Authority
(MEPA) organised an awareness campaign
on coastal conservation and beach cleaning
programme at Poruthota Beach, Negombo.
Members of GPC, officers of MEPA, volunteers
of JICA and fishing community in Negombo
joined hands with students to conduct the
Shramadana Campaign.

“Aswadduma”

An educational and outreach counselling session was conducted (Mrs.) Susima Weligamage the
programme to uplift the lives of by Dr. (Mrs.) Susima Weligamage, Advisor of the Zoology Society,
school children from Aranayake Director of Personal Counselling Prof. (Ms.) L. D. Amarasinghe,
land slide area was organised and Unit, University of Kelaniya. Office the Senior Treasurer, Dr. (Ms.)
conducted by the Zoology Society bearers of the Zoology Society Gayani Rajapaksa, officers from the
of the Department of Zoology and and third year Zoology students Aranayake Divisional Secretariat,
Environmental Management on 10th conducted the event successfully. The and parent representatives. The
July 2016 at the Faculty of Science inauguration ceremony was attended event was organised with the
premises. The programme consisted by the Head/Department of Zoology support of Aranayake Divisional
of counselling, Science and English and Environmental Management, Secretariat. “Aswadduma” is the
teaching sessions and outreach Prof. W.U Chandrasekere and first step of a follow-up educational
activities to enhance the soft Senior Lecturer Dr. Mangala programme and it will be continued
skills of Forty (40) G.C.E. (O/L) Ganehiarachchi, the Director of till the GCE(O/L) examination in
students from the affected area. The the Personal Counselling Unit, Dr. December, 2016.

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Poster Competition – National Conference on Green Practices 2016

More than 35 non-academic staff members of the University of
Kelaniya took part in the poster competition on 7th July 2016 held at
the Art Gallery of the university, organised by the Staff Development
Centre to coincide with the National Conference on Green Practices
that was held on 14th July 2016 at the Water’s Edge. The Chief
Guest was Prof. Sunanda Madduma Bandara, the Vice-Chancellor
of the University of Kelaniya. The function was attended by the
Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, members of the conference
committee and staff members of the University of Kelaniya. A poster
competition was also held for students of schools in the Gampaha
District, a joint venture by the Environmental Committee of the
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
and the Organising Committee of the National Conference on
Green Practices 2016. The focus of the competition was to promote
awareness of the green concept among institutions and schools,
mainly on environmental conservation, water conservation, energy/
waste management, recycling, reusing and reducing wastage.

Staff News

The 21st Century Disciple

A tribute to Ven Arahant Maha Kassapa, the third eminent
disciple of the Buddha responsible for convening and
conducting the first Buddhist Council was paid in the
form of English poetry by Prof. Chamindi Dilkushi
Senaratne at the launch of the book ‘the disciple’ on
25th July 2016 at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. The
book is a celebration of the simple life of the Arahant
and the commitment he displayed in observing austerity
practices. The Chief Guest of the occasion was Ven Prof.
Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thero, the Chief
Prelate of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihayara. The Guest
of Honor was Ven Aludeniye Subodha Thero of the
Mahamewna Meditation Monastery and Shradda TV. Mr.
Lal Madawattegedara, Senior Lecturer, Open University
of Sri Lanka and Mr. Sudath Jayasundara, Chairman of
Shradda TV were guest speakers at the event. The launch
was attended by the Acting Vice-Chancellor and Dean
of the Faculty of Science Prof. Kaplia Senevirathne and
the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Prof. Lakshman
Senevirathne. Members of the Maha Sangha, academics
of universities were also amongst the guests.

Service Appreciation: Mrs. B. Premawathi, Labourer (Grade III), Medical Centre

A Ceremony organised to mark the Retirement
and Appreciation of Services of Mrs. B.
Premawathi who worked as a Labourer (Grade
III) in the Medical Centre of the University
of Kelaniya was held on 11th July 2016 at the
Medical Centre premises.

Prof. Sunanda Madduma Bandara, Vice-
Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya,
Registrar, Chief Medical Officer, other medical
officers and the staff participated in this event.

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Artistic Vibrancy

An Indian Classical Music Programme

An Indianclassicalmusicprogramme
was organised by the Visual Arts &
Design and Performing Arts Unit,
University of Kelaniya on 7th July
2016 at K 14, with the view of
improving music performance of the
undergraduates studying Hindustani
music. The Chief Guest at this
event was Prof. Ojesh Patap Singh,
Professor in Hindustani Vocal Music
from University of Delhi, India.
Prof. Lakshman Senevirathne, Dean,
Faculty of Humanities, Dr.(Ms.)
Prashanthi Narangoda, Head, Visual
Arts & Design and Performing Arts
Unit as well as the members of
the staff and undergraduates were
present at this event.

Suhuru Ridma: Experimental Discussion and Musical Programme

Suhuru Ridma, an experimental discussion
and musical programme featuring the folk
musician Rohana Baddage, organised
by the Research Centre of the Faculty of
Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya,
was held on 12th July 2016 at the A.T.H.
Sunil Shantha Auditorium.

The discussion focussed on the
possibilities of improving the rhythm and
efficiency of folk music. Prof. Sunanda
Madduma Bandara Vice-Chancellor of
the University, Deans of all faculties,
Dr. M.G. Kularatne, Coordinator of the
Research Centre of the Faculty of Social
Sciences and academic and non academic
staff members were present at this event.

Diyadam Seya: A Solo Photography Exhibition at University of Kelaniya

Mr. Gayan Prasanna Gamage
who functions as a photographer
at the Media Unit of the
University of Kelaniya held a
solo photography exhibition
titled ‘Diyadam Seya’ at the
premises of the Faculty of
Science, University of Kelaniya
on 15th and 16th July 2016.

Nature was the theme of the 45
photographs on display and the
audience comprised academic
and non-academic staff members
and undergraduates.

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Talent Nest

Renovating Kiribathgoda Bus Station and Conducting a Health Camp

The third year students of the the renovated bus station and the the event and offered guidance.
Department of Commerce and conducting of a health camp for the A large number of people participated
Financial Management, Faculty of community in Kiribathgoda area. The in the health camp to follow medical
Commerce and Management Studies Vice-Chancellor of the University of check-ups and to receive medical
conducted a community development Kelaniya, Prof. Sunanda Madduma consultation from doctors. This
project in partial fulfilment of Bandara was the Chief Guest of the became the greatest opportunity for
Development Economics, a subject event and he appreciated the students’ the students to develop their skills and
of the Bachelor of Commerce activity emphasizing the responsible for the community to stay healthy.
Degree programme. They renovated role played by the undergraduates. Senior Lecturer Mrs. Sunethrani
Kiribathgoda bus Station, which was Dr. D.M. Semasinghe, Dean of Amarathunge, Senior Lecturer Mrs.
in a dilapidated condition, using the the Faculty of Commerce and Chathuri Senarath, Lecturer Mr. Dulip
money collected through various fund Management Studies was the Guest of Anuranga and Assistant Lecturer
raising activities and sponsorships. Honour and in his speech, he recalled Mr. Hashan S. Wimalasiri were
The final day of the programme was the previous activities of Hands in the academic staff who guided the
on 11th July 2016 and a function was Service. Head of the Department, students and Mr. Dinuka Kannangara
conducted at Kiribathgoda town Dr. S.M.A.K. Samarakoon and was the Project Manager who led the
to commemorate the opening of academic staff members also graced students throughout the project.

Bliss of Life – Annual CSR Project Conducted by the Future Marketers Association

Bliss of Life is the series of CSR projects conducted every year
by the Future Marketers Association (FMA), the official student
association of the Department of Marketing Management,
Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of
Kelaniya.

Bliss of Life was again nurtured this year, outstretching
the philanthropic arms of the undergraduates to benefit the
community with a sincere hope. The project was held on 4th
July 2016, based on developing Ihalagama Sri Dharmarakshitha
Primary School, a less privileged school situated in Ragama. The
project included reconstructing the classrooms with all necessary
equipment to ensure an ideal atmosphere where the students are
no longer disturbed. It was indeed a blissful and meritorious
event, which was a blessing for both the undergraduates who had
organised the event and the little children who were fascinated
to witness the illuminance spanned all over the school premises.
It brought an unspeakable pleasure to see the naïve smile on
their faces and how grateful they were for what they were gifted
with.

Bliss of Life 2016 marked another success story for the FMA
and remained a blissful memory for the undergraduates to
cherish for a lifetime.

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Sport News in July

NOVICES’2016: PERA Invitational Inter University Wrestling Championship

University of Kelaniya Wrestling team was
able to be the 1st Runner-up of the NOVICES’
2016: PERA Invitational Inter-University
Wrestling Championship organised by the
University of Peradeniya. This was organised
for the first time and it was held on 17th July
2016 at University of Peradeniya. Athletes of
University of Kelaniya won three first places,
two second places and three third places at
the championship. Mr. A.P. Rupasinghe (86-
97 kg), Mr. N.W.H.G.B. Nagahapitiya (74-86
kg) and Mr. J.A.S Chandrathilaka (50-52 kg)
won 1st places, Mr. L.R. Chandima (70-74 kg)
and Mr. K.G.S.K Gamage (65-70 kg) won 2nd
places while Mr. W.D.N Sandaruan (52-57kg)
and Mr. S.A.I.S Nirmana (97-120 kg) and Mr.
H.R.N Madhumadhawa (57-61 kg) won the
3rd places.

42nd National Sports Festival

Ms.Kawshalya
Karunaratne, Instructor
in Physical Education
of the Department of
Physical Education has
won the 1st Place in 52
kg weight category in
Judo which was held
on 23rd July 2016 at
New Indoor Stadium
of Ministry of Sports.

PERA 6’s 2016 Invitational University Hockey Tournament

University of Kelaniya Hockey organised by the University of participated including the University
(Women) team became the Champion Peradeniya which was held 09th July of Peradeniya and University of
of the PERA 6’s 2016 Invitational 2016 at University of Peradeniya Sabaragamuwa.
University Hockey Tournament, premises. In this tournament ten teams

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12th Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG) 2016

In the 12th Sri Lankan University team managed to win the match by Match Summary is as follows:
Games 2016, University of Kelaniya 22-0 with 4 tries and 1 conversion. Uva-Wellassa all out for 114 (50
could show their colours in Rugby Cricket match between University overs), bowling performances: Ishara
and Cricket matches. Rugby match of Kelaniya and Uva Wellassa Rathnayake 4 for 14 (10 overs with 3
between University of Kelaniya and University was held on 23rd July 2016 maiden), Vihanga Gunathilka 3 for 17
Wayamba University was held on at University of Kelaniya premises. (10 overs with 4 maiden overs);
23rd July 2016 at the Air Force Rugby University of Kelaniya team was able Kelaniya 114/7 (25.3 overs), batting
Ground, Rathmalana, where Kelaniya to beat Uva Wellassa by 3 wickets. performances: Lahiru Edirige 52,
Yasith Herath 23.

Awards & Recognition

Prof. M.J.S. Wijeyaratne: Chairman of the National Science and Technology Commission
and Chairman of the Research Advisory Board of National Science Foundation

Prof. M.J.S. Wijeyaratne, Senior Professor and Chair Professor of Zoology has been
appointed by His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka as the Chairman of the National
Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC). NASTEC is the body which advices the
Government on policies and plans for the development of Science and Technology in the
country, including allocation of funds for Science and Technology institutions. He is the first
alumnus of the University of Kelaniya to be appointed to this post.

He has also been appointed as the Chairman of the Research Advisory Board of National
Science Foundation. Prof. M. J. S Wijeyaratne has rendered his services as a former Vice-
Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya and at present he is also the Chairman of the
Research Council in the University of Kelaniya.

The Best Research Paper of the 02nd ICEDL 2016

Dr. Namali Suraweera, Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science of the
University of Kelaniya won the best research paper award at the 2nd International Conference
on Education and Distance Learning (ICEDL) 2016 which was held on 01stJuly 2016 at the
Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The title of her research paper is ‘E-Learning in
Information Management Education in Sri Lanka: Discussion of the impact of Social and
Cultural Factors’. This conference was organised by the Global Academic Research Institute
in Sri Lanka.

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HHIIGGHHLLIIGGHHTTSS

The Ultimate Endorsement of Corporate Leadership…University
of Kelaniya Launches the First Doctor of Business Administration
(DBA) Programme of the Country

The Faculty of Commerce & Dean, Faculty of Commerce and
Management Studies (FCMS), Management Studies, DBA is aimed
University of Kelaniya had made a for the people who are already
milestone in the Sri Lankan higher successful in business and envision
education sector by introducing for a new intellectual challenge.
the first ever Doctor of Business The DBA is the highest level of
Administration programme (DBA) qualification can be offered by
by a national university in Sri Lanka. an academic body and it’s placed
The inauguration ceremony of the at the Level 12 of the Sri Lanka
DBA programme was held on 22nd Qualification Framework (SLQF).
July 2016 at the Kingsbury Hotel This level of a qualification is designed
with the participation of the Vice- to equip professionals with practical,
Chancellor, Prof. Sunanda Madduma specialised knowledge which is
Bandara as the Chief Guest and critical in making high-level business
Dr. Rohan Fernando, Director and and enhancing the knowledge frontier
Head of Plantations and Business This event was graced by many
Development at Aitken Spence PLC, eminent personalities including Prof.
as the Guest of Honour and Key Note Ariyarathna Jayamaha, Dean – Faculty
Speaker. of Graduate Studies, Prof. A. H. M. H.
Dr. Ajith Medis, Senior Lecturer, Abayarathna, Dean, Faculty of Social
Department of Marketing Sciences, Dr. P.G. Wijayarathna,
Management, in his introductory Dean, Faculty of Computing and
speech stated that the DBA is a Technology, Former Deans of Faculty
‘professional doctorate’ with a focus of Commerce and Management
on business practice with the deep Studies, senior academics of the
understanding of related theoretical Faculty and the students of the DBA
underpinnings. The coordinator of first batch.
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Marketing Management stated that the
DBA is ideal for executives, business
practitioners and academics who
wish to be leaders in competitiveness,
growth, development and institutional
alignment in the global environment.
According to Dr. D. M. Semasinghe,

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Completion of PhD Studies

Dr. Ajith Medis, Senior Lecturer (Gr. I) attached to the Department of Marketing
Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies has earned his PhD from
Management and Science University, Malaysia. His PhD title is “CSR: A Corporate Strategy
or Social Endeavour- Sri Lankan Perspective.”

PROMOTIONS –ACADEMIC STAFF

Dr. A.Y.L. Nadeesha, has been promoted to the Post of Senior Lecturer Gr. II in the
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science with effect from 2015.02.23.

Dr. (Ms). W.A.M.P. Halmillawewa , has been promoted to the Post of Senior Lecturer Gr. II
in the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science with effect from 2014.09.09.

PROMOTIONS – NON ACADEMIC STAFF

1. Ms. P.M.P.L. Pathirana has been promoted to Staff Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 01.10.2015

2. Ms. H.R.P. Ranasingha has been promoted to Staff Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 01.04.2015

3. Mr. B.K.A. Dias Wijaya Kumara has been promoted to Staff Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 15.02.2015

4. Mr. D.P.M.N.C. Jayawardana has been promoted to Staff Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 15.02.2015

5. Mr. J.A. Saman has been promoted to Staff Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 01.12.2015

6. Mr. W.P.I. Sirisena has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 15.03.2015

7. Mr. A.W. Rathnasiri has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 20.10.2015

8. Mr. M.Y.D. Dayanath has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 05.09.2015

9. Mr. M.D. Dabarera has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 05.09.2015

10. Ms. M.D.N.D. Perera has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 03.05.2015

11. Mr. D.G.S.T. Anuruddha has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. I) with effect from 05.10.2015

12. Mr. H.P. Weerarathna has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. II, SEG “A”) with effect from 01.09.2015

13. Ms. N. Rajapaksha has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. II, SEG “A”) with effect from 02.02.2015

14. Mr. A.T. Kannangara has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. II, SEG “A”) with effect from 01.09.2015

15. Mr. W.C.N. Jayasooriya has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. II, SEG “A”) with effect from 01.09.2015

16. Mr. T.D.S.S. Jayarathna has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. II, SEG “A”) with effect from 01.09.2015

17. Mr. I.G.R. Kumararathna has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. II, SEG “A”) with effect from 01.09.2015

18. Ms. J.A.B.T. Jayasingha has been promoted to Technical Officer (Gr. II, SEG “A”) with effect from 02.02.2015

19. Mr. M.H.A.P. Tissera has been promoted to Senior Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 14.12.2016

20. Ms. R.N.P. Kumari has been promoted to Senior Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 03.10.2015

21. Ms. R.P.W.W.G.S. Ranjani has been promoted to Senior Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from
01.01.2016

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22. Ms. B.A.D.P. Rohini has been promoted to Senior Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 01.12.2015
23. Ms. K.A.T.S. Priyangani has been promoted to Senior Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 23.11.2015
24. Ms. H.H.L.H. Rathnaweera has been promoted to Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 01.08.2015
25. Ms. D.T.A.C.D. Dissanayaka has been promoted to Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 01.10.2015
26. Mr. N.B.A.R. Nisshanka has been promoted to Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 15.02.2015
27. Ms.K.A.R.L. Kumari has been promoted to Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 01.08.2015
28. Ms. K.V.A.L.S. Gunasekara has been promoted to Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 01.08.2015
29. Ms. P.G.C. Sudarshani has been promoted to Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 01.08.2015
30. Ms. N.D.C. Ariyawansha has been promoted to Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 18.08.2015
31. Ms. A.S.D. Weerawardana has been promoted to Staff Assistant (Clerical Service) with effect from 10.09.2015
32. Mr. R.D.R. Dhananjaya has been promoted to Computer Application Assistant (Gr. II) with effect from 01.09.2015
33. Ms. P.A.S.K. Kumari has been promoted to Senior Staff Assistant (Typist) with effect from 01.01.2016
34. Mr. J.R.P. Lambert has been promoted to Pharmacist (Special Grade) with effect from 02.10.2015
35. Mr. M.K.C. Ruwansiri has been promoted to Laboratory Attendant (Higher Grade) with effect from 10.12.2015
36. Mr. K.A.S.P. Kuruppuarachchi has been promoted to Laboratory Attendant (Higher Grade) with effect from

10.12.2015
37. Mr. S.A. Rathnapulige has been promoted to Laboratory Attendant (Supra Grade) with effect from 01.12.2015
38. Ms. W.A. Sriyalatha has been promoted to Laboratory Attendant (Supra Grade) with effect from 01.12.2015
39. Ms. S.H. Kanthi Mallika has been promoted to Laboratory Attendant (Supra Grade) with effect from 01.12.2015
40. Mr. K.N.D.E. Rodrigo has been promoted to Laboratory Attendant (Special Grade) with effect from 01.07.2015
41. Mr. K.D.S.L. Nanayakkara has been promoted to Laboratory Attendant (Special Grade) with effect from 01.01.2016
42. Ms. M.J. Weerasinghe has been promoted to Health Service Attendant (Special Grade I) with effect from 01.01.2016
43. Ms. W.A. Premalal has been promoted to Groundsman (Special Grade) with effect from 20.12.2015
44. Mr. W.K. Tissa has been promoted to Karyala Karya Shayaka with effect from 01.01.2016
45. Mr. R.L. Jayatissa has been promoted to Labourer (Special Grade) with effect from 28.02.2015
46. Mr. A.A.J.B. Amarasinghe has been promoted to Labourer (Special Grade) with effect from 08.05.2015
47. Mr. H.U.J. De B. Lobus has been promoted to Labourer (Special Grade) with effect from 01.01.2016
48. Mr. S.H. Lalith Kumara has been promoted to Labourer (Special Grade) with effect from 28.02.2015
49. Mr. S.H. Sriyantha Fernando has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. I) with effect from 01.08.2015
50. Mr. A. Chandrasiri Perera has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. I) with effect from 01.08.2015
51. Mr. H.M. Anil Ranathunga has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. I) with effect from 01.08.2015
52. Mr. S.H.N. Thilakarathna has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. I) with effect from 01.08.2015
53. Mr. N.V.A. Samarasingha has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. I) with effect from 01.08.2015
54. Mr. R.D.N. Chandrasiri has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. I) with effect from 01.08.2015
55. Mr. P.R.P. Indika has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. II) with effect from 10.10.2015
56. Mr. D.R.A.C. Lakmal has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. II) with effect from 10.10.2015
57. Mr. M.R.P.J.K.M. Rajapaksha has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. II) with effect from 10.10.2015
58. Mr. Mr. M.T. Dinesh has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. II) with effect from 10.10.2015
59. Mr. H.D.P. Halgahagamage has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. II) with effect from 10.10.2015
60. Mr. E.S.P. De Soyza has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. II) with effect from 03.10.2015
61. Mr. L.L.D.I. Dayananda has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. II) with effect from 03.10.2015
62. Mr. S.H.S. Weerawansa has been promoted to Labourer (Gr. II) with effect from 07.10.2016

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RETIREMENTS – NON ACADEMIC STAFF

Mrs. B. Premawathi, Labourer (Gr. III) retired on 01st July 2016

Mrs. B. Premawathi joined University of Kelaniya as a Labourer (Casual) on 14th
September 1995 and served till 31st March 1997 in the same post. She was promoted
to Labourer (Gr. III) on 01st of August 1999. She retired on 1st July 2016 after serving
the University for more than 21 years.

Staff was on Overseas Leave to Attend Foreign Conferences, Workshops, Study
Purposes, etc. – During June and July 2016.

Foreign Conferences

Prof. Sunanda Madduma Bandara, Vice-Chancellor of University of Kelaniya – From 25.07.2016 to 01.08.2016
to attend The Association of Commonwealth Universities Conference of University Leaders in Ghana.

Dr. (Mrs.) L.V.K. Jayathilake, Senior Lecturer- Department of Commerce & Financial Management - From
05.07.2016 to 11.07.2016 to attend a conference in Cyprus.

Mrs. P.M.P. Fernando,Senior Lecturer - Department of Marketing Management - From 26.07.2016 to
30.07.2016 to attend a conference in Singapore.

Dr. (Mrs.) D.T.D. Warnakulasuriya, Lecturer (Probationary) – Department of Physiology - From 16.07.2016 to
24.07.2016 to attend and present a conference in USA.

Dr. U.K. Ranawaka, Senior Lecturer – Department of Medicine -From 13.07.2016 to 17.07.2016 to attend the Asia
pacific Stroke Conference in Australia.

Dr. (Mrs.) S. Chakrawarthi, Senior Lecturer Gr. I - Department of Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry - From
29.07.2016 to 08.08.2016 to attend a conference in the USA.

Ms. T.M. Wijesinghe, Lecturer (Probationary) - Department of Disability Studies - From 21.07.2016 to
26.07.2016 to attend a conference in Pakistan.

Prof. M.J.S. Wijeyaratne, Senior Professor of Zoology - From 17.07.2016 to 24.07.2016 to attend a conference in
Vietnam.

Prof. (Mrs.) P.A. Paranagama, Senior Professor of Chemistry- From 10.07.2016 to 17.07.2016 to attend a
conference in India.

Prof. Ariyarathna Athugala, Professor - Department of Mass Communication- From 03.07.2016 to 13.07.2016 to
attend a conference in Thailand.

Ven. (Dr.) Meemure Gunananda Thero, Senior Lecturer Gr. II - Department of Modern Languages- From
24.07.2016 to 06.08.2016 to attend a conference in Korea.

Ven. Deniyaye Pannaloka Thero, Senior Lecturer Gr. II - Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies - From
04.07.2016 to 08.07.2016 to attend a conference in Japan.

Prof. (Mrs.) K.P. Abeywickrama, Professor of Department of Botany- From 21.06.2016 to 24.06.2016 o attend a
conference in Spain.

Meetings Discussions, Trainings and Other

Dr. G.S. Padumadasa, Senior Lecturer – Department of Obstetricsand Gynecology - From 30.07.2016 to
16.01.2017 to research in UK.

Dr. D.M. Ubesekara, Senior Lecturer Gr. I - Department of Sociology - From 10.07.2016 to 16.07.2016 for
supervision of External Examination in Singapore.

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Dr. D.M. Semasinghe, Senior Lecturer Gr. I - Department of Commerce & Financial Management - From
12.07.2016 to 16.07.2016 to attend an academic programme in Seychelles.

Ven. (Prof.) Therele Dhammarathana Thero, Professor – Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies - From
10.07.2016 to 16.07.2016 for supervision of External Examination in Singapore.

Prof. M.K. Wicramasinghe, Professor - Department of English - From 17.07.2016 to 19.07.2016 to accompany the
Prime Minister’s delegation in Singapore.

Dr. E.D.P.S. Fernando, Senior Lecturer Gr. II - Department of Anatomy - From 21.07.2016 to 26.07.2016 to
conduct MRCGP orientation course in UAE.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Mr. R.M.M.L.B. Wewegama, Senior Assistant Registrar – Centre for Distance & Continuing Education
(CDCE) - From 10.07.2016 to 16.07.2016 for supervision of External Examination in Singapore.

Publications

the disciple - atta purisa puggala

This is a collection of poetry written by Prof. Chamindi Dilkushi Senaratne, Director-Staff
Development Centre cum Professor in the English Language Teaching Unit, University of
Kelaniya. This book pays a tribute to Ven Arahant Maha Kassapa, the third eminent disciple
of the Buddha responsible for convening and conducting the first Buddhist Council in the
form of English poetry. Further, it is a celebration of the simple life of the Arahant and
commitment he displayed in observing austerity.

ikaksfõok iol,am yd udOH idCIr;dj, ikaksfõok kHdh yd wdlD;s, uyck u;h yd udOH ixialD;sh ,uyck
u;h yd udOH ixialD;sh, ikaksfõok m%j¾. are authored by Prof. Ariyarathne Athugala, Professor of Department of
Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya.

ikaksfõok iol,am yd udOH idCIr;dj is written on the new developments of communication concepts and
media literacy focusing on how communication practices can be shaped up by the understanding of theoretical aspects
in communication.

ikaksfõok kHdh yd wdlD;s addresses the theories and models of communication. It ignites the critical thinking ability
of the students who are interested in the subject area and is targeted at educating school children and undergraduates too.

uyck u;h yd udOH ixialD;sh discusses the relationship between the public opinion and media culture. It further
explains how media affects on building opinions among the public whether they are true or false.

ikaksfõok m%j¾. is written aiming to present the theories, models and concepts of communication in a novel way by
discussing the communication genres as an approach for the book.

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Up-Coming Events

10th – 12th August 2016
International Symposium on ICT for
Sustainable Development (ICTSD 2016)
Venue: University of Kelaniya
Organised by: Department of Zoology &
Environmental Management, Faculty of
Science

20th -21st August 2016
The International Conference on “Asian
Elephants in Culture & Nature”
Venue: University of Kelaniya
Organised by: Centre for Asian Studies,
University of Kelaniya

25th August 2016
Second International Conference on
Linguistics - ICLSL 2016
Venue: University of Kelaniya
Organised by: Department Linguistics,
Faculty of Humanities

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