News & Events
December 21, 2023
Blood Donation Campaign Organized by University Hospital, KDU
A blood donation campaign organized by General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital (UH-KDU), under the theme of ??Love, Togetherness, and Unity?? was held on 21st December 2023 for the third time at the hospital premises.The program was held with the guidance and support of Director Medical Services ? Brigadier (Dr) PS Thilakaratne, Deputy Director Medical Services ? Surgeon Captain. H
December 20, 2023
The Nineth Lecture of the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology” 2023/2024
The Nineth lecture of the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology” for the academic year 2023/24 was presented by Dr. Kalpana Ambepitiya. Her lecture, titled “Cross Cultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Asia” took place on December 20th, 2023, from 1500 to 1640 via Zoom. Dr. Kalpana Ambepitiya, Director of the Career Guidance Unit at General S
December 20, 2023
CGU Director’s Insights on Sri Lanka’s Blue Economy at Holy Family Convert, Kaluthara on their Commerce Day 2023
Dr Kalpana Ambepitiya, the director of the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) was invited to deliver the guest speech at the Commerce Day 2023 of Holy Family Convent Kalutara. The event took place on October 20, 2023, under the theme “Blue Ocean and Environment.” The summary of her speech highlighted the following points.Sri Lanka, often referred to as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean,” possesses in
December 19, 2023
Workshop on “AI-Enhanced Research and Publications Strategy: Leveraging Bibliometric Tools for Academic Success.”
On November 28th, 2023, the KDU Library, in collaboration with the Staff Development Center at KDU, conducted a highly successful workshop titled “AI-Enhanced Research and Publications Strategy: Leveraging Bibliometric Tools for Academic Success.” Prof. Rajan Balasubramani from the Department of Library & Information Sciences at Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli, India, conducted
December 19, 2023
Signature Seminar 2023: Responding to Disinformation and Building Disinformation Resilience
The Faculty of Defence & Strategic Studies (FDSS) and the Centre for Strategic Assessment (CSA) organized the second consecutive signature Seminar on 14th December 2023 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies addressing the issues of Responding to Disinformation and Building Disinformation Resilience. This consequential event was committed to expounding upon the intricate challenges posed by disinf
December 18, 2023
Outstanding Performance by Day Scholar at Asian Classic Powerlifting Championship – 2023
With remarkable display of strength and determination, IDNSB Gunawardhana, a Day Scholar from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS) at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, represented Sri Lanka at the Asian Classic Powerlifting Championship 2023 in Malaysia. The competition, held from December 10 to 18, showcased her exceptional skills in the junior women -84kg weight category.ID
December 07, 2023
Pre-Sessional English Language and Research Methodology Programme 2023 for DSCSC and LSC Students
The Department of Languages and the Department of Strategic Studies conducted the Pre-Sessional English Language and Research Methodology Programme for DSCSC (Course No. 18) and LSC (Course No.10) from 16th October 2023 to 30th November 2023 at KDU. The Programme consisted of English for Academic Purposes and a series of lectures on research methodology to enhance the military officers’ knowledg
December 07, 2023
Representative of CGEE for UN Programme
Representatives of CGEE Participated for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Five Participants from CGEE- KDU for an event organized by The European Union, UNFPA, and UN Women, commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence were participated. The focus of the event is on ending violence against women in politics. This Event was held 7 th December
December 05, 2023
KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS)
KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS)Latest publication – Vol. 5(2) Nov 2023published on 28th Nov 2023Indexed in the following Databases:Sri Lanka Journal online (SLJOL)Google Scholarvisit the following links to download the publications:https://kjms.sljol.info/https://kdu.ac.lk/kjms/pdf/KDU-Journal-of-Multidisciplinary-studies-KJMS-Volume-5-Issue-02.pdfSubmit your manuscripts to
December 05, 2023
KDU awarded with the Certificate of Compliance at the Best Annual Reports and Accounts Awards 2022
Annual Report 2022 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, has been awarded with the Certificate of Compliance under the Public Sector – University Category, at the Best Annual Reports and Accounts Awards for Public Sector – 2022, organized by the Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the Public Sector Wing of Charted Accountants Sri Lanka. The a
