News & Events
October 28, 2022
Leadership Skill Development Training Programme of Intake 39 Day-Scholars
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University conducted five Leadership Skill Development Training Programmes of two weeks for the Day-Scholars of Intake 39. These programmes were aimed at developing leadership qualities, teamwork and positive thinking through theoretical and practical training as advised by Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil (Ind), the Vice Chancellor of
October 27, 2022
Guest Lecture – Claims Management and Dispute Resolution
In an effort to address the timely need of effective dispute management in the construction industry, a Guest Lecture on “Claims Management and Dispute Resolution” by Ch QS Jayantha Jayakody (MBA (PM), B.Sc. (QS), Dip. Arb., MRICS, MCIArb, AIQSSL, GreenSL® AP) was held on the 25th of October 2022, at the KDUSC Auditorium. The event was organized by the Department of Quantity Surveying, to inc
October 10, 2022
Advanced Level Technology stream book donation campaign of the Faculty of Technology of KDU continues at Katukurunda Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Kalutara
The faculty of Technology of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University donated A/L technology stream textbooks to Katukurunda Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Kalutara on 6th October 2022. The book donation campaign aims to popularize the Technology A/L stream among students while supporting schools with fewer resources.Commencing the event, the principal of the school welcomed all the participants. Dr.
October 06, 2022
Defence session of the International Research Conference (IRC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
In a remarkable display of collaboration between academia, government officials, and professionals and experts from industry and varied disciplines, The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) played host to a series of international conferences. These events served as a nexus for knowledge exchange, policy discussions, and partnerships aimed at addressing global challenges. The conve
October 01, 2022
15th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University 2022
The 15th International Research Conference of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on the theme, “Economic Revival, National Security, and Sustainability through Advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation”, was inaugurated on 29th September 2022. The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne graced the inauguration as the Chief Guest, and Hon Prof Subr
September 30, 2022
Virtual Pre-Conference Workshop Conducted by the Staff Development Centre
Virtual Pre-Conference Workshop Conducted by the Staff Development Centre
September 26, 2022
Empowering Communities: The Centre for Gender and Equity and Equality Champions the Cause
In an effort to promote a society that is more egalitarian and inclusive, the Centre for Gender and Equity and Equality of the General Sir john Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has organized a series of informative speeches and workshops aimed at educating the larger community about the paramount importance of gender equity and equality in all facets of life.The events, which took place over th
September 26, 2022
Gender Awareness Workshops at KDU 2022
The KDU Centre for Gender Equity and Equality conducted a number of workshops to increase awareness of gender equity and equality among KDU community. With the support of faculty representatives of CGEE, separate workshops were conducted at seven faculties from 06/09/2022 to 22/09/2022.The main objective of these workshops was to enhance the knowledge of the participants on the concept of gender e
September 22, 2022
A WEBINAR ON ‘UNDERSTANDING GENDER EQUITY AND EQUALITY’
A webinar on ‘Understanding Gender Equity and Equality’ was organized by the FMSH under the initiative of the Committee on Gender Equity of Equality (CGEE). This was a result of conducting informative sessions by each faculty of the university on Gender Equity and Equality in order to enhance the knowledge of the academic and non-academic staff of the Faculties on the said matter.The resource
September 13, 2022
MOU with Verité Research Pvt. Ltd
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) signed an MOU with Verité Research Pvt. Ltd with the objectives of recruiting inters from faculties of Management Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies. Verité Research Pvt. Ltd is a private think tank that provides strategic analysis for Asia. Its main research divisions are economics, pol
