News & Events
November 11, 2023
Virtual Inauguration of Alumni of Department of Management and Finance
The virtual inauguration of the Alumni of Department of Management and Finance of the Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities was successfully held on 11th November 2023 from 0900 to 1030 hrs. This milestone event marks the first step of establishing the alumni as a lifelong platform to reconnect, network, collaborate and share knowledge and experience with one another for mutual ben
November 10, 2023
Certificate Award Ceremony of Diploma in Information Technology Course No.21
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University has eleven faculties and offers nearly 50 undergraduate degree programmes, in addition to offering nearly 50 undergraduate degree programmes by 11 faculties, Centre for IT Support & Development Services of KDU is conducts certificate-level and diploma-level IT courses to improve computer literacy among Officers/ Other Rankers in Tri-Services and c
November 09, 2023
Awareness Programme on Library Material Preservation
An awareness program on library book preservation methods was organized by the KDU Library with the Staff Development Center KDU, on 09th November, 2023. The program aimed to create an awareness among the library staff on how to identify the infestation and deterioration and necessary precautions to be taken to safeguard the library collections.Dr. Udaya Cabral, Head of the Conservation and Preser
November 08, 2023
KDU Faculty of Technology Shines at National Science Exhibition
The Faculty of Technology of KDU proudly showcased their exhibits, innovations and technology degree programs at the National Science Exhibition held at the Colombo National Museum from November 8 to 10. Organized by the Education Ministry’s Research and Innovation Branch under the theme ‘Prosperity through Scientific Empowerment,’ the exhibition aimed to celebrate World Science Day and prom
November 08, 2023
Prof Bimali Indrarathne, Dr Andy Cirocki (University of York, UK) and Prof Pratiwi Retnaningdyah (Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia) handed over their teacher training course at a British Council event in Jakarta
Prof Bimali Indrarathne, Dr Andy Cirocki (University of York, UK) and Prof Pratiwi Retnaningdyah (Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia) received a British Council Going Global Partnership grant to develop a teacher training course on Inclusive Literacy Development Training for Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education in Indonesia. With a group of teacher trainers in Indonesia, they deve
November 07, 2023
Prof Bimali Indrarathne conducted a workshop on “Literacy Development and Learning Difficulties” at Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), Indonesia
Prof Bimali Indrarathne conducted a workshop for the staff of the Faculty of Languages and Arts at the Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), Indonesia on 7th November 2023. The title of the workshop was Literacy Development and Learning Difficulties. In this workshop she discussed topics such as what is involved in literacy development, how learning difficulties affect literacy development and what
November 07, 2023
KDU Launches First Dedicated Website for Sustainable Development
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University launched its first-ever dedicated website for sustainable development in an event held at the Vice Chancellor?s conference hall on November 7, 2023. The Vice-Chancellor, Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara officially launched the website, opening a new era for KDU in its march towards sustainability. The event was also attended by the Deputy Vice-Chancell
November 06, 2023
Unleashing women’s potential in the Digital Economy with Suhuruliya 2.0!
This National Event was launched in line with DIGIECON 2030 under the Lighting Digital Capacity Building Drive. Proudly initiated by ICTA and the Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment.Dr. (Mrs.) Nirosha Wedasinghe, the Director of CGEE at KDU, extended an invitation to take part in the discussion on the panel. Ms. Darani Abeysinghe, the CGEE Coordinator for the Faculty of Computi
November 05, 2023
Inter Faculty Debate Competition -23
It is with great pleasure that we announce the achievements of our very own undergraduates at the Inter-Faculty Debating Championship for Vice Chancellor’s Trophy – 2023, where the faculty emerged as the first runners-up after an exuberant competition with the Faculty of Law.The Grand Finale held on October 12 at the University’s main auditorium was graced by Brigadier DCA Wickramasinghe USP
November 04, 2023
IEEE WIE Affinity Group of KDU Grabs Dual Honors at IEEE Sri Lanka Section Awards Ceremony
In an extraordinary feat, the IEEE Women In Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University clinched two prestigious awards at the IEEE Sri Lanka Section Award Ceremony on November 4th at Carolina Beach Hotel, Chilaw.The standout accomplishment of the night was the project “Cypher,” comprising Capture The Flag (CTF) and Hackathon, organized by the IEEE WIE Af
