News & Events
September 13, 2022
MOU with Unilever Sri Lanka Limited
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) signed an MOU with Unilever Sri Lanka Limited with the objectives of recruiting interns from KDU. Unilever Sri Lanka Limited is a multinational company engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing fast moving consumer goods.The MoU was signed by the Vice Chancellor of KDU Major General Milinda Peiris, Ms. Ananya Sabharwal, Director of
September 10, 2022
Clean Drinking Water for CKDu Impacted Community in Ulpathwewa Village
The Marine Engineering Society (MRES) combined with the Department of Marine Engineering (DOMR) installed a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification plant at Ulpathwewa Raja Maha Viharaya, Ulpathwewa, Kanthale on 23rd August 2022.Ulpathwewa is a rural village in Kanthale. There are approx. 200 Sinhala, Muslim and Tamil families struggle to live with minimal infrastructural support in this
August 28, 2022
Pre- Conference Session – International Research Conference at Southern Campus-2022
The pre- conference session – KDU IRC 2022 of the Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences hosted by the Department of Quantity Surveying was held at the southern campus on 28th September 2022. The session, organized under the theme, “Adaptability of BIM in Sri Lankan Construction Industry” was conducted by a panel of esteemed resource persons in the construction industry including
August 09, 2022
Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for The New Students’ Accommodation
The foundation stone laying ceremony for the new female and male students’ accommodation was ceremoniously held on 5th August 2022 with the participation of the Vice Chancellor, Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil. In order to cater to the growing number of students enrolling in different degree programs, Phase 1 of the accommodation complex is expected to be completed in
July 03, 2022
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY HOLDS ITS FIRST FRESHERS’ EXHIBITION 2022
Freshers’ Exhibition organized by the undergraduates of the Faculty of Technology was held on 30th June 2022 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, KDU. This exhibition was held to provide a platform for students to showcase their talents. The chief guest was Major General MP Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, the Vice Chancellor of KDU. In his speech, the Vice Chancellor praised both students a
June 04, 2022
“STEPPING INTO THE WORKING WORLD” : A WORKSHOP FOR INTAKE 37 SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDENTS
A workshop on industrial training was organized by the Department of Social Sciences, on 31st May 2022, for intake 37 day – scholars with the purpose of facilitating a smooth transition from academics to the professional world of working.The programme commenced with Mrs. Kumuduni Weerasinghe, Lecturer and Internship Coordinator for the Department of Social Sciences, welcoming the gathering and p
June 02, 2022
A robust Defence Policy is essential – Defence Secretary
“A dynamic, adaptable and a comprehensive Defence Policy is seen mandatory”For a country to define the realisation of its goals towards National Security, a robust Defence Policy addressing both effectiveness and accountability is essential for the acceptability of security apparatus in the country and the protection of its people and interests said the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratn
April 10, 2022
Department Industry Consultative Board Meeting 2022
The Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB) meeting 2022 was successfully held on 31st March 2022 at the Conference Hall, Faculty of Graduate Studies, with the participation of representatives from the following leading companies in the Marine Engineering Industry.Sri Lanka NavyBoat Building Technology Improvement InstituteColombo Dockyard PLCDiesel and Motor Engineering PLCUnited Tract
April 05, 2022
Book discussion & Guest Lecture on Sri Lanka in the Indo-Pacific
The Faculty of Defence & Strategic Studies (FDSS) organised a book discussion and guest lecture with Dr. Chulanee Attanayake, Research Fellow of the Institute South Asian Studies (ISAS), National University of Singapore, Singapore on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Auditorium. Dr. Attanayake addressed the gathering on ‘Sri Lanka in the Indo-Pacific’ and there
March 26, 2022
International Women’s Day Celebrations 2022
KDU Centre for Gender Equity and Equality has passed yet another milestone on Tuesday, 08th March 2022 Celebrating International Women’s Day on the theme of ‘Break the Bias’ to promote gender equity and equality today for a sustainable tomorrow. This event was successfully conducted at KDU – FGS auditorium from 0900 to 1100 hrs.The event was graced by Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP V
