News & Events
September 08, 2023
Innovation Takes the Spotlight: Best Poster Presentation Award at International Research Conference - Poster Cluster 3
On September 8, 2023, the Department of Marine Engineering at Kotelawala Defence University marked a momentous occasion as four of its lecturers secured the Best Poster Presentation Award at the International Research Conference’s Poster Cluster 3. The winning team, consisting of Cmde(E) MCP Dissanayake, Head of the Department, Department of Marine Engineering, LCdr (E) KREMSB Ekanayaka, LCdr (E
September 08, 2023
16th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University 07th to 08th September, 2023
The 16th International Research Conference (IRC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on “Achieving Resilience through Digitalization, Sustainability and Sectoral Transformation”, was held from 07th to 8th September 2023. Hon. Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Staff to the President and National Security Advisor, was the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony on 7th Sept
September 06, 2023
Link With LinkedIn
The “Link With LinkedIn” session was hosted by Sparks Student Brand Ambassadors and The Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. The session was a remarkable event that provided invaluable insights for career growth and personal branding. Tahani Haaris, the esteemed Human Resources Business Partner of Unilever Sri Lanka presented the keynote address of the
September 04, 2023
Successful Guest Lecture on International Instruments Related to Children
On the 4th of September 2023, Dr. Charika Marasinghe delivered an insightful and impactful guest lecture on the topic “Different International Instruments Related to Children.” The lecture was conducted as part of the academic curriculum.Dr. Charika Marasinghe, a highly esteemed academic and practitioner, holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Honours from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and i
August 29, 2023
DONATION OF BOOKS FOR THE KDU LIBRARY FROM TWO PROFESSORS FROM DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, CANADA
A package of books has been donated to the KDU library by Prof. Rajesh Rajaselvam and Prof. Arunika Gunawardena from Dalhousie University of Nova Scotia, Canada. The donation contains highly valuable books on Environmental Science, Biology, Plant Science, Genetics, Geology, Ecology, Physics etc., which are relevant to the study streams and research of the University. The books were handed over to
August 26, 2023
E Rickshaw participated to MuCycle Parade Organized by the Ladies College, Colombo 07
The E Rickshaw which was innovated by the Department of Marine Engineering under the guidance of Head of the Department, Cmde (E) MCP Dissanayake, USP, psc had a great chance to participate for the MuCycle parade which was organized by the Ladies College, Colombo 07 on 26th August 2023.Dr. Anuji Gamage – Senior Lecturer in Community Medicine to the Faculty of Medicine – KDU was the bridge to c
August 25, 2023
The Vice Chancellor ceremonially unveils the Name Board of the Faculty of Technology to its newly acquired space
On the 24th of August 2023, the Faculty of Technology (FOT) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) ceremonially opened its newly acquired premises previously used as the headquarters building of KDU. Majority of the spaces available in the building, has been given to the FOT, including Dean’s office, administrative space, lecture rooms and some laboratories.FOT was inaugurated a
August 24, 2023
The Faculty of Technology ceremonially opens doors to its newly acquired premises
The Faculty of Technology (FOT) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) opened its newly acquired premises on August 24, 2023. On the invitation of the Dean Faculty of Technology Prof KMGP Premadasa, Vice Chancellor Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhill (Ind) and RAdm HGUD Kumara VSV USP psc, the Vice Chancellor- Designate graced the occasion to unveil the nam
August 24, 2023
TECHXiBit 2023
“TECHXiBit 2023”, a hardware and software exhibition organized by the British Computer Society (BCS) student chapter of KDU, in collaboration with the Electronics Robotics and Innovation Club (ERIC) of KDU, was successfully concluded on the 24th of August 2023, at the university premises.This event marked a milestone in the Southern Campus calendar as four teams comprising undergraduates of in
August 24, 2023
Certificate Awarding Ceremony to Appreciate the Commitment of the Staff of UHKDU in Celebrating the Achievement of “Australian Council of Healthcare Standards International” (ACHSI) Certificate
University Hospital of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (UHKDU) is – “Sri Lanka’s first state hospital to be recognized by the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards International” (ACHSI) and most prominently the “Only Sri Lankan Hospital” to be accredited under the latest edition of the ACHSI Evaluation and Quality and Improvement Programme (EQuIP7). University
