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October 18, 2023
The FOE Career Fair 2023
The inaugural Career Fair of the Faculty of Engineering (FOE) was successfully conducted on the 18th of October 2023 in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit of KDU at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). The Vice Chancellor of the KDU, Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS) graced the inauguration event as the Chief Guest. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Defenc
September 22, 2023
A visit to Twinery - Discovery Labs, a section of the innovation arm of MAS Holdings
On 22nd of September, Head of the Department and some staff of DoME visited Twinery – Discovery Labs, a section of the innovation arm of MAS Holdings . An alumnus of KDU, who is currently working there, graciously offered this opportunity for our staff to get a behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge innovations being put out by the company.During this visit, our alumnus welcomed us and provi
September 21, 2023
Field Visit to Michelin Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. - Central Engineering Division
On 21st September 2023, a field visit was organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University to Michelin Lanka (Pvt) Ltd – Central Engineering Division for Intake 39 Mechanical and Mechatronic engineering undergraduates.Michelin Lanka (Pvt) Ltd specializes in off-road tires, wheels, rubber tracks and track systems for the material handling, co
May 18, 2023
FMSH Career Fair 2023
The Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities (FMSH) together with the Career Guidance Unit of KDU, successfully conducted its Career Fair on 18th May 2023 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). The Career Fair was conducted with the motive of assisting students in finding the ideal and best-suited internship placements in reputed organizations in Sri Lanka. The career fair provided
April 04, 2023
“Gain The Edge” 4th Career Guidance Workshop-FMSH
The Career Guidance workshop titled “Gain the Edge”, organized by the Department of Social Sciences of the Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities (FMSH) collaborating with the Career Guidance Unit of KDU was successfully held on 29th of March 2023 at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of KDU. This is the fourth workshop that was organized under a series of trainin
September 13, 2022
MOU with Verit? Research Pvt. Ltd
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) signed an MOU with Verit? 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. Verit? Research Pvt. Ltd is a private think tank that provides strategic analysis for Asia. Its main research divisions are economics, polit
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
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 provi
