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Gender Equality
August 11, 2023
KDU: Empowering Women, Fostering Equality
KDU is committed to creating an inclusive environment that empowers women to reach their full potential. In a recent awareness session held in Ratmalana, the university highlighted various support schemes available to women, including scholarships, financial aid, counseling services, career guidance, and daycare facilities.The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) emphasized the importance of equal op
May 15, 2023
Newly Appointed Dean Faculty of Graduate Studies Professor Charitha L Goonasekara Assume Duties
Newly appointed Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Professor Charitha L Goonasekara took over the duties as the 7th Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on 15th May 2023 at a formal ceremony on held with the participation of all the faculty staff.Dean Faculty of Graduate Studies Professor Charitha L Goonasekara holds a Postdoctoral fellow from
April 28, 2023
Sinhala and Hindu New Year Celebration, 2023 at UHKDU
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Celebration, 2023 was ceremonially held at the University Hospital premises from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on 28th April, 2023, with the participation of the members of UHKDU.The event was graced by Dr. Jayan Mendis – Executive Director, Brigadier (Dr.) PS Thilakarathne – Director Medical Services, Brigadier LWSR Wettasinghe – Director Administration, and HODs, a
April 06, 2023
Erabadu Wasanthaya – 2023
Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration for year 2023 was ceremonially held at the University premises from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm on 06th April 2023 with the participation of the members of KDU family.The ceremony was graced by Major General MP Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, the Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence and Administration
March 21, 2023
Oath Ceremony of Intake 39 Nursing Undergraduates of FAHS
The Oath Ceremony of the Intakes 39 B.Sc. Nursing Undergraduates of the Department of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences was held on 17th March 2023 at the Auditorium, UHKDU with the participation of Mrs Ashoka Abeynayaka, Director Nursing Education, Ministry of Health as the Guest of Honour. The ceremony was graced by the distinguished invitees from the Ministry
March 02, 2023
Inter-Faculty Netball Tournament 2023
The Inter-Faculty Annual Netball Tournament – 2023 was held at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), featuring 120 talented players from 10 faculties namely the Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Computing, Fa
January 30, 2023
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony and Exhibition of the Second Certificate Course in Nonviolent Communication and Media
The certificate awarding ceremony and exhibition of the 2nd Certificate Course on Nonviolent Communication and Media organized by the Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Management, Social Sciences, and Humanities was held on the 30th of January 2023 at the Main Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).The occasion was graced by the Chief Guest Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne,
January 09, 2023
KDU WOMEN’S BADMINTON TEAM BECAME RUNNERS-UP IN SLIIT SHUTTLEBUDS 2022 BADMINTON TOURNAMENT
“SLIIT SUTTLEBUDS” tournament 2022 organized by the SLIIT badminton team in collaboration with the SLIIT Physical Education and Sports Unit was held from 02nd of January 2023 to 08th January 2023 at MBA Courts, Colombo 7 and SLIIT Indoor Stadium.Under the Inter-University category, 08 teams in the women’s category and 16 teams in the men’s category competed in the tournament including men
January 02, 2023
A Star, Born from KDU
Sri Lanka is always keeping her name in the world by producing world class sportsmen and sportswomen for the nation, in the fields of Athletics, Cricket, Rugby, Netball and some other sports. But, if we take a look at the water sports in Sri Lanka it’s a new challenge and experience. Rowing is widely considered by those within international sports as the most physically demanding in the Olympic
November 28, 2022
Awareness session about the support available for Women and access schemes in the university
An awareness session was conducted on the support schemes available for women at the university. The aim was to address the need to empower women, foster their academic and career progress, and create an environment of equality. Various access schemes were discussed, such as scholarships, financial aid, counselling services, career guidance, and daycare facilities. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Acad
