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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-Chance
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
November 11, 2022
Media and Communication Studies in the degree component
In collaboration with the UNDP, the Department of Social Sciences introduced a novel module to their degree programme named ‘Media and Communication Studies’. This component was a novel input in the Social Sciences degree programme. It opened up a wide scope in the academic arena and it was identified as a requirement of the students through their feedback of non-violent communication programm
November 11, 2022
Collaborative project between UNDP and KDU on Non-violent Communication and Responsible use of Media
Larger UNDP funded project on Non-violent Communication and Responsible use of Media conducted by the Department of Social Sciences to provide space for students of the faculty to engage in media production. The Centre facilitates media research, video filming, voice covers, and podcast production to showcase the skills of KDU students, and it provides much needed space and facilities for recordin
October 06, 2022
Defence session of the International Research Conference (IRC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
In a remarkable display of collaboration between academia, government officials, and professionals and experts from industry and varied disciplines, The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) played host to a series of international conferences. These events served as a nexus for knowledge exchange, policy discussions, and partnerships aimed at addressing global challenges. The conve
September 26, 2022
Empowering Communities: The Centre for Gender and Equity and Equality Champions the Cause
In an effort to promote a society that is more egalitarian and inclusive, the Centre for Gender and Equity and Equality of the General Sir john Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has organized a series of informative speeches and workshops aimed at educating the larger community about the paramount importance of gender equity and equality in all facets of life.The events, which took place over th
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
January 26, 2022
Vice Chancellor Meets representative from Western Sydney University, Australia
The Vice Chancellor of KDU meets a representative from Western Sydney University, Australia (WSU) on Wednesday the 26th. Western Sydney University is a world-class university with a growing international reach and reputation for academic excellence and impact-driven research and ranked 494th in the QS university rankings in the world.Both institutions have had discussions to sign a student articul
September 02, 0202
KDU final year students’ demonstration of nationally important software solutions
Final year students of the Faculty of Computing at Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) on the instructions given by the Ministry of Defence have selected nationally important software solutions as their final year research projects.The Demonstration session of the software solutions took place at the Ministry on 31 August 2022 in the presence of Chief of National Intelligence Maj. Gen. Ruwan Kulat
