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January 18, 2023
The 3rd Student Symposium of Faculty of Computing
The 3rd Student Symposium of Faculty of Computing of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, was successfully conducted on the 18th of January 2023 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium in KDU.Major General MP Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, the Vice Chancellor of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Director
January 17, 2023
Webinar: CISCO Global Education Initiatives
The webinar titled “CISCO Global Education Initiatives” was organized by CISCO Academy KDU and was held on 17th January 2023 via Zoom platoform. The speaker of the webinar was Mr. Anurag Srivastava, CISCO CSR – NetACad India and South Asia.The speaker shed light on how the CISCO certifications will aid in having a successful career path in the Networking profession. At the end of the session
January 17, 2023
THE SHORT COURSE ON “CULTURAL LINKAGES TOWARDS AN ASIAN IDEOLOGY” 2022/23 - LECTURE 11 A LECTURE ON
The 11th lecture of the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology – 2022/23” was delivered by Professor Hajime Tozaki on “Sri Lanka as seen by Japan” on 17th January 2023 from 1500 to 1640 via Zoom.Professor Hajime Tozaki is a Professor at the Department of Airline Management at the J.F. Oberlin University in Japan as well as an Adjunct Professor at the Depar
January 16, 2023
Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Maldives visits KDU to meet Foreign Officer Cadets of Maldives
The Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Maldives Col Hassan Amir visited General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on 16 January 2023 to meet the Foreign Officer Cadets of Maldives.Col Hassan Amir first met the Vice Chancellor of KDU, Major General MP Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil (Ind), and had a pleasant discussion on matters of mutual interest. Then, he went to the Faculty of
January 11, 2023
Faculty of Technology conducts a Pre-Academic Programme for New Students
The Faculty of Technology at KDU is committed to providing its students with the best possible start to their academic journey. To ensure a seamless transition from A/L to university studies, the faculty has introduced a comprehensive pre-academic preparatory program for its Intake 41 students.This program is designed to address potential knowledge gaps and equip students with the essential skills
January 11, 2023
Inaugural Lecture and Oath Taking Ceremony – MBBS Students – Intake 39
The Annual Oath Taking Ceremony for first-year medical students (Intake 39) took place on January 11, 2023, at the main auditorium of the university. In addition, a guest lecture was delivered concurrently with the ceremony. Professor GC Goonatilleke, MBBS (Ceylon), LRCP (London), MRCS (London), and FRCS(England), who was the guest lecturer at the Faculty’s invitation shared his life-long profes
January 10, 2023
THE SHORT COURSE ON “CULTURAL LINKAGES TOWARDS AN ASIAN IDEOLOGY” 2022/23 - LECTURE 10 A LECTURE ON
The 10th lecture of the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology – 2022/23” was delivered by Mr. Nanda Fernando on “The Role of Leadership in a Chosen Profession related to Asian Community” on 10th January 2023 from 1500 to 1635 via Zoom.Mr. Nanda Fernando is the Managing Director of Sampath Bank PLC, and also Director of Lanka Financial Services Bureau Ltd, Governing
January 10, 2023
Book Donation and Certificate Awarding Ceremony – 2023
On the direction of the Vice Chancellor of KDU, the Permanent Staff Civil Welfare Fund, officer cadets, and academic and administrative staff donated the annual school books and stationery requirement for the children of the non-academic staff of KDU for the year 2023.The formal event of the book donation was held at the FGS auditorium on 9th January 2023 where the Vice Chancellor, Major Gene
January 10, 2023
KDU to establish a visiting chair position for academics from the University of Calgary, Canada
Prof. Janaka Ruwanpura of the University of Calgary visited General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on January 10, 2023 to discuss the possibility of establishing a visiting chair position in KDU for Calgary academics. During his visit, Prof. Ruwanpura met with the Vice Chancellor of KDU, discussed collaborative research initiatives.During the meeting, Prof. Ruwanpura presented his views on
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
