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January 08, 2023
The Accreditation of BSc Nursing Programme by Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC)
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU offers a 4-year BSc Nursing (Honours) degree since year 2013. Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC), the professional body that regulates nursing practice in Sri Lanka, accredited the BSc Nursing Programme offered by KDU with effect from 01st January 2023 and awarded SLNC registration to BSc Nursing degree holders of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU
January 05, 2023
THE SHORT COURSE ON “CULTURAL LINKAGES TOWARDS AN ASIAN IDEOLOGY” 2022/23 - LECTURE 09 A LECTURE ON
The eighth lecture of the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology – 2022/23 was delivered by Ven. Bopitiye Sumangala Thero on “The Light of Asia in the Proper Light” on 05th January 2023 from 1500 to 1635 hours via Zoom.The course is organized for the second consecutive year by the Department of Social Sciences, FMSH under a research grant awarded by the Eurasia Founda
January 05, 2023
CDMR-KDU Hosts Collaborative Workshop with JCDR Massey University and DMC Sri Lanka on Crisis Communication
On January 5, 2023, the Centre for Disaster Management Research (CDMR) at KDU, in collaboration with the Joint Centre for Disaster Research (JCDR), Massey University, and the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Sri Lanka, conducted a workshop titled “Effective and Responsible Communication in a Crisis.” The event, held at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium at KDU, aimed to highlight the c
January 02, 2023
KDU Commences its New Academic Year
With the dawn of New Year 2023, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University officially commenced its new academic year ceremonially on 2nd January 2023 at the university premises. Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, the Vice Chancellor of KDU who attended the ceremonial function was presented a Tri-Services Guard Turnout at the entrance to the University.The Vice Ch
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
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 programmes.
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
