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November 10, 2023
Certificate Award Ceremony of Diploma in Information Technology Course No.21
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University has eleven faculties and offers nearly 50 undergraduate degree programmes, in addition to offering nearly 50 undergraduate degree programmes by 11 faculties, Centre for IT Support & Development Services of KDU is conducts certificate-level and diploma-level IT courses to improve computer literacy among Officers/ Other Rankers in Tri-Services and c
March 22, 2023
Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages Towards An Asian Ideology (2022/23)”
The short course on ‘Cultural Linkages Towards an Asian Ideology 2022/23’ was organized by the Department of Social Sciences of the Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University with the funding of Eurasia Foundation in Japan (from Asia). Eurasia is a non-profit organization supporting activities and stimulating common sense values amon
February 05, 2023
KDU and Water Board (NWSDB) inaugurates the first-ever joint course on operation and maintenance in the water treatment plant
On February 1, 2023, the inaugural ceremony for the certificate course jointly developed by KDU and the Water board was held at the Centre of Excellence for Water and Sanitation (CEWAS) in Ratmalana.The collaborative agreement between KDU and NWSDB, which was signed in December 2022, led to the development of the joint course. The certificate course is designed to target working professionals look
January 25, 2023
Nippon Paint Sponsors SLIA Student Jamboree 2022
Nippon Paint Lanka sponsored the 2022 Student Jamboree of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) held recently in Sooriyawewa. The annual event conducted by the Board of Architectural Education (BAE) of the SLIA for the students of the four schools of architecture in Sri Lanka – the University of Moratuwa (UOM), the City School of Architecture (CSA), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence Uni
December 17, 2022
KDU and the National Water supply and Drainage Board enter into an agreement to conduct a joint course for professionals from the water industry
On the same day that the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) opened its new Centre of Excellence for Water and Sanitation (CEWAS), on December 14, 2022, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) signed an agreement with NWSDB to jointly conduct a certificate course on “Operation & Maintenance In Wastewater Treatment Plants”.Major General Milinda Peiris, the Vice Cha
November 16, 2022
KDU signs an Agreement with the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand for a postgraduate capacity-building partnership programme
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 14th November 2022 for a postgraduate capacity-building partnership programme. Under this agreement, KDU and AIT expect to conduct postgraduate research and expand the opportunities available for postgraduate studies for students and staff.The MOA was signed by
November 11, 2022
Faculty of Technology of KDU donates text books to St. Clares Balika Maha Vidyalaya
A/L technology stream textbooks were donated to St. Clares Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Wellawatte as part of the Faculty of Technology's ongoing book donation program to help the GCE (A/L) Technology stream students. The event was held on September 5, 2022, on the premises of the school. The book donation campaign also aimed to increase female students' involvement in technology education.Com
October 28, 2022
Leadership Skill Development Training Programme of Intake 39 Day-Scholars
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University conducted five Leadership Skill Development Training Programmes of two weeks for the Day-Scholars of Intake 39. These programmes were aimed at developing leadership qualities, teamwork and positive thinking through theoretical and practical training as advised by Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil (Ind), the Vice Chancellor of
October 27, 2022
Guest Lecture – Claims Management and Dispute Resolution
In an effort to address the timely need of effective dispute management in the construction industry, a Guest Lecture on “Claims Management and Dispute Resolution” by Ch QS Jayantha Jayakody (MBA (PM), B.Sc. (QS), Dip. Arb., MRICS, MCIArb, AIQSSL, GreenSL® AP) was held on the 25th of October 2022, at the KDUSC Auditorium. The event was organized by the Department of Quantity Surveying, to inc
October 10, 2022
Advanced Level Technology stream book donation campaign of the Faculty of Technology of KDU continues at Katukurunda Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Kalutara
The faculty of Technology of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University donated A/L technology stream textbooks to Katukurunda Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Kalutara on 6th October 2022. The book donation campaign aims to popularize the Technology A/L stream among students while supporting schools with fewer resources.Commencing the event, the principal of the school welcomed all the participants. Dr.
