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October 25, 2023
Prof Bimali Indrarathne took part in the English Day event at Pasdunrata National College of Education as the Chief Guest
Prof Bimali Indrarathne was invited as the Chief Guest of the English Day event at Pasdunrata National College of Education on 25th October 2023. She also gave a talk on English Language Teaching Today.
October 18, 2023
The FOE Career Fair 2023
The inaugural Career Fair of the Faculty of Engineering (FOE) was successfully conducted on the 18th of October 2023 in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit of KDU at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). The Vice Chancellor of the KDU, Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS) graced the inauguration event as the Chief Guest. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Defenc
October 07, 2023
GENESIZ 2023: Unleashing Innovation at KDU's Premier Idea Pitch Competition
GENESIZ 2023 is an exhilarating inter-university idea pitch competition organized by the Electronic, Robotics, and Innovation Club (ERIC) of KDU. On the 7th of October 2023, the KDU premises buzzed with excitement as eight outstanding teams, shortlisted from a pool of registrants, gathered for a day of intense competition and innovation.This event was a collaborative effort, with five other promin
October 06, 2023
General Convocation of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University 2023
The 34th General Convocation 2023 was held on the 03rd and 04th of October 2023 at the BMICH. A total of 142 Graduands were conferred with various Post Graduate Degrees by General SHS Kottegoda (Retd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc, the Chancellor of the university. Among them two received the Doctor of Philosophy degree, one received a Masters of Philosophy degree, 103 received Master’s degrees, 27 re
October 02, 2023
Inauguration Ceremony of the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology” 2023/2024
The inauguration ceremony of the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology” for the academic year 2023/2024 was held on September 26, 2023, from 1430 to 1530 hours at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.The ceremony marked the formal commencement of the course and was attended by a gathering of over 150 participan
September 27, 2023
Field Visit to Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. – Kaduwela
Intake 40 students of the Department of Social Sciences visited the processing and manufacturing plants of Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. in Kaduwela on the 27th of September and 17th of October 2023. The objective of this visit was for the students to receive an introduction and exposure to the field of management practices prior to their industrial training. Further, it will stimulate student
September 22, 2023
A visit to Twinery - Discovery Labs, a section of the innovation arm of MAS Holdings
On 22nd of September, Head of the Department and some staff of DoME visited Twinery – Discovery Labs, a section of the innovation arm of MAS Holdings . An alumnus of KDU, who is currently working there, graciously offered this opportunity for our staff to get a behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge innovations being put out by the company.During this visit, our alumnus welcomed us and provi
September 20, 2023
KDU’s Faculty of Technology conducts an Impressive Technology Exhibition
The Faculty of Technology at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University organized a Technology Exhibition for the second consecutive year on 16th September 2023, under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor of KDU Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS) as the Chief Guest, to showcase the innovations of students.The exhibition featured a diverse array of projects s
September 14, 2023
Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Active Citizens Programme
Active Citizens Programme is a global programme with partners in over 77 countries. It promotes intercultural-dialogue, citizenship education, the role of youth in leadership and social development. Further, it aims at promoting the community cohesion and improvement through civic engagement, and the students will be able to become a part of a global network of resourceful and effective Active Cit
September 12, 2023
“Decolonizing Research and Thinking: KDU IRC Post-Conference Workshop led by Professor Nihal Perera”
The Post Conference Workshop on the 12th of September 2023 was a remarkable educational event conducted by distinguished Professor Nihal Perera. Professor Perera, an emeritus professor in Urban Planning and Development at Ball State University, USA, brought his extensive knowledge and expertise to this enriching experience.The workshop drew a diverse and engaged audience, consisting of students fr
