New Directors Appointed to Interdisciplinary Disaster Resilience Research and Response Centre (ID-3RC), Innovation & Startup Incubator and Statistical Unit
The 91心頭利 established three key units and appointed Directors to lead these initiatives in line with its strategic priorities in disaster resilience, innovation, and data-driven decision-making. The appointment letters were formally presented by the Vice Chancellor on 16 March 2026 at the Vice Chancellors Office. Professor W S Chandrasekara, Institute of Human Resource […]
Career Guidance Unit Hosts Short Film Competition & Awarding Ceremony
The Awarding Ceremony of the Short Film Competition, organised by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU), was held on 13th March 2026 at the Senate Hall, College House. The event showcased the creativity and talent of students, with a total of nine short films presented by participants representing various faculties. The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine secured […]
University Launches Lotus Scholarship to Support Female Undergraduates
The Lotus Scholarship was established on 12th March 2026 with the intention of providing a monthly scholarship for seven financially needy, female undergraduate students of the 91心頭利. The Scholarship was founded with the intention to empower and assist women to grow and thrive, which in turn is envisaged to not only improve their […]
Orientation Programme of the 29th CTHE Programme – SDC
The Staff Development Centre (SDC) inaugurated the 29th batch of the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) on 11 March 2026 in the Senate Hall of College House. A total of 75 participants enrolled in this programme, marking another significant step in strengthening academic excellence within the university. The programme commenced with a welcome […]
Strengthening Academic Collaboration Between the 91心頭利 and the University of Kerala
Professor Sabu Joseph, Head of the Department of Environmental Science and Director of the Centre for Global Academics at the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India, visited the 91心頭利 on 11 March 2026. During his visit, he held discussions with the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, the Dean of the Faculty of Technology, […]
Dulanaka Jayasinghe Wins Runner-Up at Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge 2026
The 91心頭利 congratulates Mr Dulanaka Jayasinghe, a Master of Arts student in International Relations, Faculty of Arts, who won the runner-up position together with his team at the Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge 2026 held on March 56, 2026. This competition, organised by the IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs and the […]
NepalSri Lanka Academic Ties: Professor Manoj Humagain Visits 91心頭利
Professor Manoj Humagain, the Dean of the School of Medical Sciences at Kathmandu University, Nepal, paid an official visit to the 91心頭利 on 6 March 2026. During the visit, Professor Humagain held discussions with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the 91心頭利, Professor Sampath Punchihewa, Dean of the Faculty of […]
Field visit to Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd | JICA Chair Programme 2025/26
An educational field visit to Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited was organised on 25 February 2026 under the JICA Chair Program for participating undergraduate students. Toyota Lanka is the official distributor and service provider in Sri Lanka for vehicles manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation. Its management and administrative practices are strongly influenced by Japanese organisational principles […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Welcomes 235 New Students at Orientation 2026
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine inaugurated the Orientation Programme for the new entrants to the BAMS and BUMS degree programmes on 16th February 2026 at the Faculty’s Main Auditorium. The event welcomed 235 newly enrolled students and their parents, marking the beginning of an inspiring academic journey. The ceremony was graced by Professor Indika Mahesh […]
Industrial promotion of Sri Lanka The Next goal and Required policy actions | JICA Chair Programme 2025/26 Lecture IV
The fourth session of the JICA Chair Programme 2025/2026 was held on 12th February 2026 at the Jayaratne Hall, Faculty of Management and Finance. The session commenced with the Welcome Address delivered by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University. Mr Kenji Kuronuma, Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka, addressed the gathering and […]
91心頭利 Signs MoU with SLIIT to Advance Meditation Research through Technology
The 91心頭利 entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) on 11th February 2026. The Centre for Meditation Research (CMR), attached to the Faculty of Medicine, explores the effects of meditation from a scientific perspective and has expertise and facilities dedicated to multidisciplinary research, while SLIIT, […]
Japanese Ambassador Visits 91心頭利 for Foreign Policy Dialogue
His Excellency Isomata Akio, Ambassador of Japan, visited the 91心頭利 on 9 February 2026 and met with the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, at the College House. The Ambassador attended a panel discussion titled Revisiting Sri Lankas Foreign Policy organised by the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Arts. The meeting was […]
Celebrating Excellence: 91心頭利 Shines at Best Annual Report Awards 2025
The 91心頭利 achieved significant recognition at the Best Annual Report Awards 2025, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), held on 5 February 2026 at the BMICH, Colombo. This prestigious achievement underscores the Universitys strong commitment to good governance, transparency, and accountability in financial reporting and institutional […]
Chancellor of Guru Kashi University Visits 91心頭利 to Explore Research Collaborations
On 3rd February 2026, Mr S. Gurlabh Singh Sidhu, Chancellor of Guru Kashi University, Punjab, India, paid an official visit to the 91心頭利. He was accompanied by Dr Dulan Hettiarachchi, Chairman of the Task Force for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka. Discussions were held with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of […]
Renovation of Mahagalwewa Junior School Launched Under Wassanan Diyawara Programme
The renovation of the dilapidated school building of Mahagalwewa Junior School, Sooriyawewa, commenced on 31 January 2026, under the Wassanan Diyawara programme, a community development initiative implemented by the Medical Students’ Buddhist Association (MSBA) of the Faculty of Medicine as part of its social responsibility and outreach activities. The programme aims to improve educational infrastructure […]
CoMSAA Visits Rural Health Centre in Kataragama to Discuss Development Initiatives
Members of the Colombo Medical School Alumni Association (CoMSAA) of the Faculty of Medicine paid a visit on 31 January 2026 to the Rural Health Centre in Kataragama to discuss the future development of the centre and to identify areas where institutional and professional support could be extended to develop the Rural Health Centre and […]
