The first Pre-Conference Workshop of the 26th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) 2026, jointly organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the CKDu Information and Research Centre, University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on 1 August 2026 at the CKDu Information and Research Centre, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.

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The Inter-University Weightlifting Championship 2026, organized by the University of Kelaniya, was held from 31 July to 2 August 2026 at the University Gymnasium.

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The launch ceremony of the educational documentary Janma Bhūmi Janma Svabhā, organized by the Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on August 3, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.

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The Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, successfully organized a Kathak Workshop for undergraduate students under the supervision of Senior Lecturer Ms Dulanga Gunarathna, Head of the Department of Fine Arts.

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The Quality Assurance Cell of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies (FCMS), University of Kelaniya, successfully organized an international academic and student exchange program with INTI International University, Malaysia, on 4 August 2026 at the Faculty Board Room of the FCMS.

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Ms. H. Hesanya Welikala, Captain of the Taekwondo (Women) Team of the University of Kelaniya, secured the prestigious ‘Best Fighting Spirit – Female Poomsae Athlete’ award at the 8th Asian Taekwondo Indonesia Championships 2026 (G2) held from August 1 to 5, 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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AGORA 2026, organized by the Students' Association of Western Classical Culture, Department of Western Classical Culture and Christian Culture, University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on 5 August 2026 at the Polwatta Ground of the University. 

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The Department of Plant and Molecular Biology of the University of Kelaniya successfully conducted a tree planting programme on 6th August 2026 at the University’s Botanical Garden, bringing together university officials, academic and non-academic staff, students, alumni, and other well-wishers in a shared commitment to celebrate the continued growth and development of the Department and its Botanical Garden.

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The University of Kelaniya successfully conducted a one-day Leadership and Team Building Training Programme for its Administrative and Financial Officers on 7 August 2026 at Seagate Hotel, Kalutara.

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The inauguration ceremony of the seventh batch of the Higher Diploma in Communication and Public Relations, offered by the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, was held on August 9, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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A Mataka Vastra Puja ceremony in honour of the late Professor Wimal Dissanayake, organized by the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, was held on 10 August 2026 at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.

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The Department of Geography, the Society of Geography, the Research Centre for Social Sciences (RCSS), and the Communication and Media Unit of the University of Kelaniya jointly organized an academic discussion titled ‘The Future of Our Country with El Niño and La Niña’ on August 11, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya. The event was held uner the 7th phase of Sansharawani ’26.

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An exclusive Management Trainee (MT) Programme Workshop, organized by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of the University of Kelaniya, in collaboration with the Gavel Club of the University of Kelaniya and John Keells Consumer Foods Sector, was held on 11 August 2026 at the Auditorium of the Career Guidance Unit.

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The Department of Fine Arts at the University of Kelaniya successfully hosted a North Indian Classical Music Recital and Workshop on August 11, 2026. The prestigious event held at the Professor Kotahene Sri Pragnakeerthi Nayaka Thera Memorial Hall (K14).

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Senior Lecturer Dr Kapugollewe Anandakiththi Thero, Head of the Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, has published a pioneering academic work titled Śabda Vidyā Praveśaya (Introduction to Phonetics), making a significant contribution to the study and documentation of Sinhalese phonetics. 

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The Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, held its Career Day, Spectrum 2026, on 12 August 2026 at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences, under the theme ‘From Words to Worlds.’

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The Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Urban Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) for Climate Resilience in Sri Lanka, organized by the Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya as a part of the research Project lead by Dr B. G. N. Sewwandi, funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), was held on 13 August 2026 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. 

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The Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya (CGSUK) marked its 15th Anniversary on 14th August 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo, celebrating fifteen years of contribution to gender equity, equality, research, education, awareness and policy engagement in Sri Lanka.

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TThe launch of Rāva Pratibhā 2025, a book compiled by the Arts Council of the University of Kelaniya, was held on August 14, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.

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The Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies (FCMS), University of Kelaniya, successfully conducted the Diploma and Higher Diploma Inauguration Ceremony 2026 on 16th August 2026 at Sri Dharmaloka Hall of the University, marking the commencement of a new academic journey for students admitted for the Academic Year 2026/2027. 

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The 159th General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya was held ceremoniously on the 17th of August 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo.

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A special felicitation ceremony in honour of Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, was held on 18 August 2026 at the Vice-Chancellor’s office, University of Kelaniya.

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Two students of the University of Kelaniya, H. M. Duwini Deshanjali and W. H. Rasanjali Fernando, have been awarded scholarships through the Confucius Institute at the University of Kelaniya to pursue their studies in China.

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The newly renovated Cardiovascular Exercise Centre of the Department of Physical Education, University of Kelaniya, was officially opened and handed over to the university community by Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya on 18 August 2026 at the Gymnasium of the University.

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“Praṇāma - Piduma Saha Ägayuma 2024/2025,” an annual event organized by the Welfare Society of the University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on August 19, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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Another session of presenting Senate Awards and Cash Prizes to appreciate the researchers at the University of Kelaniya was held on the 20th of August 2026 at the Senate Room of the university.

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It is with great pleasure that the University of Kelaniya announces the appointment of its new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Narada Fernando, who will assume duties in this post on 24th August 2026. 

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The awarding of Advanced Certificates in Yoga Philosophy to students who successfully completed the Advanced Certificate Course in Yoga Philosophy conducted by the Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, University of Kelaniya, and the commencement of the Diploma Course in Vastushastra (Batch No. 03), were held on August 22, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.

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The University of Kelaniya Women’s Table Tennis Team delivered another outstanding performance at the Inter-University Table Tennis Games, held on 22 and 23 August 2026 at the Gymnasium of the University of Moratuwa, successfully defending its title and securing a second consecutive championship.

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The inauguration ceremony of the eighth batch of the Diploma in Sinhala for Speakers of Tamil, offered by the Department of Sinhala, University of Kelaniya, was held on August 23, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences. 

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Professor Narada Fernando was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya by His Excellency President, with effect from the 24th of August 2026. The welcome ceremony for Prof. Narada Fernando was held on the 24th of August 2026 at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office of the University of Kelaniya, where he officially assumed duties as the Vice-Chancellor.

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The University of Kelaniya further strengthened its international academic engagement with Japan when a delegation from Kanazawa University and Chukyo University, Japan, met with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Narada Fernando of the University of Kelaniya, on 24 August 2026, the day of his assumption of duties.

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Senior Professor A. Chamaru De Alwis of the Department of Human Resource Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Most Influential Professor’ Award at the Sri Lanka Leadership Awards 2026.

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The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, was delighted to welcome Fulbright Visiting Scholar Dr Lara Szypszak to the University on 24 August 2026. On 25 August 2026, Dr Szypszak had the opportunity to meet with Prof. Narada Fernando, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, at the Vice-Chancellor’s office.

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The University of Kelaniya and the University of Jaffna emerged as the Joint Overall Champions at the Inter-University Beach Volleyball Championship 2026, held from 26 to 30 August 2026 and hosted by the University of Vavuniya.

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