June 2026

The Graduate Entrepreneur Exhibition & Sale (GEES) 2026, organized by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of the University of Kelaniya in partnership with the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) and the Rotaract Club of the University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on 3rd June 2026 at the university premises.

A Media Workshop Successfully Held at the University of Kelaniya

A one-day Media Workshop, organized by the Communication and Media Unit, University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on June 4, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Staff Development Centre, University of Kelaniya.

Faculty of Humanities Launches Prabhā Vol. 07 and Recognizes Temporary Assistant Lecturers

The launch of Prabhā Vol. 07, the academic journal of the Temporary Assistant Lecturers of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, organized by the Staff Development Unit of the Faculty of Humanities, was successfully held on 04 June 2026 at the K14 Auditorium.

Graduate Entrepreneur Shark Tank Programme - 2026

The Graduate Entrepreneur Shark Tank Programme 2026, organized by the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) and the Rotaract Club of University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on 04 June 2026 at the Ananda Patabendige Auditorium of the University.

University of Kelaniya Marks World Environment Day 2026 with Sustainability Awareness and Mangrove Restoration

Demonstrating its commitment to sustainability leadership and climate resilience, the University of Kelaniya commemorated World Environment Day 2026 with a series of initiatives highlighting sustainable development, environmental education, and ecosystem restoration.

8 June 2026

158th General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya

The 158th General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya was held ceremoniously on the 8th of June 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo.

Dr S. C. Thushara Assumes Duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies

Dr. S.C Thushara officially assumed duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, on 10 June 2026 at a ceremonial event held at the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies.

Senior Professor Patrick Ratnayake Assumes Duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities

Cadre Chair and Senior Professor Patrick Raynayake officially assumed duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, on 10 June 2026 at the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Humanities.

Dr Ruwan Wijesinghe Assumes Duties as the Head of the Department of Finance

Senior Lecturer Dr Ruwan Wijesinghe officially assumed duties as the Head of the Department of Finance, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya. The letter of appointment was handed over by Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, on 10 June 2026 at the Vice-Chancellor’s office.

Senior Lecturer Priyankara Rathnayaka Assumes Duties as the Head of the Department of Drama, Cinema and Television

Senior Lecturer Priyankara Rathnayaka officially assumed duties as the new Head of the Department of Drama, Cinema and Television, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, on 10th June 2026 at the Department premises.

13 June 2026

University of Kelaniya Emerges as Runners-Up at 3x3 Tournament

The University of Kelaniya delivered an impressive performance at the 3x3 Basketball Tournament in open women’s category hosted by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 13 June 2026, securing the runners-up position after a strong run to the final.

Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Teacher Training Programme for the 1st batch 2025/2026

The Japanese Language Unit of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, successfully held the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Teacher Training Programme for its 1st batch (2025/2026), on 13 June 2026 at the Auditorium, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.

Ms M. M. N. T. K. Yalagama Assumes Duties as the Registrar (Acting) of the University of Kelaniya

Ms M. M. N. T. K. Yalagama officially assumed duties as the Registrar (Acting) of the University of Kelaniya on 16 June 2026 at the Registrar’s office of the University. Ms Yalagama, the first female Registrar (Acting) at the University of Kelaniya, commenced her career as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Peradeniya in 1996.

18 June 2026

National Public Relations Summit 2026 Held Successfully at the University of Kelaniya

The National Public Relations Summit 2026 (NPRS 2026), organized by the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, was successfully held on 18 June 2026 at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.

KOICA Sri Lanka Office Donates 21 Gen 6 iPads to University of Kelaniya

The University of Kelaniya recently received a very generous donation of 21 Gen 6 iPads from the KOICA Sri Lanka office.

University of Kelaniya Confucius Institute Hosts Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Celebration

The Dragon Boat Festival cultural celebration, organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Kelaniya under the theme “Dragon Boat Festival: Shared Traditions, Shared Friendship,” was successfully held on 18 June 2026 at the K14 Auditorium of the University.

20 June 2026

Two Distinguished Academics from Kelaniya Inducted as Fellows of the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka

Two eminent senior academics from the University of Kelaniya were formally inducted as Fellows of the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL) along with 5 other new Fellows, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to science, at a simple ceremony held on 20 June 2026 in the Access Towers II, Colombo 02.

24 June 2026

University of Kelaniya Tops Sri Lanka in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

The University of Kelaniya has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing the No. 1 position in Sri Lanka in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, with an overall world rank band of 401–600.

Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya Rings the Market Opening Bell at CSE to Mark Its 15 Years of Excellence

The Department of Finance of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya commemorated its 15th anniversary by ringing the Market Opening Bell at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 24th June 2026, marking its years of contribution to fostering successive generations of Sri Lankan financial specialists, investment professional and corporates.

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