A special documentary screening programme under Travelling Film South Asia 2026 was successfully held on the 5th and 6th of March 2026 at the K14 Auditorium, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.
The inauguration ceremony of the Orientation Programme for the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, was held on 9 March 2026 at the Sri Dharmaloka Hall, University of Kelaniya. The event was organised to welcome the new undergraduates of the 2024/2025 intake.
The Centre for Gender Studies of the University of Kelaniya commemorated International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Give Knowledge to Gain Equality” on 9th March 2026 at the Faculty of Humanities Auditorium.
The Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of the University of Kelaniya successfully organized the main event of Career Fair 2026 on 11 March 2026 at the Faculty of Computing and Technology premises. The event was conducted in collaboration with the CGU’s affiliated student clubs, Rotaract, Leo Club, LED, and Gavel.
In a significant milestone for collaboration between academia and the professional community, the University of Kelaniya and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Sri Lanka Chapter officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 13th March 2026 at the Senate Room of the university.
The show Gī Suvaňda, organized by the Arts Council of the University of Kelaniya, for the new undergraduates of the Faculty of Science admitted for the academic year 2023/2024, was held on March 13, 2026, at the Sri Dharmaloka Hall of the University.
The third lecture of the Guest Lecture Series on Communication and Public Relations, organized by the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, was held on March 15, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
The Peer Counseling Certificate Distribution Ceremony, organized by the Kalana Mithuru Sewana of the University of Kelaniya, was held on March 17, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.
Nine students from the Japanese Unit of the Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya received prestigious scholarships to pursue their studies in Japan for one year.
The National Awareness Day (NAD) of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) project titled “Developing Information, Research, and Digital Skills for Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NSIS)” was successfully held on 19 March 2026 at the University of Colombo.
Ven. Dr. Kumbukandana Rewatha Thero, Senior Lecturer (Grade I), assumed duties as the new Head of the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, on 21 March 2026 at the department premises.
The Alumni Association of the University of Kelaniya successfully held its 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and get-together on the 22nd of March 2026, at the Indra Hotel, Kadawatha.
Professor Chaminda Abeysinghe assumed duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, on 26th March 2026 at the Faculty Office of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The appointment letter was officially handed over to the Dean by Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya.
Professor W. A. P. Jeewantha Premaratne officially assumed duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, on 26 March 2026 at the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Science. The appointment letter was officially handed over to the Dean by Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya.
The 9th International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE 2026), proudly presented by the Department of Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya, stands as a distinguished platform that brings together innovation, intellect, and interdisciplinary excellence.
The Centre for Sustainability Solutions of the University of Kelaniya hosted a guest lecture on “From Sustainability Commitments to Global Recognition: Leveraging Sustainability for University Rankings”, alongside the launch of the Annual Sustainability Report - 2025 and the opening of new Display Boards in the university premises to highlight key actions on environmental conservation.
The Department of Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya, hosted the Inaugural Ceremony of the Master of Data Analytics (MDA) Programme – 2026 Intake on 28 March 2026 at the Auditorium of the Department of Industrial Management.
The Internship and Career Development Centre of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited on the 31st of March 2026 at the Senate Room of the University.
The Internship and Career Development Centre of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Career141 Pvt Ltd on 31st March 2026 at the Senate Room of the University.