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Career Fair 2027 Team Appointed
Career Fair 2027 Team Appointed
The Career Fair 2027 Team officially received their letters of appointment from the Director of the Career Guidance Unit (CGU), Senior Professor Dilkushi Senaratne, on 09 September 2026 at the CGU Auditorium. The committee comprises student leaders from CGU-affiliated clubs and aims to develop leadership skills and encourage active student participation.
Career Fair 2027 is expected to be a flagship event of the CGU, providing undergraduates with opportunities for career development, professional networking, and industry engagement. R. Nishanthan, President of the Rotaract Club, was appointed as Chair, while I. A. N. Fernando, President of AIESEC, was appointed as Co-Chair – Public Relations. P. A. T. A. Palihawadana, President of the Gavel Club, will serve as Secretary. J. T. T. Jayawardhana, President of the Leo Club, was appointed as Co-Chair – Events & Logistics, while S. M. D. T. Bandara, President of the LED Club, will serve as Co-Chair – Delegations.
The event was attended by Mr K. A. M. Viraj Abeysinghe and Mrs R. P. A. Minoon Perera, Career Counsellors of the Career Guidance Unit. The CGU wishes the newly appointed team every success in making Career Fair 2027 a successful platform for enhancing undergraduate career readiness and industry engagement.
Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025
Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025
The Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of the University of Kelaniya achieved remarkable success at the Ceremony of Long Service Awards and Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025, held on 1 January 2026 at the Sri Dharmaloka Hall of the University. Senior Professor Dilkushi Senaratne , Director of the Career Guidance Unit, was honored as the ‘Most Successful Director of a Center/Unit/Committee’ for the fifth consecutive year (2021–2025).
“Brain into Business” – NEDA Grant Awards 2025
“Brain into Business” – NEDA Grant Awards 2025
The “Brain into Business” Grant Awards Ceremony 2025, organized by the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA), was held on 19 December 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) – Ruby Hall.Through a highly competitive and rigorous evaluation process, six outstanding students from the University of Kelaniya were selected as grant recipients.
A special address was delivered by Mr. D. G. R. D. Karunasinghe from the Faculty of Social Sciences, UoK, who shared his entrepreneurial journey and experiences as a previous award recipient of the “Brain into Business” Grant Awards 2024.
The ceremony was graced by Hon. Sunil Hadunneththi, Minister of Industries & Entrepreneurship Development, as the Chief Guest, while Mr. Lakshman Abeysekera, Chairman and Director General of NEDA, attended as the Guest of Honour.Senior Professor Dilkushi Senaratne, Director of the Career Guidance Unit, represented the University of Kelaniya, accompanied by Career Counsellor Mrs. R. P. A. Minoon Perera. Senior Professor Dilkushi Senaratne also delivered a special address, highlighting the role of Career Guidance Units in state universities in nurturing entrepreneurial competencies among undergraduates. The Graduate Entrepreneur Award winners from the University of Kelaniya are Mr. W. W. A. D. Sandaruwan, Mr. C. C. R. A. Figurado, Mr. L. H. G. Gunawardhana, and Mr. T. S. M. Fernando from the Faculty of Science; Mr. Imeth Sansilu Wijayarathna from the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies; Mr. B. G. Dhanesh Madhushanka from the Faculty of Social Sciences; and Mr. S. B. Ashan Piyumantha Samarakoon from the Faculty of Computing & Technology. This achievement reflects the continued commitment of the University of Kelaniya to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry readiness among undergraduates, while highlighting the pivotal role of the Career Guidance Unit in guiding students from ideation to enterprise development.
Workshop on CV writing and Interview Facing
Workshop on CV writing and Interview Facing
A Workshop on CV Writing and Interview Facing Skills was successfully held on 18 December 2025 at the Auditorium of the Career Guidance Unit, University of Kelaniya. The programme was organised by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the LEO Club of the University of Kelaniya.The workshop aimed to equip undergraduates with essential skills in effective CV writing and successful interview preparation, thereby enhancing their employability and career readiness.
The session was led by Mr. Kavindu Fernando, Senior Talent Acquisition Professional, who shared valuable industry insights, real-world examples, and effective strategies for career success.The event attracted 48 enthusiastic undergraduates and was graced by the presence of Mr. K. A. M. Viraj Abeysinghe and Mrs. R. P. A. Minoon Perera, Career Counsellors of the University of Kelaniya. The Youth Talent Avenue of the LEO Club played a pivotal role in the success of the programme, demonstrating outstanding commitment, teamwork, and organisational excellence.
Senior Prof. Chamindi Dilkushi Senaratne Wins Silver at National Educator Awards 2025
Senior Prof. Chamindi Dilkushi Senaratne Wins Silver at National Educator Awards 2025
We are immensely proud to announce that our esteemed Director, Senior Professor Chamindi Dilkushi Senaratne, (Wettewe) been honored with the Silver Award under the category of Higher Education – Language and Literature at the National Educator Awards 2025 ceremony, held on 26th November 2025 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Lanka. This prestigious accolade is a testament to Senior Professor Dilkushi Senaratne's (Wettewe) dedication, scholarship, and profound contribution to the field of Language and Literature within higher education. Join us in extending our warmest congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Her leadership continues to inspire the entire University of Kelaniya community.
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