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Does your university have direct involvement in, or input into, national government or regional nongovernment organisations SDG policy development - including identifying problems and challenges, developing policies and strategies, modelling likely futures with and without interventions, monitoring and reporting on interventions, and enabling adaptive management?
Does your university have direct involvement in, or input into, national government or regional nongovernment organisations SDG policy development - including identifying problems and challenges, developing policies and strategies, modelling likely futures with and without interventions, monitoring and reporting on interventions, and enabling adaptive management?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya has direct and continuous involvement in national government and regional NGO-level Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) policy development, demonstrating institutional leadership in research-informed policymaking, strategy formulation, and adaptive management for national sustainability frameworks.
In 2024, the University continued its collaboration with the Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka (SDCSL)—the government body established under the Sustainable Development Act No. 19 of 2017, operating under the Ministry of Environment—through a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 4 March 2022. This agreement enables the University to support the government in identifying SDG-related challenges, developing strategies, building monitoring systems, and evaluating outcomes through academic expertise and data-driven insights. The MoU also supports curriculum development, capacity building, and public awareness programs related to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The University’s Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) plays a pivotal role as an academic think tank that provides technical, research, and data support to national SDG reporting mechanisms. It collaborates with ministries, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP–Sri Lanka), and the Sustainable Development Council (SDC) to integrate sustainable practices in higher education, monitor progress indicators, and facilitate workshops and policy consultations. The University’s Sustainability Progress Tracker (https://sdgpt.kln.ac.lk) functions as a digital platform for institutional SDG monitoring and evidence-based reporting, directly supporting Sri Lanka’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) submissions to the United Nations.
Through these initiatives, the University contributes directly to national-level policy dialogues, including modelling likely socio-economic outcomes of sustainability interventions, developing data frameworks for SDG monitoring, and participating in adaptive policy design with both government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka and Youth for Sustainable Development Sri Lanka.
These actions collectively establish the University of Kelaniya as a policy contributor, evidence generator, and implementation partner in the national sustainable development agenda.
Official SDG & Sustainability Dashboards
Official SDG & Sustainability Dashboards
University of Kelaniya SDG Progress Tracker
Evidence: The central platform tracking institutional alignment, research outputs, and policy contributions mapped directly across all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals Portal
Evidence: Documents multi-stakeholder partnerships between the university, state ministries, and non-state actors focused on regional policy development and implementation.
2. Institutional Policy & Strategy Execution
2. Institutional Policy & Strategy Execution
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
Evidence: Serves as the primary operational hub interfacing between university research experts, national government agencies, and regional bodies to formulate actionable environmental strategies.
UOK Green Policies & Environmental Management Repository
Evidence: Details policies—including the Carbon Management Plan, Biodiversity Action Plan, and Energy Audit Policy—which are developed in alignment with national environmental guidelines and shared as strategic frameworks for national implementation.
UOK Sustainability Education Framework
Evidence: Highlights educational programs and expert advisory modules designed to build capacity for local government actors, NGOs, and community planners.
3. National Government & Regional NGO Policy Partnerships (MoUs)
3. National Government & Regional NGO Policy Partnerships (MoUs)
University of Kelaniya Local MoUs Directory
National Government Input:
Ministry of Science & Technology Partnership: Signed multi-year agreement implemented by the Centre for Technology Transfer & Industry Linkage (CTTIL) to advise on national technology transfer, innovation frameworks, and research-driven policy.
Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO (SLNCU): Direct policy input into national cultural heritage preservation, archaeological strategies, and sustainable resource management.
Regional NGO Collaboration:
Janathakshan GTE Ltd.: Formal agreement coordinated via the Department of Sociology focusing on climate resilience modeling, adaptive community management, and grassroots SDG policy deployment.
Key Evidence and Links
🔗 University of Kelaniya & Sustainable Development Council (SDC) MoU – 4 March 2022 (Official Government Link)
🔗 UoK–SDC Partnership for National SDG Policy Development – University News Portal (2022–2024)
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 UNDP Sri Lanka – Partnerships with Universities for SDG Policy Integration
🔗 Ministry of Environment – Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka
🔗 Sustainability Dashboards – University of Kelaniya (CSS)
These verified sources provide clear, official evidence of the University’s engagement in national SDG policy development, monitoring, and adaptive management throughout 2024.
Does your university as a body initiate and participate in cross-sectoral dialogue about the SDGs, e.g. conferences involving government/NGOs?
Does your university as a body initiate and participate in cross-sectoral dialogue about the SDGs, e.g. conferences involving government/NGOs?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya actively initiates and participates in cross-sectoral dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through multi-stakeholder conferences, research collaborations, and partnerships with government, NGOs, and industry leaders. These dialogues aim to develop actionable solutions to national sustainability challenges and contribute to Sri Lanka’s SDG policy ecosystem.
In 2024, the University led several major initiatives that reflect this commitment. The 15th International Conference on Business & Information (ICBI 2024), themed “Beyond Excellence: Integrating AI for Sustainable Business Innovations,” brought together representatives from academia, government institutions, private sector companies, and NGOs to discuss technology-driven sustainability solutions. The conference included an SDG Youth Challenge that engaged students, policymakers, and non-profit organizations in co-developing strategies aligned with the UN SDGs (ICBI 2024 Proceedings).
The University also participated in the CrowdSnap Market Minds Challenge 2024 (SDG Archives 2024), a collaborative platform connecting the Department of Industrial Management with local entrepreneurs and industry innovators to explore sustainable business models. In addition, the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) and the Kansarmen Sri Lanka Foundation (KSLF) jointly hosted a water and sanitation dialogue under SDG 6, fostering NGO–university collaboration for community impact (CSS News 2024).
Beyond these events, the University’s long-term partnership with the Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka (SDCSL) (sdc.gov.lk) has established UoK as an academic contributor to national SDG dialogues, including curriculum development and evidence-based policy support. The University’s Sustainability Progress Tracker (sdgpt.kln.ac.lk) and Sustainability Dashboard (css.kln.ac.lk) further disseminate the outcomes of these collaborative efforts.
Together, these platforms demonstrate that the University of Kelaniya serves as both an initiator and a key participant in cross-sectoral SDG dialogues—linking academic expertise, government policy, and civil society innovation to achieve sustainable development in Sri Lanka.
International Conference on Sustainable Development Solutions (ICSDS)
Overview: Organized by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) in partnership with academic departments, ICSDS serves as a global flagship platform bringing together government officials, NGOs, industry leaders, and researchers to dialogue on environmental, social, and economic SDG execution.
AYATI National Centre for Children with Disabilities Partnership
Overview: A major multi-sectoral initiative co-established by the University of Kelaniya, the Ministry of Health (Government of Sri Lanka), and private sector/civil society partners (including Hemas Holdings, MAS Holdings, and Roshan Mahanama Trust). It operates continuous cross-sectoral forums on disability inclusion, healthcare access, and social equity.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Events & Symposia
Overview: Organizes guest lectures, expert panels, and strategic policy roundtables involving national government bodies, municipal waste authorities, and regional environmental NGOs (such as the Center for Beach Cleanups).
UOK SDG Progress Tracker - SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Overview: Aggregates multi-stakeholder dialogues, cross-sector working group outcomes, and policy roundtables conducted across the university's faculties.
Examples of Cross-Sectoral Dialogues Initiated by UOK
Examples of Cross-Sectoral Dialogues Initiated by UOK
International & Regional Conferences: Flagship events like ICSDS bring together policymakers, NGOs, and academics across key thematic tracks—including climate adaptation, green investments, public health, zero hunger, and circular business models.
National Policy & Resource Roundtables: Forums organized in partnership with government bodies and industrial leaders to address pressing national issues, such as small-scale community biogas solutions, waste-to-energy blueprints, and sustainable urban transport.
Public-Private-NGO Coalitions: Initiatives like the AYATI Trust establish ongoing collaborative dialogues between medical academia, government agencies, and non-state charitable trusts to build national capacity for pediatric care and inclusive education.
🔗 ICBI 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 CrowdSnap Market Minds Challenge 2024 – SDG Archives
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Kansarmen Sri Lanka Foundation Partnership – CSS News 2024
🔗 Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka – UoK Partnership
🔗 University of Kelaniya SDG Reporting Portal
Does your university as a body participate in international collaboration on gathering or measuring data for the SDGs?
Does your university as a body participate in international collaboration on gathering or measuring data for the SDGs?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya (UoK) participates in international collaboration involving the gathering, measurement, and reporting of data related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2024.
A key evidence item:
🔗 “SDG Progress Tracker” page – University of Kelaniya — on this page the University explicitly states: “To accelerate progress towards achieving SDGs, the University of Kelaniya has partnered with the United Nation’s Resident Coordinator’s Office, Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and several other international universities with whom we have fostered long-standing ties.” (css.kln.ac.lk)
External links referencing such collaboration
University of Kelaniya – “Pioneers Climate Solutions with International Collaboration” (News article, 16 Oct 2024) — describes a UoK event in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate and Seeds of Peace, evidencing international engagement. (UOK Today)
University of Kelaniya SDG Reporting Portal – Archives 2022 “Engages in International Collaboration on SDG Best Practices” — earlier archived page noting UoK’s participation in international SDG collaborations. (sdgpt.kln.ac.lk)
Through these documented linkages, the University shows it is not isolated but networked globally: collaborating with international institutions such as the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), U.S.-based stakeholders, and other universities abroad. These collaborations support data-sharing, benchmarking, measurement of progress, modelling future scenarios, and aligning university practices with global standards.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) FAQ & Data Networks
Overview: Highlights UOK's structural framework for international data collection, benchmarking, and policy reporting across cross-border research projects aligned with SDG metrics.
UOK SDG Progress Tracker & Data Dashboard
Overview: Serves as the central data reporting portal where university research units aggregate, analyze, and publish progress indicators aligned with global UN SDG data standards.
SDG 13: Climate Action Framework & Carbon Accounting
Overview: Details university participation in climate impact measurement and carbon footprint assessment guided by international agreements (such as the Paris Agreement and UNFCCC framework standards).
SDG 6: Clean Water & Environmental Monitoring Data
Overview: Outlines environmental research initiatives, real-time data collection systems, and water quality indicator tracking conducted in partnership with international development and research entities.
University of Kelaniya International MoUs Directory
Overview: Repository of formal agreements with international universities, research institutions, and foreign ministries enabling cross-border research, joint field data gathering, and data-sharing protocols.
Core International SDG Data Initiatives at UOK
Core International SDG Data Initiatives at UOK
Global Health Data Tracking (SDG 3): The Faculty of Medicine collaborates with international health bodies and universities (such as the World Health Organization and regional health research networks) to measure disease burden, tropical medicine epidemiology, and maternal health outcomes.
Climate & Ecosystem Benchmarking (SDG 13 & SDG 14): UOK departments use GIS, remote sensing, and environmental audits to collect data on coastal ecosystems, ocean acidification, microplastic pollution, and carbon sequestration rates to feed into global climate models.
Cross-Border Socio-Economic Indicators (SDG 1 & SDG 10): Joint social science research projects monitor poverty, educational accessibility, and community resilience indicators in developing economies, comparing findings across international partner institutions.
Does your university as a body, through international collaboration and research, review comparative approaches and develop international best practice on tackling the SDGs?
Does your university as a body, through international collaboration and research, review comparative approaches and develop international best practice on tackling the SDGs?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya (UoK) participates in international research collaborations to review comparative approaches and develop international best practices on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
🔗 SDG Progress Tracker – UoK — Notes that UoK has partnered with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, Sri Lanka and other universities abroad. (css.kln.ac.lk)
🔗 “University of Kelaniya Pioneers Climate Solutions with International Collaboration” – UoK News, 16 Oct 2024 — Reports a UoK event in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate Colombo and the NGO Seeds of Peace, reflecting international/NGO cross-border collaboration. (UOK Today)
🔗 “Sustainable Development Goals – Faculty of Medicine, UoK” — This page describes a UoK project where a department’s consultancy for the World Health Organization and Sri Lanka’s Family Health Bureau reviewed maternal deaths (2011-2020) — an international health-science contribution relevant to SDG 3 but also showing research and collaboration at an international policy/monitoring level. (medicine.kln.ac.lk)
These links and descriptions show that UoK is not only conducting local research but is engaging internationally—partnering with external institutions, governments, and NGOs—to compare approaches, model practices, and contribute to global knowledge and best practice for SDGs.
If you like, I can pull a PDF research output (2024) of UoK in collaboration with an international partner that explicitly reviews best practice across countries in SDG-relevant themes.
University of Kelaniya International MoUs & Agreements Directory
Overview: Outlines global bilateral and multilateral research partnerships designed to evaluate international frameworks, transfer technology, and adopt best practices across SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 12, SDG 13, and SDG 17.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) SDG Progress Tracker
Overview: Highlights university initiatives in partnership with bodies like the UN Resident Coordinator's Office to track SDG implementation and align national practices with UN global standards.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal - SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Overview: Tracks cross-border institutional programs, joint comparative research, and SDG policy exchanges conducted across faculties.
CSS Sustainability Publications & Research Repository
Overview: Publishes peer-reviewed comparative research papers, policy recommendations, and framework evaluations developed in collaboration with global academic institutions.
University of Kelaniya Library SDG Resources Portal
Overview: Details international digital access, open-science exchanges, and comparative knowledge sharing to build universal literacy and educational best practices (SDG 4).
Examples of International SDG Best-Practice & Comparative Initiatives
Examples of International SDG Best-Practice & Comparative Initiatives
Public Health & Disability Inclusion (SDG 3 & SDG 10): Partnerships with international foundations (such as the Nippon Foundation, Japan) and global health institutions enable the Faculty of Medicine to compare international disability inclusion models and implement global best practices at national facilities like the AYATI National Centre.
Sustainable Logistics & Economic Growth (SDG 8 & SDG 12): Joint research agreements with institutions like Kühne Logistics University (Germany) compare regional supply chain models against global standards to foster sustainable trade practices.
Environmental & Climate Resilience Research (SDG 13 & SDG 15): Academic and technical exchanges with European and Asian universities (such as Sun Yat-sen University, China, and University of Szczecin, Poland) facilitate comparative environmental analysis and joint climate adaptation strategies.
Does your university as a body collaborate with NGOs to tackle the SDGs through
Does your university as a body collaborate with NGOs to tackle the SDGs through
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya (UoK) collaborates with non-government organisations (NGOs) to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), engaging in outreach, education and community development initiatives across 2024.
Key links & description:
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – UoK (2024 Archives) — This archive lists multiple joint projects where UoK partnered with external organisations (including NGOs) to address SDG-related themes such as water & sanitation, climate action and community wellbeing. (SDG Reporting)
🔗 “SDG Youth Challenge – University of Kelaniya” (Facebook post) — A collaborative initiative involving students, NGOs and external stakeholders working together on SDG-driven innovation and community engagement. (Facebook)
🔗 “Partnerships for the Goals | UoK SDG Progress Tracker” — This page outlines UoK’s institutional commitment to partnerships (including NGO partnerships) under SDG 17, demonstrating structural collaboration beyond one-off events. (SDG Reporting)
UoK is not operating in isolation but actively engages with NGOs to co-design and deliver SDG-relevant programmes. The “SDG Youth Challenge” is a tangible example where the university, students and NGOs came together to ideate and implement solutions, while the SDG Progress Tracker under SDG 17 publicly underscores a formal partnership culture. These collaborations span community-based projects, youth challenge forums and sustainability outreach—all indicative of NGO-university joint action to tackle sustainable development.SDG 13: Collaboration with NGOs for Climate Adaptation
Overview: Details university-NGO joint initiatives focused on climate resilience, community education, tree planting campaigns (such as Project Swabha and Sobaraksha), and local ecosystem restoration.
AYATI National Centre for Children with Disabilities
Overview: Highlights a landmark public-NGO partnership between the Faculty of Medicine (UOK), state ministries, and non-profit charitable trusts (including the Roshan Mahanama Trust) providing free developmental disability healthcare, therapy, and social inclusion (SDG 3 & SDG 10).
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) News & Community Projects
Overview: Documents strategic dialogues and active field projects with non-governmental partners, such as the Kansarmen SL Foundation, targeting clean water access and community sanitation solutions (SDG 6).
Overview: Formal repository tracking signed Memorandums of Understanding between UOK academic departments and regional NGOs (such as Janathakshan GTE Ltd.) for grassroots policy implementation, rural energy access, and socio-economic development.
UOK SDG Progress Tracker - SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Overview: Central repository documenting joint community engagement activities, research partnerships, and outreach programs executed alongside civil society organizations.
Core Areas of NGO Collaboration at UOK
Core Areas of NGO Collaboration at UOK
Climate Adaptation & Reforestation (SDG 13 & SDG 15): Joint field projects with environmental NGOs focus on mangrove restoration, reforestation drives, plastic waste reduction, and coastal ecosystem preservation.
Public Health & Disability Advocacy (SDG 3 & SDG 10): The Faculty of Medicine partners with non-profit charitable trusts to deliver community healthcare services, pediatric rehabilitation, and mental health assistance programs.
Clean Water & Sanitation Access (SDG 6): UOK departments work with non-governmental development foundations to evaluate water quality, design community filtration systems, and expand safe drinking water in vulnerable rural areas.
Community Empowerment & Skill Building (SDG 1 & SDG 4): Campus student organizations (e.g., AIESEC, Rotaract) collaborate with local non-profits to host digital literacy programs, youth leadership workshops, and rural community welfare drives.
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG1
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG1
Yes.
Answer: Yes, the University of Kelaniya explicitly tracks and publishes its institutional progress, research, policies, and community outreach targeting SDG 1: No Poverty.
The university monitors its contribution to poverty alleviation through campus student welfare frameworks (e.g., Mahapola scholarships, bursary schemes, subsidized housing/canteens), local entrepreneurship support, and academic research into rural economic growth and social safety nets.
Direct Web Links & Official Portals for SDG 1 Progress
Direct Web Links & Official Portals for SDG 1 Progress
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 1: No Poverty
Overview: The central progress page documenting university research papers, financial literacy studies, microfinance impact evaluations, and development assistance reports aligned with SDG 1 indicators.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) – SDG 1 Progress Tracker
Overview: Details institutional welfare programs (free healthcare access, subsidized meals, hostel allocations, student bursary metrics) alongside community-level capacity building and small business mentoring.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Houses the annual SDG progress reporting archives (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across the university's faculties.
Key SDG 1 Areas Reported by UOK
Key SDG 1 Areas Reported by UOK
Financial Aid & Low-Income Student Welfare: Metrics on state/university bursaries, Mahapola scholarships, subsidized student housing, and affordable meal programs designed to ensure equal access to higher education regardless of financial background.
Local Business & Entrepreneurship Support: Incubator initiatives and local mentoring programs empowering youth and low-income community members to establish sustainable micro-enterprises.
Academic & Policy Research on Poverty: Published studies evaluating public welfare policies, rural poverty dynamics, inclusive growth strategies, and economic assistance programs in Sri Lanka.
In 2025, the University documented multiple poverty alleviation initiatives across academic and administrative divisions. The Student Welfare Division provides Mahapola, Bursary, and Vice-Chancellor’s Financial Assistance Scholarships to economically marginalized students. It also manages subsidized accommodation, meal programs, and medical aid schemes, ensuring equal access to higher education for all. Additionally, the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) and Centre for Sustainability Solutions organized entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and employability skill workshops designed to empower underprivileged youth for sustainable livelihoods.
The SDG 1 progress report further includes community outreach projects and research-based interventions by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, aimed at improving income generation and reducing economic disparities in local communities. These combined actions reflect the University’s commitment to the United Nations SDG 1 objectives and its dedication to building an equitable academic environment.
🔗 SDG 1 – No Poverty | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Student Welfare Division – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Career Guidance Unit – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG2
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG2
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 2 – Zero Hunger through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024) hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report outlines the University’s commitment to eradicating hunger, promoting food security, and ensuring access to nutritious meals through campus-based and community outreach initiatives.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 2: Zero Hunger Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK initiatives, campus food programs, agricultural projects, composting metrics, and food security research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional environmental management, organic waste processing, campus food waste reduction, and sustainable agriculture policy implementation.
Key SDG 2 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 2 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Free Food Tag System for Needy Students: Targeted food assistance programs funded by faculty, alumni, and well-wishers to ensure financially vulnerable students have access to free, daily nutritious lunches.
Vegetable Gardening & Organic Produce Supply: On-campus agricultural projects (such as the Faculty of Medicine's Vegetable Gardening Project at Ragama) growing organic fruits and vegetables to supply non-profit campus welfare canteens.
Subsidized & Healthy Canteen Options: Policies ensuring all campus canteens provide healthy, balanced, and non-toxic meals at heavily subsidized prices (up to 50% below off-campus market rates) to combat student food insecurity.
Campus Composting & Organic Waste Reduction: Recycling food waste into rich organic compost used for university agricultural research and groundskeeping.
In 2025, the University continued its “Green Campus and Sustainable Agriculture” initiatives, which include maintaining organic farming plots and food security awareness programs across faculties. The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences have engaged in research and policy studies related to sustainable food systems and rural livelihood enhancement. The CSS report highlights collaborative projects promoting responsible food consumption, composting of organic waste, and zero-waste cafeteria operations. Moreover, the Student Welfare Division operates subsidized meal programs for low-income students, ensuring equitable access to healthy meals. Community engagement projects, including workshops for local farmers and training on organic fertilizer use, further demonstrate the university’s alignment with SDG 2 targets.
These actions, documented in the public sustainability reports, reaffirm the University’s role in promoting food sustainability, responsible production, and hunger alleviation through education, research, and community partnerships.
🔗 SDG 2 – Zero Hunger | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Student Welfare Division – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG3
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG3
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its progress against SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024), managed by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report provides comprehensive evidence of the university’s commitment to health promotion, preventive care, and well-being for both its campus community and the wider society.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report outlines the University’s commitment to ensuring healthy lives, promoting physical and mental well-being, and providing accessible healthcare through campus-based medical services, counseling programs, public health outreach, and scientific research.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK health initiatives, University Health Centre operations, mental health counseling, disease prevention programs, and clinical research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional sustainability management, campus environmental health policies, vector control measures, wellness programs, and health policy integration.
Key SDG 3 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 3 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Primary Healthcare & Specialized Clinics: Comprehensive outpatient (OPD) care, emergency treatment, dental and Ayurvedic clinics, vaccinations, and specialized consultations provided via the University Health Centre and the University Family Medicine Centre (UFMC).
Student & Staff Mental Health Infrastructure: Professional psychological counseling, student mentorship (Kalana Mithuru Sevana), medical consultations via the Department of Psychiatry, and continuous stress management workshops.
Disease Prevention & Environmental Risk Management: Enforced vector-control campaigns, campus-wide mosquito eradication inspections conducted by Public Health Inspectors (PHIs), and community hygiene awareness drives.
Community Access to Sports & Wellness Infrastructure: Open public and school access to campus playgrounds, gymnasiums, and employee wellness initiatives (such as Sport and Rhythm) to promote active lifestyles and stress reduction.
In recent reporting periods, the University continued its “Healthy Campus and Community Well-Being” initiatives, expanding primary healthcare, dental services, and mental health support services across all campus faculties. The Faculty of Medicine (Ragama) and Allied Health Sciences have driven advanced epidemiological research, clinical diagnostics, and community health interventions. The CSS report highlights collaborative health projects, public awareness workshops on nutrition and injury prevention, and continuous monitoring of staff and student well-being metrics. Furthermore, staff wellness programs, blood donation drives, and basic life-support training demonstrate the university’s active institutional alignment with SDG 3 targets.
These actions, documented in public sustainability reports, reaffirm the University’s role in advancing public health, mental well-being, clinical research, and community health resilience through education, clinical practice, and strategic partnerships.
🔗 SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-Being | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University Health Centre & Medical Services Portal
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
In 2025, the university documented multiple initiatives supporting SDG 3, including the Kalana Mithuru Sewana Counseling Centre, which provides psychological support and stress management programs for students and staff, and the Faculty of Medicine’s community outreach clinics, focusing on public health education, maternal care, and disease prevention. The University also conducts annual blood donation campaigns, anti-drug awareness programs, and mental health workshops in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other public institutions. Moreover, the Centre for Sustainability Solutions and student health committees organize wellness drives promoting physical activity, nutrition awareness, and environmental health.
These activities, integrated into teaching, research, and community service, reflect the University of Kelaniya’s continuous commitment to SDG 3, ensuring a healthier, safer, and more inclusive academic environment.
🔗 SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Kalana Mithuru Sewana – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Faculty of Medicine – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya – SDG Reporting Portal
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG4
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG4
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its progress against SDG 4 – Quality Education through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024), coordinated by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report highlights the University’s wide-ranging initiatives to ensure inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education for all, aligned with national and global SDG targets.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 4 – Quality Education through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report documents the university’s commitment to providing inclusive, equitable, and lifelong learning opportunities through tuition-free higher education, specialized degree programs, campus accessibility initiatives, and open community learning.
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UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 4: Quality Education Page
kln.ac.lkOverview: The dedicated reporting dashboard tracking UOK academic degree offerings, educational outreach, digital learning platforms, inclusive infrastructure, and education-focused research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across all faculties.
kln.ac.lk
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates campus-wide sustainability metrics, institutional ranking assessments, green club activities, and multi-departmental SDG integration policies.
CSS - kln.ac.lk
Key SDG 4 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 4 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Free & Inclusive University Education: Upholding Sri Lanka’s free education principle by delivering fully funded undergraduate and postgraduate degree pathways to foster equal opportunity and social mobility.
Sustainability-Focused Curricula & Degrees: Multidisciplinary programs such as the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Conservation and Management and B.A. (Hons.) in Development Studies that embed environmental and developmental concepts into core learning.
CSS - kln.ac.lkAccessible Campus Facilities: Infrastructure upgrades designed for students with special needs, including accessible facility suites (such as specialized access options at the Ayathi Centre, Faculty of Medicine) to guarantee inclusive participation.
CSS - kln.ac.lkLifelong Learning & Professional Training: Professional development workshops, open-access e-learning portals (e-KEL), and vocational skill-building modules open to non-traditional learners, staff, and external stakeholders.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university continues to expand digital learning infrastructure, modernize teacher-training frameworks, and publish research on educational pedagogy and sustainable development. The CSS report highlights continuous improvements to campus learning environments, open-access research repositories, and public education programs that promote lifelong learning across Sri Lanka.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, demonstrate the University of Kelaniya’s ongoing commitment to building an inclusive and sustainable higher education ecosystem.
🔗 SDG 4 – Quality Education | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya Main Official Portal
In 2025, the University documented its contributions to SDG 4 through several key mechanisms: the expansion of open-access digital learning resources, development of industry-linked and research-based degree programs, and the enhancement of teacher training and curriculum innovation. The University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies and Centre for Sustainability Solutions organized professional development programs, workshops, and community-based learning projects that promote lifelong learning and employability skills. The report also reflects efforts by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) and Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) to support marginalized students and foster inclusive learning environments.
These efforts collectively demonstrate the University’s institutional commitment to providing high-quality education that promotes critical thinking, research excellence, and sustainable development awareness among students and staff.
🔗 SDG 4 – Quality Education | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Faculty of Graduate Studies – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Career Guidance Unit – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG5
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG5
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its progress against SDG 5 – Gender Equality through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024), managed by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report outlines the university’s continued efforts to promote gender equity, empowerment, and inclusion across academic, administrative, and community domains.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 5 – Gender Equality through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report details the university’s commitment to advancing gender equity, empowering women across academic and administrative domains, preventing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and eliminating discrimination.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 5: Gender Equality Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s gender policies, sex-disaggregated enrollment data, anti-harassment safeguards, leadership representation metrics, and gender-focused research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional sustainability policies, ranking frameworks, and cross-departmental compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
Key SDG 5 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 5 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Centre for Gender Studies (CGSUK) & Institutional Policy: Governs equal opportunity in recruitment, promotions, and study scholarships while ensuring transparent oversight through faculty-level gender focal points.
Anti-SGBV Safeguards & Redressal Framework: Operates dedicated complaint mechanisms backed by the Task Force Against Ragging and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), offering victim protection, confidential grievance routing, and trained Inquiry Officers.
Mental Health & Support Services: Provides continuous counseling, psychosocial support, and advocacy through Kalana Mithuru Counselling Centre and trained student counselors.
Capacity Building & Leadership Promotion: Runs gender-awareness modules within staff development programs, student orientation workshops, and specialized outreach encouraging female participation in STEM, computing, and administrative governance.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university continues to strengthen institutional mechanisms for preventing gender-based violence, maintaining sex-disaggregated entry data, and conducting national-level studies on SGBV trends and prevention strategies. The CSS report highlights continuous staff training, equal-access frameworks, and active participation in national gender-equity committees.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, demonstrate the University of Kelaniya’s commitment to building a safe, inclusive, and gender-equitable higher education environment.
🔗 SDG 5 – Gender Equality | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 5 Page | University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
In 2025, the University documented several key initiatives under SDG 5, including the work of the Centre for Gender Studies (CGS), which conducts research, awareness programs, and policy dialogues on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The university also operates the Internal Committee on Gender Equity and Equality, which monitors gender-related grievances and ensures compliance with national and institutional gender policies. Gender sensitization workshops, women’s leadership training, and community outreach programs focusing on gender-based violence prevention were conducted throughout the year. Moreover, university policies ensure equal access to education and employment opportunities for women and underrepresented groups.
These activities demonstrate the University’s strong institutional commitment to advancing gender equality and aligning campus governance and community engagement with SDG 5.
🔗 SDG 5 – Gender Equality | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Gender Studies – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Progress Tracker – Centre for Sustainability Solutions
🔗 University of Kelaniya – SDG Reporting Portal
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG6
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG6
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its progress against SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024) managed by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report presents clear evidence of the University’s commitment to ensuring safe water management, efficient sanitation systems, and community awareness programs aligned with national and global sustainability standards.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report documents the university’s commitment to ensuring safe drinking water, efficient wastewater management, water conservation infrastructure, and outreach programs supporting clean water access.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s water consumption metrics, wastewater treatment operations, campus water-saving technologies, and water-related research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates campus environmental compliance, water quality monitoring, rainwater harvesting initiatives, and institutional resource conservation policies.
Key SDG 6 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 6 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Water-Saving Infrastructure: Campus-wide installation of dual-flush toilets, aerated low-flow taps, sensor-based urinals, and leak-detection maintenance to reduce daily potable water consumption.
Wastewater Treatment & Greywater Reuse: Operation of wastewater treatment systems at residential student hostels and academic units, recycling treated greywater and AC condensate for campus landscape irrigation.
Alternative & Sustainable Water Sources: Utilization of treated groundwater wells alongside rainwater harvesting systems integrated into sanitary facilities to reduce reliance on municipal water supplies.
Community Water Stewardship: Educational workshops and outreach for local communities, schools, and organizations to promote water conservation, pollution reduction, and sustainable water management practices.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university measures water reuse rates, monitors monthly usage patterns, and integrates smart technology to prevent water waste. Faculties such as the Faculty of Computing & Technology, Faculty of Medicine, and Faculty of Science drive technical innovation and research aimed at improving water quality and public sanitation standards.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, demonstrate the University of Kelaniya’s commitment to environmental stewardship and universal access to clean water and sanitation.
🔗 SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya Main Official Portal
In 2025, the University reported several initiatives under SDG 6, including the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, water purification units, and wastewater recycling facilities across multiple faculty buildings. It also introduced water-efficient fixtures to reduce consumption and conducted student-led awareness programs on water conservation and hygiene practices. The University’s Plastic Water Bottle Policy and Green Concept Policy further support the goal by reducing plastic waste and promoting refillable water stations across the campus. Additionally, the CSS collaborated with the Kansarmen Sri Lanka Foundation (KSLF) in November 2024 to address community-level water and sanitation issues, demonstrating the university’s outreach impact beyond the campus.
These measures and reports are publicly available, fulfilling the transparency requirement for the 2024 academic year and highlighting the University of Kelaniya’s leadership in water and sanitation sustainability practices.
🔗 SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Progress Tracker – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Partnership with Kansarmen Sri Lanka Foundation – CSS News 2024
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG7
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG7
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024) hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). This annual report documents energy efficiency projects, renewable energy production, and carbon-offset performance achieved during the year.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report documents the University’s commitment to expanding renewable energy infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, conducting campus energy audits, and reducing overall carbon emissions.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK renewable energy installations, electricity consumption metrics, energy audit outcomes, and clean energy technology research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional sustainability policies, Energy Management Action Plans, energy auditing frameworks, and clean technology integration across campus.
Key SDG 7 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 7 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Expansion: Large-scale solar installations across key academic locations, including a 370 kW rooftop solar system at the Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT) generating over 810,000 kWh annually, a 350 kW solar array at the Faculty of Medicine (FOM), and additional rooftop solar systems on main campus administrative buildings.
Biogas Energy & Circular Waste Management: Operation of functional on-campus anaerobic digestion biogas units (such as Project Reclaim), converting organic cafeteria food waste into renewable biogas energy for cooking and dual liquid compost.
Experimental Wind Energy Systems: Integration of horizontal-axis wind turbines (e.g., Archimedes windmill units) serving as operational renewable energy demonstration models for engineering and environmental science students.
Energy Audits & Efficiency Upgrades: Institutional energy auditing protocols to benchmark energy consumption, set reduction targets, enforce green building design standards (natural ventilation, natural day-lighting), and transition to high-efficiency LED lighting and low-power appliances.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university tracks its target of increasing campus renewable energy generation and reducing net reliance on non-renewable grid electricity. Academic faculties continue to contribute research on solar technology adoption, smart energy grids, and low-carbon technologies.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, demonstrate the University of Kelaniya’s active commitment to clean energy transition, resource conservation, and sustainable campus operations.
🔗 SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya Main Official Portal
In 2024, the University expanded its solar power capacity through rooftop photovoltaic installations across the main campus, reducing over 279,000 kg of CO₂ emissions as reported in the Sustainability Dashboard 2024. The report also highlights the implementation of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Policy, energy audits for university facilities, and the use of LED and motion-sensor lighting to optimize consumption. In addition, the University’s Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT) achieved LEED Platinum certification, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainable design and clean energy use.
These publicly accessible reports demonstrate measurable progress toward SDG 7 by promoting renewable energy adoption, responsible energy management, and awareness among students and staff.
🔗 SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard 2024 – Centre for Sustainability Solutions, University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Faculty of Computing and Technology – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG8
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG8
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report documents the university’s commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth, full and productive employment, safe working conditions, fair labour practices, and career development for all staff and graduates.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK employment policies, anti-discrimination frameworks, staff welfare initiatives, career development metrics, and economic growth research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional environmental, social, and economic sustainability policies, workplace ethics compliance, and sustainable enterprise frameworks across campus.
Key SDG 8 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 8 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Anti-Discrimination & Equal Remuneration Policies: Enforces gender-neutral salary frameworks, transparent promotion schemes, and equal opportunity recruitment policies across academic, administrative, and support staff cadres.
Ethical Employment & Modern Slavery Prohibition: Upholds strict policies prohibiting forced, bonded, or under-age labour (<18 years), ensuring fair, voluntary employment in compliance with national labour legislation and UGC guidelines.
Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining: Guarantees rights to join trade unions, participate in collective bargaining, and access impartial, multi-tiered grievance and appeal procedures for workplace disputes.
Graduate Employability & Entrepreneurship: Delivers targeted career placement via the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) and enterprise training through the Central Business Incubator (CBI), focusing on green innovation, leadership, and sustainable business models.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university tracks staff welfare metrics, evaluates workplace safety standards, and offers continuous professional development. Academic units—particularly the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies and Faculty of Social Sciences—drive research on labour market dynamics, microenterprises, inclusive growth, and rural economic development.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, demonstrate the University of Kelaniya’s active role in fostering a safe, equitable, and dignified work environment while contributing to national economic growth.
🔗 SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya Main Official Portal
The University of Kelaniya publishes its progress report for SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth for the year 2024. You can access it here:
🔗 SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth | SDG Progress Tracker (SDG Reporting)
The report is part of the University’s broader sustainability-reporting initiative via its Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). (CSS KLN) It outlines the University’s efforts in enhancing workforce conditions, promoting economic opportunities for students and staff, and partnering with industry to foster innovation and employment—all aligned with the targets of SDG 8.
Additional links that provide context and access to the University’s broader SDG-reporting platform:
This documentation confirms that the University is actively monitoring and publicly reporting its performance against SDG 8, making the information available for students, staff, and external stakeholders.
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG09
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG09
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report documents the University’s commitment to advancing research and development, building resilient IT and physical campus infrastructure, supporting spin-off innovation, and strengthening industry-academic partnerships.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s research and development investment, innovation hubs, digital transformation projects, infrastructure upgrades, and technological publications.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional sustainability policies, campus infrastructure modernization, smart technology integration, and sustainable facility design.
Key SDG 9 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 9 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
ICT Infrastructure & Campus Digital Transformation: Institutional initiatives—such as major government-funded digital transformation projects—modernizing academic IT networks, expanding campus-wide Wi-Fi access, and building resilient high-speed digital learning environments.
Industry–Academia Incubation & Enterprise Hubs: Operation of business and technology incubators (such as the Central Business Incubator and faculty-level innovation centers) to convert university research into commercial products and support student startups.
Applied Engineering & Technological Research: Applied research outputs and patent filings driven by the Faculty of Computing & Technology (FCT), Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Medicine in areas such as artificial intelligence, industrial automation, biotechnology, and data science.
Resilient & Sustainable Campus Infrastructure: Integration of eco-friendly building practices, renewable energy integration (such as campus solar PV arrays), smart resource monitoring, and energy-efficient facilities across new university constructions.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university tracks research funding allocations, full-time equivalent research personnel, patent disclosures, and IT infrastructure capabilities. Public sustainability disclosures highlight joint ventures with industrial partners, technological workshops, and continuous upgrades to campus laboratories and research facilities.
These actions, documented in public sustainability reports, confirm the University of Kelaniya’s active role in advancing sustainable industrialization, fostering technological innovation, and expanding digital and physical infrastructure.
🔗 SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure | SDG Progress Tracker
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya Main Official Portal
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024), managed by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The 2024 report presents the university’s initiatives to strengthen sustainable industrial practices, promote innovation, and enhance research infrastructure aligned with national development goals.
In 2024, the University documented its collaboration and technology-driven activities under the Centre for Technology Transfer and Industry Linkage (CTTIL), which connects academic research with industrial innovation and entrepreneurship. The report also showcases the Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT), which achieved LEED Platinum certification, representing one of the most sustainable academic infrastructures in Sri Lanka. Moreover, the Digital Communication Centre (DCC) is recognized for its contributions to digital transformation, web development, and ICT-based capacity-building, reinforcing innovation-led education.
These actions demonstrate the University’s clear alignment with SDG 9 through policies and programs that foster sustainable infrastructure, industrial partnerships, and knowledge transfer mechanisms. Together, they reflect an integrated model of innovation, research commercialization, and green infrastructure at the University of Kelaniya.
🔗 SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Technology Transfer and Industry Linkage – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Faculty of Computing and Technology – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Digital Communication Centre – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG10
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG10
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report details the university’s commitment to advancing social, economic, and physical inclusion, preventing discrimination, and supporting underrepresented and vulnerable groups across campus and the wider community.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s non-discrimination policies, inclusive infrastructure investments, disability support services, and inequality-focused research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional social equity policies, accessibility frameworks, non-discriminatory recruitment standards, and cross-departmental inclusion initiatives.
Key SDG 10 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 10 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Support for Students with Disabilities: Operationalization of the Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities (CCSD) and the AYATI Centre (Sri Lanka's National Centre for Children with Disabilities) to deliver clinical, psychosocial, academic, and assistive support.
Accessible Campus Infrastructure: Implementation of universal accessibility standards across campus, including wheelchair-accessible pathways, elevators (such as at the Faculty of Computing and Technology), specialized hostel rooms, adapted sanitary facilities, and dedicated braille/e-library sections for visually impaired students.
Maternity & Childcare Support: Facilities supporting student and staff mothers, including the Model Early Childhood Development and Daycare Centre and dedicated private nursing and breastfeeding areas.
Specialized Academic Programs: Undergraduate and postgraduate offerings in Disability Studies, Speech and Language Therapy, and Audiology, driving professional capacity and national advocacy for disability inclusion.
Equal Access & Anti-Discrimination Policies: Strict institutional policies ensuring non-discriminatory admissions, merit-based staff recruitment, non-discriminatory wage structures, and protective frameworks for marginalized groups.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university continues to upgrade physical and digital accessibility features, publish interdisciplinary research on disability and socio-economic equity, and expand outreach to underserved rural areas.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, demonstrate the University of Kelaniya’s commitment to reducing systemic inequalities and creating an equitable higher education environment.
🔗 SDG 10 – Reduce Inequalities | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 10 Page | University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
The University of Kelaniya publishes its progress against SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024), maintained by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). This report outlines the University’s commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning and working environment. It documents a wide range of initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities within the university community and beyond.
In 2024, the University highlighted programs and policies that promote equity, accessibility, and social inclusion. These include the activities of the Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities (CCSD) and the Centre for Disability Studies, which provide academic support, assistive technologies, and campus accessibility improvements for differently-abled students. The University also promotes gender equality, equal access to higher education, and financial aid schemes for economically marginalized students. Furthermore, faculty-led outreach projects under the Centre for Sustainability Solutions work with rural schools and communities to reduce digital and educational disparities, directly supporting SDG 10 targets.
The published report is publicly accessible and demonstrates measurable outcomes that reflect the University’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity across academic and social dimensions.
🔗 SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya – SDG Reporting Portal
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG11
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG11
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report documents the University’s commitment to providing safe and affordable housing, sustainable campus transport, heritage preservation, disaster resilience, and open green public spaces for campus and regional communities.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s affordable student housing, low-emission campus transport systems, green space preservation, disaster risk management, and urban sustainability research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional urban sustainability strategies, solid waste management systems, campus eco-infrastructures, and community heritage initiatives.
Key SDG 11 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 11 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Safe & Affordable Housing (Target 11.1): Direct oversight of over 15 internal and external residential hostel complexes (including the Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara Hostel and Faculty of Medicine Hostels) by the Student Welfare Division, offering heavily subsidized, secure accommodation for thousands of undergraduates.
Sustainable & Low-Carbon Campus Transport (Target 11.2): Operation of organized shuttle routes connecting staff, faculty, and students across academic buildings and satellite sites to lower traffic congestion and personal vehicular emissions.
Cultural & Natural Heritage Safeguard (Target 11.4): Institutional support for cultural preservation through the Centre for Heritage Studies (CHS), the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR), and an on-campus Archaeological Museum, alongside biological conservation efforts at the UoK Botanical Garden and campus butterfly gardens.
Waste & Environmental Risk Reduction (Target 11.6): Implementation of comprehensive solid waste sorting and composting, alongside MoUs with industrial partners (e.g., INSEE Ecocycle and Sisili Hanaro Encare) for off-site treatment of chemical and clinical waste.
Safe, Inclusive & Accessible Public Spaces (Target 11.7): Open access to campus sports grounds, outdoor complexes, and the AYATI National Centre for Children with Disabilities, providing inclusive physical spaces for surrounding neighborhoods and public groups.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university measures hostel occupancy rates, waste diversion metrics, and community access initiatives while fostering academic research in urban planning, geo-informatics, and environmental management.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, confirm the University of Kelaniya’s commitment to advancing resilient, sustainable, and inclusive community ecosystems.
🔗 SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 SDG 11 Research Repository | University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024) managed by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report presents university-wide initiatives to create safer, resilient, and inclusive spaces for learning and community engagement.
In 2024, the University documented measurable progress under SDG 11, including the Green Campus Transformation Project, expansion of bike-sharing and pedestrian pathways, and the development of energy-efficient buildings such as the Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT) – a LEED Platinum-certified facility. The CSS report also highlights waste-free campus campaigns, green infrastructure planning, and collaborations with local government bodies to support sustainable urban and suburban development. These activities are integrated into teaching, research, and outreach programs involving students, staff, and the wider community.
🔗 SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya – SDG Reporting Portal
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Green Campus and Infrastructure Projects – CSS News 2024
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG12
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG12
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report outlines the University’s commitment to minimizing environmental impact through campus-wide waste measurement, plastic reduction policies, chemical/clinical waste disposal partnerships, and circular economy practices.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s waste generation metrics, recycling initiatives, hazardous waste protocols, and sustainable consumption policies.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates campus environmental management policies, solid waste segregation guidelines, e-waste recycling, and sustainable procurement practices.
Key SDG 12 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 12 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Institutional Plastic & Polythene Reduction Policies: Strict enforcement of campus policies, including the Plastic Water Bottle Policy and Polythene Policy, banning single-use plastics and non-biodegradable polythene across university functions and canteens.
Organic Waste-to-Food & Circular Processing: Daily collection of organic kitchen waste (~120 kg/day from main canteens) diverted to local piggery feeds, alongside campus composting programs that convert food waste into organic fertilizer for agricultural plots.
E-Waste Skill-Building & Recycling Program: Systematic collection of campus e-waste; student teams inspect, repair, and harvest functional electronic components (sensors, batteries) for academic projects, while non-repairable parts are handed over to certified partners (e.g., Asia Recycling Pvt Ltd).
Safe Chemical & Clinical Waste Disposal: Formalized MoUs with industrial waste partners—INSEE Ecocycle for safe off-site co-processing of hazardous laboratory chemical waste, and Sisili Hanaro Encare (Pvt) Ltd for medical/clinical waste treatment.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university continues to audit monthly solid waste outputs, expand green procurement standards, and conduct campus and coastal volunteer cleanups to divert recyclable materials away from landfills.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, demonstrate the University of Kelaniya’s commitment to resource efficiency, hazardous waste safety, and sustainable consumption models.
🔗 SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production | SDG Progress Tracker
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Campus Waste Management Guidelines | CSS
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
The University of Kelaniya publishes its progress against SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production through its Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024), coordinated by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). This report presents measurable actions taken to promote sustainable resource use, minimize waste, and integrate responsible consumption practices into campus operations and student life.
For 2024, the University documented the implementation of its Waste-Free Campus Policy, Polythene Reduction Program, and Green Procurement and Recycling Initiatives. The report highlights reductions in single-use plastics, food-waste segregation, and the expansion of the University Composting Facility. It also includes the Sustainability Dashboard 2024, which records quantitative data on waste generation, resource consumption, and recycling performance. These efforts align with SDG 12 targets by fostering sustainable production patterns, student awareness programs, and faculty-led green innovations.
🔗 SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard 2024 – Centre for Sustainability Solutions, University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG13
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG13
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 13 – Climate Action through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report documents the University’s commitment to combating climate change through campus carbon footprint reduction, climate education, renewable energy integration, biological carbon sequestration, and climate resilience research.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 13: Climate Action Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s climate mitigation strategies, greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts, campus greening projects, and climate-focused research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional environmental policies, campus carbon management, green club activities, and multi-departmental climate action initiatives.
Key SDG 13 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 13 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Decarbonization & Renewable Energy Transition: Active efforts to reduce campus Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through rooftop solar PV systems (generating clean electricity at the Faculty of Computing and Technology and Faculty of Medicine) and energy-efficiency retrofits.
Urban Canopy & Carbon Sequestration: Campus tree-planting campaigns, biodiversity zones, butterfly gardens, and botanical plots maintained to enhance natural carbon sinks and urban biodiversity.
Climate Literacy & Curriculum Integration: Embeds climate change adaptation, environmental policy, and sustainable resource management into degree curricula (e.g., B.Sc. in Environmental Conservation and Management).
Climate Research & Disaster Resilience: Academic research published across faculties investigating tropical climate impacts, climate adaptation in agriculture, vector disease transmission under climate shift scenarios, and environmental policy.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university monitors carbon reduction milestones, promotes student-led environmental advocacy through campus green societies, and participates in national climate resilience dialogue.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, confirm the University of Kelaniya’s commitment to proactive climate action and environmental sustainability.
🔗 SDG 13 – Climate Action | SDG Progress Tracker Portal
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya Main Official Portal
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 13 – Climate Action through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024), coordinated by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). This report provides verified data on carbon emissions, renewable energy offsets, and climate-focused initiatives implemented across the university.
For the period from October 2023 to October 2024, the University recorded a total carbon footprint of 3,834.83 metric tons of CO₂, primarily from electricity (3,812.95 t) and transport (21.88 t). After renewable offsets—including solar (232.14 t CO₂), wind (0.91 t CO₂), and biogas (1.67 t CO₂)—the net carbon emission was reduced to 3,600.11 t CO₂, averaging 0.171 t per person. The University also launched a Mangrove Restoration Project in Chilaw (Phase 1) with 650 plants, estimated to sequester 7,995 kg CO₂ annually (~199,875 kg CO₂ over its lifetime). Additionally, the Faculty of Computing and Technology building achieved LEED Platinum certification in 2024, featuring bicycle parking, EV charging stations, and energy-efficient designs.
These achievements demonstrate measurable progress and institutional accountability toward climate action, supported by sustainable energy policies and awareness programs integrated into university operations and student learning.
🔗 SDG 13 – Climate Action | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG14
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG14
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 14 – Life Below Water through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report documents the University’s commitment to conserving coastal and marine ecosystems, mitigating aquatic pollution, advancing marine biodiversity research, and fostering aquatic conservation literacy.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 14: Life Below Water Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s coastal ecosystem projects, water quality surveillance programs, marine conservation efforts, and aquatic research publications.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates campus environmental compliance, aquatic resource monitoring, coastal ecosystem restoration initiatives, and environmental society outreach.
Key SDG 14 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 14 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Mangrove Restoration & Active Ecological Surveillance: Phased coastal ecosystem restoration projects (such as Project Haritha Pavura in Ambakandawila, Chilaw) led by the Environmental Conservation and Management (ENCM) Society, incorporating long-term surveillance regimes to track seedling survival, sapling growth, and mangrove canopy coverage over time.
Coastal & Lagoon Research Monitoring: Academic and postgraduate research conducted by the Department of Zoology and Environmental Management focusing on fragile aquatic ecosystems, including microplastic contamination, heavy-metal accumulation, and climate-driven salinity shifts in the Negombo Lagoon, Muthurajawela Wetlands, and Kelani River Basin.
Water Quality & Aquatic Pollution Surveillance: Undergraduate and postgraduate research projects utilizing GIS mapping (ArcGIS) and statistical modeling to measure dissolved oxygen, pH, salinity, and organic pollutant parameters across estuarine and riverine systems.
Coastal Cleanups & Student-Led Action: Volunteer beach cleanup drives and coastal waste clearance campaigns organized by student bodies (such as the Chemical Society and the Faculty of Medicine Green Practice Committee) in coastal belts like Negombo to prevent land-based waste from entering marine habitats.
Specialized Degree Curricula: Degree offerings including the M.Sc. in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Conservation and Management, and B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology that equip students with theoretical and applied aquatic management skills.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university tracks research outputs in aquatic biodiversity, collaborates with non-governmental and corporate conservation partners, and disseminates community awareness regarding ocean health.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, confirm the University of Kelaniya’s active commitment to protecting aquatic habitats, reducing marine pollution, and advancing marine science.
🔗 SDG 14 – Life Below Water | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 14 Page | University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 14 – Life Below Water through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024), managed by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report provides factual updates on university-led research, conservation projects, and outreach initiatives that support marine and freshwater ecosystem sustainability.
In 2024, the University continued to implement and document several initiatives related to river ecosystem restoration, mangrove protection, and microplastic pollution reduction. These include student and faculty research projects conducted by the Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, which focus on water quality monitoring and biodiversity conservation in Sri Lankan aquatic environments. The CSS also facilitated awareness programs on responsible water use, marine waste reduction, and sustainable fisheries management, aligning directly with the United Nations SDG 14 targets.
The published report is available on the University’s official sustainability portal, which serves as a transparent platform to communicate ongoing environmental actions and measurable results for each SDG.
🔗 SDG 14 – Life Below Water | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Progress Tracker – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG15
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG15
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 15 – Life on Land through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report documents the University’s commitment to protecting, restoring, and promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, managing campus forests and green cover, conserving local biodiversity, and driving research on terrestrial ecology.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 15: Life on Land Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s terrestrial biodiversity initiatives, campus forest management, biodiversity conservation projects, invasive species monitoring, and terrestrial ecology research outputs.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates campus environmental management policies, urban forestry initiatives, biological diversity preservation, and green campus zoning across university grounds.
Key SDG 15 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 15 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Campus Greening & Forested Area Protection: Conservation of green cover across campus locations, maintaining urban forest pockets, botanical collections, and dedicated butterfly gardens to serve as natural terrestrial habitats.
Biodiversity Surveys & Species Monitoring: Ongoing ecological inventories conducted by the Department of Zoology and Environmental Management and the Department of Plant and Molecular Biology to catalog endemic flora, fauna, avian species, and pollinators within university ecosystems.
Invasive Species Management & Habitat Restoration: Systematic efforts to monitor and control invasive plant species on university grounds, restoring native flora and supporting soil conservation.
Botanical Conservation & Ex-Situ Preservation: Operation of the UoK Botanical Garden and greenhouse facilities for ex-situ plant conservation, rare plant propagation, and practical botanical research.
Terrestrial & Ecological Research: Interdisciplinary research outputs addressing forest conservation, wildlife management, soil health, ecosystem services, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation in Sri Lanka.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university tracks tree planting campaigns, green canopy coverage, biodiversity indexes, and community conservation workshops.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, demonstrate the University of Kelaniya’s commitment to safeguarding land ecosystems, preserving biological diversity, and advancing terrestrial environmental stewardship.
🔗 SDG 15 – Life on Land | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 15 Page | University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 15 – Life on Land through the Sustainability Progress Tracker (2024) hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). This report provides comprehensive documentation of the University’s initiatives to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity within and beyond the campus.
In 2024, the report highlights several conservation and reforestation projects, including the University Green Garden Initiative, biodiversity mapping of the Dalugama campus, and tree-planting campaigns conducted in collaboration with local authorities and environmental organizations. It also documents faculty-led research on ecosystem restoration, soil management, and wildlife conservation—directly aligning with SDG 15 targets.
These activities demonstrate the University’s measurable commitment to land conservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable land-use education through academic, operational, and community-based projects.
🔗 SDG 15 – Life on Land | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG16
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG16
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report documents the university’s commitment to promoting peaceful and inclusive academic environments, enforcing governance transparency, ensuring democratic student representation, and advancing academic research in conflict resolution and human rights.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s institutional governance frameworks, compliance with national legal standards, anti-ragging policies, student union regulations, and peace-focused degree offerings.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional ethics policies, administrative transparency initiatives, gender equity frameworks, and cross-departmental governance standards.
Key SDG 16 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 16 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Legal Compliance & Information Transparency: Strict adherence to national legal frameworks, including full operational compliance with the Right to Information (RTI) Act, No. 12 of 2016 to ensure transparent institutional decision-making, and alignment with the ICCPR Act No. 56 of 2007 to safeguard fundamental rights.
Anti-Ragging & Non-Violence Enforcement: Zero-tolerance policies and enforcement of the Prohibition of Ragging and Other Forms of Violence in Educational Institutions Act No. 20 of 1998, backed by proactive monitoring and clear reporting channels to prevent student harassment.
Democratic Student Representation & Accountable Governance: Official recognition and democratic election of the University Students’ Union (USU) and Faculty Students’ Unions (FSUs) via secret ballot, ensuring structured gender balance and mandated financial audits of union activities.
Social Reconciliation & Peace Education: Specialized academic programs such as the B.A. in Peace and Conflict Resolution (Department of Philosophy) and postgraduate programs in Political Science, Sociology, and Public Relations. Additionally, the university operates specialized Centres of Social Reconciliation to foster inter-community harmony.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university tracks campus safety, governance transparency, and democratic participation metrics while expanding curriculum modules on medical ethics, human rights, and social justice.
These actions, documented in public sustainability disclosures, confirm the University of Kelaniya’s commitment to building transparent governance, protecting fundamental human rights, and sustaining a safe, inclusive university community.
🔗 SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 16 Page | University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG17
Please indicate if your university publishes progress against SDG17
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya publishes its official progress against SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals through the Sustainability Progress Tracker hosted by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS). The report highlights the university’s institutional framework for advancing multi-stakeholder partnerships, cross-sectoral alliances, international academic collaborations, and corporate-sponsored sustainability initiatives.
UOK SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals Page
Overview: The dedicated reporting page tracking UOK’s collaborative agreements, international research networks, public-private partnerships, cross-border academic exchanges, and global reporting frameworks.
University of Kelaniya Central SDG Progress Tracker Repository
Overview: Archives the university's annual SDG progress reports (2019–present) covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals across faculties.
Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Main Hub
Overview: Coordinates institutional sustainability policies, co-financed environmental CSR programs, circular economy joint ventures, and international benchmarking evaluations.
Key SDG 17 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Key SDG 17 Initiatives & Progress Areas Published by UOK
Corporate CSR & Environmental Co-Financing: The CSS establishes MoUs with major private sector entities to fund and execute campus ecosystem conservation. Partnerships include mini-forest development co-funded with Mabroc Teas at Mee Aba Sewana, native plant species conservation with Dilmah Ceylon Tea Co., mangrove ecosystem restoration alongside Norlanka Manufacturing, and sanctuary protection co-managed with Spa Ceylon.
Living Laboratories & Specialized Waste Partnerships: Collaboration with certified industrial waste operators, such as Sisili Hanaro Encare for clinical/biomedical waste treatment and Beira Enviro Solutions for plastics, converting campus operations into living labs for green tech and circular waste management.
Global Alumni & Academic Alliances: Inter-university international partnerships, such as the University of Siegen Alumni Academy, enabling cross-border research grants, visiting professorships, and joint symposia.
Cross-Sectoral Social & Community Audits: Field studies and policy research led by the Social Reconciliation Centre (SRC) in partnership with regional administrative councils to support urban access and social cohesion.
Global Data Transparency & Ranking Disclosures: The CSS analytics team gathers, verifies, and publishes university-wide operational metrics across all 17 SDGs, feeding directly into global auditing platforms like the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings and UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.
In ongoing reporting periods, the university expands its joint ventures, hosts multi-stakeholder capacity-building masterclasses, and collaborates with government and non-government organizations to accelerate regional SDG execution.
These actions, documented in public sustainability reports, demonstrate the University of Kelaniya’s commitment to driving sustainable development through strong, transparent, and multi-faceted partnerships.
🔗 SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – SDG 17 Page | University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard & SDG Tracker Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Archives Repository – University of Kelaniya
The University of Kelaniya has consistently published its institutional progress on SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals through a series of public reports, archived documentation, and collaborative project summaries from 2020 to 2025. These reports, hosted under the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS), provide transparent evidence of the University’s local and global partnerships, policy engagements, and sustainable collaboration outcomes.
The University’s SDG Progress Tracker outlines its contributions to strengthening global partnerships through joint research, industry collaborations, government cooperation, and student engagement initiatives. Between 2020 and 2025, UoK has actively partnered with international organizations, local authorities, and academic institutions to promote sustainable innovation, education, and capacity building. Notable partnerships include the Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka (SDC), UNESCO, UNDP Sri Lanka, British Council, and the G17 University Ambassadors Consortium.
Through these collaborations, UoK has hosted policy development workshops, capacity-building programs, sustainability awareness campaigns, and international conferences—including the International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) and BRPC Symposium organized by the Centre for Gender Studies. The University’s partnerships with the industry and government sectors through the Centre for Technology Transfer and Industry Linkage (CTTIL), the Research Council, and its MoU Portal (mou.kln.ac.lk) demonstrate its leadership in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals through long-term, traceable partnerships.
All reports, updates, and performance data are publicly accessible and reviewed annually to ensure transparency and accountability.
Official Links (Internal and External References)
🔗 SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG Reporting Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Dashboards – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Publications – CSS, University of Kelaniya
🔗 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Archives 2020 – SDG Reports
🔗 Archives 2021 – SDG Reports
🔗 Archives 2022 – SDG Reports
🔗 Archives 2023 – SDG Reports
🔗 News 2024 – Centre for Sustainability Solutions
🔗 G17 University Ambassadors Consortium – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka
🔗 Centre for Technology Transfer and Industry Linkage – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Research Council – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Gender Studies – University of Kelaniya
🔗 International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) – FGS, University of Kelaniya
🔗 Faculty of Graduate Studies – University of Kelaniya
🔗 British Council Sri Lanka
🔗 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka
🔗 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings – SDG 17
These links collectively demonstrate the University’s measurable progress and transparent reporting mechanisms for SDG 17 (2020–2025), reaffirming its dedication to sustainable partnerships, global collaboration, and policy-aligned academic excellence.
Does your university as a body have a commitment to meaningful education around the SDGs across the university, that is relevant and applicable to all students?
Does your university as a body have a commitment to meaningful education around the SDGs across the university, that is relevant and applicable to all students?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya has a formal, institutional commitment to providing meaningful and applicable education around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across all faculties and academic streams.
This commitment is driven by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) in partnership with individual faculties, ensuring both formal curricular integration and open-access campus-wide training programs.
Core Pillars of SDG Education at UoK
Core Pillars of SDG Education at UoK
Institutional Policy & Curriculum Integration:The university’s annual sustainability policy explicitly mandates the integration of SDG-focused learning outcomes across undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. Sustainability concepts are embedded across diverse disciplines—ranging from Environmental Conservation and Management (Faculty of Science) to Development Studies, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Public Health, and Business Administration.
Sustainability Leadership Training Programme (SLTP):A dedicated university-wide certificate program managed by the CSS and hosted on the university's e-learning portal (e-KEL). SLTP is open to undergraduates across all faculties and covers essential modules on climate action, water management, circular economics, gender equality, and environmental leadership.
Universal Academic Support via University Library Services:The UoK Library System actively promotes digital literacy, media literacy, and open-access research repositories specifically structured to support SDG literacy and research access across all student cohorts.
Co-Curricular Action via Campus Green Clubs: Students across all faculties engage in practical SDG projects—including biological surveys, composting, beach cleanups, and energy conservation campaigns—supported by faculty-level Green Committees and student societies.
🔗 Sustainability Education Overview | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 Sustainability Leadership Training Programme (SLTP) | CSS Portal
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions Main Hub – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya SDG Progress Tracker Dashboard
🔗 Achieving SDGs through University Library Services | UoK Library
The University of Kelaniya has a strong and demonstrated institutional commitment to integrating sustainability education and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across all faculties, programs, and student activities. This commitment extends beyond individual courses to a university-wide policy of embedding sustainability principles into teaching, research, and community engagement.
Evidence (2024):
The University has established multiple academic and administrative mechanisms to ensure that all students—regardless of discipline—are exposed to education related to sustainability and the SDGs.
In 2024, the University continued its collaboration with the Sustainable Development Council (SDC) of Sri Lanka, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2022. This partnership facilitates curriculum development, policy alignment, and awareness programs designed to enhance SDG literacy across all faculties. The collaboration aims to integrate SDG-based learning into undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, ensuring that every student engages with the principles of sustainability, environmental ethics, and responsible citizenship.
🔗 University of Kelaniya & Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka – MoU and Partnership
The Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) plays a central role in this university-wide effort by organizing workshops, exhibitions, and community-oriented projects that teach students how the SDGs apply in real-world contexts. CSS leads initiatives such as the Sustainability Dashboard, Sustainability Week, and the Sustainability Leadership Training Programme (SLTP)—all of which include participation from multiple faculties and student associations. These programs promote environmental awareness, responsible resource management, and innovation for sustainable solutions.
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Sustainability Week – CSS News 2024
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard 2024
Additionally, the University’s strategic plan and curriculum reforms highlight the integration of sustainability-focused competencies as a graduate attribute, making SDG literacy a cross-cutting outcome of all academic programs. The University’s Green University Initiative and Waste-Free Campus Campaign, conducted through faculty-level projects, also reinforce this whole-of-university approach to sustainability education.
🔗 University of Kelaniya – Green University Initiative (CSS Projects)
🔗 University of Kelaniya – Policy and Vision Statements
Through these coordinated academic, operational, and community-based strategies, the University of Kelaniya ensures that meaningful education around sustainability and the SDGs is integrated across the institution—making it relevant, practical, and accessible to all students regardless of their field of study.
Does your university as a body have dedicated courses (full degrees, or electives) that address sustainability and the SDGs?
Does your university as a body have dedicated courses (full degrees, or electives) that address sustainability and the SDGs?
Yes.
Yes, the University of Kelaniya maintains fully documented academic tracks, specialized degree programs, course modules, and universal certificate courses that address sustainability and the SDGs.
Specific curriculum frameworks, course codes, and organizational proof from the university's academic prospectus and student handbooks document these offerings:
1. Dedicated Specialized Full Degree Programs (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)
1. Dedicated Specialized Full Degree Programs (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)
B.Sc. & B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Conservation and Management (ENCM)
Offering Entity: Department of Zoology and Environmental Management (Faculty of Science).
Proof/Structure: Direct UGC entry degree program under course prefix ENCM. The curriculum is structured around ecosystem protection, environmental impact assessment (EIA), and waste auditing (SDGs 6, 12, 13, 14, and 15).
B.A. (Hons) in Peace and Conflict Resolution (PCR)
Offering Entity: Department of Philosophy (Faculty of Social Sciences).
Proof/Structure: Dedicated degree curriculum focused on institutional governance, human rights, non-violent resolution, and social reconciliation (SDG 16).
B.A. / B.A. (Hons) in Development Studies (DEVST) & Sociology (SOCI)
Offering Entity: Faculty of Social Sciences.
Proof/Structure: Focuses on poverty alleviation, microfinance, rural resource distribution, and gender equity (SDGs 1, 5, and 10).
M.Sc. / Master of Environmental Management & M.Sc. in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
Offering Entity: Faculty of Graduate Studies / Department of Zoology and Environmental Management.
Proof/Structure: Advanced postgraduate research programs addressing terrestrial, estuarine, and marine ecosystem management (SDGs 14 and 15).
2. Specific SDG Course Modules & Electives (With Course Codes)
2. Specific SDG Course Modules & Electives (With Course Codes)
The university utilizes an alphanumeric credit system where specific course units across faculties directly tackle sustainability targets:
ENCM 31543 – Environmental Impact Assessment & Management (SDG 12 & SDG 15): Covers legal protocols, environmental audits, and strategic resource allocation.
ENCM 41512 – Statistics for Environmental Management (SDG 13 & SDG 15): Teaches quantitative modeling for ecological monitoring and climate risk assessment.
PCR 111 / PCR Modules – Theories of Peace and Conflict Management (SDG 16): Examines conflict dynamics, human security, and peacebuilding frameworks.
TCRM Modules – Tourism and Cultural Resource Management (SDG 8 & SDG 11): Department of Archaeology / Faculty of Social Sciences modules covering sustainable heritage preservation and eco-tourism economy.
MGTE / IMGT Electives – Green Business & Sustainable Enterprise (SDG 9 & SDG 12): Offered by the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies and Faculty of Science covering green manufacturing, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and circular supply chains.
3. Open-Access University-Wide Certificate Program
3. Open-Access University-Wide Certificate Program
Sustainability Leadership Training Programme (SLTP)
Administering Body: Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) hosted via the e-KEL digital portal.
Proof & Access: A 50-hour participatory certificate program open to undergraduates across all faculties regardless of their main discipline.
Structure: Consists of 15 core modules covering the SDGs directly:
Module 1: Human Society, Environmental Issues, and Sustainable Development
Module 2: Introduction to the 17 SDG Goals
Module 4: Energy Management & Non-Conventional Energy (SDG 7)
Module 6 & 7: Sustainable Production/Consumption & Waste as a Resource (SDG 12)
Module 9 & 10: Climate Change (SDG 13) & Water Management (SDG 6)
Module 13: Peace, Justice, and Equality (SDG 10 & 16)
Module 15 & Capstone: Environmental Sustainability Leadership & Applied Group Project.
🔗 Faculty of Science Handbook & ENCM Syllabus Details
🔗 CSS e-KEL SLTP Certificate Portal & Curriculum Modules
🔗 Department of Zoology & Environmental Management Course Repository
🔗 Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Course Structure Book
2024 - The University of Kelaniya offers several dedicated academic programmes and courses that directly address sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These courses are designed to equip students with multidisciplinary knowledge, practical skills, and ethical awareness related to sustainable development, environmental protection, and social responsibility.
Evidence (2024):
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Conservation and Management (ENCM), conducted by the Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, Faculty of Science, is a full-degree programme focused on sustainability education. The programme includes specialized modules such as “Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Environmental Management (ENCM 12752)”, “Environmental Policy and Governance,” “Biodiversity Conservation,” and “Climate Change Mitigation.” These modules are explicitly aligned with the principles of the SDGs, including SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
In addition, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) offers the Master of Environmental Management (SLQF Level 9), which provides advanced education in environmental governance, sustainable resource use, and climate policy. This postgraduate degree strengthens both theoretical and applied competencies in sustainability for graduates, researchers, and industry professionals.
Beyond formal degree programmes, the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) of the University of Kelaniya conducts community-oriented short courses and professional development programmes such as the Sustainability Leadership Training Programme (SLTP). These initiatives train students, alumni, and professionals on topics including sustainability reporting, waste management, water and sanitation, and renewable energy. Through these structured educational offerings, the University of Kelaniya demonstrates a clear and continuous institutional commitment to advancing sustainability literacy and aligning its teaching and research with the SDGs.
Key Evidence Links:
📘 ENCM Prospectus – Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (PDF)
🎓 Master of Environmental Management – Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya
🌿 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – Short Courses and Training Programmes (SLTP)
These programmes and initiatives confirm that the University of Kelaniya maintains dedicated, catalogued educational packages that systematically promote sustainability and the SDGs among its students and wider academic community.
Does your university as body have dedicated outreach educational activities for the wider community, which could include alumni, local residents, displaced people?
Does your university as body have dedicated outreach educational activities for the wider community, which could include alumni, local residents, displaced people?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya maintains institutional outreach educational activities, extension courses, and community empowerment initiatives designed for non-campus populations. These programs serve external youth, alumni, local residents, school children, and vulnerable/marginalized communities across Sri Lanka.
Key Community Educational Outreach Channels & Proof
Key Community Educational Outreach Channels & Proof
Sustainability Leadership Training Program for Youth (SLTP for Youth):
Organizing Unit: Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS).
Scope & Proof: Extension of the SLTP certificate course tailored specifically for youth, local entrepreneurs, and community leaders. It provides open training on waste reduction, climate adaptation, circular economics, and local biodiversity stewardship.
Social Reconciliation & Civic Peace Outreach:
Organizing Unit: Centre for Social Reconciliation (CSR) under initiatives like the EDIRI Project (funded by AICS).
Scope & Proof: Conducts educational workshops and peace leadership training for external stakeholders—including school students (e.g., Colombo Clifton Balika School), civics teachers, local residents, and conflict-affected or plantation communities (such as the Malayagam Tamil community). Programs train "Reconciliation Ambassadors" to foster intercultural dialogue and civic harmony outside the university wall.
Lifelong Learning & Extension Education:
Organizing Unit: Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE).
Scope & Proof: Delivers external degree programs, vocational diplomas, and open certificate courses (in fields like IT, Library Science, Management, and Public Health) accessible to non-traditional learners, displaced workers, working adults, and rural populations unable to attend full-time university.
Community Health & Rehabilitation Extension:
Organizing Unit: Faculty of Medicine, University Family Medicine Centre (UFMC), and AYATI National Centre for Children with Disabilities.
Scope & Proof: Conducts free health literacy workshops, maternal/child care training, vector-borne disease awareness, and specialized clinical extension services for low-income families, elderly populations, and individuals with disabilities in surrounding communities.
Entrepreneurship & Local Business Mentorship:
Organizing Unit: Career Guidance Unit (CGU) in partnership with national bodies like the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA).
Scope & Proof: Offers bootcamps and business incubation workshops (e.g., Women Entrepreneurship Bootcamps) for local youth, alumni, and regional micro-entrepreneurs to develop sustainable, green business practices.
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Activities & SLTP for Youth
🔗 Centre for Social Reconciliation (CSR) Outreach & Activities
🔗 Centre for Social Reconciliation Main Hub
🔗 Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE) Portal
🔗 SDG 1: No Poverty Community Outreach Progress Tracker | CSS
The University of Kelaniya has dedicated outreach activities aimed at the wider community, beyond just enrolled students, as part of its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Evidence (2024):
In 2024, the University’s Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) carried out a partnership meeting with the Kansarmen SL Foundation (KSLF) on 25 November 2024 to plan and implement a community-outreach project targeting water and sanitation issues (SDG 6) in the local community. (css.kln.ac.lk)
🔗 CSS News – 2024 | University of Kelaniya
https://kms.kln.ac.lk/news-updates/student-activities-in-2024
Does your university as a body measure the sustainability literacy of student
Does your university as a body measure the sustainability literacy of student
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya measures and evaluates the sustainability literacy of its students.
The institutional assessment framework—coordinated by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) in partnership with academic departments—combines baseline surveys, module-level assessments, and ongoing research evaluations.
Core Measurement Mechanisms & Approaches
Core Measurement Mechanisms & Approaches
SLTP Participatory & Capstone Evaluations:Students enrolled in the open-access Sustainability Leadership Training Programme (SLTP) undergo continuous knowledge assessments across 15 core sustainability modules. Literacy growth and practical application are evaluated through pre- and post-module quizzes and a final team-based applied capstone project.
Faculty-Level & Empirical Survey Research:Academic departments—such as the Department of Zoology and Environmental Management and the Department of Modern Languages—conduct structured quantitative and qualitative studies assessing students' sustainability knowledge, environmental attitudes, and sustainable daily practices. These studies use standardized Likert scales and multidimensional questionnaires measuring environmental, economic, and social domains.
Institutional SDG Tracker Audits & Reporting: The CSS collects and publishes metrics through the university’s digital Sustainability Progress Tracker (sdgpt.kln.ac.lk). These annual institutional reviews track student participation in green initiatives, course module completion rates, and overall engagement with SDG-aligned learning activities.
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Institutional FAQ
🔗 Sustainability Leadership Training Programme (SLTP) Details
🔗 University of Kelaniya SDG Progress Tracker Dashboard
🔗 Annual Sustainability Reports Repository | CSS
The University of Kelaniya systematically measures and monitors the sustainability literacy of its students as part of its long-term institutional commitment to sustainability education, environmental responsibility, and social accountability. The University recognizes that enhancing sustainability literacy is crucial to developing responsible graduates who can contribute effectively to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Evidence (2024):
In 2024, the University, through its Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS), launched and published the Sustainability Dashboard – 2024, a comprehensive platform designed to track, visualize, and communicate the university’s environmental and sustainability performance. This dashboard includes detailed quantitative indicators such as 279,505 kg of CO₂ offset from renewable energy, annual energy and water consumption data, waste segregation rates, composting outputs, and recycling efficiency. It also records active student participation in sustainability-focused projects, workshops, and awareness programs, ensuring that literacy levels are measured through both direct participation and environmental outcomes.
The dashboard functions as both an educational and monitoring tool—allowing students, staff, and administrators to engage with sustainability data and reflect on their own practices. These datasets are used in university-level reporting and are integrated into student learning activities, particularly within courses, seminars, and university-wide awareness campaigns on climate change, waste management, and energy conservation.
This structured and data-driven approach confirms that the University of Kelaniya not only teaches sustainability concepts but also evaluates the effectiveness of such education through continuous measurement and transparent public reporting.
🔗 Sustainability Dashboard – 2024 | Centre for Sustainability Solutions, University of Kelaniya
Does your university as a body have targets to admit students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group (or a more tightly defined target) in the country?
Does your university as a body have targets to admit students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group (or a more tightly defined target) in the country?
Yes.
Under Sri Lanka’s centralized higher education framework, undergraduate admissions to state universities are governed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) rather than individual university-managed financial income quotas. However, the University of Kelaniya aligns with national affirmative action policy during admission and maintains explicit institutional welfare and retention targets specifically focused on supporting students from the lowest 20% of household income groups.
Key Mechanisms & Target Frameworks
Key Mechanisms & Target Frameworks
National UGC Equity & District Quota System (Admissions Target Framework): State university undergraduate admissions are processed by the UGC using a merit and regional affirmative action system (40% merit, 55% district quota based on regional socio-economic disadvantage, and 5% special educationally underdeveloped district quota). This ensures equitable university access for candidates from economically depressed and rural districts across Sri Lanka.
Institutional Focus on the Bottom 20% Income Group: The University of Kelaniya’s Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) and Student Welfare Division track and assist students from the lowest household income quintile (bottom 20%) to ensure financial hardship does not impede enrollment or graduation.
Targeted Financial Assistance & Bursaries: Enrolled undergraduates from low-income households are provided targeted aid managed by the Student Welfare Division, including:
Mahapola Higher Education Scholarships & University Bursaries: Direct monthly income support awarded based on documented household income thresholds.
Vice-Chancellor’s Emergency Financial Assistance & Alumni Grants: Subsidized aid and emergency hardship funds tailored for underprivileged students.
Affordable Housing & Access Subsidies: Priority allocation for campus hostel accommodation, meal subsidies, and welfare concessions strictly evaluated against student financial need and distance.
Through the combination of the UGC's district-based affirmative entry policy and Kelaniya's institutional welfare support, the university systematically enables access and completion for students from the country's most economically vulnerable backgrounds.
🔗 SDG 1 – No Poverty & Income Support Progress Tracker | CSS
🔗 Student Welfare Division FAQ & Financial Assistance Portal
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Institutional FAQ
🔗 University Grants Commission (UGC) Admission Policy
Admissions are conducted under the University Grants Commission (UGC) framework, which ensures equitable access for students from economically and educationally disadvantaged regions through the District Quota System and Special Admission Schemes. The University aligns fully with this national framework to maintain inclusivity and equal opportunity.
The Student Welfare Division and the official University Welfare Portal (welfare.kln.ac.lk) play a central role in implementing these support mechanisms. They manage Mahapola Scholarships, University Bursaries, Vice-Chancellor’s Emergency Financial Assistance, and meal and hostel subsidies targeted specifically at students from low-income families. In 2024 and 2025, a significant proportion of new entrants benefited from these welfare programmes, reflecting the University’s continued focus on reducing financial barriers to higher education.
Beyond admissions, the Career Guidance Unit (CGU), Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS), and Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) conduct training and empowerment programmes to enhance employability and social inclusion for underprivileged students. These initiatives, combined with policy-level inclusion and welfare support, demonstrate that the University of Kelaniya systematically targets and supports students from the lowest household income quintile in Sri Lanka.
🔗 Student Welfare Division – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University Welfare Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University Grants Commission – Admission Policy (District Quota System)
🔗 Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Career Guidance Unit – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Gender Studies – University of Kelaniya
Does your university as a body have graduation/completion targets for students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group (or a more tightly defined target) in the country? (domestic)
Does your university as a body have graduation/completion targets for students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group (or a more tightly defined target) in the country? (domestic)
Yes.
Yes, the University of Kelaniya maintains targeted mechanisms, monitoring frameworks, and graduation completion support systems for domestic students who fall into the lowest 20% of household income groups in Sri Lanka.
Because state university admission is centrally managed via the University Grants Commission (UGC) District Quota System, institutional focus shifts directly toward retention, completion, and financial persistence—ensuring that economic hardship does not hinder degree completion.
Core Completion & Graduation Support Mechanisms for the Bottom 20%
Core Completion & Graduation Support Mechanisms for the Bottom 20%
Targeted Financial Assistance & Subsidies:
Mahapola Higher Education Scholarships & University Bursaries: Managed via the Student Welfare Division, awarding monthly stipends strictly mapped to verified family income thresholds to prevent dropout due to poverty.
Vice-Chancellor's Emergency Financial Assistance & Alumni Scholarships: Dedicated emergency funds provided through the University Alumni Association and Vice-Chancellor's Office to support economically vulnerable students during unexpected financial crises.
Affordable Campus Infrastructure & Concessions:
Subsidized hostel accommodation managed by the Student Welfare Division, with priority allocation given based on lower household income tiers and distance from campus.
Subsidized meal plans and medical aid schemes designed to maintain physical health and academic attendance.
Academic Guidance, Mentoring & Career Persistence:
Career Guidance Unit (CGU): Provides tailored soft-skills training, financial literacy, and internship placements to ensure low-income students transition smoothly into employment.
Student Counselling Unit: Offers psychological and socio-economic counseling to lower drop-out rates resulting from financial stress.
Monitoring & Institutional SDG Progress Tracking:
Coordinated by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS), the university tracks retention, welfare disbursement, and graduation outcomes under its annual SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 4 (Quality Education) progress frameworks to ensure equitable completion rates across socio-economic tiers.
🔗 Student Welfare Division & Financial Aid | University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG 1 No Poverty Progress Tracker | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 CSS FAQ & Institutional Support Frameworks | University of Kelaniya
🔗 University Alumni Association Scholarship News & Updates
The University of Kelaniya maintains clear graduation and completion support targets for students from the lowest 20% of household income groups, ensuring that financial hardship does not prevent degree completion. While admissions align with the University Grants Commission’s District Quota System, the University focuses on retention and graduation through comprehensive welfare and academic support mechanisms.
The Student Welfare Division and University Welfare Portal (welfare.kln.ac.lk) manage continuous assistance schemes, including Mahapola Scholarships and University Bursaries, ensuring that students from low-income backgrounds can continue their studies uninterrupted. In addition, the University Alumni Relations Division (units.kln.ac.lk/alumni-relations) provides targeted financial and mentoring support through alumni-funded sponsorships and emergency grants that help economically disadvantaged students complete their degrees.
Complementary initiatives by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU), Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS), and Counselling and Guidance Unit offer mentoring, soft-skills training, and psychological support, strengthening graduation rates among financially challenged students. These combined measures reflect the University’s sustained commitment to ensuring that students from the bottom income quintile successfully complete their academic journeys.
🔗 University Welfare Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Student Welfare Division – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University Alumni Relations Division – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Career Guidance Unit – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions – University of Kelaniya
Does your university as a body provide support (e.g. food, housing, transportation, legal services) for students from low income families to enable them to complete university?
Does your university as a body provide support (e.g. food, housing, transportation, legal services) for students from low income families to enable them to complete university?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya provides dedicated support services across food, housing, transportation, financial assistance, and legal/counseling support specifically designed for students from low-income families to ensure degree completion.
Welfare Division
These services are coordinated centrally by the Student Welfare Division, the Office of the Bursar, and specialized faculty centers:
Welfare Division
Core Welfare & Support Services for Low-Income Students
Core Welfare & Support Services for Low-Income Students
Subsidized Housing & Accommodation:
Hostel Allocation: Heavily subsidized on-campus and off-campus university hostels (e.g., Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara Hostel, Bandaranayake Hostel) with priority allocation criteria structured specifically around low household income tiers and distance from campus.
welfare.kln.ac.lk
Subsidized Food & Nutrition Support:
Canteen Subsidies: Campus canteens across all faculties (Science, Medical, Humanities, Commerce, Computing) provide price-controlled, subsidized meals and staple options to lower daily living costs for underprivileged students.
Subsidized Transportation Support:
Concessional Season Tickets: The Student Welfare Division facilitates concessional bus and railway season tickets offering reduced fare rates for daily student commuting.
Welfare DivisionFieldwork & Academic Transit: Free or subsidized campus shuttle routes and university bus transit for required academic fieldwork.
Direct Financial Assistance & Stipends:
Mahapola Higher Education Scholarships & University Bursaries: Managed via the Student Welfare Division, disbursing monthly financial stipends based on verified family income criteria.
Welfare DivisionEmergency Hardship Aid: Vice-Chancellor’s Emergency Funds and Alumni Association Grants awarded to support economically vulnerable students facing sudden financial distress.
Legal, Advisory & Student Rights Services:
Pro Bono Legal Advice & Human Rights Education: Legal counseling and advisory support facilitated through the Department of Human Rights / Legal Studies and the Centre for Social Reconciliation (CSR).
Student Grievance & Anti-Ragging Support: Legal protection and monitoring under anti-harassment policies to ensure safe university participation.
🔗 Student Welfare Division Services & Facilities | University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG 1: No Poverty & Low-Income Support Progress Tracker | CSS
🔗 Welfare Division Financial Notices & Hostel Allocation Eligibility Portal
welfare.kln.ac.lk
🔗 University of Kelaniya SDG Reporting Dashboard
The University of Kelaniya provides comprehensive support services for students from low-income families to ensure equitable access and successful degree completion. Through the Student Welfare Division and the University Welfare Portal (welfare.kln.ac.lk), the University offers free or subsidized hostel accommodation, meal subsidies, transport assistance, and financial aid schemes such as Mahapola Scholarships and University Bursaries.
In 2024, additional welfare initiatives were strengthened, including counselling and mental health services via the Kalana Mithuru Sewana Centre, legal and gender equity support through the Centre for Gender Studies (CGS), and mentorship and employability programs coordinated by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) and Alumni Relations Division (units.kln.ac.lk/alumni-relations). The University also documents these initiatives under SDG 1 – No Poverty, as published in its official sustainability tracker.
These integrated programmes ensure that no student is deprived of education due to economic hardship, reinforcing UoK’s mission of inclusive and sustainable higher education.
🔗 University Welfare Portal – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Student Welfare Division – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Alumni Relations Division – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Career Guidance Unit – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Kalana Mithuru Sewana – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Centre for Gender Studies – University of Kelaniya
🔗 SDG 1 – No Poverty | Sustainability Progress Tracker 2024 – University of Kelaniya
Does your university as a body have programmes or initiatives to assist students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group (or a more tightly defined target) in the country to successfully complete their studies?
Does your university as a body have programmes or initiatives to assist students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group (or a more tightly defined target) in the country to successfully complete their studies?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya maintains institutional programs, welfare frameworks, and academic retention initiatives specifically structured to assist students from the lowest 20% of household income groups (and tightly defined socio-economic hardship tiers) to complete their studies and graduate.
Because state university admission in Sri Lanka is centrally administered by the University Grants Commission (UGC) via regional equity quotas, the university’s institutional responsibility centers on retention, persistence, and graduation completion support.
Core Completion & Retention Initiatives for Low-Income Students
Core Completion & Retention Initiatives for Low-Income Students
Targeted Financial Support & Bursary Schemes
Mahapola Higher Education Scholarships & University Bursary System: Administered through the Student Welfare Division, disbursing regular monthly cash allowances strictly mapped to verified family income thresholds to prevent dropout due to financial distress.
Vice-Chancellor’s Emergency Hardship Grants & Alumni Aid: Supplemental hardship relief funds provided by the Vice-Chancellor’s Office and Faculty Alumni Associations to cover unexpected financial crises, tuition fee waivers (for fee-levying extension modules), or urgent academic expense needs.
Subsidized Housing & Living Infrastructure
Income-Prioritized Hostel Allocation: On-campus and university-managed hostel accommodations are allocated using a weighted point system where lower household income and distance from campus are the primary selection criteria.
Subsidized Dining & Essential Services: Price-controlled meal options in faculty canteens and subsidized campus services (e.g., photocopying, transit season tickets) lower the day-to-day cost of living for underprivileged students.
Academic Guidance, Mentorship & Employability Support
Career Guidance Unit (CGU) Employability Initiatives: Tailored skill-building bootcamps, English language enhancement modules, digital literacy workshops, and corporate internship matching to help first-generation and low-income students transition smoothly into professional careers.
Faculty Student Mentoring & Peer Tutoring: Academic departments run peer-mentoring frameworks and remedial academic support for students facing academic probation or difficulty due to socio-economic disruptions.
Psychosocial Wellbeing & Health Safeguards
Student Counselling Unit: Free psychological counselling, mental health support, and socio-economic guidance to help students navigate financial stress and personal challenges during their degree.
University Health Centre Services: Free basic medical care, clinical consultations, and essential health services for all registered undergraduates.
Institutional Progress Tracking & SDG Monitoring
Coordinated by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS), the university annually tracks retention metrics, welfare disbursement volumes, and graduation rates under its public SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 4 (Quality Education) progress tracking frameworks to measure the effectiveness of equity initiatives.
🔗 Student Welfare Division – Services & Financial Aid Overview
🔗 SDG 1: No Poverty Progress Tracker | Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS)
🔗 Career Guidance Unit (CGU) Student Support Programs
🔗 University of Kelaniya Sustainability Dashboard
The University of Kelaniya operates structured, continuous programmes to assist students from the lowest 20% household income group in completing their studies. The Student Welfare Division and University Welfare Portal (welfare.kln.ac.lk) coordinate financial aid, meal and hostel subsidies, and bursary schemes for low-income students. The Mahapola Scholarship and University Bursary Scheme provide monthly, non-commercial financial assistance to ensure sustained academic progress.
The Alumni Relations Division (units.kln.ac.lk/alumni-relations) manages an Alumni Sponsorship Programme offering direct donations and mentorship to financially vulnerable undergraduates. The Career Guidance Unit (CGU) and Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) provide employability training, mentoring, and soft-skills workshops. Together, these integrated financial and developmental supports ensure equitable graduation outcomes.
🔗 University Welfare Portal
🔗 Student Welfare Division
🔗 Alumni Relations Division
🔗 Career Guidance Unit
🔗 SDG 1 – No Poverty | Sustainability Tracker 2024
Does your university as a body provide assistance in the local community supporting the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses through relevant education or resources? (e.g. mentorship programmes, training workshops, access to university facilities)?
Does your university as a body provide assistance in the local community supporting the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses through relevant education or resources? (e.g. mentorship programmes, training workshops, access to university facilities)?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya provides direct assistance, education, and resources to the local community, regional micro-entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and alumni to support the startup and growth of financially and socially sustainable businesses.
This ecosystem is driven by collaborations between the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies (FCMS), the Career Guidance Unit (CGU), the Central Business Incubator (CBI), and government partner bodies like the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA).
Core Community Entrepreneurship & Startup Support Initiatives
Core Community Entrepreneurship & Startup Support Initiatives
Central Business Incubator (CBI):
Role & Resources: Hosted within the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, the CBI serves as a regional hub offering physical workspace, business model advisory services, and startup guidance for both student and external community entrepreneurs.
Advanced Certificate in Business Start-up and Development:
Target Audience: Small and medium scale business owners, local entrepreneurs, and regional youth.
Scope: Conducted in direct partnership with NEDA, this external training program equips local business owners with foundational entrepreneurship skills, marketing strategies, funding navigation, and sustainable business planning.
"The Grad Entrepreneur" & "Brain into Business" Programs:
Role & Resources: Run annually by the CGU in collaboration with NEDA, providing seed-funding grant opportunities, startup mentoring, and business incubation for youth entrepreneurs and regional business ideas.
Community & Women Entrepreneurship Bootcamps:
Target Audience: Local micro-entrepreneurs, women-led small businesses, and regional youth.
Scope: Specialized workshops covering sustainable business transformations, green production practices, and digital marketplace onboarding (e.g., e-commerce mentoring).
Facility & Laboratory Access for Local Enterprise Development:
Scope: The university makes specialized facilities—such as testing laboratories in the Faculty of Science and business analytics suites in FCMS—accessible for local agricultural, food processing, and technological startups to conduct product validation and quality testing.
🔗 Central Business Incubator (CBI) | Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies
🔗 Career Guidance Unit (CGU) Entrepreneurship Programs
🔗 Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS) Institutional FAQ
🔗 University of Kelaniya SDG Progress Tracker Dashboard
The University of Kelaniya provides strong institutional support to the local community for the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses through education, mentorship, and access to university resources.
Evidence (2024):
The Central Business Incubator (CBI) of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies (FCMS) plays a key role in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation among students and community members. The CBI encourages and supports the establishment and growth of start-ups by providing business incubation facilities, mentorship programs, training workshops, and university–industry collaborations. It acts as a bridge between academia and the business sector to promote sustainable entrepreneurship.
In 2024, the CBI organized capacity-building sessions and workshops such as the Five-Day Entrepreneurship and Innovation Workshop aimed at developing business management, product design, and market strategy skills among undergraduates and local entrepreneurs. These initiatives help create economically sustainable enterprises that also deliver positive social and environmental impact within the community.
🔗 Central Business Incubator (CBI) – Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya
🔗 CBI Workshop for Undergraduates – University of Kelaniya News Portal
🔗 Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies – University of Kelaniya
🔗 University of Kelaniya – Official Website
Does your university as a body have a policy (e.g. an Access and Participation plan) addressing women's applications, acceptance/entry, and participation at the university?
Does your university as a body have a policy (e.g. an Access and Participation plan) addressing women's applications, acceptance/entry, and participation at the university?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya has an institutional policy addressing women’s applications, acceptance, and participation, established and reviewed by 2024, ensuring inclusive access and gender equity across academic and administrative processes.
Evidence (2024):
The Policy on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, adopted by the Faculty of Humanities on 10 January 2024, ensures that the University “shall be open to all persons of either sex,” explicitly prohibiting discrimination in admission, employment, and participation. The policy mandates equal access for women in education, research, and governance, reinforcing the University’s compliance with national and global gender equality standards.
This is complemented by the Gender Equity and Equality Policy Framework maintained by the Centre for Gender Studies (CGS), which provides institutional mechanisms for grievance handling, awareness, and gender-sensitization training, aligning with the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Gender Equity and Equality initiative (2021–2025).
🔗 Policy on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya (PDF)
🔗 Centre for Gender Studies – University of Kelaniya
🔗 Legal and Policy Framework – Gender Equity and Equality
🔗 University of Kelaniya – Official Website
Does your university as a body have a policy (e.g. an Access and Participation plan) addressing women's applications, acceptance/entry, and participation at the university?
Does your university as a body have a policy (e.g. an Access and Participation plan) addressing women's applications, acceptance/entry, and participation at the university?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya has a formal Policy on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (adopted on 10 January 2024) ensuring that the University “shall be open to all persons of either sex,” guaranteeing equal access and non-discrimination in applications, admissions, and participation. The policy emphasizes inclusive education, accessibility, and gender equality in line with national and global standards. Admission is regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and selection is purely based on academic merit, ensuring fairness and transparency. The Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) also enforces the University’s Gender Equity and Equality Policy Framework, offering monitoring, grievance handling, and training for staff and students.
🔗 Policy on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya (PDF)
🔗 Centre for Gender Studies – University of Kelaniya
🔗 UGC Sri Lanka
Does your university as a body have a policy on guaranteeing equivalent rights of workers when outsourcing activities to third parties?
Does your university as a body have a policy on guaranteeing equivalent rights of workers when outsourcing activities to third parties?
Yes.
The University of Kelaniya applies Sri Lanka’s National Procurement Guidelines/Manual for all outsourced services through its Procurement & Supplies policy. These rules require service providers (e.g., security, janitorial, labour supply) to comply with national labour laws (EPF/ETF, Wages Boards, OHS, non-discrimination), thereby guaranteeing equivalent rights of workers when activities are outsourced.
Evidence (policy link)
🔗 Procurement & Supplies – University of Kelaniya (Policy page with Guidelines & Manual used by UoK): https://administration.kln.ac.lk/index.php/resources/procurement-supplies (Administration UoK)
Context (supports the above)
• UoK adveres with https://labourmin.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Gender_Pay_gap_NILES-1.pdf. and https://www.childwomenmin.gov.lk/uploads/common/sri-lanka-national-policy-gewe-english-compressed.pdf
• Government Procurement Guidelines (2006)—the binding standard referenced by UoK policy: https://www.treasury.gov.lk/api/file/f91cd0e0-6dab-44d4-b9b7-2c5652ed3390 (Treasury Department of Sri Lanka)
• UoK supplier registration/tender notices (showing outsourcing of services under these rules): https://news.kln.ac.lk/index.php/updates/notices/2096-annual-supplier-registration-2025 (news.kln.ac.lk)
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