VISTA 2025: Fostering Multidisciplinary Research in Management, Social Sciences, and Humanities

The Faculty of Management, Social Sciences, and Humanities of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University successfully hosted its faculty research symposium, VISTA 2025, under the timely theme “Enabling Digital Economies and Societies through Novel Sustainable Strategies.” The symposium served as a vibrant platform for academics, researchers, and professionals to explore how innovation, tecRead More…

KDU Logistics Day 2025

The 11th Logistics Day of KDU was successfully held under theme “Logistics Unleashed: Facing the Future Global Challenges” on 28th March 2025 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Auditorium.Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS), the Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), graced the occasion as the chief guest along with Read More…

3rd Workshop Conducted by Ms. Aruni Arulanantham

The FMSH Comperers’ Circle conducted the third workshop of their workshop series on “script writing techniques for professional compering” on the 18th of March. It was hosted by a seasoned professional in the field, Ms. Aruni Arulanantham who is a well-known event host, newsreader, and teacher, and brought a wealth of experience to the session.The workshop focused on essential aspects of proRead More…

Celebrating FMSH Women’s Excellence at KDU Women’s Day 2025

The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) proudly hosted its Women’s Day Celebrations on 10th March 2025, organized by the Centre for Gender Equity and Equality  (CGEE), bringing together inspiring voices to recognize and appreciate the contributions of women in academia, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the arts. The Chief Guests for the Event were the Vice Chancellor of KDU Rear Admiral HGU DaRead More…

Poetry Reading & Mini-Workshop at KDU: Exploring Storytelling Through Verse

On February 27, 2025, the Coffee Bar at KDU’s HQ building transformed into a space of literary exploration as Dr. Krishanthi Anandawansa, Senior Lecturer from the Dept. of Languages,  FMSH conducted a poetry reading and mini-workshop for academic staff and interested participants. Organized by the Staff Development Centre (SDC) of KDU, this one-hour session aimed to broaden perspectives on poetRead More…

The 18th Knowledge Sharing Session of FMSH

The Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities (FMSH) conducts Knowledge Sharing Sessions (KSS) for the purpose of providing a platform for sharing knowledge and experience among the faculty members. The 18th KSS was held on 27 February 2025 at the faculty premises. Dr. KR Ambepitiya (Senior Lecturer, Department of Management and Finance, FMSH) shared her thoughts on “The World BeyondRead More…

FMSH Secures Runners-Up Victory at KDU Inter-Faculty Netball Tournament 2025

The Faculty of Management, Social Sciences, and Humanities (FMSH) proudly celebrates another milestone as our talented netball team clinched the Runners-Up title at the KDU Inter-Faculty Netball Tournament 2025 Finals held on 12th March 2025, at the KDU Grounds.Demonstrating exceptional teamwork, skill, and determination, our FMSH team fought valiantly throughout the tournament, securing their welRead More…

Late Dr. Sara De Silva Memorial Lecture & Opening of NLCC-KDU: Strengthening Sri Lanka-Japan Ties

The Late Dr. Sara De Silva Memorial Lecture and the inauguration of Nippon-Lanka Collaboration Centre (NLCC-KDU) took place on March 3, 2025, at the auditorium on the 4th floor of the Metropolitan Campus, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Colombo. This event marked a historic milestone in the academic and cultural partnership between  KDU and Japan. The event was organized by Read More…

Empowering Future Entrepreneurs – British Council Hosts YLGIB Workshop at KDU

The British Council’s Youth-Leadership for Green and Inclusive Businesses (YLGIB) project successfully conducted a two-day workshop on February 27th and 28th at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU). The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit, Entrepreneurship Lab, and the Department of Languages to engage students in sustainable and inclusive Read More…