Vision
To maintain excellence by nurturing independent thought, critical analysis, awareness of social responsibility, respect for cultural diversity and ethical values through multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary collaboration with a commitment to development of Sri Lanka in particular and South Asia in general.
Mission
To advance and promote the socio-economic, political, cultural and academic development of Sri Lankan society through teaching, research, innovation and intellectual leadership.
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A Discussion with the Vice Chancellor on the Development of Sports Studies
A special discussion was held on 27th October 2023, at the Research Center of the Faculty of Social Sciences between Professor M. M. Gunatilake, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, and Professor Aaron Russell, the Assistant Head of School (International), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Australia.

Re-commencement of the Task of Collection and Digitization of Palm Leaf Manuscripts
Under the Palm Leaf Manuscripts Collection and Digitization project conducted by the Palm Leaf Manuscripts Study and Research Library (PLMSRL), attached to Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya,

Donation of Palm Leaf Manuscripts
The Palm Leaf Manuscript Study and Research Library can be considered as one of the most important heritage centres of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Kelaniya.
About Us

The faculty of social sciences, in terms of student population, is the largest faculty in the University of Kelaniya. Although it was instituted in the academic year 1981/82, its constituted of the University, itself. At the beginning, the Vidyalankara University, the predecessor of the University of Kelaniya, consisted of several faculties of which the faculty of Arts was divided into two namely, the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Humanities. Owing mainly to their common origin, these two faculties still maintain a close relationship. The academic staff of the departments represents a fine blend of academicians and professionals. While the traditional disciplines of History, Archeology, Geography, Philosophy, Economics and Sociology strengthen the academic See more
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