Second Issue of Thirasaara Magazine Launched by the Students’ Society of Development Studies
The second issue of “Thirasaara Magazine,” a magazine published annually by the Students’ Society of Development Studies, was launched by the Department of Geography of the University of Kelaniya on t...
Read MoreUniversity of Kelaniya Pioneers Climate Solutions with International Collaboration
The University of Kelaniya held a landmark event as part of the Climate Change Accelerator program, marking a significant step forward in student-led climate innovation. The event was organized by the...
Read MoreAcademic Delegation from Pune, India, Visits the Department of Geography for a Foreign Exposure Program
On the 18th of September 2024, the Department of Geography welcomed an eight-member delegation of academic staff from a prestigious college in Pune, India, as part of a foreign exposure program. The d...
Read MoreSuccessful Stakeholder Meeting Held for Revising the Curriculum of Diploma in GIS
The Department of Geography at the University of Kelaniya successfully held a stakeholder meeting on September 12, 2024, at the Research Centre for the Social Sciences (RCSS), Faculty of Social Scien...
Read MoreGeography Students of University of Kelaniya Shine at “Climate Tank Accelerator” Program
The Department of Geography of the University of Kelaniya participated in the “Climate Tank Accelerator” program, a transformative initiative addressing the pressing issue of climate change in South A...
Read MoreGeography Department Hosts Vibrant Sinhala Aluth Avurudu Celebration
The Geography Department celebrated the Sinhala Aluth Avurudu with a traditional food table, drawing together faculty, non-academic staff. Held at K1 111 Hall on 18 April 2024, the event was organized...
Read MoreA guest lecture on Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
On 5 March 2024, the Development Studies Student's Society of the department of Geography organized a guest lecture on Social Impact Assessment (SIA) at K013 hall - Faculty of Social Sciences. The eve...
Read MoreCertificate Awarding Ceremony of the workshop on "Geo informatics for government officers"
The Department of Geography held the Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the 1st intake of the "Geo-informatics for Government Officers" workshop. This event marked a pivotal moment in recognizing the a...
Read MoreGeography Student’s Association Hosts Successful Session on "Reference Management System
The Geography Student’s Association at the University of Kelaniya organized a highly informative session on "Reference Management System" on February 9th, 2024. Held at the K1 012 Hall in the Faculty ...
Read MoreInauguration Of the Workshop on "Geoinformatics for Government Officers" - Intake 01
To better equip Sri Lankan government employees and anyone who wants to receive relevant training in the subject of Geographic Information Systems, the Department of Geography at the University of K...
Read MoreDiploma Awarding Ceremony - Diploma in Disaster Management and Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
In a solemn yet celebratory ceremony held at the Faculty Auditorium of Social Sciences, the Department of Geography at the University of Kelaniya hosted the Diploma Awarding Ceremony for students who ...
Read MoreRecognition of Senior Professor Mervin Lal Dharmasiri, at the Vice-Chancellor's Awards on January 1, 2024
The University of Kelaniya held its annual Ceremony of Long Service Awards and Vice-Chancellor's Awards on January 1, 2024, at the Dharmaloka Hall of the University. This ceremony has been a cherished...
Read MoreThe Board of Studies, Geography, University of Pune, bestowed a prestigious honor upon Prof. Mervin Lal Dharmasiri, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the field
In a testament to their exemplary contributions to the field of Geography, Professor Lal Mervin Dharmasiri, Senior Professor, Chair & Head of the Department of Geography, and Professor A.G. Amaras...
Read MoreDiploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Inauguration Ceremony (5th Intake)
The Inauguration Ceremony of the 04th batch of Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offered by the Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya was held on the 17th September, 2023 at th...
Read MoreParticipation to the Awareness Session of the "Green Road trip: Mobilizing Communities for Environmental Justice Across the Country."
The students who have followed Legal Geography as a subject in their undergraduate program last semester were invited and participated in the first Awareness Session of the "Green Road trip: Mobilizin...
Read MoreLaunching fund raising projects of the student society of Geography
The fund-raising project of the students’ society of Geography was launched on the 21st of August 2023. As the project, the SSG introduced T – shirts (Departmental & University) and wonderful stic...
Read MoreWorkshop Series on “Research Technics”
Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences successfully conducted a workshop series on “Research Technics” for its final year students who are following the Geography and Development Studi...
Read MoreThe launching ceremony of gold medals for Geography and Development Studies (Honors) degree programs
The launching ceremony of gold medals for Geography and Development Studies (Honors) degree programs
The launching ceremony of gold medals for Geography and Development Studies (Honors) degree progra...
Read MoreSansrawani' 23
On 05.09.2023, the student's Association of Geography, Department of Geography of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Kelaniya successfully launched it's lecture series "Sansrawanii'23...
Read MoreParyawaloka 2023
The third edition of the Paryawaloka lecture series organized by the Development Studies Students' Society happened on 03rd May,2023 at the Department of Geography under the topic "The effects of con...
Read MoreProfessor Lal Mervin Dharmasiri receives an Excellence International Award
Senior Professor Lal Mervin Dharmasiri, and Head of the Department of Geography of the University of Kelaniya, received a Distinguished Alumni award which is offered to prestigious academicians, from ...
Read MoreA Beach Cleanup Project launched by the Geography Student’s Association of the Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya
A beach cleanup was organized by the Geography Student’s Association of the Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya on the 13 th of February 2023 from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm at Wellawatta beach.
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Read MoreDiploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Inauguration Ceremony (4th Intake)
The Inauguration Ceremony of the 04th batch of Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offered by the Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya was held on the 12th June, 2022 at the Fac...
Read MoreWorkshop on 'Online Teaching and Learning Methods & Tools'
The Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya organized a workshop under the theme of 'Online Teaching and Learning Methods & Tools' conducted by Mr. Mangala Jayarathne and Sampath Arunashan...
Read MoreDiploma Awarding Ceremony - 2021
Certificate awarding ceremony for Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 2nd batch and Diploma in Disaster Management 7th batch was held on 4th April 2021 at the auditorium, Faculty of Social...
Read MoreInauguration of Diploma in Disaster Management
The Inauguration Ceremony of the 09th batch of Diploma in Disaster Management offered by the Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya was held on the 04th June, 2022 at the Lecture Hall K1-113 ...
Read More3rd National Conference
The 3rd National Conference of Undergraduates on Environment and Development (NCUED – 2018) organized by Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya on 03rd January 2020. The conference theme was ...
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