Ms. Dineesha Liyanage

Academic Qualification

1. Mphil. (Master of Philosophy, 2-year research) (Thesis title: Semiotic analysis of beauty embedded in modeling. Supervised by Professor Wimal Dissanayaka, (Honorary Professor at the University of Hong Kong and is on the Affiliate Faculty of the Department of Political Science, University of Hawaii)  and Senior Professor Chandrasiri Rajapaksha . (Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka). (Completed in 2017).

2. B. A. (Bachelor of Arts) Hons Degree in Mass Communication (4-year course) (1^st Class) (Thesis Title: ‘Semiotics of the language which used in commercials’. Supervised by Senior Lecturer Chandima Nissanka) Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. (Completed in 2013).

Scholarship and Medals

MEDALS

1. Gold Medal, “Swarna Mudrica”& awarded at the General Convocation for the   

    Best Student in 2013, Mass Communication (Hons) batch in the Department of Mass Communication, the University of Kelaniya, awarded by the Faculty of Social         
   Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2013 August.

2.  Awarded Professor Shelton Gunarathne Scholarship for the best student obtaining the highest marks of Department of Mass Communication academic year 2012 the
     University of Kelaniya.

1. Awarded Professor Shelton Gunarathne Scholarship for the best student obtaining the highest marks of Department of Mass-communication academic year 2011 the University of Kelaniya.

 

Academic Experiences

 

1. Student Counselor, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. since 2019/2020 Academic Year.
2. Student Counselor, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. since 2018/2019 Academic Year.
3. Student Counselor, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. since 2017/2018 Academic Year.
4. Visiting Lecturer, Diploma in Mass Communication, Department of Mass 

    Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, since 2017         
    present.

5. Visiting Lecturer in Diploma in Communication and Public Relations, Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, since 2017 present.
6. Visiting Lecturer in Higher Diploma in Communication and Public Relations, Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, since 2017 present.
7. Project Assistant in Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. From February 2015 - 2017 
8. Temporary Lecturer in Mass   Communication,Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Since 18^th       April 2013 – 26^th January 2015.
9. Visiting Lecturer in Mass Communication, Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2015 Academic year.
10. Visiting Lecturer in Public Relation and Media Management Diploma, Department of Mass Communication, University of   Kelaniya. From 1^st February 2013 to 1^st February 2014.   
11. Trainee Journalist  at  Associated Newspapers of  Ceylon Ltd  (ANCL) since  2012 February-2012 September.
12. Free-lance Journalist  at  Associated  Newspapers  of  Ceylon Ltd  (ANCL) since 2013 - 2014.

 Memberships and honorary services

 

1. Member of the Organizing Committee Open Forums on “Women and Gender Studies on Social Sciences”, was held on 08^th of March 2021 at the Boardroom of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya. It was organized by the Research Centre of Social Sciences (RCSS) with the noble intention of commemorating Women’s Day.
2. Member of the Organizing Committee International conference of the “Asian Elephants in Culture & Nature” Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.              

20^th - 21^st of August 2016.  

3. Creative Designer, of the International Conference of the “Asian Elephants in Culture & Nature” Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.20^th - 21^st of August 2016.  
4. Member of the Organizing Committee 3^rd Biennial Conference of the International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH), Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 27^th  - 28^th  December 2015.
5. Rapporteur on 3^rd Biennial Conference of the International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH), Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.           

27^th  - 28^th  December 2015.   

6. Creative Designer, of the 3^rd  Biennial Conference of the International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH), Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.    

27^th  - 28^th  December 2015.

7. Member of the Organizing Committee 6^th International Conference on South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion (SSEASR), Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 4^th - 5^th June 2015.
8. Rapporteur on 6^th International Conference on South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion (SSEASR), Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 4^th - 5^th June 2015.
9. Creative Designer, of the 6^th International Conference on South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion (SSEASR), Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 4^th - 5^th June 2015.
10. Member of the Organizing Committee International Conference on The Future Museum: An Asian Perspective, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 28^th – 29^th October 2014.
11. Rapporteur on International Conference on The Future Museum: An Asian Perspective, Centre    for       Asian Studiers,         University      of         Kelaniya,        Sri       Lanka.            

28^th – 29^th October 2014.

12. Creative Designer, of the International Conference on The Future Museum: An Asian Perspective, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 28^th – 29^th October 2014.
13. Member of the Cultural Committee, International Conference in Social Sciences (ICSS), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 22^nd – 23^rd November 2013.
14. Member of the Decoration committee, “Sanjanani” Media Festival, Department of Mass        Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2010, 2011. 
15. Member, Gender Centre, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2012.

 

Certificate courses

1. Completed certificate course in HRM (Human Resource Management), (2010) conducted by, Department of Human Resource Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2. Completed certificate course in Computer Literacy, (2011) conducted by Information and Communication Technology Centre, University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka.

 

Leadership Skills

1. Perfect in the School. 2003. St. John Bosco’s College, Kaluaggala. 
2. Member Western band, St. John Bosco’s College, Kaluaggala. 2003
3. Committee member of the School Media Association in 2005.
4.  Committee member of the School Haritha sansadaya in 2003.
5. Committee member of the School Literary Association in 2003.
6. Short Story Zonal -2^nd place (“Jathika Sahithya Kala Mahothsawaya” – 2007).
7. Awarded Credit Certificate for Short Story of the “Bihi Dora Abhiyasa” Contest 2009, Student Association, and University of Kelaniya.
8. Awarded for the Best poem Writing (1^st place) for Bobiriya central college Art Day 2007, Bobiriya Central College, Bobiriya.
9. Awarded for 2^nd place in Creative Writing for Bobiriya Central College Art Day 2007,    Bobiriya Central College, Bobiriya.
10. Have won certificates in Dhamma School Competitions.
11. Sports Certificate for 3^rd place in the 100m, Hurdle event in University of Kelaniya, 10th August 2008.
12. 1^st place Volleyball championship inter-house Sport meet St. John Bosc’s college,     Kaluaggala.  
13. 3^rd place High Jump inter-house Sport meet St. John Bosc’s college, Kaluaggala.
14. Social Service Certificate from Help age Sri Lanka Association.2002.