A guest lecture titled “The Role of a TV Presenter,” organized by the Unik Radio Student Society of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, was held on February 9, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The lecture was delivered by veteran television and radio presenter Mr Wasantha Jayasinghe Arachchi, who possesses extensive experience in television, radio, and print media.

The session was organized for students following the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Mass Communication and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Public Relations and Media Management degree programmes. During the lecture, students gained valuable insights into the essential skills required to become a successful media presenter and the professional responsibilities associated with the role.

The event was attended by Dr Manoj Jinadasa, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Mass Communication; Senior Lecturer Saman Rajapaksha, Senior Treasurer of the Unik Radio Student Society; along with academic staff members and students of the Department of Mass Communication.

A guest lecture titled “The Role of a TV Presenter,” organized by the Unik Radio Student Society of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, was held on February 9, 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The lecture was delivered by veteran television and radio presenter Mr Wasantha Jayasinghe Arachchi, who possesses extensive experience in television, radio, and print media.

The session was organized for students following the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Mass Communication and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Public Relations and Media Management degree programmes. During the lecture, students gained valuable insights into the essential skills required to become a successful media presenter and the professional responsibilities associated with the role.

The event was attended by Dr Manoj Jinadasa, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Mass Communication; Senior Lecturer Saman Rajapaksha, Senior Treasurer of the Unik Radio Student Society; along with academic staff members and students of the Department of Mass Communication.

The University of Kelaniya marked a significant milestone in international academic cooperation with the signing of a Letter of Intention between the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, and the Department of Media and Development Communication, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, on the 3rd of February 2026 at the Vice Chancellor’s Office, University of Kelaniya.

The Letter of Intention was signed by Dr Manoj Jinadasa, Head of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, and Dr Ayesha Asfaq, Chairperson of the Department of Media and Development Communication, University of the Punjab, in the presence of Senior Cadre Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya.

This collaboration aims to promote academic exchange through the sharing of faculty members, undergraduate students, and doctoral researchers between the two departments, thereby strengthening regional and international academic engagement.

Senior Lecturer Saman Rajapaksha, Director of the Communication and Media Unit, also participated in the event, representing the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya.

The Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, hosted its monthly guest lecture on the 2nd of February 2026 at the Social Sciences Faculty Auditorium.

The guest lecture was delivered by Dr Ayesha Ashfaq, Chairperson of the Department of Development Communication, University of the Punjab, Pakistan, a scholar from a world-class university with extensive expertise in digital communication and youth studies.

The session, titled ‘Digital Resilience: How Youth Can Reclaim Online Narratives,’ explored the critical intersections of social media, child safety, digital vulnerability, and youth empowerment in the contemporary digital landscape.

The event was organised by the Communication and Media Research Unit of the Department of Mass Communication, with the participation of Dr Manoj Jinadasa, Head of the Department, and Dr Achala Abeykoon, Coordinator of the Research Unit.

Academic staff members including Lecturer Ayesh Wijesinghe, Lectuter (Probationary) Dasini Madurasinghe, Assistant Lecturer Sudesh Abeynayake, Assistant Lecturer Janani Pramodya, Assistant Lecturer Hansika  Seuwandi, and Assistant Lecturer Nipuni Bagya from the Department of Mass Communication also participated in the event. In addition, Professor Chaminda Abeysinghe and Professor Chandima Bogahawatte from the Departments of International Studies and Archaeology were present. A large number of undergraduate students of the Department of Mass Communication, along with students from other departments, attended the lecture, contributing to a lively and engaging academic discussion.