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A soft skills Development program was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit for the Level 3 Undergraduate students, following Botany as a subject, on April 8^th, 2019. Mrs. Kanchana Geethani, Human Resource Development Officer at Divisional Secretariat, Kelaniya was the resource person of the event. The students were able to have an interactive session on soft skills sought by employers, attitudes to develop, personality development including improving leadership and communication skills.

Long service and vice chancellor’s awards 2021 was gracefully held at Sri Dharmaloka Hall, University of Kelaniya on 03^rd January 2022. Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva and deans of the faculties were present at the event to appreciate the long service of the academic and nonacademic staff members and the researchers who contributed towards the research and development of the university.

Several members of the Department of Plant and Molecular Biology received vice chancellor’s awards for their research excellence during the event.

The outstanding senior researcher in the Faculty of Science:

Prof. Sagarika Kannangara - 1st place

Prof. Sena Ratnayake - merit award

Prof. Renuka Attanayake - merit award

Dr. Wasana de Silva - merit award

The outstanding early career researcher in the Faculty of Science:

Dr. Rasika Wanigatunge - 1st place

Dr. Dinushani Anupama Daranagama - 2nd place

Mr. Thenuka Deshan Kodituwakku - merit award

Medals for bringing honor to the university by winning prestigious national and international awards:

Snr. Prof. Mala Amarasinghe

Dr. Wasana de Silva

Appreciation for outstanding and selfless dedication and service in the successful execution:

Mr. Prabath Sanjana Bandara (Technical officer)

Department of Plant and Molecular Biology congratulates all the award winners and wish then all the best of luck in the future research and development activities.