On March 29th, 2023 another session on presenting Senate Awards was held at the senate room, University of Kelaniya. The senate awards have been established to emphasise the importance of research at the University of Kelaniya and also, to honour and appreciate the academic staff members, who excel in research and make outstanding contributions to the university community through their work in their respective fields of study.

All the researchers whose papers were published in internationally recognised, prestigious indexed journals were acknowledged. Furthermore, in appreciation of their work, the researchers were presented with Senate Awards and cash prizes by the Vice – Chancellor, Senior Prof. Nilanthi de Silva. Moreover, the Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, and senate members were present at the occasion.

Upholding the reputation of the Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science as a competitive unit, Senior Lecturer Dr. Ruwan Wickckramaarachchi, Senior Lecturer Dr. Amila Withanaarachchi, and Lecturer Dr. Chathumi Ayanthi, received certificates of recognition for research publications.

Moreover, Ms. Ishara Ranathunga, Ms. Jinendri Prasadika, Ms. Piyumika Peiris, and Ms. Komudya Chathurangi from the staff of temporary lecturers were also awarded the Senate Honours for publishing research papers.