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The Department of Industrial Management hosted the 9th Invention Convention for Engineering Smart Systems for Industry (InCo 2023) on the 20th of September. This remarkable event showcased the creativity, innovation, and talent of our future industrial management experts. 

InCo 2023 was divided into two exciting sessions:

1. Exhibition (10.30 am - 4 pm): This session provided a platform for 8 teams to display their innovative projects and inventions to a diverse audience. 

1. Award Ceremony (4 pm onwards): As the highlight of InCo 2023, this ceremony celebrated the hard work and dedication of our participants. External judges, including industry experts, played a crucial role in evaluating the projects and selecting the winners.

A total of 7 awards were presented to acknowledge excellence in innovation, marketing campaign design, and overall performance. The winners of InCo 2023 were as follows:

Innovation Category:

Winner: Team Innovops

First Runners-up: Team Alpha

Second Runners-up: Team Blacklisted

Marketing Campaign Design Category:

Winner: Team Alpha

First Runners-up: Team Blacklisted

Second Runners-up: Team Sparkers

Overall Winner: Team Alpha 

Crowned as the overall champions of InCo 2023, Team Alpha showcased exceptional skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

The winners were presented with certificates in recognition of their outstanding achievements and commitment in pushing the boundaries of innovation. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants for their remarkable efforts and look forward to witnessing their future contributions to the industry.

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A workshop for the students of Vihara Maha Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda was conducted by the Department of Industrial Management in University of Kelaniya. The workshop was held at the university premises on the 4th day of September, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The participants comprised students ranging from grades 8 to 13, who are members of the school’s IoT club. 

The primary objectives of this workshop encompassed the introduction of the Arduino software to the participants and the stimulation of an interest in Information Technology among female students, as the representation of women in this sector remains notably scarce.

The IT Department of the National Institute of Education also participated in the workshop. The overall outcome of the IoT workshop proved to be highly successful, and the students derived considerable enjoyment from the event.

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We are delighted to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Mastercard Sri Lanka and the Department of Industrial Management on the 15th of August 2023 at the Vice Chancellor’s office in University of Kelaniya. The event was attended by Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva - Vice Chancellor of University of Kelaniya, Mr. K. Dharmathilake - Registrar of the university, Professor Janaka Wijayanayake - Head of the Department of Industrial Management, Mr. Sandun Hapugoda – Country Manager, Mastercard Sri Lanka and Maldives, Dr. Dharmasri Kumaratunge, Consultant, Public Policy Mastercard and Ms. Mahesha Amarasuriya - Director of Mastercard Sri Lanka, along with the staff of the Department of Industrial Management.

This agreement aims to promote studies and research on Digital Transformation. In addition, it offers the Mastercard Digital Excellence Award for the most outstanding studies and research relating to Digital Transformation and internship opportunities in the Mastercard Technology Centre in Bangalore, India, for selected students.

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The Master of Information Technology program, intake 2023, at the Department of Industrial Management in University of Kelaniya, began on a high note with the successful inauguration of its 5th batch on 5th August 2023. The event commenced with a warm and insightful welcome speech by the Head of the Department, Prof. Janaka Wijayanayake.  The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Sudath Kalingamudali and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Prof. Kapila Senevirathna who through their speeches, inspired the new cohort of graduates to embrace the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Mr. Lahiru Karunarathna, an alumnus of the department shared his experiences, providing valuable insights that further enriched the event. The inauguration ceremony concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by the Coordinator of the Master of Information Technology program, Dr. Dilani Wickramaarachchi. Senior lecturers of the department including Dr. Ruwan Wickramaarachchi (Director- ICT centre), Dr Chathura Rajapakse (Coordinator, Master of Data Analytics), Dr. Keerthi Wijayasiriwardene and Mr. Dinesh Asanka also graced the event with their presence. The gathering included a highly satisfactory count of approximately 70 students. 

Following the inauguration, the students were provided with the opportunity of getting acquainted with the Coordinator of Master of Information Technology program, Dr. Dilani Wickramaarachchi, setting the stage for a supportive and encouraging learning environment throughout their academic journey. In addition, an enlightening three-hour lecture on Computer Systems by Dr. H.K.I.K. Wijayasiriwardhane was conducted for the students. 

The Department of Industrial Management in University of Kelaniya takes immense pride in welcoming these bright minds into its academic community, and the inauguration of the Master of Information Technology program marks another milestone in the department's commitment to excellence in education and technological advancement.