A virtual session on “why choosing honors degree in mathematics?” organized by the Mathematics Students’ Society in collaboration with Department of Mathematics was held successfully on 22nd June,2021 from 8.00 a.m. onwards and more than 135 participants were attended the event including students and academic staff members of the Department. The resource persons of the session were Dr. Upali Mampitiya, Senior Lecturer, Open University, Sri Lanka and Dr. Kumudu Mallawa Arachchi, Visiting Assistant Professor, Clarkson University, USA representing alumni of the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.
The session mainly covered the following topics:
The Q&A session was very interactive where students got the opportunity to clarify the doubts of students who are anticipating to apply for honors degree programs and postgraduate studies.
Dr. Sujeeva Wijesiri (Head, Department of Mathematics), the other academic staff members of the department and students from all four years(majority were from 2nd year) participated in this event.
Session materials cab be download via
The Department of Mathematics has organized the “Mathematics Research Colloquium-2019" which was held on 07th December 2019 from 1pm-4pm at Faculty Board Room of the Faculty of Science. The colloquium was comprised a lecture by Prof. Alexender Guterman
Moscow State University, Russia on "On the scrambling index of graphs and matrices" and a discussion on collaborate research activities.
Dr. KKKR Perera (the Head of the Department of Mathematics), all the academic staff of the department, tutorial assistants and Level 3/4 Mathematics major students participated in this event.
Outbound Training Program-2019
The Department of Mathematics in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) organized an Outbound Training Program “Leadership and Team Building” on 30th October 2019 (7:30 am to 8:30 pm) at the Commando Regiment Camp, Ganemulla. This program comprised of various practical activities including shooting and base jumping sessions and catered to the improvement and development of personality, self-confidence, self-discipline, leadership, and team working skills of the 2nd and 4th year Mathematics major students. 91 students have participated for this program and it was an amazing event that students have never experienced before. The student feedback confirmed that this workshop was really satisfactory and effective and also was really helpful for their career development.
All the participants were provided with a valuable certificate.
Dr. KKKR Perera (the Head of the Department of Mathematics), Senior lecturer J Munasinghe (the Director of the Career Guidance Unit), Senior lecturers, Dr. Hansameenu, Mr. W. Katugampala & Lecturer Mr. Priyasad, participated in this event.
A Boodhi Pooja pinkama organized by the Mathematics Students’ Society, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya was held on 26th of June 2019 near boo tree at the premises of the Faculty of Science.
The event was held to commemorate the 60th anniversary of University of Kelaniya, in remembrance of all those who passed away due to Easter attack and wishing speedy recovery to those who affected and of receiving the blessing of the triple gem for the staff members and students of the Faculty of Science.
The pinkama was led by the Head of the Department of Sinhala, University of Kelaniya most venerable Dr. Malwane Chandaratana thero and Rev. Padumakiththi thero.
The Dean of the Faculty of Science, the Head of the Department of Mathematics, academic and non-academic staff members and students of the Faculty were participated. A beli-mal dansala with jaggery followed the pooja.
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