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🎓 University of Moratuwa proudly awards 24 PhDs at the 46th General Convocation 2025.

Congratulations to our doctoral graduates on this remarkable academic achievement.

📚 Research Week 2025 – Human Library

“My research journey: the past, the present and the future”

Step into a living book and explore an inspiring research journey shared through experience, reflection, and vision.

👤 Human Book:
Prof. (Dr.) Samath D. Dharmaratne

🗓 15th December 2025
⏰ 1.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
📍 Board Room, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Moratuwa

Join us for a meaningful conversation where research meets real-life impact. 🌱✨

✨ Research Week 2025 – Keynote Address ✨

Join us for a powerful opening session on “Research and Its Effective Communication” by Prof. H. Janaka De Silva.

Discover how clear, meaningful communication can transform the impact of your research.

🗓 12th December 2025
⏰ 9.00 – 9.30 a.m.

Let’s begin tomorrow with insight and inspiration. 🌟

🔍 Research Week 2025 – Research Lounge Session

“Emerging Trends of AI for Research and Development: Challenges and Opportunities”

Dive into the evolving world of AI and discover how it’s reshaping research, innovation, and the future of development.

🎙 Resource Person:
Aruna Manipura

🗓 12th December 2025
📍 Rupert Pieris Auditorium, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa

Join us for an inspiring and forward-looking discussion on the power of AI. 🤖✨

🔥 Research Week 2025 – Fireside Chat 🔥

“Closing the Loop: The Reality of Circular Fashion in a Linear World”

Join us for an eye-opening conversation on fashion

🎙 Resource Persons:
Mr. Samantha Kumarasena
Dr. Leonie Vaas
Mrs. Roshan Pieries

🗣 Moderator:
Dr. Prabod Munasinghe

🗓 12th December 2025
⏰ 3.30 p.m.
📍 Rupert Pieris Auditorium, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa

Be part of the dialogue shaping the next era of responsible fashion. ♻️✨

Research Week 2025 – Research Methodology Session ✨

Join us for an insightful session on “Writing a Research Paper”, featuring experts who will guide you through research paper analysis, adaptability in writing, and methodology structuring.

🗓 12th December 2025
⏰ 11.30 a.m – 1.00 p.m
📍 Rupert Pieris Auditorium, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa

Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your research writing skills and learn from the best! 📚✨

Join us for the 3MT Competition – Final Round! 🎤✨
Catch the finest research minds present their work in just three minutes.

🗓 12th December 2025
🕥 10.30 a.m.
📍 Rupert Pieris Auditorium, Faculty of Architecture

Be there to witness innovation, inspiration, and brilliant ideas unfolding. 💡🌟

Panel Discussion | Research Week 2025

Tittle - Way Forward for Centers of Excellence
Wake up

📅 11th December 2025 | 🕜 1.30–3.00 PM
📍 Department of Town & Country Planning Auditorium

Research Showcase 2025 🎓✨
(Undergraduate Research Showcase & Staff Research Showcase)

Get ready to explore groundbreaking ideas, innovative thinking, and impactful research at the Research Showcase! 🌟

📅 Date & Time:
11th December 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Venue:
Department of Town and Country Planning

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover inspiring research and innovative solutions shaping the future. 🔍💡

As part of Research Week 2025, we invite you to a special session on Intellectual Property Rights conducted by Prof. Sanath Sameera Wijesinghe.

🕘 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | 📍 FGS Boardroom

Data Visualization and Analytics Camp 🌟

“Visualize, Analyse and Explain with KNIME” by Dr. Sandun M. Dissanayake

📅 Date: 9 December 2025
⏰ Time: 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
📍 Venue: Seminar Room, Department of Electrical Engineering
🔹 Mode: Hybrid

This session will provide participants with practical insights into data visualization, analytics, and explanatory modelling using KNIME.

📊 We invite students, researchers, and professionals to join this informative and engaging session.

Research Week 2025 at the University of Moratuwa is almost here! ✨🎓

The University of Moratuwa is pleased to host Research Week 2025, scheduled from 8th to 15th December 2025, under the theme “Connecting Academics, Practitioners and Society: From Research Labs to Village Roads.”

The programme will feature keynote addresses, international conferences, research exhibitions, postgraduate and undergraduate research showcases, and opportunities for scholarly and industry engagement.

🔍 This week-long celebration aims to highlight impactful research, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and demonstrate the societal relevance of research conducted at the University.

We invite academics, researchers, professionals, and industry partners to be part of this important academic event.