KDU - Faculty of Defence & Strategic Studies

⏳ Deadline Extended!

An extra window of opportunity is now open for you to submit your work for SRF 2025. Don’t miss this final chance to be part of the leading conversations in global defense and strategic studies

New Deadline: 28th June 🚀📄
For Paper Submission Guidelines and Template, visit our official website at : https://fdss.kdu.ac.lk/srf

Send your papers to : [email protected]

Are YOU ready to shake the world with your ideas?
Student Research Forum 2025 is Calling for Papers!✨📖

Deadline: 11th June📌

Don't miss this out. Drop your research. Raise your voice. Lead the change.
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# KDU

The wait is over. We proudly unveil the central theme of Student Research Forum ’25: “A World Adrift and Its Geopolitical Manifestations & Machinations.” 🌍🛠️

In a time of global uncertainty, shifting power structures, and intensifying strategic rivalries, this forum invites student researchers to dissect and debate the forces reshaping our world. From leadership challenges to evolving global orders, the sub-themes span the most pressing geopolitical dimensions of our time.💥🌍

Welcome to a World Adrift and stay tuned, the papers will be called soon.📚📌✨

Research Forum
# KDU

Get ready for an intellectual adventure!
The epic forum hosted by the Department of Defence & Strategic Studies at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, KDU SRF 2025 is coming soon — where brilliant minds explore the latest research, tackle global challenges, and spark powerful discussions on international relations and world affairs!
Stay tuned, don’t miss out on this insightful forum!

Let’s shape the future together!

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අලුත් අවුරුද්දට ආයුබෝවන්!🕊️🌞

As the sun transitions to a new zodiac and the sweet sounds of the rabana echo through the air, we warmly welcome the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. This season of renewal is more than tradition—it is a celebration of unity, gratitude, and hope. It’s a time when hearts come together, homes are filled with laughter, and age-old customs remind us of our shared heritage.🌾🪔

On this special day, let us reflect on the blessings of the past year and step into the new one with courage, compassion, and determination. May your days be bright with happiness, your endeavours filled with success, and your life enriched with love and peace. May this New Year bring with it a fresh start, abundant joy, and the strength to reach new heights.✨

Happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year! #සුභ අලුත් අවුරුද්දක් වේවා!🙏🏼💛

May this New Year make us stronger by learning from the last year, guiding us to become who we are truly meant to be.💫

Wishing everyone a powerful academic comeback and success in their studies. Here's to growth and resilience in 2025!❤️🙌🏻

#2025

Congratulations to the newly commissioned officers of the Department of Strategic Studies! 🫡

A historic milestone as 32 officers, including 3 naval officers and 2 international officers from Kenya and Uganda, graduate for the first time in the history of the Faculty of Defense and Strategic Studies.💚

Wishing them immense success in their strategic endeavors ahead! 🙌🏻

Sending you all the good wishes as you embrace this next chapter.✨

The past two years have shown us your unwavering dedication and heart.

Trust yourself,
stay true to your path,
and know we’re always here rooting for you.💚

🎓 You've put in so much effort, and it’s finally paid off. 🌟 This is a huge milestone, and I hope you all take the time to celebrate this amazing achievement. 🎉 Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! Keep shining! ✨👨‍🎓👩‍🎓

Congratulations to O/C P A K A Madhushanka for being recognized as the Best Poster Presenter at the Student Research Forum 2024!
Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off🥳🎉

Congratulations to O/C R Dharmarathne for being recognized as the Best External Researcher at the Student Research Forum 2024!
Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off🥳🎉