Faculty of Law - General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

It is with deep sorrow and profound grief that we announce the passing of Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Senior Lecturer and Dean of the Faculty of Law, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

Mr. Wijesinghe was a distinguished academic, an inspiring mentor, and a visionary leader who served the Faculty of Law with unwavering dedication, wisdom, and integrity. His invaluable contributions to legal education, academic excellence, and institutional development have left an enduring legacy that will be remembered with immense respect and gratitude.

His loss is deeply felt by the entire university community—students, colleagues, and alumni alike. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working with him.

May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana.🙏

Heartiest Gratitude💙🧡🩵!

From Vice Chancellor & all the staff of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us during the recent accident in Badulla involving students from KDU Southern Campus.

We are deeply moved by the compassion and swift response of the local community, the dedication of hospital staff who provided immediate care, and the invaluable assistance of Uva Wellassa University students, along with the area’s military and police personnel. Special thanks go to those who generously volunteered transport and accommodation for the parents of injured students, allowing them to be by their loved ones’ side.

Thank you dear Sri Lankan community , for demonstrating that kindness and solidarity remain at the heart of our nation.❤🇱🇰

To all who assisted – from volunteers to professionals, and from institutions to individuals – your selfless acts will not be forgotten. We stand by your side and are ready to return this kindness whenever needed

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May they rest in peace!

Today, our hearts are shattered as we mourn the tragic loss of two brilliant, young souls who left us far too soon. Their passion, dreams, and bright futures were a beacon of hope for all who knew them. We cannot find words to express the deep sorrow felt by their families, friends, and everyone in our community.

In this moment of profound grief, let us come together in honoring their memories and keeping their spirits alive in our hearts. To those who were injured, we lift you in our thoughts and prayers, hoping for a swift and full recovery. May strength, comfort, and peace find everyone affected by this tragedy, and may we all hold our loved ones a little closer.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭/𝐍𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 (𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞)

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𝐊𝐃𝐔 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and the Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia entered into an Agreement for student mobility between two institutions. The Agreement was signed by the Vice Chancellor of KDU Major General MP Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, and Prof. Deborah Sweeney, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research, Enterprise and International) of Western Sydney University in a ceremony held at KDU on March 24, 2023.

In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor of KDU, thanked the delegates for visiting KDU to sign the Agreement. He stated that he believes two universities would explore the prospect of partnering in other disciplines, as well as research, following the signing of the Agreement.

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Deborah Sweeney in her speech, drew parallels between the achievements of both institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education Impact Ranking. She expressed her surprise at how closely the faculties of KDU and the schools at WSU match closely with one another. She went on to elaborate on potential avenues for future collaboration between the KDU and WSU.

Following the signing of the Agreement, visitors were taken to ‘Walawwa’ the late Prime Minister, General Sir John Kotelawala’s mansion. This historical building has been carefully preserved and restored, allowing visitors to take a step back in time and explore the grandeur.

Prof. Deborah Sweeney, was accompanied by the Pro Vice Chancellor (International), Prof. Linda Taylor, Dean, School of Science Prof. Graciela Metternicht, and Dr. Kamali Kannangara, Associate Dean, School of Science from the Western Sydney University.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. KAS Dhammika, Dean, Research and Development Prof. CL Goonasekara, Dean, Faculty of Built Environment & Spatial Sciences, Dr AH Lakmal, Director, International relations, Dr KMGP Premadasa and the Deputy Registrar, Cdr HBH Deeshana RWP RSP & Bar USP psc participated in the signing ceremony from KDU.

Faculty of Law of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University has been placed at the 2nd position in Sri Lanka, and at the 25th position in Asia and at the 83rd position in the World under ‘NICA.team Law Schools Ranking’ of 2022. Based in Illinois, United States, ‘NICA.team’ ranking analyses more than 1680 Law Schools across the world, standing as one of the largest Law Schools rankings.

One main criteria for determining the ranking in ‘NICA.team’ is the participation in Mooting. The team representing KDU Law Faculty had taken part and had won titles in a number of International Mooting Competitions, including Jean-Pictet Mooting Competition, ICC Moot Court Competition, Nuremberg Moot Court Competition and SAARC LAW Moot. Since the year 2020, a Mooting Competition of its own has been introduced by the KDU Law Faculty under the title ‘General Sir John Kotelawala Memorial Moot Court Competition’.

It is heartening to note that within a period of 12 years since its inception in 2011, Faculty of Law of KDU has reached a position within the best 100 Law Schools in the World. Faculty of Law, KDU takes this opportunity to dedicate itself to achieve excellence in all its endeavours, curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular, in the future as well.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

Achira Salinda
Intake 35
Faculty of Engineering

Rest in Peace
Supun Sanjaya
Intake 31
Faculty of Computing

Congratulations Gimhani
(Intake 34 - Faculty of Law - KDU)

Launching of online version of KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

The KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS) is a peer-reviewed journal, which publishes original research articles from multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches open for all researchers of diverse disciplines.

A launching ceremony was held at the Vice Chancellors office to upload the online journal volume 3 issue 1 July 2021 to the website on 28th July 2021. Vice Chancellor officially launched the journal to the KDU website. The Editor-in-Chief Senior Professor Swarna Piyasiri handed over the printed version of the journal to the Vice Chancellor.

Dean of the Graduate Faculty; Brig Upali Rajapakse and other faculty members participated in the launching ceremony.