The 50th Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura took place from October 28th to 30th, 2024, at the prestigious Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). This momentous event celebrated the conferring of degrees upon 3999 graduates, including 3,429 first degree holders, 479 MA recipients, 30 MPhil awardees, and 28 PhD graduates, marking the beginning of their journeys as alumni. A highlight of the ceremony was the conferment of the honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc) degree upon Emeritus Professor Swarna Piyasiri, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to her field and academia.
The Chancellor, Most Ven. Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero, shares a heartfelt message with the graduates, wishing them all the best and urging them to utilize their newfound knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the world. Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor M.M. Pathmalal, congratulates the graduates and encourages them to uphold the legacy of their Alma Mater, ensuring it continues to shine brightly in the academic world.
Currently, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura encompasses eleven faculties, each contributing to diverse fields of study:
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Graduate Studies
- Faculty of Technology
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Faculty of Dental Sciences
- Faculty of Urban and Aquatic Bio-resources
- Faculty of Computing
The Faculty of Computing, a recent addition to the university, welcomed its inaugural class in early 2023. This expansion is a testament to the institution’s commitment to keeping pace with the rapidly evolving world of technology.
The 50th Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura culminated in a momentous celebration, highlighting the remarkable achievements of its graduates. The crowning glory of this event was the bestowal of gold medals, a symbol of unparalleled dedication and academic brilliance. Amongst the distinguished recipients, Dinul Thisura Doluweera from the Faculty of Medical Science emerged as the preeminent achiever, clinching a staggering eight gold medals. His outstanding performance serves as a resounding testament to his unwavering commitment and exceptional scholarly prowess. Following closely behind is Hasithi Tharuka Galhena from the Faculty of Medical Science, a remarkable scholar in her own right, who was awarded five gold medals, reaffirming her status as a beacon of academic excellence within the university community. These luminaries stand as shining examples of the heights that can be attained through unwavering dedication and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Sri Soratha Gold Medal of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Chathuri Buddhima |
| Professor B. A. Tennyson Perera Gold Medal -Department of Anthropology | Oshini Kanchana Naagasanga |
| Professor Nandasena Rathnapala Gold Medal – Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice | Yashoda Buddhini Walpita |
| Professor P. Wilson Gold Medal – Department of Economics | Samadhi Neranjana Rajapaksa |
| Professor S. Thilakarathne Gold Medal – Department of Economics | Samadhi Neranjana Rajapaksa |
| Professor Upali Wickramasinghe Gold Medal – Department of Economics | There is no eligible student as per the relevant criteria |
| Dr. Tissa Rajapaksha Gold Medal – Department of Economics | Bulani Mindula Weerawardhana |
| Professor M.M. Karunanayake Gold Medal -Department of Geography | Nimesha Chathurani |
| Professor Dhammika Wanasinghe Gold Medal -Department of Geography | Hasini Sewwandi Chandrasiri |
| R. M. Dingiri Menike Upasika Matha Gold Medal – Department of History and Archaeology | Chamila Lasanthi Kumarage |
| Professor D. L. Abewardena Gold Medal – Department of History and Archaeology | Dilini Wasana |
| Professor Mendis Rohanadeera Gold Medal – Department of History and Archaeology | Giwan Sandeepa |
| Professor Malani Endagama Gold Medal – Department of History and Archaeology | Dilini Wasana |
| “Madanwala Sri Dharmodaya” Gold Medal – Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts | Dunukebadde Gnanarathana Thero |
| “Kalasoori Piyasara Shilpadhipathi” Gold Medal – Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts | Kaveessh Bandara Disanayake |
| Professor Ariyapala Perera-Sita Perera Gold Medal – Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies | There is no eligible student as per the relevant criteria |
| Chief Prelate Ven. Kudākathnoruwe Siddhārtha Gold Medal – Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies | Ipalogama Samithadhamma Thero |
| Chief Prelate Bellanwila Sri Somarathana Gold Medal – Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies | Hipankande Pagngnasara Thero |
| Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalarathna Anunayeka Swamindra Gold Medal – Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies | Hipankande Pagngnasara Thero |
| Professor P. Athukorala Gold Medal – Department of Political Science | Nethmi Hansika Dahanayake |
| Professor A.V. Suraweera Gold Medal – Department of Sinhala and Mass Communication | Jayamini Upeksha Dias |
| G.B. Senanayake Memorial Gold Medal – Department of Sinhala and Mass Communication | Jayamini Upeksha Dias |
| Professor Nandasena Rathnapala Gold Medal – Department of Sociology | Imasha Madhushani |
| Professor W.A. Jayathissa Gold Medal – Department of Social Statistics | Chamika Nilakshi |
| Senior Lecturer S.A.C. Stanley Silva Gold Medal – Department of Social Statistics | Chamika Nilakshi |
| Parwathi Naagasundaram Gold Medal | Dinuli Charithma |
Faculty of Applied Sciences
| Most Venerable Sri Sumangala Gold Medal | Srinath Udayachandran |
| Gold medal Awarded by the Batch of 2014/2015 Extended Degree Holders | There is no eligible student as per the relevant criteria |
| Professor G. C. N. Jayasuriya Gold Medal – Department of Chemistry | Nawanjana Sewmini |
| Professor A. M. Abeysekara Gold Medal – Department of Chemistry | Kushani Nipunika Manodara |
| Professor Tuly de Silva Gold Medal – Department of Chemistry | Kushani Nipunika Manodara |
| Dr. Siromi Samarasinghe Gold Medal – Department of Chemistry | Nipuni Anupama Dehigampala |
| Professor W. S. Fernando Gold Medal – Department of Chemistry | Roshana Minduli Perera |
| Chemical Industries Colombo Ltd. Gold Medal – Department of Chemistry | Kushani Nipunika Manodara |
| Professor W. S. Fernando Gold Medal – Department of Statistics | There is no eligible student as per the relevant criteria |
| Professor R. A. Dayananda Gold Medal – Department of Statistics | Thilina Rukshila Vithanage |
| Professor H. G. Nandadasa Gold Medal – Department of Botany | Dasuni Kodikara Palihawadana |
| Professor Piyasiri Amilasith Yapa Gold Medal – Department of Botany | Ruwini Madhushika Dasanayake |
| Professor P. C. B. Fernando Gold Medal – Department of Physics | Binara Tirath Kumarage |
| Aquatic Bioscience Students Association Gold Medal – Department of Zoology | Chamudi Charundi Ginige |
| Prof. Winstan Eric Ratnayake Memorial Gold Medal – Department of Zoology | Buddhima Nirmani |
| Virtusa Academic Merit Gold Medal – Department of Computer Science | Vinuri Vibudana |
| Sports Science and Management Gold Medal – Department of Sports Science and Management | Srinath Udayachandran |
| Dipped Products PLC Gold Medal – Department of Polymer Science | Senali Kanchana |
| Alumni Gold Medal – Department of Polymer Science | There is no eligible student as per the relevant criteria |
| Gold medal Awarded for B.Sc. (Honours) Degree in Genetics and Molecular Biology | Samadhi Karunaratne |
| Dr. Sirimathie Wewala Gold Medal – Department of Mathematics | There is no eligible student as per the relevant criteria |
| Dr. Sunethra Weerakoon Gold Medal – Department of Mathematics | Nimali Sugandhini Aberatne |
| Professor S. Chandrani Wijayaratne Gold Medal – Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit | Hasaruni Maduthya Ediriweera |
| Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit Gold Medal – Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit | There is no eligible student as per the relevant criteria |
| Finagle Lanka (PVT) LTd. Gold Medal – Department of Food Science and Technology | Yasanga Jayamini |
| L. A. C. Alles Gold Medal – Department of Food Science and Technology | Yasanga Jayamini |
| Professor W. S. Fernando Gold Medal – Department of Food Science and Technology | Sanduni Nisansala |
| Professor Arthur Bamunuaracchi Gold Medal – Department of Food Science and Technology | Thimesha Anuji Thennakoon |
| Professor Arthur Cliemant Justin Weerakoon Gold Medal – Departments of Zoology and Botany | Isuri Imalka |
| Forestry and Environmental Science Gold Medal – Department of Forestry and Environmental Science | Oshini Nethmini |
Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
| Most Venerable Professor Walpola Sri Rahula Thero Memorial Gold Medal | Akila Uthsara Shantha |
| Dr. Pattric Mendis Gold Medal | Nomin Mindula Premaratne |
| Prof. Y A D S Samaratunga and B R de Silva Memorial Gold Medal – Department of Accountancy | Binara Jithmi Perera |
| Association of the Chartered Certified Accountants Gold Medal – Department of Accountancy | Akila Uthsara Shantha |
| Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Gold Medal – Department of Accountancy | Binara Jithmi Perera
Shibli Ahamad Janani Dima Dewmini |
| Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Gold Medal – Department of Accountancy | Akila Uthsara Shantha |
| KPMG Gold Medal – Department of Accountancy | Akila Uthsara Shantha |
| Deshamanya Professor Linus De Silva Memorial Gold Medal – Department of Business Administration | Githmi Avishka Perera |
| Professor R. A. A. Perera Memorial Gold Medal – Department of Business Administration | Githmi Avishka Perera |
| W. M. A. Weerakoon Memorial Gold Medal – Department of Business Administration | Madurukshi Hariram |
| National Institute of Business Management Gold Medal – Department of Business Economics | Vinadi Ranguni Perera |
| Professor Hema Wijewardena Gold Medal – Department of Commerce | Chathuri Wathsala |
| Brandix Gold Medal – Department of Decision Sciences | Ravindu Herath |
| Department Gold Medal – Department of Entrepreneurship | Tharushi Fernando |
| Department Gold Medal – Department of Estate Management and Valuation | Shavish Nuwanpriya Mendis |
| Department Gold Medal for the subject of Valuation – Department of Estate Management and Valuation | Shavish Nuwanpriya Mendis |
| P. K. Y. Perera Memorial Gold Medal – Department of Estate Management and Valuation | Shavish Nuwanpriya Mendis |
| Chartered Financial Analysts of Sri Lanka Gold Medal – Department of Finance | Oshan Hansaka Brahmanage |
| Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Gold Medal – Department of Finance | Oshan Hansaka Brahmanage |
| Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Gold Medal – Department of Finance | Oshan Hansaka Brahmanage |
| Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment Gold Medal – Department of Finance | Oshan Hansaka Brahmanage |
| Department Gold Medal – Department of Human Resource Management | Aruni Gamage |
| Microsoft Sri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Gold Medal – Department of Information Technology | Sophia Fernando
Rajkumar Bharatakanthan |
| Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing Gold Medal – Department of Marketing Management | Methma Shamindi Sudasingha |
| Charted Institute of Marketing Gold Medal – Department of Marketing Management | Vinoj Harshaka Kodithuwakku |
| Public Administration Alumni Association Gold Medal – Department of Public Administration | Agalya Sarawanabawan |
| Deshamanya Professor Linus De Silva Memorial Gold Medal – Department of Public Administration | Agalya Sarawanabawan |
| Ramanie Samaratunga Gold Medal – Department of Public Administration | Naveen Wimukthi Dias |
Faculty of Medical Sciences
| Professor Dayasiri Fernando Gold Medal | Dinul Thisura Doluweera |
| Professor P. Wilson Gold Medal | Dinul Thisura Doluweera |
| Professor Kingsley De Silva Gold Medal | Hasithi Tharuka Galhena |
| Niroshan Sri Dewa Memorial Gold Medal | Dinul Thisura Doluweera |
| Mr. H.L. Perera & Mrs. Chithrani Kossinna Gold Medal | Dinul Thisura Doluweera |
| Professor Antonat Perera Gold Perera | Thapodha Harindi Gangodawila |
| M. T. M. Jiffry Gold Medal | Dinul Thisura Doluweera |
| Faculty Alumni Gold Medal | Dinul Thisura Doluweera |
| Most Venerable Professor Walpola Sri Rahula Thero Memorial Gold Medal | Hasithi Tharuka Galhena |
| N. D. W. Layanal Memorial Gold Medal | Hasithi Tharuka Galhena |
| Dr. Tissa W. K. Rajapaksa and Professor Ramani Samarathunga Gold Medal | Hasithi Tharuka Galhena |
| Professor E. R. Jaans Gold Medal | Hasithi Tharuka Galhena |
| H. H. R. Samarasinghe Gold Medal | Dinul Thisura Doluweera |
| Professor Geetha Fernando Gold Medal | Naveen Prabhashitha Gangodawila |
| Prof.Samudra T. Kathriaracchi Gold Medal | Hasthaka Ayomal Bandara |
| Prof. Kamani Wanigasooriya Gold Medal | Dinul Thisura Doluweera |
| Dr. Sujatha Seneviratne Gold Medal | Priyanthini Pathmaraja |
Faculty of Graduate Studies
| Research Excellence Gold Medal – Doctor of Philosophy (Board of Life Science) | Dilini Sadeepa |
| Research Excellence Gold Medal – Doctor of Philosophy (Board of Medical Sciences) | Nilusha Dilrukshi |
| Research Excellence Gold Medal – Doctor of Philosophy (Board of Social Science) | Amila Nuwan Srishan |
| Research Excellence Gold Medal – Doctor of Philosophy (Board of Physical Science) | Kalani Sriya Ilmini |
| Research Excellence Gold Medal – Master of Philosophy (Board of Life Science) | Vinuri Nisansa Mendis |
| Research Excellence Gold Medal – Master of Philosophy (Board of Medical Science) | Navodha Hewage |
| Research Excellence Gold Medal – Master of Philosophy (Board of Physical Science) | Niluka Sewwandi |
| Research Excellence Gold Medal – Master of Philosophy (Board of Industrial Technology) | Viraj Miyuranga |
| Research Excellence Gold Medal – Master of Philosophy (Board of Management Studies & Commerce) | Navodika Piyumi Karunaratne |
| Gold Medal Awarded by Department of Socialogy – Master of Sociology | Samantha Samarakoon |
Faculty of Technology
| Camso Loadstar (PVT) Ltd. Gold Medal – Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology | Dasun Tharaka |
| Dr. Tharaka Ariyadasa Memorial Gold Medal – Department of Civil and Environmental Technology | Nadeesha Sewmini
Dilan Chathuranga Bandara |
| D. B. Gangoda Associates International (PVT) Ltd Gold Medal – Department of Biosystems Technology | Danushika Lakmali Atigala |
| Department Gold Medal – Department of Information & Communication Technology | Yohan Sandun Kumaranayake |
| S & D Chemicals Gold Medal – Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology | Dilshi Achinthika Pieris |
Faculty of Engineering
| Most Venerable Balangoda Ananda Maithri Thero Gold Medal | Charithri Sulakshana Senaratne |
| Department Gold Medal – Department of Civil Engineering | Charithri Sulakshana Senaratne |
| Department Gold Medal – Department of Computer Engineering | Chamali Vishmani |
| Department Gold Medal – Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Dinushika Chithrani |
| Department Gold Medal – Department of Interdisciplinary Studies | Tinaya Thiyani Wijethunga |
The 50th Convocation is not just a moment of personal triumph but also a testament to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in education. It is a celebration of the dedication, passion, and hard work that students and faculty invest in their academic pursuits.
As we look forward to the bright future that awaits these graduates, we offer our heartfelt congratulations to each of them. May they continue to achieve great things and make the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proud, carrying forward the institution’s legacy of excellence. The web team of the University joins in the chorus of congratulations and extends its best wishes for the remarkable accomplishments of the graduates.
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