International Research Conference 2020 Successfully launched
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University commenced its two-day International Research Conference under the theme “Holistic Approach to National Growth and Security,” on 15th October 2020. The inaugural session of the conference held for the 13th consecutive time was graced by the presence of Hon Minister of Education, Professor GL Peiris as the Chief Guest, […]
The Pipping Ceremony of MBBS Officer Cadets of Intake 32
The Pipping Ceremony of MBBS Officer Cadets of Intake 32 was held on 09th October 2020 at the Indoor Stadium of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 32 MBBS Officer Cadets were commissioned as Second Lieutenants in Sri Lanka Army and 04 MBBS Officer Cadets were commissioned as Acting Sub Lieutenants in Sri Lanka Navy. […]
Foreign Cadets’ Excursion – 2020
The Foreign Officer Cadets of KDU participated in an excursion from 25th September to 27th September 2020 organized by the Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University under the guidance of Vice Chancellor, Major General Milinda Peiris. The excursion was organized for the Foreign Officer Cadets to learn and […]
KDU Invites the Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka for a Familiarization Visit
Mr. Vinod K. Jacob the Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, and Mr. Stephen Mani the Political Secretary visited KDU on the 6th October 2020 and held a very positive discussion on a number of matters of mutual interest. KDU organized the visit as part of its initiative to engage with the diplomatic […]
KDU Book Launch Comprehensive Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region: Challenges and Opportunities
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) organized a book launch on 06 October 2020, to launch the edited book Comprehensive Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region: Challenges and Opportunities published by KDU with Knowledge World (KW) Publishers, New Delhi. The edited book publishes research on Non-Traditional Maritime Security issues such as Sri Lanka’s […]
Visit by Hon. Minister of Justice to Faculty of Law, KDU
Hon. Mohamed Ali Sabry PC, Minister of Justice visited the Faculty of Law of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on 29. 09. 2020. During his visit, the Minister has had a cordial discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Major General Milinda Peiris and other officials of KDU, and delivered a Guest Lecture on “Legal […]
Officer Cadets’ Endurance March – 2020
Officer Cadets of Intake 32, 34, 35, 36, and 37 successfully completed the Endurance March (10 KM) on 26th September 2020. There were 606 participants in the event including 33 Officer Instructors and 80 Other Rank Instructors. Further, 493 Officer Cadets took part in this event. The endurance march is a compulsory event of the […]
Meeting with Diplomats from the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka
A bilateral meeting was held between the Diplomats from the Political division of the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka and KDU. Mr Anthony Renzulli, Chief of political division and his deputy Marcus Carpenter, visited KDU on 24th September and had a very productive discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Major General MP Peiris and other […]