Certificate Awarding Ceremony 2025/2026
The Division of Interdisciplinary Studies proudly hosted the Certificate Awarding Ceremony on 1st August 2026, celebrating the achievements of students across three study programmes. The event was graced by the Head of the Division, academic staff members of DIS, visiting staff, non-academic staff, students and parents creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Diploma in English
who successfully completed the one-year Diploma in English were awarded certificates with credit, merit, and distinction passes. Initiated by Dr. (Mrs.) P.B.T.K. Premarathne, this comprehensive programme comprises eight modules designed to strengthen communication, reading, writing, listening, and presentation skills. The course attracted a diverse cohort, including undergraduates from other universities, school leavers, and private sector employees.
Certificate Course in Spoken English – Intake 09
Thirty students received certificates for the Certificate Course in Spoken English, a programme crafted to build confidence and fluency through engaging, activity‑based learning. The highlight of the ceremony was their Final Day Variety Entertainment – Speak Fest: Voices in the Spotlight, which added colour, creativity, and youthful energy to the event.
Online Short Course in Basic Data Analysis with R
Participants who completed the Online Short Course in Basic Data Analysis with R (English Medium), coordinated by Dr. (Mrs.) S.C. Mathuagma, were also awarded certificates. The porgramme equipped the participants with fundamental data analysis skills using the open-source statistical software R. The course covered data visualization, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling distributions, and hypothesis testing. The participants comprised research scholars, school leavers, undergraduate students, and industry professionals.
ITUM Sports Meet 2026 - Uniting Strength, Passion, and Sportsmanship
The Annual Sports Meet 2026 of the Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa (ITUM) was successfully held as part of the Sports Studies module (IS1205), bringing together students in a celebration of unity, teamwork, passion and sportsmanship. Organized by Semester 1 students, the event reflected dedication, collaboration, and strong organizational skills.
The opening ceremony was held on 6th May 2026 at the university playground, officially launching an exciting week of competition among Draghar, Phoenix, Horus, and Griffin. Students represented their respective houses enthusiastically and participated in a range of sporting events including Netball, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Table Tennis, and Athletics.
The competitions were conducted over several days, concluding with the athletics finals and the closing ceremony on 12th May 2026 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium. The final day created a cheerful environment filled with excitement, energetic performances and memorable moments shared among students, staff and supporters. The colorful performances of the Mahinda Rajapaksha College western band further enhanced the energetic environment of the ITUM Sport Meet 2026.
The closing ceremony was graced by Eng. Nalinda Kurukulasooriya, CEO of LAUGFS Gas PLC, who attended as the Chief Guest. His heartfelt and inspiring speech delivered valuable messages of motivation and encouragement, emphasizing determination, perseverance, and the value of the NDT journey. His words created a strong impact and served as inspiration for students to pursue their goals with confidence and commitment.
The event was also honored by the presence of Major General (Retd.) S. K. Thirunavukarasu (RSP VSV USP), the Director of ITUM, and Mr. K.R.D.C. Rathnamudali, consultant to the Physical Education Division of the University of Moratuwa and Ms. D. Sewvandi Illangasinghe, Senior Manager of BOC Homagama branch.
Special appreciation is extended to Bank of Ceylon (BOC) for their generous sponsorship. Sincere thanks goes to Dr. (Mrs.) P.B.T.K. Premarathna for her guidance and encouragement, and to Ms. Shalini Bandara, Lecturer-in-Charge of Sport Studies, sports instructors, Mr. R.M.D.L. Rajasinghe, Ms. R.G.S.K. Weerasinghe, Mr. M.A.D.C.N. Prageeth, and Mr. M.S.M. Safraan. A special thanks extended to the Chairperson of the Sports Meet Coordinating Committee, Mr. Subhaga Bandara, together with his committee members, and the academic and nonacademic staff of the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies, whose dedication and support played a vital role in the success of the event.
After days of intense competition, Phoenix emerged as the Overall Champions, while Horus secured the 1st Runner-up position and Draghar became the 2nd Runner-up.
Marking its 4th consecutive year, ITUM Sports Meet 2026 successfully strengthened the spirit of leadership, participation, and sportsmanship within the ITUM community. The institute extends sincere appreciation to everyone whose dedication and contribution made this event a remarkable success.
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Film Screening and Appreciation Session
As part of the academic activities of the Aesthetic Studies Module – Semester I (2024/2025 Batch), a special film screening and appreciation session was successfully conducted on 16th May 2026 at the TAG Multifunctional Hall. The event featured the critically acclaimed film “The Reader” (2008), a romantic drama directed by Stephen Daldry, followed by an insightful film appreciation session conducted by renowned filmmaker Mr. Hasanatha Dissanayake, an International Award-Winning Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Founder & Director, and Lecturer.
The programme was organized under the immense guidance of Dr. (Mrs.) P.B.T.K. Premarathne, Head of the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies, with the valuable support and expertise of the academic staff involved in the Aesthetic Studies Module, including Ms. Ayesha Sandagiri, Ms. H.M. Nipuni Herath, Ms. Dureksha Gayani, Ms. D. Rangana Dissanayake, and Ms. Lakshani Jayathilake.
Film appreciation serves as a meaningful approach to understanding and exploring the Aesthetic dimensions of various art forms, including dance, music, drama, and visual arts. The session aimed to enhance students’ ability to recognize and interpret the deeper artistic elements of cinema, encouraging them to move beyond entertainment and appreciate the creative processes behind storytelling, visual composition, music, direction, and performance.
The screening of “The Reader”, a critically acclaimed drama that explores profound themes such as morality, memory, justice, guilt, and human relationships, provided an excellent foundation for intellectual engagement and aesthetic exploration. The appreciation session that followed created an interactive platform where students shared their perspectives, and engaged in meaningful discussions with the guest speaker.
Through this initiative, students were encouraged to develop critical thinking, cultural awareness, creativity, and a deeper understanding of interdisciplinary connections between different forms of artistic expression.
International Day of Mathematics 2026 - Mathematics and Hope
The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is celebrated around the world on March 14 a day to enjoy, explore, and get creative with mathematics.
In alignment with this year’s theme, “Mathematics and Hope,” the Mathematics and Statistics Unit organized a Creative Expression Challenge from 9th to 20th March at the ITUM premises.
Students were invited to explore and demonstrate how mathematics creates hope and contributes to society in diverse areas such as education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, economic development, technological advancement, disaster management, personal achievement, and other disciplines. Participants expressed their ideas through a variety of creative formats, including Mathematical Posters, Short Mathematical Videos, Poems and Creative Writing, Mathematical Songs, Mathematical Quiz Games, Mathematical Storytelling, Mind Maps and Concept Maps, Math-in-Nature Photography, Mathematical Memes, Treasure Hunts, and Hackathons.
The challenge provided students with an opportunity to connect mathematical concepts learned in their modules with real-world applications while showcasing their creativity and innovation. Through active participation and collaboration with their peers, students not only deepened their appreciation of mathematics but also enhanced essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, decision-making, communication, creativity, and analytical thinking.
The event successfully highlighted the role of mathematics as a powerful tool for solving problems, inspiring innovation, and creating hope for a better future.
