In a remarkable testament to her exemplary contributions to academia and institutional development, Senior Professor Neelakshi C. Premawardhena, Director of the Centre for International Affairs at the University of Kelaniya, has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards.
At the Vice Chancellor’s Awards ceremony held on 1st January 2025, Professor Premawardhena received following distinguished accolades:
Vice Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Researcher in Humanities, acknowledging her impactful research contributions in 2024.
Successful Director of a Centre or Unit for 2024, recognizing her visionary leadership at the Centre for International Affairs.
Long Service Award honoring her 30 years of dedicated service to the University of Kelaniya.
Centre for International Affairs, under her leadership, secured first place in the Award to the Centre/Unit with the Best Website in the university.
Adding to these achievements, on 20th December 2024, Professor Premawardhena was honored with the Contribution Excellence Award at the Excellence in Humanities Awards organized by the Faculty of Humanities. This award recognizes her invaluable contributions to the enhancement and development of the Department of Modern Languages, a testament to her enduring commitment to advancing academic excellence and fostering innovation.
These accolades reflect Professor Premawardhena’s unwavering dedication to academic and administrative excellence, her profound impact on the university community, and her commitment to elevating the global reputation of the University of Kelaniya. Her accomplishments inspire both colleagues and students, setting a benchmark for leadership and scholarly achievement.
(Images courtesy of Communication and Media Unit, Peumica Wijethilake, Rasangi Gamage)