University History & Leadership

A Legacy of
Leadership.

Honouring the former Vice-Chancellors whose leadership and dedication have contributed to the academic and institutional development of Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.

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Our Former Vice-Chancellors

Recognising the distinguished academic leaders who have served the University, presented in chronological order according to the official published record.

Former Vice-Chancellor 1997 – 2000

Prof. Ven. Waragoda Pemarathana Thero

Period of Service 01 June 1997 – 31 May 2000

Former Vice-Chancellor 2000 – 2003

Associate Prof. Ven. Karagaswewe Wimalananda Thero

Period of Service 07 July 2000 – 06 July 2003

Former Vice-Chancellor 2003 – 2006

Dr. Ven. Godagama Mangala Thero

Period of Service 07 July 2003 – 06 July 2006

Former Vice-Chancellor 2006 – 2015

Prof. Ven. Thumbulle Seelakkhanda Thero

Period of Service 07 July 2006 – 10 July 2015

Prof. Ven. Kanattegoda Saddharathana Thero

Former Vice-Chancellor 2015 – 2019

Ven. Prof. Kanattegoda Saddharathana Thero

Period of Service 11 July 2015 – 23 January 2019

Prof. Ven. Waradiwela Wijayasumana Thero

Former Vice-Chancellor 2019 – 2020

Ven. Prof. Waradiwela Wijayasumana Thero

Period of Service 24 January 2019 – 18 September 2020

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