The Postgraduate Research Programme conducted by the Unit of Postgraduate, External Degrees and Extension Courses (UPEDEC) was successfully held on 25 and 26 April 2024 at the Faculty Board Meeting Room of the Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies of the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.
The welcome address was delivered by Chair Professor Ven. Kanangamuwe Rahula Thero, Director of UPEDEC. The programme was steered by Senior Lecturer Ven. Kumbugodaare Pagngnaloka Thero, Postgraduate Academic Coordinator, together with Senior Lecturer Ven. Mahakachchcakodiye Pagngnasekara Thero, Director of the Centre for Quality Assurance.
The event was graced by the participation of distinguished members of the University administration and academic community, including:
Senior Prof. Ven. Kanaththegoda Saddharathana Anunayaka Thero – Vice Chancellor
Dr. Ven. Kadawathgama Piyarathana Thero – Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies
Dr. Ven. Galwewe Wimalakhanthi Thero – Dean, Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies
Dr. Ven. Udugampala Gunananda Thero – Head, Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies
Senior Lecturer Ven. Weliwita Soratha Thero – Head, Department of Applied Buddhist Studies
Senior Lecturer Ven. Kirama Wimalathissa Thero – Head, Department of Buddhist and Pali
Senior Lecturer Ven. Baladora Indajothi Thero – Head, Department of Languages
Dr. Ven. Diwulapelesse Wimalananda Thero – Coordinator, Unit of International Affairs
Dr. Ven. Panamure Chandima Thero
Dr. Ven. Uduwila Uparathana Thero
Senior Lecturer Ven. Wilgamuwe Piyananda Thero
Senior Lecturer Ven. Handagiriye Sirisumana Thero
Retired Prof. Ven. Waradiwela Wijayasumana Nayaka Thero
Prof. Ven. Miriswatte Wimalagnana Thero – University of Kelaniya
Senior Prof. Uditha Garusingha – University of Kelaniya
All supervisors and postgraduate students of UPEDEC actively participated in the programme.
The event provided a structured platform for postgraduate research discussions, scholarly presentations, academic guidance, and quality enhancement. It significantly contributed to strengthening postgraduate research culture, supervisory engagement, and academic collaboration within the University.
