News & Events

The Library is delighted to announce that Mr. Nishan Punchihewa has been promoted to the post of Deputy Librarian, with effect from March 2025.

Having joined the University of Moratuwa in 2003, he has rendered over two decades of dedicated and valuable service to the Library. He has played a key role in introducing the Koha Open-Source Integrated Library System and in developing the UoM Institutional Repository, significantly enhancing access to library resources and services.

The Library, University of Moratuwa is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Thushari Seneviratne as its first Deputy Librarian. Ms.

Library, University of Moratuwa in collaboration with several academic staff members attached to four faculties organized three awareness progrmmes to enhance the knowledge and expertise on innovations and inventions focusing on students, teachers, and principals of Moratuwa Education Division, Piliyandala Education Zone.

In commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of University of Moratuwa, Library organized an eight-week programme to make awareness on research support services for Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and Teacher-Trainers in Piliyandala Education Zone. Dr. (Mrs.) Nayani Gunaeardena, Mr. Nishan Punchihewa and Mrs. Thushari Seneviratne, Senior Assistant Librarians of University of Moratuwa Library serve as resource persons. Inauguration of this programme took place on 23rd September, 2022. About 30 participants attended the programme.

Library Outreach division successfully completed another project/program for the students of Bodhiraja Vidyalaya and their parents on a useful and current topic. On 9th July special programme focusing on “Scholarship and aftermath” was held at the school premises underthe guidance of the Librarian, Mrs. Ruvini Kodikara. Three academic staff members of Faculty of Business facilitated the programme. Resource persons were Mr. Shenal Rajakarunanayake,  Mrs. Nawodi Somasiri from Department of Industrial Management and Mrs. Tolusha Yapa from Department of Management of Technology.

The British Council launched the  Digital Wall at the Library of the University of Moratuwa on 22^nd February, 2022.  Ms. Maarya Rehman, Country Director- British Council and Senior Professor N D Gunawardena - Vice Chancellor ceremoniously unveiled the Board, amidst other distinguished invitees and  staff members of the library.  Ms. Shiroma, Manager, Libary and Information Science, British Council, demonstrated how to access the books, podcasts, reports etc by scanning the QR codes.

In order to expand the research support services, Library, University of Moratuwa commenced a Staff Development Programme. Two guest lectures were conducted on 9th December, 2020 in the Library Auditorium. Dr. (Eng.) Ranil Shanaka Sugathadasa, Senior Lecturer, Department of Transport and Logistics Management and the Founder of TheMotivator conducted a session on “The Miracle Power of Little Bit : Bringing Research Support Activities of UoM Library to Next Level.” Dr.

A motivational speech on "How to succeed the Grade 5 scholarship exam" was conducted by Dr. Ranil Sugathadasa, Senior Lecturer from Transport & Logistics Management, Faculty of Engineering at Bodhiraja Vidayalaya katubedda Moratuwa. The Beneficiaries were the grade 5 students of Bodhiraja Vidayalaya,Katubedda and Lanka Sabha Vidayalaya, Moratumulla. The event was conducted by the Outreach services division of Library,University of Moratuwa.

Along with the commemoration of “National Reading Month”, Library organized two programs to enhance reading skills of students in suburban schools on 8th and 9th of October, 2018. Grade 10 students of Rawathawatte Methodist School and A/L students of Methodist High School, Puwakaramba participated in these programs. While welcoming the participants, Mrs. Ruvini Kodikara, Librarian, University of Moratuwa highlighted the community services conducted by the Outreach Services Division since 2013.