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University of Moratuwa Celebrates Excellence in Education and Research at Awards Ceremony 2026

The Annual Awards Ceremony of the University of Moratuwa 2026, celebrating excellence in education, research and distinguished academic service, was held on 1 September 2026, from 2.00 p.m. onwards, at the Faculty of Engineering Multi-purpose Building Complex Auditorium, under the patronage of the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor N.D. Gunawardena.

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Senior Professor Udayanga Hemapala Assumes Duties as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa

Prof. K.T.M. Udayanga Hemapala assumed duties as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa on 3rd September 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the leadership of the University. Prof. Hemapala is a distinguished academic, engineer, researcher and administrator with extensive experience in higher education and the energy sector. A Senior Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, he previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering from October 2022 to September 2024 and as Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering from January 2021 to October 2022. He also served as the Secretary to the Ministry of Energy from September 2024 to April 2026.