Prof. Udeni Nawagamuwa, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, visited the United Kingdom from 2–9 May 2026 as a recipient of the University College London (UCL) Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MAPS) Visiting Fellowship. During his visit, he was hosted by the Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction at University College London, where he delivered a guest lecture titled “Cyclone Ditwah: Exposing the Limits of Early Warning Systems”, participated in workshops on academic writing and research paper development, and engaged in technical discussions on landslide early warning systems, disaster risk reduction, and future collaborative research. He also visited the British Geological Survey (BGS), where he presented his research and exchanged knowledge with researchers on geo-hazard assessment, landslide risk management, disaster resilience, and geotechnical investigations. The visit fostered valuable academic collaboration, leading to plans for joint research publications, the development of international research proposals, and strengthened institutional partnerships in the fields of geo-hazards and disaster resilience.
