A workshop on opportunities for higher studies was organized for the Research students of the Department of Civil Engineering on 4th January at the department premises. This workshop was conducted by two world-renowned Academics, Prof. Priyan Mendis from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and Prof. Rupa Purasinghefrom California State University, Los Angeles. These guest speakers guided securing scholarships and the requirements the students should strengthen before pursuing higher studies. An interactive session with individual participants followed the seminar to discuss the education opportunities, scholarships schemes, research and publications.