The University of Moratuwa commenced its official duties for the New Year on January 1, 2025, in alignment with the National Programme "Clean Sri Lanka” launched by the Presidential Secretariat.
The event began with the hoisting of the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem and remembering the war heroes who sacrificed their lives for the motherland.
Following this the academic, administrative, and non-academic staff of the University took part in reading the “Clean Sri Lanka” pledge by joining the nationally broadcasted ceremony that symbolized the commitment of the University to service excellence in the year ahead.
In his New Year address, Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.D. Gunawardena extended warm wishes to all staff members and students for a prosperous 2025. Reflecting on 2024, he acknowledged it as a year of challenges, yet one marked by significant milestones. Notably, the University held two convocations, including one dedicated to postgraduate degrees and diplomas, resulting in over 2,450 graduands receiving their qualifications.
The Vice-Chancellor also highlighted several prestigious achievements during 2024 which included a number of national and international achievements by UoM Staff and students. Moreover, several UoM staff members secured esteemed positions in both public and private sector institutions in 2024. The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that these successes were the collective result of the hard work and dedication of the academic, administrative, and non-academic staff, as well as the students of the University, both past and present.
Looking ahead to 2025, the Vice-Chancellor outlined key strategic goals to further advance the University. These include the digitization of University operations to ensure consistency in decision-making, the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine in Nagoda, and the strengthening of quality assurance across faculties. Efforts will also focus on improving global university rankings and obtaining international accreditation for University degree programmes. Additionally, initiatives will be taken to enhance the research capacity of the University and contributions to innovation and knowledge.
As a highlight of the ceremony, the University honored forty-four dedicated members of the academic, administrative, academic support, and non-academic staff of the University of Moratuwa and Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa (ITUM) who achieved significant milestones in their service. Recipients of the Long Service Awards, having completed 25, 30, and 40 years of service, were recognized for their unwavering dedication. Those who reached the remarkable milestone of 40 years of service were presented with a distinguished plaque, while others received medals corresponding to their years of commitment.
Recipients of Bronze Medal (25 Year of Service)
- Prof. W.K. Mampearachchi - Senior Professor
- Prof. J.N. Munasinghe - Professor
- Dr. (Ms.) I.D. Siriwardhana - Senior Lecturer (Grade I)
- Ms. S.M.N.D. Martino - Analytical Chemist
- Mr. S.A.T. Sepala - Chief Security Officer (Grade II)
- Mrs. J.M.D.P. Jayasinghe - Senior Staff Management Assistant
- Mrs. N. Jayaweera - Senior Staff Management Assistant
- Mrs. K.D.G. Kumarage - Senior Staff Management Assistant
- Mr. M.W.D. Wasantha - Staff Technical Officer (Grade I)
- Mrs.H.D.C. Karunarathne - Senior Staff Management Assistant
- Mrs. P. Malliyawadu - Senior Staff Management Assistant
- Mr. P.L. Samarawickrama - Staff Technical Officer (Grade I)
- Mr. G.C. Perera - Staff Technical Officer (Grade II)
- Mr. VAS De Mel - Staff Management Assistant (Store Keeping)
- Mr. H.R.C. Soyza - Laboratory Attendant (Special Grade)
- Mr. W.B.R. Perera - Laboratory Attendant (Special Grade)
- Mr. M.S.P. Mirando - Laboratory Attendant (Supra Grade)
- Mr. J.S.M.C. Silva - Laboratory Attendant (Supra Grade)
- Mr. M.I.H. Perera - Laboratory Attendant (Supra Grade)
- Mr. K.W.S. Mendis - Health Service Labourer (Special Grade I)
- Mr. G.N. Perera - Health Service Labourer (Special Grade I)
- Mr. L.A.N.P. Perera - Groundsman (Grade I)
Recipients of Silver Medal (30 Year of Service)
- Dr. U.S.W. Gunasekara - Senior Lecturer (Grade I)
- Mr. T.L.C. Dilroshan - Deputy Registrar
- Mrs. P.S. Weerasooriya - Senior Staff Management Assistant
- Mrs. A.P. Kandage - Senior Computer Operator
- Mrs. W.G.P. Godakanda - Senior Staff Assistant (Library Services)
- Mr. S.R.A.G.R. Samarathunga - Senior Staff Management Assistant (Shroff)
- Mr. H.M. Senevirathna - Staff Technical Officer (Grade I)
- Mr. W.W.S. Perera - Staff Technical Officer (Grade II)
- Mr. H.D.A. Chandana - Staff Technical Officer (Grade II)
- Mr. M.D.Sarath Ananda - Senior Craft Demonstrator
- Mr. W.G. Jayantha - Craft Demonstrator (Grade II)
- Mr. S.A.K. Udayalal - Electrician (Special Grade)
- Mr. W.A.K. Silva - Laboratory Attendant (Special Grade)
Recipients of Plaque (40 Year of Service)
- Prof. A.K.W. Jayawardane - Senior Professor
- Prof. (Mrs.) B.M.W.P.K. Amarasinghe - Senior Professor
- Prof. N.K. Wickramarachchi - Senior Professor
- Prof. J.A.K.S. Jayasinghe - Senior Professor
- Prof. A.A.D.A.J. Perera - Senior Professor
- Prof. J.P. Karunadasa - Associate Professor
- Associate Professor (Mrs.) W.B.M. Thoradeniya - Associate Professor
- Mrs. R.C. Kodikara - Librarian
- Mr. S.D.L. Sandanayake - Laboratory Attendant (Special Grade)
