The International Multidisciplinary Desk Research Conference 2024, organized by the Library of the University of Kelaniya, was held on the 25th of October 2024 at the Faculty of Computer and Technology, University of Kelaniya.
The conference was graced by the presence of Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, as the Chief Guest.
The conference featured four keynote lectures by the esteemed academics: Dr. Ravibandhu Vidyapati, a Professional Dancer and the Former Chairman of the Dance and Ballet Panel in the Arts Council of Sri Lanka; Professor Liyanage Amarakeerthi of the Department of Sinhala, University of Peradeniya; Professor Buddhi Marambe of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Peradeniya; and Dr. Chandrika N. Wijayaratne of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo. Mr. Milinda Tennakoon, Cinematic Composition, Lecturer of the Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, presented a Sitar Recital during the event.
The conference also witnessed the participation of Senior Professor S. R. D. Kalingamudali, Dean of the Faculty of Science; Professor Madawa Chandratilake, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Professor W. M. C. B. Wanninayake, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies; Professor M. M. Gunatilake, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Dr. Sudath Senarath, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities; Dr. Chamli Pushpakumara, Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Technology; Dr. C. C. Jayasundara, Librarian; Mr. K. K. K. Dharmathilaka, Registrar; staff of the library; academic and non-academic staff representing all the faculties of the university; and the presenters of the conference.
