26th General Convocation – Phase II of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

The 26th General Convocation – Phase II of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL) was ceremoniously held on 22nd October 2025 at the university premises. This phase of the convocation conferred degrees to the graduates of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Computing, Faculty of Geomatics, and the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

The event was graced by distinguished members of the academic community, staff, parents, and well-wishers, marking another proud milestone in the university’s journey of academic excellence and innovation.

Gold Medal Awards

As part of the convocation ceremony, several students were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and exceptional performances, receiving prestigious gold medals awarded by esteemed sponsors, professors, and alumni.

Faculty of Technology

• Engineering Technology Gold Medal – Awarded by Prof. K.R. Koswattage
  WIJEHIN ARACHCHIGE LAKSHAN PRIYANKARA

• Biotechnology Gold Medal – Awarded by Analytical Instrument (Pvt.) Ltd
  GAMAGE RASHMI ANURADHI GUNASEKARA

• Drug Discovery and Development Gold Medal – Awarded by Hemsons International (Pvt.) Ltd
  NAWASIYA MUDIYANSELAGE DILAKSHI HANSIKA

• Bioenergy Gold Medal – Awarded by Mr. A.M.P.C. Amarasinghe, Mr. E.P.R.H.H.W. Nilmalgoda and Mr. E.R.J.M.D.D.P. Wijesekara
  WEERAKOON ACHCHIGE HASITH VIHANGA PERERA

• Best Student of the Faculty of Technology Gold Medal – Awarded by Prof. Asanga D. Ampitiyawatta
  WEERAKOON ACHCHIGE HASITH VIHANGA PERERA

• Hon. Lalith Athulathmudali Memorial Gold Medal – Awarded by Prof. G.D. Kapila Kumara
  WEERAKOON ACHCHIGE HASITH VIHANGA PERERA

• Student of the Year Gold Medal – Awarded by the Vice Chancellor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  WEERAKOON ACHCHIGE HASITH VIHANGA PERERA

Faculty of Computing

• Thambippillai Thambiratnam (J.P.U.M) Memorial Gold Medal – Awarded by Prof. S. Vasanthapriyan
  THALI KORALEGE RAVINDU SANDARUWAN DHARMADASA

• Best Undergraduate Researcher in Computing Gold Medal – Awarded by the Department of Computing & Information Systems
  JAYAWEERAGE ISHAN RANDIKA

Faculty of Geomatics

• George Herat Memorial Gold Medal – Awarded by Late Dr. S. T. Herat
  MALLIYA WEDAKARAYALAGE PUNSARA PARINDHYA CHANDRATHILAKE
  THOMMAYA HAKURU VISHAKA SEWWANDHI WIJERATHNE

• Remote Sensing Gold Medal – Awarded by Mrs. J.A.S. Jayakody
  MALDENIYAGE RAVINDU RASANJANA MALDENIYA

• Surveying Gold Medal – Awarded by the Abeyratne Family
  THOMMAYA HAKURU VISHAKA SEWWANDHI WIJERATHNE

• Surveyors’ Institute of Sri Lanka Gold Medal – Awarded by Surveyors’ Institute of Sri Lanka
  MALDENIYAGE RAVINDU RASANJANA MALDENIYA

• Student of the Faculty Gold Medal – Awarded by the Faculty of Geomatics
  KEHELWALA RALALAGE SENALI HANSINI RATHNASINGHE

Faculty of Applied Sciences

• Prof. W.S. Fernando Gold Medal – Awarded by Late Prof. W.S. Fernando
  JALIYA NIMANKA HATHWELLA

• Prof. I.K. Perera Memorial Gold Medal – Awarded by Late Prof. I.K. Perera’s Family
  SANGANAYAKE MUDIYANSELAGE PRIYANTHIKA MADUWANTHI KUMARI SANGANAYAKA

• D.S. Rupasinghe Memorial Gold Medal – Awarded by Prof. M.S. Rupasinghe & Family
  RATHNAYAKE MUDIYANSELAGE PRADEEPA WIJESINGHE

• Prof. Jan Wright Gold Medal – Awarded by Ms. T.P. Liyanage
  ALANKARA GEDARA BHAGYA RUWINI IMALSHA THILAKARATHNA

• Prof. Indraratne Balasooriya Memorial Gold Medal – Awarded by Mrs. Chinta Balasooriya
  KAHANDA KANATHTHAGE MADHUNI GAVESHANI KAVINDYA

• Prof. Mahinda S. Rupasinghe Gold Medal – Awarded by Dr. S. Joniton
  UDANI THATHSARANI MAYAKADUWA

• Dr. M.D. Ranaweera Gold Medal – Awarded by Mr. H. Ajith Priyantha Kumara
  UDANI THATHSARANI MAYAKADUWA

• Mr. and Mrs. M.B.S. Palipane Memorial Gold Medal – Awarded by Prof. K.B. Palipane
  THALKOLA DEWAGE YOHANI MADHUSHIKA THUDUGALA

• Prof. K.K.D.S. Ranaweera Gold Medal – Awarded by GST Active (Pvt.) Ltd
  THALKOLA DEWAGE YOHANI MADHUSHIKA THUDUGALA

A Celebration of Excellence

The 26th General Convocation – Phase II celebrated not only the academic achievements of the graduates but also their perseverance, dedication, and contributions to the university community. The event highlighted the university’s continuous commitment to nurturing innovation, leadership, and excellence across diverse fields of study.