Dr. William Finnegan, an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering School of Engineering, University of Galway, Ireland, visited DCEE on 28th September 2026. He also visited DMME and DEIE along with ENSURE project members of the University of Ruhuna.
Prof. Tushara Chaminda and Prof. TN Wickramaarachchi from DCEE, along with Dr. Chandana Perera and Dr. Iromi Ranaweera from DEIE and Dr. B. Annasiwatthe from DMME, attended a workshop in Kandy. This event formed part of the EU-funded ENSURE project, which aims to “Empower NetZero Skills for Sri Lanka’s Sustainable and Resilient Future” from 21st…
Dr. Mohomed Shayan’s paper, titled “Detection of Recent Fecal Contamination in Urban Rivers via Intrinsic β-D-Glucuronidase Activity of Escherichia coli,” has selected as one of the outstanding extended abstracts and received a financial travel grant including airfare for the 15th International Symposium on Southeast Asian Water Environment (SEAWE-15), to be held from November 25–27, 2026,…
A practical session for students from the Department of Limnology and Water Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology (FMST) was conducted on 22nd September 2026 at the Hydraulics and Coastal Engineering Laboratory. It was organized in response to a request from the Head of the Department of Limnology and Water Technology. A…
As part of the Guest Lecture Series organized by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Society (CEES), Eng. K.L. Srilal Sahabandu—Head of the Engineering Consultancy Division at the Urban Development Authority (UDA)—delivered a specialized guest lecture on August 26th. Around 170, semester 4 and semester 6 undergraduate students attended the event. This timely session aimed to…
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, proudly announces the outstanding achievements of its graduating students for the year 2026. These prestigious awards recognise exceptional academic rigour, research excellence, and dedication across specialised disciplines within civil and environmental engineering. Award Recipients – 2026 Darshana Rathnayaka Best Undergraduate…
The Faculty of Engineering extends its heartfelt congratulations to Eng. Darshana Rathnayaka and Eng. Chamath Wijerathne for securing First Place and Second Place, respectively, in the Best Undergraduate Project in Geotechnical Engineering among Sri Lankan Universities for the Year 2026, awarded by the Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society (SLGS). These national-level achievements highlight the outstanding quality, technical excellence and research contributions of…
5.Prof. Tushara Chaminda attended the launch of the RMIT–Sri Lanka Research & Development Centre, a collaboration initiative between the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University in Australia and the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka. He participated in his role as Director of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, alongside leading Sri Lankan …
Industrial Consultative Committee (ICC) meeting of the Department was held in parallel with the Undergraduate Research Symposium of the Department on 17th September 2026, at the Department Meeting Room. During the meeting, industry experts’ views and recommendations were obtained for the next curriculum revision.
15th Undergraduate Symposium on ‘Recent Advances in Civil Engineering’ organized by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Society (CEES) was held on 17th September 2026 at the faculty premises. The event was graced by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna, Eng. Eng. Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta/Secretary to the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply…