Department Societies

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Students’ Society(MMESS) is the main society within the department that consists of academic staff and students. The academic staff of the department facilitates to MMESS as an advisory board and the students lead each and every national and international activities organized by the society. The goal of the MMESS is to upgrade student’s life in the department giving them opportunities to improve not only academic and technical skills but also their leadership, interpersonal, management and professional qualities. Some of the specific activities which are carried out each year by the MMESS include:

• Holding Annual General Meeting to elect office bearers for tenure of 12 months.

• Organizing workshops to junior students who have entered to Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering stream as their field of specialization.

• Organizing guest lecturers by inviting key personnel from the industry and research organizations.

• Organizing charity work to promote and encourage students of serving underprivileged sectors of society.

• Hosting some other cultural events.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the fastest growing professional engineering institution in the UK. Over 100,000 members work at the heart of the country’s most important and dynamic industries. Ruhuna Engineering Students Chapter – IMechE is the chapter established recently in order to provide a better relation between the Faculty and IMechE. University of Ruhuna was the first ever university in Srilanka to have a IMechE Student Chapter. IMechE Ruhuna student chapter helps coordinate

• Local and international competitions among undergraduate students (IMechE Formula Student Motorsport Competition, Speak Out for Engineering (SOFE) Presentation Competition, Engineering Design Competitions)

• Awareness sessions and membership drive campaigns

• Guest lectures on related technical and non-technical subjects.

• Annual general meetings and membership gatherings

Marvel crew innovation and Entrepreneurship Club of University of Ruhuna was established in order to enhance the entrepreneurship skills of young undergraduates within the University. It has been influencing and helping budding entrepreneurs by providing technical support, Financial support from various sources, Linking undergraduates with business ideas with investors and organizing workshops to explore the aspects of entrepreneurship within the University.