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    Mahendra Perera, a distinguished actor in contemporary Sinhala cinema, was honored for his exceptional contributions to Sinhala cinema, stage drama, tele cinema, and television drama at an event on November 6, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Auditorium, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna. The event was attended by Senior Professor P.A. Jayantha, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna; I.R. Priyantha, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; veteran actors Hemal Ranasinghe and Ashan Dias; and award-winning film director Prasanna Jayakody, among others. A commemorative felicitation volume titled "Mahendra Perera: An Introspection" was published by the Cultural Centre of the University of Ruhuna to mark the occasion.

    The retrospective's commemorative lecture, themed "Mahendra Perera’s Signature: The Transformation of the Actor’s Role into a Socio-political Force within Sri Lankan Performing Arts," was delivered by Chair Professor Jayantha Amarasinghe from the Department of Sinhala at the University of Ruhuna. Some of the special moments captured during the event are showcased in the following photographs.

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    The Certificate Awarding Ceremony and Grand Finale, themed "Celebrating Diversity and Embracing Unity," concluded successfully on October 30, 2025, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna. The event was held in collaboration with the Social Reconciliation Centre (SRC) from 2:20 to 5:30 PM.

    Senior lawyer Dr. Thushara de Silva delivered the keynote speech on the theme of “Art and Life”. The distinguished guests for this grand occasion included Professor Subhash Jayasinghe, Dean of the Faculty of Technology, Senior Professor Anura Kumara, Proctor of the University of Ruhuna, Professor Thushara Chaminda, Advisor to the Cultural Centre, Senior Professor Channa Yahatugoda, Professor Hemantha Kumara, Professor Dewa Michle de Silva, Director of the Social Reconciliation Centre (SRC) at the University of Ruhuna, Professor AC. Karunarathne, Dr. Gayathree Wijesundara, Head of the Department of Sociology, Professor Sandaya Khandagamage, Head of the Department of Sinhala, and Professor Chaminda Kumara, Head of the Department of Geography. A large number of university students also participated in this occasion.Some of the special moments captured during the event are showcased in the following photographs.

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    Resolving the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) necessitates a multi-pronged approach. This strategy must simultaneously address challenges related to elephant conservation, secure food and resource requirements for both humans and wildlife, and provide effective protection for human life and property.

    The protective element of this strategy often involves multi-layered solutions such as electric fences, live barriers, and bee fences. Although bee fences are widely celebrated as an eco-friendly deterrent, their effectiveness has unfortunately produced contradictory results within the Sri Lankan context.

    Nevertheless, a recent pilot research project conducted in Gonoruwa, Hambantota, Sri Lanka has shown significant promise. This project was conducted by the Faculty of Agriculture and the Faculty of Science at the University of Ruhuna, in collaboration with the Southern Province Industrial Development Authority. The research successfully introduced a beekeeping fence as one layer within a multi-pronged strategy, specifically aimed at minimizing crop damage caused by wild elephants.

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    Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia visit to University of
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    The University of Ruhuna was honored to host Her Excellency Dewi Gustina Tobing, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Sri Lanka, on 07th October 2025. 

    The meeting focused on enhancing academic collaboration, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding between Sri Lanka and Indonesia. 

    H. E Ambassador emphasized that many universities in Indonesia are willing to establish collaboration with Ruhuna as well as other universities in Sri Lanka.
    Following the official meeting with Vice Chancellor, Deans, Director of CINTA, H.E. the ambassador delivered an insightful presentation to the university students, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia and the evolving bilateral relations between Indonesia and Sri Lanka.


    In addition, traditional Indonesian dance was performed by a performer accompanied with the delegation.

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    1. RMIT Delegation Visits the University of Ruhuna
    2. Opening Ceremony of the Renovated Ruhuna University Center for IT (RUCIT) – August 1st, 2025
    3. Investigator-Driven Research Grant by the National Research Council (NRC) 2024
    4. Academic Sessions and Vice Chancellor’s Awards- 2025

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