Civil Engineering Department - University of Moratuwa

30/04/2026

And that’s a wrap on Civil Connect 2026!

What an incredible day of networking, opportunities, and professional growth. We want to extend a massive THANK YOU to every organization that joined us.
Seeing the lively interaction between our students and industry leaders confirms the positive trajectory we are on. Your continued support and belief in our department and it’s future engineers mean a lot to us.

More photos are on the way!

CIVIL CONNECT 2026 💫
Bridging Opportunity with Talent ✨

Marking the successful commencement of the Official Civil Engineering Career Fair 2026, we extend our sincere appreciation to all our valued partners, recruiters and undergraduates for their invaluable contribution to making this event a success.

We trust that all participants gained valuable insights and opportunities through this experience.

We look forward to welcoming you once again at our future initiatives…

Civil Engineering Society
University of Moratuwa

28/04/2026

2 days more..!! Get ready for Civil Connect 2026, official career fair of the department.

27/03/2026

𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫
It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to Prof. Campbell Middleton (University of Cambridge), a distinguished academic and a dear friend to the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa.

While the engineering world knows him for his brilliant mind, we at Moratuwa will forever remember him for his extraordinary heart. During his visit as an external examiner in 2022, a time when our nation was grappling with a severe economic crisis, Prof. Middleton sat through a presentation by the Civil Engineering Society - University of Moratuwa.

Moved by the dedication and resilience of our students, he didn’t just offer words of encouragement; he offered a lifeline. Prof. Middleton donated his personal funds to the society, a selfless act that paved the way for over 15 scholarships for our 3rd year and final-year students. His generosity ensured that many could continue their degree despite the immense financial hardships of that time.

His legacy isn't just in the structures he studied, but in the careers he saved and the lives he touched in Sri Lanka.

Rest in peace, Professor. Your kindness will never be forgotten. 🕊️

21/03/2026

Civil Padura was an absolute vibe. Here are some glimpses from a night we won’t forget anytime soon.

17/03/2026

At the Department of Civil Engineering, we believe in the power of a well-rounded education. We are immensely proud to announce that our students have been honoured at the University Colors Awards Ceremony, securing three special awards. ⁣
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𝟏. 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 - 𝐆. 𝐌. 𝐇. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐧𝐞 (Chess)⁣
𝟐. 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 - 𝐊. 𝐇. 𝐃𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧 (Athletics)⁣
𝟑. 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 - 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚 (Kabaddi) ⁣
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The Department celebrates your victory and wishes you many more milestones ahead. 👏🏅

07/02/2026

𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: 𝙐𝙤𝙈 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

The Department of Civil Engineering has formalized a strategic collaboration with Sterling Steels (pvt) Limited through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing industry-led research in Sri Lanka’s steel construction sector. This partnership is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic innovation and real-world industry challenges through knowledge exchange.

Supervised by Dr. H. M. S. T. Herath, the research will focus on the performance of cold-formed steel sections and connections under complex loading conditions. This initiative creates structured opportunities for our undergraduate and postgraduate students to engage in industry-relevant R&D, providing them with technical expertise and access to facilities that support industrial exposure.

01/02/2026

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝟭𝟵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Moratuwa continues its track record of producing researchers who meet global standards. We are proud to announce the PhD and MSc scholarship recipients of Intake 19.

Our graduates earn recognition at top-tier institutions. These scholarships support the next generation of engineers as they develop solutions for the built environment.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to the awardees on reaching this milestone.

26/01/2026

🚧 SHORT COURSE ON STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF PAVEMENTS 🚧

Enhance your expertise in modern pavement engineering with this comprehensive short course designed for engineers, highway designers, technical officers, and construction professionals. Learn practical and theoretical approaches to flexible and rigid pavement design, aligned with industry-recognized standards.

📅 Starts: 4th April 2026
🗓 Duration: 6 Saturdays | 3 hours per day
💻 Mode: Online
📝 Assessment: Written Examination
💰 Course Fee: LKR 30,500/=

🎓 A certificate will be issued upon successful completion and passing the examination.

📌 Limited seats available!
👉 Register now: bit.ly/TED-ShortCourses

📞 011 264 0051 (Ext. 2551)
📧 [email protected]

22/01/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (published in the year 2021)
Proud moment for the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa! 🎓✨
Heartfelt congratulations on receiving the 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, bringing great honor to our department and university through outstanding research excellence. 🇱🇰🏆

This achievement also reflects the strong research culture, academic rigor, and the department’s capacity to consistently produce high-quality, impactful research that addresses national and global challenges.

16/01/2026

🏆 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 - 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 ✨⁣
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The Department of Civil Engineering proudly congratulates 𝐌𝐫. 𝐃.𝐌.𝐌.𝐃.𝐁. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐞 of the University of Moratuwa on being crowned the 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 of the 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, presented by the Sri Lanka Association of the Institution of Civil Engineers (SLAICE). ⁣
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It stands as a moment of pride for our department and a true inspiration to aspiring young engineers.⁣
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!👏✨