Faculty of Computing and Technology

14/05/2026

VANGUARD 2026: A Milestone in Sri Lankan Collegiate E-sports

VANGUARD 2026 Inter-University E-sports Championship was concluded successfully at the Faculty of Computing and Technology of the University of Kelaniya, bringing together some of the country’s top university e-sports talent.

Organized collaboratively by the Legion Society and Mora E-Sports, the tournament featured 78 teams from 11 universities representing both state and private higher education institutes across Sri Lanka.

Following several competitive online rounds, the Grand Finals transformed the venue into an exciting gaming arena featuring VR gaming experiences, arcade competitions, and live e-sports action for participants and spectators alike.

The championship winners were,

COD Mobile – Team Rogue (ECU)
Mobile Legends – Aqua Assassin (University of Moratuwa)
COD4 – 404 (NIBM)
Valorant – 6 KIZUKIS (SLIIT)
PUBG Mobile – SLIIT Legend (SLIIT)

Beyond the competition, VANGUARD 2026 highlighted the growing influence of esports within Sri Lankan universities while showcasing the technical expertise, teamwork, and leadership skills of the organizers.

The success of the event marks another significant step forward for collegiate esports in Sri Lanka, proving that university gaming has evolved into a strong and united competitive community.

07/05/2026

The University of Kelaniya proudly celebrates its recognition in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026, securing the 3rd position among ranked Sri Lankan universities.

This achievement reflects the university’s continued commitment to:
• Academic Excellence
• Research Growth
• International Recognition
• Innovation and Knowledge Creation
• Quality Higher Education

Together, we continue advancing Sri Lankan higher education through excellence, innovation, and global engagement.

15/04/2026

🚀 Consultancy Opportunity for the Digital Transformation Project – University of Kelaniya
🔗 www.kln.ac.lk/bidding

The University of Kelaniya invites applications for Consultancy Services to plan and guide its Digital Transformation Programme (2026–2027).

With Government-approved funding, this initiative aims to modernize academic, administrative, and research processes through integrated digital systems.

This initiative focuses on modernizing university systems, including the implementation of a university-wide ERP system and other key digital platforms.

📌 Who should apply?
Professionals with experience in digital transformation, ERP implementation, and enterprise IT systems.

📄 For the Terms of Reference (ToR), Expression of Interest (EOI) notice and other details: www.kln.ac.lk/bidding

Be part of a major digital transformation in Sri Lanka’s higher education sector!

07/04/2026

🚀 Join Our Team!

We’re looking for a Management Assistant to join the Industry Interaction Cell for Computing and Technology (IICfCT) at the Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya.

💼 What You’ll Do:
• Manage faculty resources, including payments and record-keeping
• Support the Director with daily operations and coordination
• Handle communications and act as the first point of contact
• Maintain high professionalism and stakeholder relationships
• Oversee IICfCT accounts management

🎓 Qualifications:
• Passed all three subjects in one sitting at the G.C.E. (A/L) examination
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Knowledge in accounting & marketing management will be an added advantage
• Basic skills in Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing & Online Marketing

📅 Position Details:
• Full-time role for 6 months (extendable up to 1 year)

✨ If you’re organized, proactive, and ready to grow in a professional environment, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now / Send your CV to: [email protected]

14/01/2026

🎓✨ Career Ambassador Appointment & Awarding Ceremony ✨🎓

The Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT), University of Kelaniya proudly hosted the Career Ambassador Appointment & Awarding Ceremony, marking the beginning of a new chapter in student career development with the launch of the Professional Growth Hub - a forward-looking initiative focused on strengthening career readiness, industry exposure, and professional development among our undergraduates. 🚀

Professional Growth Hub is a new space for growth, guidance, and professional excellence and this exciting initiative is dedicated to empowering our undergraduates with thier holistic professional development bridging the gap between academia and the world of work.

💡 The Professional Growth Hub aims to:
✔️ Provide mentorship and meaningful industry exposure for undergraduates
✔️ Organize impactful professional development initiatives
✔️ Enhance professional and soft skills
✔️ Improve graduate employability and career confidence

We were honored by the presence of esteemed industry leaders:
🔹 Dr. Roshan Fernando – Founder / Director, MasterMind Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.
🔹 Ms. Hansini Hirimuthugoda – Talent Acquisition Specialist, Michelin
🔹 Ms. Anne Mendis – Employee Engagement & Corporate Branding Lead, Verdentra

This milestone event reflects FCT’s strong commitment to nurturing industry-ready graduates and shaping the leaders of tomorrow 🌟




Photo credit: Gayan Prasanna Gamage

12/12/2025

🚀 Exciting Research Opportunity at the University of Kelaniya!

We are looking for a full-time Research Assistant (MPhil candidate) to join an innovative research project focused on AI-powered, IoT-based health solutions. If you're passionate about AI, Machine Learning, IoT, and health informatics, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your research career!

📄 How to Apply:
Submit the following to [email protected]
1️⃣ Detailed CV
2️⃣ Short statement of research interest
3️⃣ Academic transcripts (unofficial copies accepted for initial screening)

📅 Application Deadline: 20th December 2025

If you’re driven, research-oriented, and excited about cutting-edge health-tech innovation - we’d love to hear from you!

04/12/2025

Notice to Undergraduates!

Those who were affected by the disaster last week, please be informed that the University of Kelaniya has planned a new welfare facility to support you.

Kindly follow the instructions and fill in this form.
https://welfare.kln.ac.lk/ .jcpma0fj5uo3

02/12/2025

02/12/2025

Thank you to all of you for your generous donations 🙏💙

30/11/2025

🤝 ඔවුන්ට ඔබේ මානුෂීය සත්කාරය අවශ්‍යයි

අයහපත් කාලගුණය හේතුවෙන් ඇති වූ ගංවතුර සහ නායයෑම්වලින් පීඩාවට පත් වූවන්ට උපකාර කිරීමට එක්ව නැගී සිටිමු!

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පිටි කිරි
කඩල හෝ කවුපි
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සනීපාරක්ෂක තුවා
වෛද්‍ය නිර්දේශ රහිත ඖෂධ සහ ප්‍රථමාධාර ද්‍රව්‍ය(
පැනඩෝල්
ස්ටිකින් ප්ලාස්ටර්
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බෙටඩින් (Betadine) ක්‍රීම්
වෙනත් මූලික ප්‍රථමාධාර සැපයුම්)

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FCT – 1 වන මහල
K2-0112 (කැලණිය විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ ප්‍රධාන පරිශ්‍රය)

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076 303 6693
070 537 5712
074 293 5784

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