Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

20/09/2026

🎭 Special Workshop on Film Acting for Diploma Students

The Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, conducted a Special Workshop on Film Acting for students of the Diploma in Mass Communication on 20 September 2026.

The workshop was facilitated by acclaimed Sri Lankan actor Shyam Fernando, who shared his professional experiences and practical insights into film acting, performance techniques, and the realities of the industry.

The session provided students with a valuable opportunity to learn from one of Sri Lanka’s most respected actors and gain first-hand exposure to the craft of screen performance.

18/09/2026

✅ ලෝකයේ මීළග අර්බුදය ? ✅

කැලණිය විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය ජනසන්නිවේදන අධ්‍යයන අංශයේ ජේ.කථි ආචාර්ය මංගල පැස්කුවල්

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16/09/2026

A New Chapter for the Sri Lanka Journal of Communication (SLJC)

We are delighted to announce that the latest issue, Volume 2, Issue 01, of the Sri Lanka Journal of Communication (SLJC) is now available online through the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya at https://ss.kln.ac.lk/depts/maco/index.php/sljc-3.

First established in 1986, SLJC has a longstanding tradition of contributing to media and communication scholarship in Sri Lanka. With its renewed publication, we are pleased to continue this journey.
This issue brings together diverse perspectives on media, communication and society, featuring research on the representation of the female body in Sri Lankan anti-war films, technology-driven media tools in disaster management, social media marketing and brand awareness, the portrayal of psychiatric illnesses in the works of Lester James Peries, and the impact of television news coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic. The issue also features a critical book review revisiting Marshall McLuhan in the digital age.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our contributors:
🔹 G.A.P.K. Ganegoda (PhD)
🔹 Chalika Thangaraja
🔹 S.H.S. Wanasinghe, G.D. Ekanayake & D.M.R. Dissanayake (PhD)
🔹 H.D. Niroshan
🔹 H.N.C. Fonseka
🔹 Manoj Jinadasa (PhD)
We extend our sincere appreciation to our contributors, whose research, dedication and patience have been an important part of bringing this issue to publication. We are delighted to finally share their work with the wider academic community.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to all the reviewers who generously contributed their time, expertise and thoughtful feedback to the peer-review process, helping to strengthen the quality of the work published in this issue.
We warmly invite academics, researchers, students and readers interested in media and communication to explore the latest issue of SLJC.
🔗 Read the latest issue:
https://ss.kln.ac.lk/depts/maco/index.php/sljc-3

16/09/2026

" AI මිනිස්කම් වනසයිද ? "

කැලණිය විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය ජනසන්නිවේදන අධ්‍යයන අංශයේ අංශාධිපති ජ්‍යෙෂ්ඨ කථිකාචාර්ය ආචාර්ය මනෝජ් ජිනදාස

2026.09.16 වන දින ලංකාදීප පුවත්පතේ 11 වන පිටුව.

13/09/2026

✅ Bridging communication between China and Sri Lanka " - "International public relations, global media, and the future of corporate communication ✅

Dr.Manoj Jinadasa, Head of the Department, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya

The Morning Sunday Paper, 13th September 2026.

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https://www.themorning.lk/articles/16qnM6mdFNpHNbWvpED2

09/09/2026

✅ Politicisation and misapplication of gender and feminist discourses ✅

Dr.Manoj Jinadasa , Head of the Department, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya

The Morning Newspaper

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https://share.google/nEbkKJcoPE8KEjjDF

09/09/2026

✅ මහාචාර්ය විමල් දිසානායක මතකාවර්ජන ✅

කැලණිය විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය ජනසන්නිවේදන අධ්‍යයන අංශයේ ජේ.කථි සමන් රාජපක්ෂ

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08/09/2026

✅ In Memoriam: Nanda Malini, Pawana and the Musical Awakening of a Generation ✅

Written by Dr.Manoj Jinadasa, Head of the department , Department of Mass Communication , University of Kelaniya

The Morning Newspaper | August 24, 2026.

https://www.themorning.lk/articles/FH7e2blXHByd5En04OlB

08/09/2026

Galle Diaries: MACO Diploma Students Take Learning Beyond the Classroom

“Galle Diaries”, a field trip organized for the 21st Batch of the Diploma in Mass Communication (MACO DIP) of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, was held on 6 September 2026, providing students with an opportunity to take their learning beyond the traditional classroom environment.
The field trip was designed to create a practical and engaging learning experience where students could explore their creativity, develop media narratives, and apply the knowledge and skills gained through their academic studies in a real-world setting. It also aimed to strengthen teamwork, collaboration, collective effort, and interpersonal relationships among students.
More than 70 participants, including students and academic staff members, joined the field trip. The visit was attended by the Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Senior Lecturer Dr. Manoj Jinadasa, Course Coordinator, Senior Lecturer Ileka Ruwanpathirana, along with senior and junior members of the academic staff.
The programme connected theoretical knowledge with practical experience while fostering creativity, communication, and teamwork. It also provided an opportunity for students and staff to strengthen their bonds through shared experiences beyond the university environment.