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28/10/2025BydamithriBlog0

Scrutinising the State through the Lens of Statelessness: Lessons about Power, Defiance, and the Human Spirit

Through the Eyes of the Stateless: Rethinking the Role of the State What does the State look like to those it excludes? Drawing on global examples, Amal de Chickera argued that the technical and administrative nature of citizenship does more than create statelessness It actively denies millions the right to work, education, and social security. This deliberate exclusion forces people into sub-human conditions and exploitative, precarious labour. De Chickera called...

24/10/2025BydamithriBlog0

Special Workshop on – A Friend in Need: Why Reading and Writing is crucially Important for Young Lives

BCIS Library Celebrates National Reading Month with a Special Workshop The BCIS Library successfully held a special workshop titled “A Friend in Need: Why Reading and Writing is Crucially Important for Young Lives” on Friday, 24 October 2025, at the BCIS Auditorium. The session was conducted by Dr. Madhubhashini Disanayake Ratnayake, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who shared valuable insights into the transformative power of reading and...

18/10/2025BydamithriBlog0

Workshop: Power of a Page – Event Recap

The BCIS Library successfully hosted the “Power of a Page” Workshop on 10 October 2025, bringing together enthusiastic young readers to celebrate the transformative power of literature. The session encouraged participants to discover how a single page can spark creativity, inspire new ideas, and open doors to endless possibilities. Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, the workshop aimed to nurture a love for reading and highlight the profound impact that...

12/10/2025BydamithriBlog0

Celebrating the National Day of Spain at the BCIS Library!

Celebrating the National Day of Spain at the BCIS Library! ✨ The BCIS Library proudly celebrated the National Day of Spain on 12 October 2025 with a special Book Corner showcasing a diverse collection of books on Spain’s rich culture, history, and international relations. 📚💫 A key highlight of the celebration was the introduction of the Spanish Language Course to our newly enrolled BCIS students — an initiative enthusiastically supported...

11/10/2025BydamithriBlog0

The Inauguration Ceremony of the Language Programmes – 2025 (B) Academic Batch

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) proudly hosted the Inauguration Ceremony of the Language Programmes on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the BCIS Auditorium. This special event marked the beginning of a new academic journey for students enrolled in thirteen language programmes offered by BCIS, designed to enhance global language proficiency and promote cross-cultural understanding. We were honored to welcome our Chief Guest and delighted to have Ms. Bina...

25/09/2025BydamithriBlog0

Author Talk – Migrated Style/ Connected Histories: Murals in Jaffna

Author Talk at BCIS – 25th September 2025 ✨ An inspiring evening at the BCIS Library! ✨ On 25th September 2025, the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) Library organized an engaging Author Talk featuring two distinguished speakers. Mr. T. Sanathanan presented his work “Migrated Style/Connected Histories: Murals in Jaffna”, while Ms. Hasini Haputhanthri discussed her publication “Shared Sanctities”, with the session moderated by Ms. Pamudu Tennakoon. The discussion explored...

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