🌍 Welcoming a New Chapter in International Relations! 🎓  BCIS successfully inaugurated the International Relations Academic Year 2026 (B) on 30 September 2026, marking the beginning of an exciting academic journey for a new cohort of students.  We were honoured to welcome Ms. Thilinakumari Kandanamulla, BCIS Alumna and Senior Scientific Officer, National Science Foundation (NSF),...Read More

NAM Quiz Challenge 2026 – Knowledge, Laughter & Team Spirit! 🏆  What a fun and insightful day! The NAM Quiz Challenge, held on 11 September 2026, brought together 22 teams for an exciting journey through the history and significance of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).  🥇 Winner: Team ACJ 🥈 1st Runner-up: Team Blockbusters 🥉 2nd...Read More

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) successfully hosted the 09th Emerging Scholars’ Symposium (ESS) 2026 on 03 September 2026 under the theme “International Relations in an Age of Climate Crisis.” The Symposium recognised outstanding contributions from emerging scholars, with T.N. Peelikumbura receiving the Best Paper Award for the paper titled “Pads vs. Underwear: Gendered...Read More