The BCIS Library successfully hosted an insightful Author Talk featuring Dr. Spencer Vitharana on his latest publication, Doctrinal Responses to Anthropogenic Climate Change: Harmonising Blue Planet Law and Carbon Law, on 12th May 2026 at the BCIS Library, BMICH Colombo. The session brought together academics, researchers, and environmental enthusiasts for an engaging discussion on the...Read More

It was a pleasure to host the delegation from the Bangladesh Research Society (BDRS) at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) for a productive exchange on research, regional perspectives, and opportunities for future collaboration. Discussions covered our International Relations and language course offerings, ongoing research initiatives, and shared areas of academic interest. The visit...Read More

To commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Fidel Castro, the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) hosted a special screening of Fidel: The Untold Story by Estela Bravo on April 30 at Classroom 101. The event featured an engaging post-screening discussion facilitated by H.E. Patricia Lázara Pego Guerra, Ambassador of Cuba to Sri Lanka. Participants...Read More

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) proudly hosted the Inauguration Ceremony of the Language and Cultural Studies programme for the academic year 2026 (A) on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the BCIS Auditorium. This special occasion marked the beginning of a new academic journey for students enrolled in the language programmes offered by BCIS,...Read More

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) organized an insightful panel discussion on “Waves of Rivalry: Can the Indian Ocean Stay a Peace Zone?” on Tuesday, April 07, 2026, at the BCIS Olympus Auditorium. The event brought together a distinguished panel of experts to examine the pressing question of whether the Indian Ocean can continue to be...Read More

🎓🌍 International Relations 2026 (A) – Virtual Inauguration The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) successfully inaugurated the International Relations 2026 (A) programme on 18 March 2026. The event was graced by distinguished Guests of Honour, Jayanath Colombage and Kaumadee Bamunusinghe, both proud alumni of BCIS. The inauguration marked a significant and inspiring beginning for...Read More

Author Talk by Prof. Samitha Hettige at BCIS Library The BCIS Library successfully hosted an Author Talk by Prof. Samitha Hettige on his book Justice, Peace and People Will Prevail. The session provided valuable insights into themes of justice, peace, and society, highlighting important social and political perspectives reflected in the publication. The event was...Read More

📚 Book Launch at BCIS The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) hosted the launch of the publication Science Diplomacy: National, Regional and Global Approaches in a Changing World, edited by Ranjith Senaratne and Palitha Kohona, on Thursday, 12 March 2026 at the BCIS Auditorium. The event brought together a distinguished gathering of scholars, diplomats,...Read More

Politics & Popcorn Film Screening at BCIS An engaging afternoon was held at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies as part of the Politics & Popcorn series. Participants gathered to watch and discuss the thought-provoking documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat by Johan Grimonprez. The film explores the powerful intersection of music, politics, and global...Read More

BCIS Publishes Reimagining International Relations from a Global South Perspective The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) marked the release of its latest publication, Reimagining International Relations from a Global South Perspective, on 24 February 2026 at the BCIS Auditorium. The book, authored by Emeritus Professor Gamini Keerawella, former Senior Professor of History at the...Read More