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11/12/2024BydamithriBlog0

Convocation Ceremony of The International Relations Programmes 2024

The Annual Convocation of the International Relations programmes of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) was held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. onwards at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). A total of 242 students were awarded Certificates, Diplomas, Higher Diplomas, and Postgraduate qualifications in International Relations, marking the successful culmination of their academic journeys at the BCIS. Honourable Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of the Democratic...

09/12/2024BydamithriBlog0

The 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book Launch and Reception

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) celebrated its 50 year legacy and launched its commemorative volume ‘BCIS at Fifty: A Journey of Learning and Dialogue’ on Monday, December 09, 2024, at the Mihilaka Madura, BMICH. This momentous occasion brought together diplomats, eminent scholars, esteemed guests, and staff of the BCIS.

09/12/2024BydamithriBlog0

Panel discussion on “Leadership for Peace & Feminist Foreign Policy”

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) hosted a dynamic panel discussion on “Leadership for Peace & Feminist Foreign Policy” on December 9, 2024, at the Kolomba Kamatha, BMICH.The discussion was enriched by the insightful contributions of Prof. Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Associate Dean of International Affairs, University of Pennsylvania Law School, USA & Expert Member on the CEDAW, and Ms. Eva Abdulla, Former Deputy Speaker of the People’s...

26/11/2024BydamithriBlog0

BCIS EMERGING SCHOLARS’ SYMPOSIUM – 2024

The Research Division of the BCIS organized the 7th Emerging Scholars Symposium on 24th October 2024., under the theme ” International Relations in the Digital Age.’ Mr. Nalaka Gunawardene, who is a Communication Specialist delivered the keynote address under the title ‘IR in the Digital Age: What Can Engage Emerging Scholars?’. After a rigorous peer-reviewed process, 20 young scholars were selected to present their research findings under the subthemes: 1....

07/11/2024BydamithriBlog0

BCIS Library’s Reading Month Celebration

The BCIS Library organized a Special Lecture titled “The Role of Reading in Shaping Futures in an Interconnected World” on 25th October 2024 at the BCIS Auditorium. This enlightening session featured esteemed speakers Dr. Madhubhashini Disanayake Ratnayake, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and Dr. Preethi Liyanage, President of the Sri Lanka Library Association and Librarian/Registrar, CFPS Law School, Both speakers shared profound insights into the transformative role of reading...

07/11/2024BydamithriBlog0

Author Talk – Geopolitics of India-Sri Lanka Relations: The Way Forward

The BCIS had an important session with Dr. Asantha Senavirathna, discussing his latest edited publication, Geopolitics of India-Sri Lanka Relations: The Way Forward. Dr. Senevirathna, a Senior Lecturer of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), shared valuable perspectives on the strategic relationship between India and Sri Lanka, offering a deep dive into the geopolitical complexities of South Asia.

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