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30/04/2026BydamithriBlog0

Politics & Popcorn returns with Fidel: The Untold Story By Estela Bravo

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 had the opportunity to reflect on Castro’s political legacy and its global impact, making the...

25/04/2026BydamithriBlog0

Inauguration Ceremony of the Language Programmes – 2026 (A) Academic Batch

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, aimed at enhancing global language proficiency and promoting cross-cultural understanding. We were honored to welcome...

07/04/2026BydamithriBlog0

Waves of Rivalry: Can the Indian Ocean Stay a Peace Zone? – BCIS Panel Discussion

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 maintained as a zone of peace amidst of geopolitical rivalries. The discussion was followed by...

18/03/2026BydamithriBlog0

The Inauguration Ceremony of the International Relations Programmes – 2026 (A) Academic Batch

🎓🌍 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 a new cohort of students, setting the stage for their journey as future global thinkers...

13/03/2026BydamithriBlog0

Justice, Peace and People Will Prevail – Author Talk by BCIS Library

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 followed by an engaging discussion with the audience, offering participants the opportunity to exchange ideas...

12/03/2026BydamithriBlog0

Launch of The Book ‘Science Diplomacy: National Regional and Global Approaches in a Changing World’

📚 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, and academics who engaged in insightful discussions on the growing importance of science diplomacy and...

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