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22/05/2025BydamithriBlog0

Visit of Randolph College, Virginia to the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies

A delegation from Randolph College, Virginia, USA headed by President Sue Ott Rowlands visited the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies in May 2025. The two sides discussed possible avenues for teaching and research collaboration. The Randolph College delegation included both academic staff and undergraduates, while the BCIS delegation consisted of Mr Lalith Weeraddana – CAO/Registrar, Dr Nishara Mendia – Director of Research, Dr Bhagya Senaratne – Director of Education, Ms....

26/04/2025BydamithriBlog0

The Inauguration Ceremony of the Language programmes – 2025 A Batch

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) successfully held the Inauguration Ceremony of its Language Programmes on Saturday, April 26, 2025,at the BCIS Auditorium. The ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, with H.E. İskender Okyay, First Resident Ambassador of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, attending as Guest of Honour, and Dr. B. Moazami Goodarzi, Cultural Counsellor at the Iran Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, serving as Chief Guest. Opening...

22/04/2025BydamithriBlog0

“Reading with Mangala” – Honouring a Legacy of Thought and Expression 22 April 2025 |Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS)

“Reading with Mangala” – Honouring a Legacy of Thought and Expression 22 April 2025 |Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) The BCIS Library organized a commemorative event titled “Reading with Mangala” on 22 April 2025, celebrating the enduring legacy of the late Hon. Mangala Samaraweera—a visionary leader remembered not only for his contributions to politics but also for his lifelong passion for literature, international relations, and creative expression. The event marked the...

15/03/2025BydamithriBlog0

The Inauguration Ceremony of the Academic programmes in International Relations – 2025 A Batch

The Inauguration Ceremony of the Academic programmes in International Relations of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS), Colombo was held on Saturday, 15 March 2025 at the BCIS ‘Olympus’ from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. BCIS Alumni members, Mrs. Renuka Jayasundara, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Child and Women Abuse, Investigation, and Prevention Division and Dr. Samitha Hettige, Head of Academic Affairs at Bandaranaike Academy of...

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.

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