{"id":15869,"date":"2025-09-18T16:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T11:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcis.edu.lk\/?p=15869"},"modified":"2025-09-24T14:25:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T08:55:25","slug":"the-inauguration-ceremony-of-the-international-relations-programmes-2025-b-academic-batch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcis.edu.lk\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/the-inauguration-ceremony-of-the-international-relations-programmes-2025-b-academic-batch\/","title":{"rendered":"The Inauguration Ceremony of the International Relations Programmes – 2025 (B) Academic Batch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The inauguration ceremony of the International Relations courses at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) for the 2025 (B) batch was held at The Olympus Auditorium on 18 September 2025.<\/div>\n
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Chief Human Resources Officer of the Capital Maharaja Group, Mr. Ravi Gamage, and Miss Sri Lanka 2024 for Miss World 2025, Ms. Anudi Gunasekara, graced the occasion as Guests of Honour. Both Mr. Gamage and Ms. Gunasekara reflected on their experiences as students at BCIS and emphasised the value of the IR training they received. Mr. Gamage highlighted the importance of transferable skills he gained through BCIS\u2019 IR courses and the significance of understanding global events for local decision-making. Ms. Gunasekara shared that her time at BCIS pushed her beyond her comfort zone and equipped her with qualities, such as empathy and courage.<\/div>\n
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The teaching faculty of BCIS, students enrolled in the new IR programmes, and their parents attended the event. Prof. Gamini Keerawella, member of the BCIS Council of Management and Board of Academic Affairs, and Registrar Mr. Lalith Weeraddana were also in attendance. Dr. Bhagya Senaratne, Director of Education, welcomed the gathering, and Senior Learning and Education Officer Ms. Mahesha Pathirana delivered the vote of thanks.<\/div>\n
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