Dinner-Time Dialogue – 19th Feb.
The dialogue session is a calendar programme of the Department of International Relations that aims to share knowledge on various expertise related to international relations. The sessions are generally scheduled in different time periods to make it convenient for the academic staff and outside experts to contribute in a flexible atmosphere. The first dialogue session for […]
The Department of International Relations 19-65 Acapella Chorus Christmas Carols
The 19-65 Acapella chorus was designed to be inclusive; to have students from all years reading International Relations from all faiths, all ethnic groups, and from both genders singing alongside staff from the Department to highlight harmony and friendship. The Christmas Carols, sung in Sinhala, Tamil and English by two staff members and students reading […]
Student-led Conference in International Relations (SCIR) and Conflict Resolution & Peace (SCORP) 2020 – 19th Dec.
The Department of International Relations organized two student-led Conferences: one by the fourth-year students reading for their International Relations (Hons) degree called Student-led Conference in International Relations (SCIR) and the other by the third-year students reading for their study stream in Conflict Resolution and Peace called Student-led Conference in Resolution and Peace (SCORP). The two […]
First Annual Conference – ‘International Relations & the Bystander Effect’ , 21st – 22nd Nov. 2020
First Annual Conference of the Department of International Relations (INCOIRe) was held during 21st -22nd November 2020. This year’s theme was ‘International Relations & the Bystander Effect’. The Conference began with the Department of International Relations’ a capella group ‘19-65 Chorus’ rendering of the national anthem. Dr. Maneesha Wanasinghe-Pasqual welcomed all to the Conference by […]
Two-Day IR Camp (25th-26th July 2020)
The Two-Day IR Camp was held on 25th and 26th July 2020 (see the Agenda) with the participation of the second-year students of the International Relations Special Degree and Department academic staff as resource persons. The overall objective of the IR Camp was to improve leadership and communication skills. The 2 days covered areas such […]
3rd Webinar on ‘Employabilty Enhancing Skills’ – 11th July
The third webinar was completed on 11th July 2020 which held from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm. The webinar focused on enhancing skills on a) Acapella voice practicing, b) Documentation and Logistics, and c) Creativity and Protocol. During the webinar, the second-year students were allowed to present their activities in the above areas. This interactive […]
2nd Webinar on “Employabilty Enhancing Skills” – 27th June
The second webinar organized by the Department of International Relations under the World Bank, AHEAD grant on “Employability Enhancing Skills” scheduled on 27th June 2020 from 8am-4pm. Speakers were Admiral Professor Jayanath Colombage, Addl. Secretary to President, Foreign Relations and Dr. Shamini Perera, Head/Faculty of Management, Sri Lanka Technological Campus. Academic mentoring and peer mentoring held separately […]
Workshop on Employability Enhancing Skills – 13th June
The Webinar held on 13th June 2020 from 8 am-4 pm on Employability Enhancing Skills concluded successfully with the participation of second-year undergraduates, 2018 batch in the International Relations Special Degree Programme. The webinar included interactive sessions on leadership skills, employability soft skills, and acapella-voice training. Plenary sessions were on voice coaching, documentation and logistics, […]