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The Department of Political Science and Public Policy successfully conducted its Annual Field Research Training Programme from 16 to 18 July 2026 in Udaththawa Grama Niladhari Division, Matale District. The field research programme was conducted under the theme “Disaster Risk Governance and the Impacts of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.” Final-year undergraduate students applied both […]

The Political Science Association of the Department of Political Science and Public Policy organized a special lecture titled “Democracy, Diversity and Pluralism: Understanding the Indian Experience” on 9 June 2026 in Lecture Hall 302. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Abhisek Karmakar, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Galsi Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal, India. The session […]

The second session of the DISSENT discussion series was held on 1 July 2026 in Lecture Hall 302. The session explored the relationship between development, climate transformation, and the challenges emerging from rapid social and environmental change. The keynote speaker was Ms. Melani Gunathilaka, environmental and political activist, who encouraged participants to critically reflect on […]

The Political Science Association organized a political film screening featuring the internationally acclaimed Indian film Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, on 23 June 2026. The programme formed part of the Association’s initiative to encourage students to explore politics through cinema. Following the screening, students discussed the film’s portrayal of gender relations, patriarchy, social norms, […]

Date: 18 June 2026 The Department of Political Science and Public Policy organized a workshop titled “Disaster Management and the Impacts of Cyclone Ditwah” on 18 June 2026 for final-year Political Science Special Degree students. The workshop was designed as preparatory training for the Department’s annual field research programme under the theme “Disaster Risk Governance […]

From the Dharma Hall to the Public Square The Youth Wellness Society, together with the Political Science Association of the Faculty of Arts, organized a public discussion titled “From the Dharma Hall to the Public Square” on 26 May 2026. The programme explored the relevance of Buddhist philosophy in addressing contemporary social and political issues […]

DISSENT – Session 01 The World after the Persian Gulf War Date: 19 May 2026 The Political Science Association of the University of Colombo organized the inaugural session of the DISSENT discussion series titled “The World after the Persian Gulf War.” The programme was held in Lecture Hall 302 on 19 May 2026. The discussion […]

Career Guidance Programme and Farewell for Final Year Students Date: 30 April 2026 The Department of Political Science and Public Policy organized a Career Guidance Programme and Farewell Ceremony for final-year undergraduate students on 30 April 2026 at the Faculty Club. The programme focused on preparing graduating students for future employment and higher education opportunities. […]

Wake Forest University Faculty-Led Abroad Programme Date: 26 May 2026 The Department of Political Science and Public Policy participated in the Wake Forest University Faculty-Led Abroad Programme, organized in collaboration with Professor Eranda Jayawickreme. The programme brought eight undergraduate students from Wake Forest University, USA, to Sri Lanka as part of the seminar course “Enable […]