The Centre for Gender Studies (CGSUK), University of Kelaniya, has received recognition for its leadership, research, and contribution to institutional development through the University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards and related commendations.
In 2023, Dr. E. A. D. A. Edirisinghe was recognised as a Most Successful Director at the University of Kelaniya Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, acknowledging her leadership of the Centre and its contribution to the University community.
This recognition continued in 2024, when Dr. E. A. D. A. Edirisinghe was once again acknowledged under the Most Successful Director category, reflecting the Centre’s sustained performance and active engagement in advancing its academic and institutional objectives.
In 2025, Senior Professor P. A. S. Edirisinghe received a Commendation for Successful Director of a Centre/Unit, together with a plaque and certificate, in recognition of successful leadership and contribution to the development of the Centre.
Also in 2025, a CGSUK-linked multidisciplinary research team comprising Prof. P. A. S. Edirisinghe, Dr. H. R. S. Sulochani, Dr. A. K. Jeewandara, and Ms. K. A. H. N. Karunanayake received a Special Award for Highest External Multidisciplinary Research Funding. The award recognised the team’s achievement in securing significant external funding for a multidisciplinary research project involving more than one faculty.
Prof. P. A. D. H. Nayana Gunathilaka, a Steering Committee Member of the Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya, received several major recognitions at the University of Kelaniya Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025. He was awarded First Place as the Outstanding Young Researcher of the Faculty of Medicine and also received Gold Medal recognition for being named among the world's top 2% of scientists. In addition, he was recognised for bringing honour to the university through national and international research achievements, including the SUSRED Award 2025 and seven NRC Merit Awards for publications in high-impact journals.
These recognitions reflect the Centre for Gender Studies’ continuing commitment to academic leadership, multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and institutional excellence within the University of Kelaniya.
