Senior Lecturer Dr Kapugollewe Anandakiththi Thero, Head of the Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, has published a pioneering academic work titled Śabda Vidyā Praveśaya (Introduction to Phonetics), making a significant contribution to the study and documentation of Sinhalese phonetics. The book was formally presented to Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, at the Vice-Chancellor’s office. Senior Professor Patrick Ratnayake...Read more

The Translation Circle of the Department of Linguistics marked a memorable milestone today as it successfully held its first-ever Ice Cream Dansala in celebration of Esala Poya. Organized to foster generosity, kindness, and community spirit, the initiative brought together students, faculty, and staff for a sweet and meaningful celebration.

Dansalas—free food or drink stalls organized during traditional festivals—are a cornerstone of Sri Lankan culture that embody selflessness and shared joy. By bringing this tradition to... Read more

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Kelaniya held the Freshers’ Welcome and Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 of the Translation Circle on July 16, 2026, at the K14-001 Auditorium.

The event welcomed new undergraduates entering the Translation Studies and Translation Methods degree programs for the 2026 academic year. The ceremony aimed to build collaboration, unity, and academic engagement among new and continuing students.... Read more

The Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, through its Translation Circle Student Association, successfully conducted the second session of the Bhāṣārṇava Academic Colloquium Series on Translation Studies on Wednesday, 01 July 2026, at the K14 001 Auditorium of the University. 

The second session, titled ‘English as Career Capital: Skills for Employability and Professional Growth,’ focused on unlocking.... Read more

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the High Commission of India in Colombo, and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre jointly launched the book Phonology and Morphology of Modern Marathi, written by Ven. Dr Kapugollawe Anandakitthi Thero, Head of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Kelaniya, on 20 May 2026 at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Colombo, with the full support of the High Commission of India.... Read more

The Translation Circle of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Kelaniya successfully hosted the official book launch of ‘Pratīkṣā 08’ on May 8, 2026. Held at the K14 auditorium of the Faculty of Humanities, the event marked a memorable day of words, creativity, and celebration. This milestone publication represents the twentieth volume of short stories translated by the translation studies final year undergraduates reading for their degree program. Shifting from the previous volume's focus on traditional folklore.... Read more