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Rev. Dr Kapugollewe Anandakiththi has launched his latest book, Phonology and Morphology of Modern Marathi. Formally presented to Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva this April, the publication marks a scholarly milestone as the first comprehensive study of Marathi phonetics and grammar by a Sri Lankan academic. The work stems from the author’s extensive research in Maharashtra, India... Read more

The third-year undergraduates of the Translation Studies programme organized the ‘Buds to Bloom’ Going Down Ceremony on 06 March 2026 at the K14 Auditorium. The event celebrated the transformation of final-year students from university entrants to soon-to-be graduates.

The ceremony was attended by the Head of the Department, Rev. Dr. Kapugollawe Anandakiththi Thero, along with members of the academic staff and students representing all batches...Read more

The Department of Linguistics proudly congratulates its faculty members recognized for outstanding contributions at the Humanities Excellence Awards 2025:

• Dr. Vindhya Weerawardhane: Coordinating Excellence Award (MA in Linguistics).

• Dr. Anuradha Jayasinghe: Coordinating Excellence Award - in recognition of her dedicated academic leadership and commitment as the Coordinator of the Diploma in Tamil...Read more

The Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, received commendation under the Best Faculty Website category at the Ceremony of Long Service Awards and Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2026, which was held on 1 January 2026 at the Sri Dharmaloka Hall, University of Kelaniya. Senior Lecturer Jayamal de Silva of the Department of Linguistics, who serves as the Webmaster... Read more

The Translation Circle of the Department of Linguistics inaugurated Bhāṣārṇava, an academic colloquium series, on 29 January 2026. The first session, held at the K14 001 Auditorium, focused on the “Essential Qualities of a Professional Interpreter.” Ms. Nirasha Udyani, Interpreter at the High Commission of India, served as the resource person.. Read more

Senior Lecturer Jayamal de Silva formally presented his latest academic work, Bhāṣā Parivartana Adhyayanaya, to Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva on 17 December 2025. The event was attended by Department Head, Rev. Dr. Kapugollawe Anandakiththi Thero.

Published by S. Godage and Brothers, this volume is an expanded and updated edition of de Silva’s 2018 work... Read more