International Week 2026
International Week 2026
The International Relations Office (InRO), University of Peradeniya, is pleased to present International Week 2026, a series of activities celebrating international engagement, cultural diversity, global partnerships, and intercultural learning.
The programme will bring together students, academic staff, international partners, diplomatic missions and other stakeholders through a range of academic, cultural and interactive activities.
Programme details and event information will be updated on this page.
Programme of Events
| Date / Time | Programme / Activity | Speaker / Organization | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
|
21 September 2026
08:00 A.M – 05:00 P.M |
International Field Excursion | — | — |
| 22 September 2026 |
Research Cafe 2026
09:00 A.M – 03:00 P.M |
Faculty of Science | Faculty of Science |
|
Session for International
Students by CAPSU
08:30 A.M – 01:30 P.M |
CAPSU | Science Education Smart Classroom | |
|
International Students' Day
05:00 P.M – 08:00 P.M |
International Relations Office / University of Peradeniya | Prof. P.W. Vitanage Auditorium, Department of Geology, Faculty of Science | |
|
23 September 2026
08:30 A.M – 01:00 P.M |
Main Ceremony of the
International Week 2026
Multilateral Cooperation and Exchange Forum |
International Relations Office
University of Peradeniya |
Senate Room |
| 24 September 2026 |
Inauguration Ceremony of
PGIS Research Congress
RESCON 2026
08:30 A.M – 11:00 A.M |
PGIS | PGIS |
|
Plenary Talks and Congress
Sessions – Day 1
08:30 A.M – 05:00 P.M |
PGIS | PGIS | |
|
25 September 2026
08:30 A.M – 05:00 P.M |
RESCON 2026 – Day 2 Sessions | PGIS | PGIS |
Main Ceremony of International Week 2026
📅 Date:
23 September 2026
🕘 Time:
08:30 A.M – 01:00 P.M
📍 Venue:
Senate Room, University of Peradeniya
Programme Highlights
- Lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp and National Anthem
- Welcome Speech by the Director
- Inaugural Remarks by the Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor
- Keynote Presentation by H.E. the Chinese Ambassador
- Presentation of International Awards of the University of Peradeniya
- Multilateral Cooperation and Exchange Forum
- Collaborative Notes by distinguished international academics, researchers and partner organizations
- International Research, Education and Employment Opportunities
- International Collaboration and Partnership Initiatives
🍽 12:30 P.M onwards: Lunch at the Vice Chancellor's Lodge for invited guests, diplomats, international agencies, university officials, International Award winners and other special invitees.
Contact
For further information about International Week 2026, please contact the International Relations Office, University of Peradeniya.
International Relations Office (InRO)
A6 Building, University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya, 20400
Sri Lanka
Email:
directorinro@gs.pdn.ac.lk
projectmanagerinro@gs.pdn.ac.lk
programmerinro@gs.pdn.ac.lk
Telephone:
+94 81 205 9390