The ͷ hosted a distinguished delegation of representatives from leading Indian universities, facilitated by S R Global Services Pvt. Ltd., on 22 January 2026, as part of discussions aimed at strengthening international academic and research collaboration.
The visit was organised following a request received from S R Global Services Pvt. Ltd. in connection with the 8th consecutive “Study in India Fair 2026”, held on 21st January 2026 at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of several highly ranked private universities from India.
During the meeting, the Director of International Relations of the ͷ formally welcomed the delegation and expressed sincere appreciation to Ms. Ruwani Kawshali, Director-International Admission & Marketing, S R Global Services Pvt. Ltd. and the esteemed representatives of the Indian universities for visiting the ͷ and initiating dialogue on international partnerships. The discussions focused on exploring opportunities for:
- University-to-university partnerships
- Joint research supervision
- Industrial training programmes
- Staff and student exchange programmes
- Joint symposiums and seminars
- Collaborative research and innovation initiatives
It was encouraged to formalise these collaborations through the signing ofMemoranda of Understanding (MoUs)and to initiate joint academic activities at the earliest.
The visiting Indian universities were also requested to directly engage with the relevant Heads of Departments and Faculties of the ͷ to identify specific areas of collaboration and to initiate project-based partnerships.
It was further reported that the profiles, proposals, and brochures of the visiting universities will be shared among all Deans, Heads of Departments, and staff members of the ͷ, encouraging them to initiate academic and research collaborations with their respective counterparts.
Visiting Institutes
The following Indian universities and partner institutions visited the ͷ as part of the delegation:
- BMS Group of Institutions, Bengaluru
- East Point Group of Institutions, Bengaluru
- GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai
- Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
- Karunya University
- KCG College of Technology, Chennai
- Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, Andhra Pradesh
- PSGR Krishnammal College for Women (KCW College), Coimbatore
- Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology – Chennai, Ramapuram & Tiruchirapally Campuses
- Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
- Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University)
- DY Patil International University
Participation from the ͷ
The following officers represented the ͷ at the meeting:
- Dr. G. V. I. Samardivakara
Acting Director, International Relations - Prof. Sarath Dassanayake
Senior Professor, Faculty of Business - Dr. Prasanna Illankoon
Director, Faculty Research Unit, Faculty of Business - Ms. Yashodara Karunarathne
Assistant Registrar, External Affairs, Publicity and International Student Promotion Division
The ͷ remains committed to expanding its global academic network and strengthening international partnerships that contribute to research excellence, innovation, and student development.
