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Prof. (Mrs.) Gayithri Kuruppu has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Business, ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ, with effect from 15th September 2026. She is the 4th Dean of the Faculty of Business established in 2017. Prof. (Mrs.) Kuruppu is a Professor in the Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Business, and has served the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ in several academic capacities since 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Finance from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colombo, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Behavioural Finance from the University of Wollongong, Australia.

The ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ proudly celebrates the recognition of Prof. (Mrs.) Dileeka Dias and Ms. Vishaka Nanayakkara in the landmark Asian publication Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Advancing SDGs in Asia, published by the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) through its Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Committee. Their inclusion marks a significant achievement for both the University and Sri Lanka. The publication which features 49 women scientists, researchers and leaders from 14 countries across Asia, includes four from Sri Lanka. Significantly, two of the four Sri Lankan women featured are from the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ.