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The �������߿� of Moratuwa 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 �������߿� of Moratuwa 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 �������߿� of Moratuwa and initiating dialogue on international partnerships. The discussions focused on exploring opportunities for:

• �������߿�-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 of��Memoranda 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 �������߿� of Moratuwa 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 �������߿� of Moratuwa, encouraging them to initiate academic and research collaborations with their respective counterparts.

Visiting Institutes

The following Indian universities and partner institutions visited the �������߿� of Moratuwa as part of the delegation:

1. BMS Group of Institutions, Bengaluru
2. East Point Group of Institutions, Bengaluru
3. GITAM Deemed to be �������߿�, Visakhapatnam
4. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai
5. Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
6. Karunya �������߿�
7. KCG College of Technology, Chennai
8. Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, Andhra Pradesh
9. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women (KCW College), Coimbatore
10. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
11. SRM Institute of Science and Technology – Chennai, Ramapuram & Tiruchirapally Campuses
12. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
13. Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be �������߿�)
14. DY Patil International �������߿�

Participation from the �������߿� of Moratuwa

The following officers represented the �������߿� of Moratuwa 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 �������߿� of Moratuwa remains committed to expanding its global academic network and strengthening international partnerships that contribute to research excellence, innovation, and student development.

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Photo Credits – Mr. Melro Mendis

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