Category: Faculty News

Faculty of Criminal Justice Shines at KDU International Research Conference 2024: Exploring AI’s Impact on Criminal Justice

The Faculty of Criminal Justice at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is pleased to announce its distinguished contributions to the KDU International Research Conference 2024 (KDU IRC 2024), scheduled for the 26th and 27th of September. This year’s conference theme, “Unravelling the Paradigm Shift: Revolutions in the Era of AI,” highlights the rapidly evolving impact of ArtifiRead More…

Guest Lecture on International Maritime Law, Maritime Crime, and Criminal Justice by the Vice Chancellor at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

The Faculty of Criminal Justice at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University proudly hosted a distinguished guest lecture by Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc, MMaritimePol, BSc (DS), the Vice Chancellor of KDU, on June 18, 2024. This event, part of the 2024 Guest Lecture Series, was a significant milestone for the faculty, bringing insightful discussions on “International MarRead More…

Successful Guest Lecture on Qualitative Data Analysis

On the 24th of April 2024, Dr. Kamalika Jayathilaka delivered an insightful and impactful guest lecture on the topic “Qualitative Data Analysis.” The lecture was conducted as part of the course BCC 31234: Research Methodology. Dr. Kamalika Jayathilaka, a distinguished Senior Lecturer (Grade I) and the Dean of the Faculty of Indigenous Social Sciences and Management Studies at Gampaha WickrRead More…

 The 14th Asian Criminology Conference

The 14th Asian Criminology Conference, a collaborative effort between the Asian Criminological Society and the Faculty of Criminal Justice of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), was conducted at the KDU premises from October 27th to 29th, 2023. The timely topic “Crime and Criminal Justice: Sustainable Development, Peace, and Security in Asia,’’ was identified as Read More…

Successful Guest Lecture on Police Work in the Trial Stage with Juveniles

On the 26th of September 2023, SSP Lanka Rajini Amarasena delivered an insightful and impactful guest lecture on the topic “Police Work in the Trial Stage with Juveniles in Sri Lankan for Police Officer Students.” The lecture was conducted as part of the course BCC 22183: Children and Justice. SSP Lanka Rajini Amarasena, a distinguished Senior Superintendent of Police and Director (Admin) Read More…

Successful Guest Lecture on International Instruments Related to Children

On the 4th of September 2023, Dr. Charika Marasinghe delivered an insightful and impactful guest lecture on the topic “Different International Instruments Related to Children.” The lecture was conducted as part of the academic curriculum. Dr. Charika Marasinghe, a highly esteemed academic and practitioner, holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Honours from the University of Colombo, Sri LanRead More…

Successful Guest Lecture on Ethical Considerations

Dr. Lakshika Liyanage delivered an insightful and impactful guest lecture on the topic “Ethical Considerations” as part of the course BCC 31234: Research Methodology. Dr. Lakshika Liyanage holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. from Durham University, UK, a B.A. (Hons) from the University of Peradeniya, and a Diploma in Psychology & Counselling. She is the Dean of the Faculty of Management, SociaRead More…

Successful Guest Lecture on Digi World, Gender Justice, and Women and Girl Children

On the 15th of May 2023, Prof. Debarati Halder delivered an insightful and impactful guest lecture on the topic “Digi World, Gender Justice, and Women and Girl Children; South Asian Criminal Justice Perspective.” The lecture was conducted as part of the academic curriculum. Prof. Debarati Halder, a distinguished Professor in Law at the Parul Institute of Law, Parul University, India, shareRead More…