This is the season to be Merry! “Frosts of love” is a virtual Christmas celebration contemplating the joy of brightening others’ lives, kindling the fire of love and gratitude in our hearts. It is a perfect way to thank each other for an amazing year amidst a pandemic, ahead of heading to 2022. The event comprised a carol service reflecting the true spirit of Christmas, entertaining games, and songs sung by our department undergraduates. This event was organized by the first-year undergraduates, presented by the Finance Students’ Association, Department of Finance of the University of Kelaniya.“Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is more beautiful.

The “Finance Awards Ceremony” by the Department of Finance was held on the 10th of December 2021 at the University of Kelaniya. 

The event mainly consisted of two sub-events which were named “Finance Interns Award Ceremony” and “3MT Competition”. As a part of this event, the “Finance Interns Award Ceremony” was conducted with the aim of appreciating and celebrating the interns who have successfully completed their internships in Finance, Insurance, and Banking. In the year 2021, Ms. Sandali Sudasinghe won the Best Intern Award (Most Outstanding Performance in Internship in Finance) and the cash prize for obtaining the highest marks at the internship. 

For the 02nd consecutive time, the Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, held " 3MT" contest initiated by Senior Lecturer Dr. Ruwani Fernando. The “3MT Contest” gives the opportunity to present their dissertation in Finance of 10,000 words in 03 minutes time duration. At the final round, each of the 07 finalists made an impassioned speech on their research and the impact it could have on society. The Panel of Judges consisted of Senior Lecturer Dr. Nisansala Wijekoon, Senior Lecturer Dr. Madhurika Nanayakkara, and Senior Lecturer Dr. Prabhashini Wijewantha. In the year 2021, Ms. Sandali Sudasinghe won the 3MT competition and 3MT People’s Choice Award. Moreover, at this event, certificates were presented to 10 students who performed well in their dissertation. 

Senior Lecturer Dr. P. N. D. Fernando, Dean- Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies was the Chief Guest of the event while Mr. Thushan Amarasuriya, Chief Executive Officer- Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC participated as the Guest of Honour. Further, Prof. Ruwan Abeyesekera, Head- Department of Finance, other academic staff members, and the students of the Department of Finance graced this ceremony.

With an understanding of the importance of technology in education during Covid19 pandemic situation the first year students of the Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, planned to donate a fully facilitated IT unit to Meegahagoda Kanishta Vidyalaya, Ahangama. The proposed IT unit has been completed. equal contribution of all the DFIN first year students. The opening ceremony of the IT unit will be held on 10th April 2021 from 10.00 am onwards.