The Pre-course Module for DSCSC course No 19 was successfully conducted at the Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences, Southern Campus of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University from 25-11-2024 till 29-11-2024. Department of Spatial Sciences was conducted lectures and Practical under the Supervision of the Dean of the…
Oshanie Rammuthupura’s Study on Variation of Thermal Comfort with the Availability of Climate-Responsive Design Strategies in Wattle and Daub Residences
Oshanie Kumudika Rammuthupura, a fourth-year Bachelor of Architecture student in the Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences, is emerging as a prominent voice in the field of vernacular architecture and sustainable design. As a member of the Vernacular Architecture Forum (VAF) in the USA and a recipient of the…
Accreditation of Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) – A Milestone for the Department of Quantity Surveying
The BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying Degree program offered by Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences (FBESS)is now “fully accredited ” by the “Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) ” with effective from the 01st of January 2024. This achievement is testimony to the Department’s efforts to uphold high…
RECTOR’S CHALLENGE TROPHY 2024- A Thrilling Football Showdown at KDU Southern Campus
The 7th Rector’s Challenge Trophy (RCT) 2024 in KDU Southern Campus, an interfaculty football event, was held on the 11th and 12th of September at the KDU Southern Campus and organized by the undergraduates of Intake 39 from the Quantity Surveying department, this year’s tournament marked a historic milestone as…
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) Conducted a Comprehensive Accreditation Panel Visit
The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) conducted a comprehensive accreditation panel visit to the Southern Campus of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU). This visit was a significant event, marking a crucial step in ensuring the quality and standards of the Quantity Surveying program offered by the university.…
Transforming Research into Practice: Student Research Symposium 2024
The annual Student Research Symposium (SRS) organized by the Faculty Research Cell (FRC) of the Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences (FBESS) was held on 26th of July 2024 at the Southern Campus Auditorium. This event marked the third consecutive year of the symposium, held under the theme “Resilient…
The Spatial Science Career Guidance Day
“Pathways to Success: Navigating Careers in Surveying Science and Technology” The Career Guidance Unit of the Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences (FBESS) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) – Southern Campus successfully conducted the Spatial Science Career Guidance Day under the theme of “Pathways to Success:…
KDU Undergraduates’ Talents Featured at Architect 24
Architect 24, the 42nd annual exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects was held from 23rd – 25th of February 2024 at the BMICH. The exhibition, under the theme ‘Resilience, Resourcefulness, Revival’ showcased architectural innovation, design work by its members and students along with a variety of activities…
Survey Camp
A survey camp was held at the KDU Southern Campus premises with the participation of BSc in Quantity Surveying level 1 students of the Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa. The event was organized and conducted by the departments of Quantity Surveying and Spatial Sciences of…
Symposium for International Building Economics and Research (SIBER 2023) by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors- UAE branch (AIQS-UAE), partnered with General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDU)
The world of research is vast and ever evolving, making it a crucial platform for scholars, experts, and enthusiasts to come together and share their insights, discoveries, and visions. The recent research symposium served as one such notable platform, bridging gaps and fostering connections. The department of Quantity Surveying at…