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…
Field work session – Intake 39 & Intake 40
Department of Spatial Sciences organized field practical work sessions for Intake 39 and Intake 40 students from 10.10.2023 to 14.10.2023 at Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) premises, Diyatalawa. During the sessions, Intake 39 students covered the ILOs of Construction Surveying module including Curve setting out, Longitudinal sections and Cross sections.…
Inaugural Spatial Student Research Forum (SSRF) 2023 – Intake 37
The research unit of the Department of Spatial Sciences organized the first Spatial Student Research Forum (SSRF) on 11th of October 2023 at Southern Campus Auditorium. Final year undergraduates – Intake 37 presented their research experiences in different aspects of Spatial Sciences. This was a golden opportunity for the fellow…