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.…

Study tour – Intake 39 & Intake 40

Intake 39 and Intake 40 students of Department of Spatial Sciences visited the District Survey Office Rathnapura on 09th of October 2023 to participate in a series of academic activities. They had the rare opportunity of visiting the record room of the District Survey Office and were able to observe…

A Day to Remember: Football, Food, and Festivity

The annual Rector’s Challenge Trophy (RCT), inter-intake football extravaganza, was held on September 16th and 17th 2023. It was organised by Intake 38 Quantity Surveying undergraduates. This was the fifth RCT since the event’s start in 2017. With an impressive lineup of food stalls, a live concert, and a DJ…

Industrial Training VIVA 2023 Intake 37

Industrial Training VIVA for evaluating Industrial Training module of the final year undergraduates following the BSc ( Hons ) in Quantity Surveying degree programme was conducted on 14th and 15th of September 2023 at Southern Campus. The evaluation process was successfully carried out by a panel of industry experts along…

FACULTY SESSIONS OF THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE

The Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences successfully conducted the International Research Conference (KDU IRC) for the second consecutive time at Southern Campus. The event witnessed the participation of many esteemed academia and dignitaries representing several national universities and professional institutions. Prof. Panos Psimoulis, an Associate Professor of the…