Resource persons from geology-related institutions conducted presentations introducing their respective institution profiles and employability of fresh graduates. Dr. N.P. Wijayananda, President, Institute of Geology, Sri Lanka (IGSL) delivered the Key Note address.
Lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp by Prof. Tilak Hewawasam – President/GSSL, Prof. Saluka Kodituwakku – Dean/Faculty of Science and Prof. Namal Priyantha – Director/PGIS.
Most of the resource particularly emphasized the fact that students should uplift their soft skills in addition to their academic and professional qualifications.
After all presentations, a panel discussion was conducted so that participants and resource persons could actively engage in discussion on their burning questions. At the end of the panel discussion, student feedback was also obtained. The workshop and discussion was a great success especially benefitting the students in finding their career pathways in the future.
The workshop and discussion was a great success especially benefitting the students in finding their career pathways in the future.
Programme
Session 1
08.00 – 08.30: Arrival and Registration
08.30 – 08.35: Inauguration Ceremony
Lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp
National Anthem
08.35 – 08.45: Welcome Address / Objectives of the Workshop – Dr. Tilak Hewawasam, President / GSSL
08.45 – 08.50: Address by Dean / Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya – Prof. Saluka Kodituwakku
08.50 – 09.00 Address by Head / Dept. of Geology: “Passing out Geology Graduates” – Prof. Rohana Chandrajith
09.00 – 09.20: Key Note Address : “Professional Ethics” – Dr. N.P. Wijayananda, President, Institute of Geology, Sri Lanka (IGSL)
09.20 – 09.30: “Profile of Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) and Employment Opportunities” – Mr. D.L.C. Pushpakumara, Deputy General Manager (Eng. Geology)
09.30 – 09.40: “Profile of Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) and Employment Opportunities” – Dr. Nalin De Silva, Deputy Director (Geology)
09.40 – 09.50: “Profile of National Building Research Organization (NBRO) and Employment Opportunities”
Mr. R.M.S. Bandara, Director (Landslide Research & Risk Management Division)
09.50 – 10.00: “Profile of Water Resources Board: (WRB) and Employment Opportunities” – Mr. R.S. Wijesekara, General Manager
10.00 – 10.10: “Profile of National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) and Employment Opportunities” – Mr. M. Prematilake, Assistant General Manager
10.10 – 10.20: “Profile of Geoengineering Consultancy Pvt. Ltd and Employment Opportunities in the Private Sector” – Mr. N. Hikkaduwage, Managing Director
10.20 – 10.30: “Profile of Ground Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd and Employment Opportunities in the private Sector” – Mr. S.K. Jayawardene, Managing Director
10.30 – 11.00: Morning Tea
Session 2
11.00 – 11.10: “Profile of National Institute of Fundamental Studies and Research Opportunities” – Prof. N.D. Subasinghe, Associate Research Professor
11.10 – 11.20: “Profile of Petroleum Research and Development Secretariat and Employment Opportunities in the Petroleum Sector” – Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, Geologist
11.20 – 11.30: “How to become a Chartered Geologist?” – Prof. Nalin Rathnayake, Editor, Institute of Geology, Sri Lanka
11.30 – 13.00: Panel Discussion – Panel Chair: Prof. Atula Senaratne; Rapporteur: Dr. Sanjeewa Malaviarachchi
13.00 – 13.15: Feed Back from Students
13.15 – 13.20: Vote of Thanks : Dr. Sanjeewa Malaviarachchi, Workshop Coordinator
13.20-14.20: Lunch (served at PGIS Roof Top)
