The Faculty of Postgraduate and Professional Advancement at NSBM Green University held the inauguration ceremony for the 26.1 cohort of the PhD in Management and MIT/MSc programmes on 18 October 2026, welcoming newly admitted candidates as they embark on their postgraduate academic journeys.

The ceremony marked the beginning of an important academic chapter for the candidates, who had successfully completed the interview and selection process to enter these programmes.

A key highlight of the occasion was the keynote address delivered by Dr. Anthony Shiran Cooray, who shared reflections from his four-decade professional journey across Sri Lanka, Japan and Australia. Drawing on his transition from academia to industry, including two decades at IBM, he explored the relationship between knowledge, wisdom and philosophy. His address offered valuable perspectives on professional growth, critical thinking and the intellectual curiosity essential for aspiring researchers.

The ceremony was graced by Professor Chaminda Rathnayake, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Associate Professor Dr. Thilini De Silva, Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic; Dr. Madhavi Hewadikaram, Dean of the Faculty of Postgraduate and Professional Advancement; Ms. Anne Pathiranage, Dean of the Faculty of Business; Mr. Chamindra Attanayake, Senior Lecturer; Dr. Rashika Mudunkotuwa, PhD Coordinator; and Dr. Pabudi Abeyrathne, Programme Coordinator for MIT/MSc.

NSBM Green University extends its best wishes to the new cohort as they begin this next stage of their academic and professional development, contributing to research, innovation and the advancement of knowledge.