
J.M.K.S. Goonesekera – Ph.D - Zoology – Faculty of Natural Sciences (Extreme left seated),
M.M.Gunawardhana – M.Phil – Agricultural & Plantation Engineering – Faculty of Engineering Technology – (2nd left)
G.V.N. Aiome – M. Phil - Agricultural & Plantation Engineering – Faculty of Engineering Technology – (3nd left seated),
I.M.P.S. Jayawardena – Ph.D – Physics - Faculty of Natural Sciences (4th left seated)
S.A.D.A.N Dissanayake- M.Phil – Electrical & Computer Engineering - Faculty of Engineering Technology – (5th left)
Gold Medalists – 2016

J E JAYASURIYA GOLD MEDAL FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE IN POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION-2015
Donated by: Mrs. D Jayasuriya
Awarded to: Miss P. K. Priyanthika
"I appreciate the high standard of education at the OUSL. I gained a lot of experience as an ODL student. In fact it was a refreshing experience being at the OUSL—away from traditional methods of teaching and learning. I hope to continue my studies…and will always remember the OUSL as very human-centered university. "
O.P. KULSHRESHTHA GOLD MEDAL FOR THE BEST STUDENT IN BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN ENGINEERING-2016
Donated by : Dr. O. P. Kulshreshtha
Awarded to : Mr. W. A. D. M. Weragoda
Bachelor of Technology(Engineering)
"I was unable to enter a conventional university… yet my dream of becoming an Engineer was finally achieved with the OUSL. The beginnings were tough: I had to shift from conventional methods of learning to non-conventional methods. I was a mediocre reader—and here I had to read! Things got better day by day, thanks to some wonderful lecturers. Finally, I was on the right track. I enjoyed the peer learning—or “Kuppi” sessions. The OUSL learning was all-rounded: I learned team work, and the art of organizing events and projects. It was not just walk in the park! But at the end of the day, it was a wonderful chapter in my life and I am really grateful to everyone who was a part of it"
Engineering Research Unit Gold Medal for the Best Technical Paper Based on the Project in Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering-2016
Donated by : Engineering Research Unit
Awarded to : Mr. M. S. S. Perera
Bachelor of Technology(Engineering)
“Many factors led to me become a part of this prestigious university: the quality of education, ODL method, the career placement rate, and the fact that the OUSL degrees are UGC approved. In terms of experience, I have no words to articulate my thoughts. In my five years of stay at this university gave me the perfect poise and balance. Perhaps, I cannot put that into better words. So I like to say to everyone: “THINK – DECIDE -APPLY –OUSL.”
Thurairajah Gold Medal for the Best Project in Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering & S M Abeygunesekera De Silva Gold Medal for the Best Student in Mechatronics Engineering in Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering
Bachelor of Technology (Engineering)
Donated by : Engineering Research Unit
Donated by : Prof. Clarence W de Silva
Awarded to : Mr. A. V. V. S. Bandara
“I am delighted to say that I have now completed my B.Tech degree in Mechatronics Engineering at the OUSL. I was unable to enter a conventional university. But I was drawn to the OUSL owing to the ODL system. Here there is good interaction between students from different disciplines. Ability to exchange ideas with students from different disciplines had tremendous impact on my learning experience. I would like to thank my parents, academic and non-academic staff of the OUSL, my batch mates and seniors, for their invaluable help and guidance during the past five years”
Liyanaguruge Assie Annette De Silva Gold Medal for the Best Student in Agriculture in Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours - 2016
Donated by : Dr. P. Roshan De Silva
Awarded to : Miss. K. M. A. S. Konara
Bachelor of Industrial Studies
“Graduation is an exciting time—an ending and a beginning; time to reflect on the warm memories of the past and dreams of the future. Thank you OUSL for giving me the opportunity to become a shining star in space and time.”
Virtusa Academic Excellence Gold Medal for the Best Student in Bachelor Of Software Engineering Honours - 2016
Donated by : Virtusa Pvt.(Ltd).
Awarded to : Mr. S. A. N. D. Suriyaarachchi
Bachelor of Software Engineering
“It was not an easy journey by all means. I began the Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE) program in November, 2013. I attended all day schools, lab sessions, guest lectures, workshops and other extra-curricular activities. As a result, I did not have to repeat or re-sit courses. While studying I got the opportunity to work at Virtusa Pvt. Ltd as an Associate Engineer and soon became permanently employed. Hence industrial training was exempted. The secret of my success was that I was determined to do my best and I achieved my objectives. The university and my family supported me all the way. If there is a will, there is a way! Believe in yourself, think out of the box, never ever give up under any circumstances and try and try until you achieve your final goal”
Athabasca University Gold Medal for Excellence In BSc Nursing - 2016
Donated by : President, Athabasca University, Canada
Awarded to : Miss P. N. Hewabatage
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Open University - opened the door to accomplish the dream I once missed.
Krishanthi Wijetunga De Silva Memorial Gold Medal for Law - 2016
Donated by : Ivor Wijetunge
Awarded to : Miss T. C. Indigahawala
Bachelor`S Degree in Laws
Gamani Corea Gold Medal for the Best Student in BA in Social Sciences & the Anura Goonasekara Gold Medal for the Best Student in Mass Communication in BA in Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Donated by : Asia Foundation of Sri Lanka
Donated by : Mrs. J. Goonasekara
Awarded to : Ms. F. I. Jaward
“My journey at the OUSL can be captured in one phrase: 'life-changing.' I never had second thoughts about pursuing my higher studies at this world-recognized national university. The idea of working and studying was my primary motivator. I succeeded in my scholarly endeavors, and in addition developed my interpersonal skills. All can be attributed to hard work and expert guidance from my lecturers.”
H. A. D. S. Gunasekera Gold Medal For Excellence in Economics in BA in Social Sciences-2016
Donated by : Prof. S.S.Colombage
Awarded to: Ms. Z. S. H. F. Shirana
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
“After finishing my G.C.E A/L examination, I had to make a critical decision about the next step in my life. Being a full time teacher in a reputed international school in Kandy, I was attracted to the ODL method at the OUSL. The ODL helped me immensely. It helped me achieve my academic goals and enhance my personality and character. In addition I was surrounded by comprehensive course materials, talented lecturers, excellent library facilities and gentle green surroundings of the OUSL Kandy Regional Centre. I was lucky to be in a class with students representing different ethnic communities—this broadened my mind and taught me to appreciate and respect diversity.”
Gold Medal for the Best Performance in Management Studies - 2016
Donated by : Department of Management Studies
Awarded to : Miss F. S. Farook
Bachelor of Management Studies Degree
“The OUSL is a vast space for learning and gaining wisdom that is timeless."
DB Ellepola Gold Medal For Science-2016
Donated by : Mr. C. Ellepola
Awarded to : Miss N. W. P. T. N. Perera
Prizes – 2016
Roberta L Carey Prize for Excellence in Nursing & Chandra de Silva Memorial Award in Nursing
Donated by: Prof. Roberta L Carey
Donated by: Mr. PLN de Silva
Awarded to: Miss P. N. Hewabatage
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Athulathmudali Prize for Jurisprudence & Placidus Wijeyesekere Memorial Prize for the Best Student in Land Law
Donated by: Lalith Athulathmudali
Donated by: Prof. D S Wijeyesekera
Awarded to: Miss W. G. T. Y. Thilakarathne
Bachelor`s Degree in Laws
Faculty of Natural Sciences Prize for the Best Performance in
01. Zoology
Miss A. W. G. T. H. M. T. K. Tennakoon
"Selecting OUSL for my higher studies was easy because of the ODL method. Through a mix of self-study, teacher-student interaction, modern text books, practical and field work sessions and virtual learning facilities I was able to enhance my learning experience. The updated collection of books at the library motivated me to spend most of my time there. The degrees offered by the OUSL are well recognized in the government and the private sector. As a result, I was able to get a job opportunity in a private sector multinational laboratory even before the graduation ceremony"
02. Botany
Miss S. S. L. Karunasagara
03. Chemistry
Miss M. N. F. Shimla
"Graduation is not the end of education, but a part of the larger journey of life. The B.Sc. programme taught me many things and enhanced my thinking. Being a student of the OUSL gave each one of us new experiences. It made us more confident; we learned time management and a lot of new skills relevant for life. We reached great heights, and we equipped ourselves with the necessary tools to take on the future."
04. Physics

Miss D. M. S. K. Dissanayake
“The OUSL has been a great opportunity for me. I achieved my goals through self-learning and hard work along with proper guidance from my lecturers”
05. Pure & Applied Mathematics
Miss N. W. P. T. N. Perera