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Prof. H.M.J.C. Pitawala appointed Vice Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University
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1 min readFrom 2 outlets- Newswire reports that Pitawala received his appointment letter on October 29, 2026.
- Newswire identifies Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, the President’s Secretary, as the person who presented the letter.
- Newswire reports that Pitawala previously held a professorship in the university’s Faculty of Applied Sciences.
- Ada Derana also reports Pitawala’s appointment.
Newswire reports that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Professor H.M.J.C. Pitawala to lead Uva Wellassa University. Ada Derana also reports that Pitawala was selected as the university’s new vice chancellor.
Newswire reports that Pitawala received the formal appointment document on October 29, 2026, from Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President.
Newswire reports that Pitawala’s appointment is due to take effect on November 2, 2026. The outlet also reports that he had been a professor in Uva Wellassa University’s Faculty of Applied Sciences.
Based on: Newswire, Ada DeranaWritten by AI from Newswire, Ada Deranathese outlets’ reports. Not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original reports are the authority. .
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