Professor H.M.J.C. Pitawala appointed Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor H.M.J.C. Pitawala as the new Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University.

Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake presented the letter of appointment to Professor Pitawala yesterday afternoon (29). The appointment will take effect from 2 November 2026.

Professor Pitawala previously served as a Professor in the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Uva Wellassa University.