Civil Engineering Society of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (CES-KDU) was established in 2017, under the guidance of former Dean, Dr. WCDK Fernando and former Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. TMWRMB Samarakoon with the students of Intake 31.
Since then it has been adding vivid experiences to the student life and a greater platform for the undergraduates by organizing guest lectures, workshops, competitions, social outreach activities, industrial day and exhibitions with the blessings of the university. These activities increase creativity and soft skills of the students and facilitates the development of a Civil Engineer responsible to the society.
Currently the 3rd CES-KDU is functioning with the fullest cooperation of the undergraduates of the Department, guided by its advisors, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Dr. TMWRMB Samarakoon, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. NK Gunasekara, and Dr. DDTK Kulathunga, Senior Lecturer, with timely advises of all academic staff of the department.