The Unit of Social Reconciliation (USR) was established in 2025 at Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University. Its primary goal is to promote social cohesion, understanding, and peace across Sri Lanka.

Vision: To become a leading academic and community unit dedicated to promoting social reconciliation and lasting peace in the country

Mission: To promote mutual understanding, interaction, and cooperation amongst various communities by executing outreach, education, and research initiatives.

Main Functions

• Develop, adopt, refine, review, and enhance policies to promote social harmony.
• Facilitate capacity building, research, workshops, conferences and activities that support peacebuilding and youth empowerment.
• Celebrate national festivals, host exhibitions, and promote cultural activities such as dance, drama, and musical performances to foster harmony.
• Implement youth exchange programs on conflict resolution and peace studies.

Staff Details

Prof. K.T. Sundaresan

Rector/Chairperson, Trincomalee Campus

Mrs.S.Priyadharsan

Coordinator, Trincomalee Campus

Dr (Mrs). B. Mithunendran

Academic Staff Representative/ Faculty of Siddha Medicine

Mr.N.Thevanes

Academic Staff Representative/Faculty of Communication & Business Studies

Mrs.K.Thenmolie

Academic Staff Representative/Faculty of Applied Science

Ms.U.G.Anushka Hemanthe

Probation Officer, Department of Probation & Child Care Services, Eastern Province (External Member)

Mr.H.A.R.C.K.Appuhami

Students’ Representative/Department of Physical Science

Ms.S.Anushka

Students’ Representative/Department of Physical Science

Ms.U.S. Maurawansha

Students’ Representative/Department of Language & Communication Studies

Mr.S.M.Imhath

Students’ Representative/Department of Business & Management Studies

Contact Details

Office Telephone: +94262227410

Downloads

Commission Circular 10/2021
https://www.ugc.ac.lk/attachments/2337_Social%20Reconciliation%20Centres%20Circular%202021.pdf\