Gold Medals of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR)
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
The Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR), University of Kelaniya, awards a distinguished series of Gold Medals in recognition of exceptional academic achievement, scholarly excellence, and outstanding performance in key disciplines of Archaeology and Heritage Studies.
Named in honour of eminent archaeologists and scholars who have made lasting contributions to the field, these Gold Medals represent the highest academic distinction conferred by PGIAR.
All Gold Medals are offered annually, subject to eligibility criteria and approval of the
relevant academic authorities, and are awarded at the General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya.
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Gold Medals Offered by PGIAR
Summary of Gold Medal Recipientsย
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25
2022/23
2024/25
2022/23
2024/25
2022/23
2024/25
2022/23
2024/25
2022/23
2024/25
2022/23
2024/25
2022/23
2024/25
Gold Medals are awarded annually, subject to prescribed eligibility criteria and approval by the Board of Studies, Board of Management, and the Senate.
In any academic year where no candidate meets the required standard, the medal shall not be awarded.
Award recipients are formally recognised at the Universityโs General Convocation.