The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo, ceremonially inaugurated the 2025/2026 intake of its Bachelor of Labour Management (BLM) and Diploma in Labour Education (DLE) programmes on 23rd July 2025 at the New Arts Theatre, University of Colombo.
The BLM programme continues to hold the distinction of being the only internal undergraduate degree in Labour Management offered by a state university in Sri Lanka. It is uniquely designed to address the academic and professional development needs of employees in the labour sector, thereby contributing to strengthening the nation’s workforce and labour-related studies.
The inauguration ceremony was held under the leadership of Professor W. S. Chandrasekara, Director of IHRA, together with academic staff, invited guests, and newly enrolled students.
