Voices of tomorrow: 2025 Inter-University Debate ignites minds at IChemC
View(s):Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) organised the annual Inter-University Debating competition, 2025, which featured 5 universities including University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Kelaniya, University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya, and College of Chemical Science (CCS).
The Dean of CCS, Prof. Chandani Perera was the chief guest of the event, who addressed the gathering before the commencement of the competition. This year’s debating competition featured some interesting topics in the field of chemistry, including “Recreational drugs should be made legalised”, “The use of AI in chemistry is a threat to new discoveries”, and “Solar energy is less sustainable than nuclear energy in the current technological standpoint” etc. Many Academics and students of the participating universities gathered to witness the competition, which was filled with heated and compelling arguments.
The University of Colombo emerged as winners, while University of Sri Jayewardenepura and CCS won the 2nd and 3rd places, respectively, based on the tally of points achieved by individual debaters of each university. Members of the Colombo Toastmasters Club were invited as independent judges for this year’s competition. The event concluded with Dr. Asanka Rathnayake, a senior lecturer of CCS and chief organiser of this year’s event delivering the vote of thanks. These events organised by IChemC helps in bringing undergraduates of chemistry and related fields across the country to a single platform, while creating new friendships and collaborations among individuals.
Dilhan Jayasinghe
Public Relations Officer,
and Coordinator- Department
of Applied Sciences,
Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
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