In a thrilling display of sportsmanship and talent, the cricket teams from Cardiff Metropolitan University ventured to Sri Lanka to engage in friendly matches against their local partner, ICBT Campus..
The Cardiff Met cricket team arrived in Sri Lanka with a formidable reputation, having established themselves as winners in UK university tournaments. Their visit promised to provide a formidable challenge to the cricketing talents of ICBT Campus, known for their skilled players and competitive spirit.
The two teams faced off in Colombo and Kandy. In Colombo, the Cardiff Met team squared off against the determined players of ICBT Colombo Campus. Cardiff Met team faced a formidable challenge from the talented players of ICBT Colombo Campus. However, ICBT emerged victorious in a convincing manner, showcasing their exceptional skills and teamwork.
Meanwhile, in Kandy, the Cardiff Met team clashed with the ICBT Kandy team in another intense match. This time, the visitors from Cardiff proved their mettle, securing a hard-fought victory against the home team.
The tour also included matches featuring the women's team from Cardiff Metropolitan University competed against the Sri Lanka Women's Cricket Development Squad. Despite facing a formidable opponent, the Cardiff Met women's team showcased their skills and resilience, contributing to an exciting and closely contested match which was won by the local team.
Overall, the visit of the Cardiff Metropolitan University cricket teams to Sri Lanka proved to be a memorable experience for all involved. Beyond the matches themselves, the tour fostered cultural exchange, friendship, and mutual respect between the players and institutions involved.

An open international platform for novel research and development; ICBT Campus 6th Annual International Research Symposium (AIRS) 2023 (https://airs.icbt.lk) was successfully held on 15th of February 2024 with the participation of over 150 national and international academia, professionals, undergraduate and postgraduate students. The research symposium was organized under the theme of “Bridging the Innovation Gap: Multi-Disciplinary Perspective” based on six research streams namely Social Sciences, Engineering & Construction, Health Sciences, Business Management, Psychology and Information Technology. AIRS2023 was able to publish 74 extended abstracts papers in the proceedings (https://airs.icbt.lk/Publications.html ) this time as the highest ever.
AIRS2023 inauguration ceremony commenced with the participation of Dr.Jagath Alwis the Chairman of ICBT Campus as the Chief guest and one of the key note speakers, Dr.Sampath Kannangara the CEO of ICBT Campus and the Chair of the symposium, The distinguished Key note speakers, Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake; President, The institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), Ms. Karen Giles Associate Head of School CPD & International Nursing from University of Sunderland, Dr. (Eng.) Sujithra Weragoda; Director, Joint Research and Demonstration Center for Water Technology, Ministry of Water Supply, Dr. Tina Marolt-Cebasek; Senior Lecturer School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment from Liverpool John Moores University.

ICBT campus held its Annual Career day on 27th for February 2024 at the ICBT Colombo Campus.

Congratulations to Team ICBT for achieving 2nd Runner-up in the “Inter-University Quiz 2024”, organized by Union Assurance PLC
Your dedication and teamwork have earned you this remarkable achievement.

Bringing home victories in Mens Singles 3rd Place, Mens Doubles 2nd & 3rd Place, and claiming the title of University Staff Champions at the UMiSF Badminton Tournament hosted by the University of Moratuwa.