25-Oct-2026

A Legacy Beyond the Lecture Hall: Honouring Senior Professor Sarath Kodithuwakku

Some legacies are written in research papers, some are reflected in the generations of students shaped by a teacher, and others live on in the opportunities created for people long after an initiative begins. The Kiosk stands as a remarkable example of a legacy that extends beyond the lecture hall. 

On 9 January 2023, The Kiosk opened its doors at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, as Sri Lanka's first student-managed restaurant of its kind. More than a cafeteria, it was a vision to transform student life by bringing together practical business education, entrepreneurial development and financial empowerment. 

An important part of making this collective vision a reality was the leadership and support of Professor Sarath S. Kodithuwakku, a Senior Professor who was serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture when the initiative was established during the Diamond