{"id":1967,"date":"2023-03-07T04:10:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T04:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fgs.vpa.ac.lk\/?page_id=1967"},"modified":"2025-05-08T10:22:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T10:22:18","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/fgs.vpa.ac.lk\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About US"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Dean`s Message<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2210&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border_circle_2&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"yiv7861665006gmail_quote\">\n<p>In today&#8217;s dynamic world, the pace at which knowledge grows is simply astonishing. Each day brings forth new discoveries, innovations, and perspectives that shape the way we understand the world around us. As we navigate through this era of rapid change, it becomes increasingly vital for us to stay abreast of the latest developments and equip ourselves with updated knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Here at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, we understand the paramount importance of empowering individuals with the tools and insights necessary to thrive in this ever-evolving landscape. Our commitment to fostering academic excellence and nurturing intellectual curiosity drives us to provide our students and faculty with access to cutting-edge resources, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative educational programs.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, we firmly believe that knowledge is not merely to be consumed but to be actively produced, acquired, and disseminated. It is through innovation and collaboration that we can harness the full potential of knowledge to address the myriad challenges facing our society and pave the way for a better civilization. By encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue, fostering research partnerships, and promoting knowledge exchange, we strive to cultivate a vibrant intellectual community that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of human understanding and creativity.<\/p>\n<p>As we embark on this journey of exploration and discovery together, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing knowledge and enriching lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Board of Graduate Studies<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2217&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2218&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2108&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2113&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2107&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2111&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2112&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2110&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2115&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Visiting Professors<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2382&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2383&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2385&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Team FGS<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2212&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2084&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2085&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2081&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2083&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2082&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;] Dean`s Message [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2210&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border_circle_2&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;] In today&#8217;s dynamic world, the pace at which knowledge grows is simply astonishing. Each day brings forth new discoveries, innovations, and perspectives that shape the way we understand the world around us. As we navigate through this era of rapid change, it becomes increasingly vital for us to stay abreast of the latest developments and equip ourselves with updated knowledge. Here at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, we understand the paramount importance of empowering individuals with the tools and insights necessary to thrive in this ever-evolving&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-parts\/template-no-sidebar.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1967","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/fgs.vpa.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1967","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/fgs.vpa.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/fgs.vpa.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/fgs.vpa.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/fgs.vpa.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1967"}],"version-history":[{"count":46,"href":"http:\/\/fgs.vpa.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1967\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2386,"href":"http:\/\/fgs.vpa.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1967\/revisions\/2386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/fgs.vpa.ac.lk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}