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University of Kelaniya team, winners of the Inter-University Quiz Competition
Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), continues its quest to nurture finance professionals by supporting the Inter-University Finance Quiz Competition’ for the 10th consecutive year, which was held successfully in partnership with the Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya.
University of Kelaniya team—Tharushi Perera, Pasan Jayasekara, Dilenara Rathnayake, Chamod D Cooray, and Vithushan Manoharan emerged as the winners of the quiz.
The quiz competition not only drives awareness of the finance world amongst university students but also empowers them with more rewarding career choices in the field of finance. Acuity is determined to collaborate with the industry and universities to connect with the youth to develop talent and empower them with the appropriate knowledge about finance.
Nuwan Jayawardana - Director, Investment Research at Acuity Knowledge Partners said, “We are proud to be empowering the next generation of finance leaders by fostering industry-academia collaboration with events like the Inter-University Quiz Competition in partnership with the University of Kelaniya. Congratulations to the winning team from the University of Kelaniya who emerged victorious from among 12 teams! We are committed to explore such collaborative initiatives that add value to the youth in making career choices in business and finance, while catering to a growing interest in these fields.”
Jehan Jeyaretnam, Country Head Acuity Knowledge Partners Sri Lanka stated: “At Acuity, we believe in the transformative power of knowledge. As we move forward into an era dominated by technological advancements, the essence of knowledge will remain paramount in shaping individual futures and driving progress. This quiz not only fosters healthy competition among students but also encourages a culture of learning and intellectual curiosity. We are excited to partner with the University of Kelaniya in this endeavour, as it reflects our shared commitment to nurturing future leaders.”
This event aligns perfectly with Acuity’s mission to promote education and continuous learning. By facilitating opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking and collaboration, the company hopes to ignite their passion for knowledge, which will undoubtedly play a crucial role in their personal and professional development.