Sayanthan Abisaran (2020/A/007), a student of the Honours Degree Programme in the Department of Media Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, was awarded the prestigious Prof. Alagaiah Thurairajah Gold Medal for All-Round Performance at the Faculty Level for the Academic Year 2023.

The University of Jaffna annually awards the prestigious Prof. Alagaiah Thurairajah Gold Medals to students who demonstrate outstanding all-round performance at both Faculty and University levels. Established in 1994, these awards have been presented at the University’s General Convocation each year.

The selection of recipients is based on a comprehensive assessment of their achievements and contributions in the following five areas:

• • • Academic Achievements
    • Sports Activities
    • Welfare Activities
    • Cultural Activities
    • Dissemination of Knowledge

Sayanthan Abisaran received this prestigious Gold Medal at the 41st General Convocation of the University of Jaffna, held on 6, 7 and 8 October 2026 at the University’s Indoor Stadium.

He is the third student from the Department of Media Studies to receive the Prof. Alagaiah Thurairajah Gold Medal at the Faculty Level, marking a significant achievement for the Department and recognising the Department’s contribution to nurturing students with outstanding all-round capabilities.