The whole world faces a daunting array of energy & environment related challenges. Therefore, the energy sector should be analyzed in isolation, but with interrelation to environment and society. For such analysis, a sound knowledge on all the related areas and associated skills are vital not only for technical aspects of energy but also for managing, advising and policy making in the sector, through well-structured and planned educational framework.

Higher education is not limited to academic but also the skills and talents within people. Highlighting non-academic capabilities of academic staff members of Sri Lankan government universities, the Combined University Team which was led by Dr. Thilina Lalitharatne, a senior lecturer at Department of Mechanical Engineering, won the "Men's A division" Sri Lanka Government Services Badminton Championship 2016 that was held on 28,29 and 20th November 2016 at Mercantile Badminton Association Indoor Stadium.