Institute of Health and Management (IHM), Australia Explores Collaboration with the University of Colombo
A delegation from the Institute of Health and Management (IHM) in Australia visited the University of Colombo on 23 June 2025 to explore potential collaborations in healthcare education and research, coordinated by the Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA). Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, and Professor Sagara Chandrasekara, Director […]
Reid Lit Chats 2025: A Groundbreaking Festival of Words, Voices, and Vision at the University of Colombo
The first-ever Sri Lankan English literature and language festival organised by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, was held on 21–22 June 2025. The event featured Q&A sessions with renowned writer-academics Sumathy Sivamohan and Vivimarie Vanderpoorten, a screening of short films by Anomaa Rajakaruna followed by a discussion, a memory walk through the Faculty […]
Inauguration & Awards Ceremony – Certificate Course on Translating the Science of Happiness and Meditation into Practice
The Centre for Meditation Research (CMR), Faculty of Medicine, proudly hosted the Inauguration and Awards Ceremony for the Certificate Course on Translating the Science of Happiness and Meditation into Practice (CSHM) on 21st June 2025 at Mini Auditorium 01, Faculty of Medicine. The course is funded by the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, USA. The event […]
A delegation from the Education Work Alliance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) visits the University of Colombo
On 20th June 2025, a delegation from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) visited the University of Colombo. Professor Zhou Zeyang, Vice Chairman of the Education Work Alliance of the SCO National Multifunctional Economic and Trade Platform (Former President of Chongqing Normal University), led the delegation which included Tian Angfeng (Chairman of CTS Travel Group Chongqing […]
Graduation Ceremony – 16th Batch of Diploma in Travel & Tourism Economics and Hotel Management
The University of Colombo proudly celebrated the Graduation Ceremony of the 16th Batch (2023) of the Diploma in Travel & Tourism Economics and Hotel Management (DTTEHM) on 19th June 2025 at the New Art Theatre (NAT). The event was graced by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University, who attended as the Chief […]
UOC Retains Top Spot in Sri Lanka in QS World University Rankings 2026
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its World University Rankings 2026 on 19th June 2025, featuring 1501 institutions from 106 locations worldwide. The QS Rankings serve as a globally recognised benchmark for evaluating universities based on five key indicators: Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Learning Experience, Global Engagement, and Sustainability. Four Sri Lankan universities are featured […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine celebrates the International Yoga Day 2025
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine celebrated International Yoga Day 2025 in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), High Commission of India, Colombo, on 19 June in the faculty premises. The SVCC organised this celebration at 116 venues around the country at the same time on this day, while FIM proudly hosted the main […]
China-Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Lab on Green Plant Protection Launched at IBMBB
Staff Community Organises Annual Poson Kadala Dansala for the Fourth Consecutive Year
To commemorate Poson Poya Day 2025, the staff community of the University of Colombo organised the Poson Kadala Dansala for the fourth consecutive year on 18th June 2025 at the College House premises. The event commenced with the observance of Pañca Śīla, led by Venerable Professor Agalakada Sirisumana Thero of the Department of Sinhala, Faculty […]
