Staff Community Organises Annual Poson Kadala Dansala for the Fourth Consecutive Year
To commemorate Poson Poya Day 2026, the staff community of the University of Colombo organised the Poson Kadala Dansala for the fourth consecutive year on 11th June 2026 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 and Venerable Madihe […]
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Faculty of Medicine Powers Up with New 80 kW Solar Project
The Faculty of Medicine launched its landmark 80 kW Mega Batch Solar Energy Project on June 10, 2026, marking a major milestone in institutional sustainability. Generously donated by the Mega Batch Alumni Group to their alma mater, this state-of-the-art solar system is designed to substantially reduce the faculty’s electricity expenditure, allowing vital financial resources to […]
Education Delegation from Sichuan Province Visits University of Colombo to Strengthen Academic Collaboration
The University of Colombo received an education delegation from Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China, on 9th June 2026. The delegation comprised senior academic and administrative representatives from several leading universities across the province. The visit was led by Ms Cai Guangjie, Deputy Director-General of the Education Department of Sichuan Province, and included representatives from Sichuan […]
Cuban Ambassador Visits University of Colombo to Explore New Academic Collaboration Opportunities
On 9 June 2026, H.E. Dr Patricia Lázara Pego Guerra, Ambassador of Cuba to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, visited the University of Colombo. She met with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo; Professor Iresha Lakshman, Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Dr Pavithra Jayawardena, Head of the Department of International […]
Innovation to Bloom 2026 Marks Successful Commercialisation of University Research Output
A significant milestone in university-led innovation and industry collaboration was celebrated at Innovation to Bloom 2026, held on 8 June at the Senate Hall. The event celebrated the successful development of a novel seven-plant cosmetic ingredient by a research team led by Professor P A Nimal Punyasiri of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & […]
Where Nature Meets Innovation: Life at UCIARS, Waligatte
Discover how the University of Colombo Institute for Agro Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) at Waligatte blends cutting-edge agricultural education with sustainable, real-world field practices. From smart urban farming to modern field engineering, our students are shaping the future of agriculture.
Post of Deputy Director – Social Policy Analysis and Research Centre (SPARC) | Internal Applicants Only
Post of Legal Assistant and Court Assistant – Legal and Documentation Branch
Post of Draughtsman and Quantity Surveyor – Capital Works & Planning and Maintenance Branch
Post of Works Aide (Contract Basis) – IHRA
