University Launches Lotus Scholarship to Support Female Undergraduates
The Lotus Scholarship was established on 12th March 2026 with the intention of providing a monthly scholarship for seven financially needy, female undergraduate students of the University of Colombo. The Scholarship was founded with the intention to empower and assist women to grow and thrive, which in turn is envisaged to not only improve their […]
Orientation Programme of the 29th CTHE Programme – SDC
The Staff Development Centre (SDC) inaugurated the 29th batch of the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) on 11 March 2026 in the Senate Hall of College House. A total of 75 participants enrolled in this programme, marking another significant step in strengthening academic excellence within the university. The programme commenced with a welcome […]
Strengthening Academic Collaboration Between the University of Colombo and the University of Kerala
Professor Sabu Joseph, Head of the Department of Environmental Science and Director of the Centre for Global Academics at the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India, visited the University of Colombo on 11 March 2026. During his visit, he held discussions with the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, the Dean of the Faculty of Technology, […]
Post of Lecturer (Probationary)/Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/Senior Lecturer Grade II/I – Faculty of Management & Finance and Faculty of Medicine
Post of Management Assistant (on Assignment Basis) – Faculty of Graduate Studies
Dulanaka Jayasinghe Wins Runner-Up at Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge 2026
The University of Colombo congratulates Mr Dulanaka Jayasinghe, a Master of Arts student in International Relations, Faculty of Arts, who won the runner-up position together with his team at the Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge 2026 held on March 5–6, 2026. This competition, organised by the IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs and the […]
Nepal–Sri Lanka Academic Ties: Professor Manoj Humagain Visits University of Colombo
Professor Manoj Humagain, the Dean of the School of Medical Sciences at Kathmandu University, Nepal, paid an official visit to the University of Colombo on 6 March 2026. During the visit, Professor Humagain held discussions with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Professor Sampath Punchihewa, Dean of the Faculty of […]
Post of Director – Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR) | Internal Applicants Only
Field visit to Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd | JICA Chair Programme 2025/26
An educational field visit to Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited was organised on 25 February 2026 under the JICA Chair Program for participating undergraduate students. Toyota Lanka is the official distributor and service provider in Sri Lanka for vehicles manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation. Its management and administrative practices are strongly influenced by Japanese organisational principles […]
Post of Secretary (On Assignment Basis) – Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS)
Post of Lecturer (Probationary)/Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/Senior Lecturer Grade II/I – Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Education
Post of Temporary Project Assistants – Faculty of Medicine
Postgraduate Ceremonial Graduation 2024
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Welcomes 235 New Students at Orientation 2026
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine inaugurated the Orientation Programme for the new entrants to the BAMS and BUMS degree programmes on 16th February 2026 at the Faculty’s Main Auditorium. The event welcomed 235 newly enrolled students and their parents, marking the beginning of an inspiring academic journey. The ceremony was graced by Professor Indika Mahesh […]
Industrial promotion of Sri Lanka – The Next goal and Required policy actions | JICA Chair Programme 2025/26 Lecture IV
The fourth session of the JICA Chair Programme 2025/2026 was held on 12th February 2026 at the Jayaratne Hall, Faculty of Management and Finance. The session commenced with the Welcome Address delivered by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University. Mr Kenji Kuronuma, Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka, addressed the gathering and […]
University of Colombo Signs MoU with SLIIT to Advance Meditation Research through Technology
The University of Colombo entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) on 11th February 2026. The Centre for Meditation Research (CMR), attached to the Faculty of Medicine, explores the effects of meditation from a scientific perspective and has expertise and facilities dedicated to multidisciplinary research, while SLIIT, […]
