Celebrating Excellence: University of Colombo Shines at Best Annual Report Awards 2025
The University of Colombo achieved significant recognition at the Best Annual Report Awards 2025, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), held on 5 February 2026 at the BMICH, Colombo. This prestigious achievement underscores the University’s strong commitment to good governance, transparency, and accountability in financial reporting and institutional […]
Post of Resource Centre Assistant – Department of English, Faculty of Arts
Chancellor of Guru Kashi University Visits University of Colombo to Explore Research Collaborations
On 3rd February 2026, Mr S. Gurlabh Singh Sidhu, Chancellor of Guru Kashi University, Punjab, India, paid an official visit to the University of Colombo. He was accompanied by Dr Dulan Hettiarachchi, Chairman of the Task Force for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka. Discussions were held with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of […]
Post of Lecturer (Probationary)/Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/Senior Lecturer Grade II/I and Scientific Assistant Grade II
Renovation of Mahagalwewa Junior School Launched Under “Wassanan Diyawara” Programme
The renovation of the dilapidated school building of Mahagalwewa Junior School, Sooriyawewa, commenced on 31 January 2026, under the “Wassanan Diyawara” programme, a community development initiative implemented by the Medical Students’ Buddhist Association (MSBA) of the Faculty of Medicine as part of its social responsibility and outreach activities. The programme aims to improve educational infrastructure […]
CoMSAA Visits Rural Health Centre in Kataragama to Discuss Development Initiatives
Members of the Colombo Medical School Alumni Association (CoMSAA) of the Faculty of Medicine paid a visit on 31 January 2026 to the Rural Health Centre in Kataragama to discuss the future development of the centre and to identify areas where institutional and professional support could be extended to develop the Rural Health Centre and […]
Meiji Revolution | JICA Chair Programme 2025/26 Lecture III
The third session of the JICA Chair Programme was held on 30th January 2026 at the Senate Hall. Ms Yoneda Hiroka, Representative of JICA Sri Lanka, addressed the audience and explained the objectives of the JICA Chair Programme. Addressing the gathering, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilakee, Vice Chancellor of the University, emphasised the benefits that students […]
Post of Senior Assistant Registrar, Assistant Registrar and Assistant Bursar – Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM)
Ural Federal University Delegation Explores Academic and Research Collaboration
A delegation from Ural Federal University (UrFU), Russia, visited the University of Colombo on 29 January 2026. The delegation comprised Mrs Iana Vysotskaia, Director of the Department of International Educational Programs, Ms Elena Pelymskaia, Leading Manager of Projects of the Department of International Educational Programs and Dr Borisov Vasilii, Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence Educational […]
LOLC and University of Colombo Partner to Develop Industry-Ready Graduates
The LOLC Life Assurance Limited and LOLC General Insurance PLC (collectively referred to as LOLC) and the University of Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 27 January 2026, to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry in the financial and insurance sectors. The signing ceremony was attended by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor […]
Auburn University Delegation Explores Research Collaboration and Academic Mobility Opportunities
A delegation from Auburn University, USA, visited the University of Colombo on 27 January 2026. The delegation comprised Dr Ash Abebe, Interim Dean of the Graduate School and William P. Molette Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Dr Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran, Administrative Fellow and Alumni Professor of the Graduate School; Dr Ashish Gupta, PhD Program Coordinator and […]
Post of Temporary Assistant Lecturer – Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts
University of Colombo Students Participate in the AUA–SNU Youth Forum in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul National University (SNU), in collaboration with the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA), hosted the AUA–SNU Youth Forum 2025: Sustainable Cities and Living Heritage from 19 to 25 January 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. The forum focused on sustainable urban development, covering topics such as affordable housing, living heritage, sustainable transport systems, and urban design. This […]
Post of Driver, Mason and Mechanic – (Internal Applicants Only)
Pakistani Educational Delegation Visits University to Explore Academic Partnerships
The University of Colombo hosted an educational delegation from Pakistan, consisting of senior education leaders, university representatives, and public-sector officials, on 23 January 2026. The visit was coordinated through the Honorary Consulate of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Lahore, Pakistan, to explore academic collaboration, research partnerships, educational investment, and scholarship initiatives between […]
The 5th Quality Assurance Progress Review Workshop by CQA
The Centre for Quality Assurance (CQA) conducted the 5th Quality Assurance Progress Review Workshop on January 23, 2026, at the Senate Hall. The workshop aimed to review the advancement of quality assurance practices across the campus, faculties, and institutes in accordance with the Institutional Review (IR) standards. Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice-Chancellor of the University, […]
