South Asian Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research and Interventions: Partnering with UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) partners with the University of Colombo in establishing a South Asian Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Gender Equality, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research and Interventions signifying the longstanding partnership between the two institutions which dates back to 1973. The scope of the Centre of Excellence encompasses promoting multidisciplinary research, […]
Naada Nu’23
The Music Society of the Faculty of Science is a space for like-minded students who share a love for music. As students from an environment of scientific learning, the Music Society provides a welcome respite as it encourages the pursuit of arts and creates well-rounded students. Initiated in 2015, the Music Society had the sole […]
A New Board Room for the Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science celebrated the opening of its new Board Room on the 3rd of January 2023. The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Mr Rahal Abeyrathne, Works Engineer, and Mrs Tharushika Pathiranage, Former Deputy Registrar of the Faculty of Science. The building which will house the new […]
Grade to Grade Promotions for the Non Academic Staff (Non Administrative) 2023
Long Service Awards Ceremony 2022
Digitalization of Tree Inventory
University of Colombo as a premier educational institute has already adopted Sustainable Development Goals. Following this, a comprehensive tree inventory has also been prepared for the university. The University started a digital form of tree inventory by using QR Code from 2nd January 2023 as part of the new year celebrations. Through scanning the QR […]
Commencement of Duties for Year 2023
University of Colombo ceremonially commenced duties of the New Year on the 2nd of January 2023, with a special function attended by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice-Chancellor along with Dr P. Mahanamahewa, Rector of Sri Palee Campus Deans of Faculties, Directors of institutes, Mr K.A.S. Edward, Registrar, Acting Bursar and all other staff members […]
UOC signs an MOU with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the University of Colombo on 29th December 2022. The purpose of the MoU is to design, establish and operationalize a Youth Wellness Centre at the Faculty of Arts to address the wellness needs of students of the Faculty. Specific Objectives of […]
General Convocation 2021
Prof. Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence – General Convocation 2021
D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize – General Convocation 2021
Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – General Convocation 2021
Student of the Year of the General Convocation 2021
Sudden unexpected drop of air quality in Sri Lanka
National Building Research Organization (NBRO), Sri Lanka, has observed unhealthy air quality levels in many parts of Sri Lanka since the 7th & 8th of December 2022. The air quality index (AQI) in most parts of the country has been between 150 and 200. The unhealthy air quality observed has been attributed to a rise […]
UOC advances in the UI GreenMetric 2022
University of Colombo has been able to advance in its rank from 297 in 2021 to 262 in 2022, out of the 1050 universities which applied for the UI GreenMetric Award 2022. University has also been ranked 2nd among the Sri Lankan Universities, falling behind University of Kelaniya (no. 01). The University of Colombo applied […]
UOC signs an MOU with the Centre for Defense Research and Development (CDRD)
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Center for Defense Research and Development (CDRD) and University of Colombo on 8th December 2022. This was based on CDRD inviting UOC to have collaborative research on national concerns of the country by sharing the expertise of the UOC. CDRD was established on 29th July 2006 with […]
