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Mar
09

Orientation Programme for New Entrants 2022 – Faculty of Law

The Student Welcome Ceremony, which inaugurated the Orientation Programme for New Entrants to the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, was held on 9th March 2022. In a world with many online gatherings, it was wonderful to be able to meet physically at the New Arts Theatre to commemorate this momentous occasion. The ceremony opened […]

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Mar
08

‘It’s a Gift of Life’ – Blood donation campaign

A blood donation campaign ‘It’s a gift of life’ was organized by the Netball team of the University of Colombo in collaboration with the Central Blood Bank, Sri Lanka on 8th of March 2022 to commemorate International Women’s Day. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, and the Chairman of the Sports Advisory Board, Dr. Kapila […]

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Mar
08

The agricultural symbol of Sri Lanka for global recognition

“We explored the unseen nutritional world of Sri Lankan rice varieties with a positive impact of cultivation seasonal variation” Every person needs to get a nutritional and healthy diet for their growth and development. But, in present nutritional properties or dietary requirements is being decreased from the main diet due to various anthropogenic activities. Rice […]

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Mar
05

448th meeting of the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Directors (CVCD)

The 448th meeting of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Directors (CVCD) was held on 5th March 2022 at the Senate Hall, College House of the University of Colombo. A presentation was made on the current status and future plans for LEARN by Professor Chandana P. Udawatte, Vice Chairman, UGC and Chairman of the LEARN Board […]

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Feb
18

Lantern Festival Celebration 2022

The “Chinese traditional lantern festival” which is held annually by the Confucius Institute, University of Colombo dawned on 18th February 2022, with the participation of Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo (UoC) as the Chief Guest, and honored guests followingly, Professor Sumedha Jayaneththi, Dean – Faculty of Technology, (UoC), Dr. Rev. […]

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Feb
17

Opening Ceremony of the Refurbished Pavilion

The Refurbished Pavilion of the University of Colombo was declared open on 17th of February 2022 by Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister of Education and Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Youth and Sports. This pavilion, originally established in the 1930s, was refurbished under the patronage of Sri Lanka Cricket. The function was also graced by Professor […]

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Feb
17

The University of Colombo Commences the Operation of Smart Class Room

The University of Colombo is proudly announcing the opening of its Weidong Smart Classroom on the 17th of February 2022. The Smart Classroom was implemented in collaboration with the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTec) and the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI), and it was sponsored by […]

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Feb
09

Vintage Photograph of the Colombo Law Faculty (1972) unveiled

“A picture speaks a thousand words and within this picture are a thousand stories that we will forever celebrate,” said the Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, at the unveiling of the batch photograph of the batch of 1972. It came as a shock to all those that gathered at the event […]

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Feb
07

Inauguration Ceremony of the nEUROcare capacity building project

nEURO care Project- European initiative for capacity building to meet the challenges of caring for people with Neurodegenerative Disorders in Sri Lanka The Inauguration Ceremony of the nEUROcare capacity building project of the Faculty of Nursing was held on 7th February 2022 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla followed by an international workshop with the participation of […]

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Feb
01

No. 1 among Sri Lankan Universities in the Webometrics Ranking – New edition: February 2022

The University of Colombo is pleased to announce that we have retained the top position among Sri Lankan Universities in the 1st edition of Webometrics Ranking 2022. This classifies university visibility, transparency and indicators of excellence, which illustrates the teaching commitment, research results, the perceived international prestige and links with the community, industrial and economic [...]
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Jan
22

University Karate (Kata) team shines at the National Karate Championship – 2021

National Karate (Kata) Championship – 2021 was organized by the Sri Lanka Karate-Do Federation, on 22nd and 23rd of January 2022 at Bandaragama Indoor Stadium. The event was held with the participation of almost 200 athletes representing the clubs in all parts of the country. University Karate (Kata) team five medals including one gold, three [...]
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Jan
18

Signing Teaching Spot Agreement with University of Ruhuna

The Confucius Institute at University of Colombo signed Chinese Language Teaching Spot agreements with the University of Ruhuna, on 18th January 2022, at the Senate Hall, University of Colombo (UoC). The event was held under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, University of Colombo. The outstanding alliance was signed under the participation of […]

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Jan
07

Colours Awarding Ceremony 2021

The Annual Colors Awarding Ceremony was held on the 7th of January 2022 at the New Art Theater of University of Colombo and conducted in three sessions by adhering to the prescribed health and safety guidelines. The First session was held under the patronage of Professor K.R. Ranjith Mahanama, the former Chairman of Sports Advisory [...]
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Jan
05

The Launch of the Centre for Environmental Law and Policy

The Centre for Environmental Law and Policy of the University of Colombo was launched on the 5th of January, 2022 at the New Arts Theatre of the University. The Centre aims to be the pioneer institution within the Sri Lankan University system that specialises in Environmental Law related research, policymaking, and advocacy. At present, the […]

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Jan
03

Commencement of Duties for the Year 2022

University of Colombo ceremonially commenced duties in the New Year on 3rd of January 2022, with a special function at the College house premises by adhering to the prescribed health and safety guidelines. The ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, Deans, Directors, and Administrative officers of the university. The function […]

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Dec
30

The Annual meeting of the Board of Management, Confucius Institute

The Annual meeting of the Board of Management, Confucius Institute, University of Colombo (CIUC) was held on 30th December 2021 at the Senate Hall, University of Colombo. The Chair, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo (UoC), Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne welcomed all the Members of the Board. She expressed her gratitude towards CIUC by stating […]

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