Author: University of Colombo University of Colombo

Dec
22

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

National Karate Championship – 2021 was organized by the Sri Lanka Karate-Do Federation, on 22nd of December 2021 at Bandaragama Indoor Stadium. The event was held with the participation of nearly 500 athletes representing the clubs in all parts of the country. University of Colombo Karate (Kumite) team won eleven medals including six golds, four […]

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Dec
19

Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – Ceremonial Graduation 2019 | Mr. U.M.S. Wijesinghe

Mr. U.M.S. Wijesinghe was awarded the Canekeratne Prize for General Merit in the Ceremonial Graduation 2019 for completing his BSc Honours Degree in Applied Statistics, showing excellence in his academic studies, sportsmanship, cultural activities, and proven leadership. Mr. Sahan was the recipient of University Colours for Cricket for four consecutive years, being part of the […]

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Dec
19

Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – Ceremonial Graduation 2019 | Mr. Y.R. De Silva

Mr Yasitha Rangana De Silva was awarded the Canekeratne Prize for General Merit in the Ceremonial Graduation 2019 for completing his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Honours) Degree in International Business with a Second Class (Upper Division) in the Faculty of Management & Finance. Aside from his academic qualifications, Mr Yasitha is an accomplished professional […]

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Dec
19

Student of the Year – Ceremonial Graduation 2019 | Mr. H K D K Fernando

Mr. H K D K Fernando the Student of the Year in the Ceremonial Graduation 2019, completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in International Business degree with First Class Honours Faculty of Management and Finance in 2019. In the year 2018, he was appointed as the Vice-Captain of the University Rugby team, which became […]

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Dec
19

Ceremonial Graduation 2019 – Message from the Vice-Chancellor

I extend my warmest congratulations to the 2019 graduates of the University of Colombo, along with your proud parents and teachers. Today we celebrate your achievement of a major milestone. Your commitment to forge ahead, in the midst of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, is highly commendable. We are indeed very proud of your [...]
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Dec
19

Ceremonial Graduation 2019 – Message from the Chancellor

I take great pleasure in addressing this learned gathering today. You have earned the fruits of your labour, the hard work and dedication you have put in to your studies. You will remember this day as marking a milestone in your life. You are graduating from the oldest and the highest ranked university in the [...]
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Dec
19

Ceremonial Graduation 2019 – Undergraduate

The University of Colombo conducted its Ceremonial Graduation for the Year 2019 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on 17th, 18th and 19th December 2021 under the patronage of the Venerable Chancellor, Sasana Keerthi Sri Buddha Sasana Shobhana Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Nayaka Thero, with the Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Bursar, Acting Librarian, Deputy registrar Examinations [...]
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Dec
18

Crime Scene Investigation Workshop for Diploma in Death Investigation

The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology organised an onsite workshop on Crime Scene Investigation for the students of the Diploma in Death Investigation Course on 18th of December 2021 at the Department of Physical Education and the Faculty of Education. The workshop was designed to provide hands-on experience in the practical handling of crime […]

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Dec
16

2nd International Research Symposium on ‘Understanding Chinese Language & Culture’

The 2nd International Research Symposium on Understanding Chinese Language and Culture (UCLC)-2021 organized by the Confucius Institute of Colombo (CIUC) was held on 16th December 2021 via online (zoom) with the participation of Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo as the Chief Guest and Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean of Faculty of Arts […]

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Dec
15

UI GreenMetric Award 2021

The University of Colombo has been able to advance in its rank from 443 in 2020 to 297 in 2021, out of the 956 universities which applied for this year’s UI GreenMetric Award. The University has also been ranked 03rd among the Sri Lankan Universities, falling behind University of Peradeniya (no. 01) and University of [...]
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Dec
11

Live talk with His Grace the Most Reverend Dr. Oswald Gomis

Live talk with His Grace the Most Reverend Dr. Oswald Gomis, the Former Chancellor (2001-2021) of the University of Colombo. His Grace the Most Reverend Dr. Oswald Gomis
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Dec
09

Lithuanian Ambassador, His excellency Julius PRANEVICIUS’s visit to the Faculty of Technology

The Lithuanian Ambassador His Excellency Julius PRANEVICIUS, the Third Secretary of the mission Ms. Kamile NEMEIKSYTES and the delegation of fintech experts arrived in Sri Lanka on 9th December 2021 for a four days official visit to formally discuss about establishing collaborations with relevant parties of Sri Lanka in many potential fields. The delegation included […]

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Dec
07

‘(Re)thinking Nature: Follow Thy Old Wisdom’ published in Commonwealth Review Magazine

An article co-authored by Dr. Kokila Konasinghe of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo and Ms. Asanka Edirisinghe of the Faculty of Law, General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University is published in the Commonwealth Review Magazine, which is widely circulated within more than 500 member universities of the Association of commonwealth Universities both as [...]
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Dec
05

Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne moderates the World Peace Conference 2021, Dhaka

The Vice Chancellor Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne moderates the fourth and final panel discussion, on “Peace and Emerging Global Trends” at the World Peace Conference 2021, Dhaka on 5 December 2021 on the invitation of the Hon Foreign Minister of Bangladesh to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Independence and the Birth Centenary of the Father […]

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Nov
28

Dean’s List Awards and Teaching Excellence Awards – Faculty of Medicine

A ceremony to confer Dean’s List Awards (2018, 2019, 2020) and Teaching Excellence Awards was held on 28th of November 2021, at the New Building Theatre of the Faculty of Medicine with the distinguished presence of the Dean, of the Faculty of Medicine, Vidya Jyothi Chair and Professor Vajira Dissanayake, award recipients and academic and […]

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Nov
27

Colombo Medical Congress 2021

The Colombo Medical Congress (CMC) instituted in the year 2020 to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Faculty is the annual Congress of the Faculty. CMA 2021 was organised from 25th to 27th November 2021 as a hybrid event. The theme of this year’s Congress was “NCDs and COVID-19: Tackling Two Pandemics Through Collaborative Research. […]

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