Author: University of Colombo University of Colombo

Nov
25

IDEA project trains medical staff in Advanced Molecular Diagnostics of SARS CoV-2 and Variant Identification using Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Technique

The IDEA (Identification of Emerging Agents) project was established in collaboration with Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Berlin, Germany, Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo and North Colombo Teaching Hospital (NCTH), Ragama, in 2017. This project was initiated to strengthen the capacity of rapid and reliable identification and characterization […]

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Nov
23

Annual Research Symposium – 2021

ARS 2021 ARS 2021 uoc Guests & Speakers Gallery Sessions Contact uoc Guests & Speakers Gallery Sessions Contact The Annual Research Symposium (ARS) of the University of Colombo, which unifies all symposia held by the respective Faculties, Institutes, Campus, the School and the library of the University, is one of the main events in the [...]
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Nov
20

The 2nd Academic Staff Training Workshop – Confucius Institute

The Confucius Institute, University of Colombo (CIUC) initiated the 2nd Academic Staff Training Workshop from 18th – 20th November 2021, by aiming to improve the academic and teaching abilities of Chinese language teachers and to create a united and efficient teaching team.  This training was for Chinese teachers, local Chinese teachers, and all non-academic staff […]

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Nov
12

Launch of the Faculty of Engineering, UoC

The inauguration ceremony of the launch of a Faculty of Engineering at the University of Colombo was held on 12th November 2021 at the Senate Hall, College House under the patronage of Professor Kapila Perera, Secretary, Ministry of Education, and Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, Vice-chancellor of the University of Colombo. The University of Colombo re-initiated […]

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Nov
11

CNN’s Call to Earth Day 2021 – Contribution from University of Colombo

Humans have been befouling the heaven of life, Mother Earth, through their greedy and short-sighted deeds. The Earth is now in a critical stage where we need to reverse our actions to help her heal herself to bounce back to healthier shapes. Even though the mission to protect and restore the environment demands support at [...]
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Nov
10

Environmental and Sustainability Guidelines – University of Colombo

The Center for Environmental Initiatives has introduced a set of environmental and sustainability guidelines to strengthen the journey of the University of Colombo (UoC) to become a greener institution, as per the instructions given by the Vice-Chancellor. The guidelines consist of general environmental friendly practices and newly incorporated instructions applicable to different circumstances in a […]

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Nov
07

University of Colombo Women win the Inter University Online Chess Championships 2021

Inter University Online Chess Championship 2021 was organized by the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (SLUSA) in collaboration with The University of Moratuwa and Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, on 6th and 7th November 2021. The event was held with the participation of 28 teams (Boys 14 and Girls 14) from 14 Sri Lankan Universities. [...]
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Nov
06

Towards a Greener Future in Sri Lankan Export Agriculture

With the progress gained by humans in their civilization, many important landmark achievements were made and all these contributed for humans to become the dominant species on this earth. However, with the beginning of industrial revolution which was one of the turning points of human history, some adverse impacts of development also came into existence [...]
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Nov
04

Presentation on Communication and Netiquette, by Prof. KP Hewagamage

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Oct
30

The Launch of the South Asian Environmental Law Report

The South Asian Environmental Law Report (SAELR) 2021, volume 1 which is a collaborative effort of the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) and the Centre for Environmental Law and Policy (CELP) of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo was launched on the 30th October 2021 at the Water’s Edge hotel with the eminent presence […]

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Oct
16

Novel Polyherbal Formulation with Rapid Skin Repair Potential

Invention selected by WIPO EIE programme - to be mentored by University of Oxford Our skin is the largest organ in the body. It harbors a wide range of “stem cell niches” which help maintain skin stability. Stem cells are the raw material that make and maintain the human body, with their inherent ability to [...]
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Oct
13

High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka visited University of Colombo

His Excellency Mr. Tareq Md Ariful Islam, the High Commissioner and Mr. Md.Reyad Hossain, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka met Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nayani Melegoda, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, Chair Professor & Head of the Department of Sinhala and Dr. Sashika Manoratne, Director, […]

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Oct
12

Teaching Spot Agreement with Vidyarathna Vidyathana Pirivena – Confucius Institute

The Confucius Institute signed Teaching Spot agreement with Vidyarathna Vidyayathana Pirivena, Horana on 12th October, 2021 at Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo under the leadership of Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. Rev. Dr Labugama Naradha, Parivenadhipathi of Vidyarathna Vidyayathana Pirivena, Professor Wimal Hewamanage, Sri Lankan Director of the […]

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Sep
28

A Healthy Glass of Water Against the Silent Killer

"We are trapped between kidney diseases and day-to-day income" A common yet despairing phrase among individuals, particularly in North Central Sri Lanka. Some of them might not know that the water they drink is contaminated with inorganic species such as heavy metals and fluoride, which is considered hazardous in many parts of the world. Chronic [...]
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Sep
09

Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Lecture Series 2021: The University of Colombo’s Session

The University of Colombo hosted a session titled "The Impact of Covid 19 Health Crisis on Service Sector Development in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities" at the AUA Lecture Series 2021 for young Asian economists on 9th September 2021. The session consisted of two parts. Session A: a virtual lecture on the abovestated title was [...]
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Sep
08

A microbial bio-fertilizer to replace 50% urea usage in rice

Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world’s population. To obtain required rice yields sufficient to feed the increasing world population, with the challenge of decreasing arable lands, increased productivity needs to be aimed at. Specified amounts of inorganic fertilizers containing three major nutrients N, P, K are therefore being added [...]
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