No. 1 among Sri Lankan Universities in the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2021
The University of Colombo is pleased to announce that it has retained its top position among Sri Lankan Universities in the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2021. This is a classification of academic and research-related institutions ranked by a composite indicator that combines three different sets of indicators based on research performance, innovation outputs, and societal […]
Reporting to work of university staff
Demise of Emeritus Professor Y. Rasanayagam
It is with profound sadness that the Department of Geography announces the demise of Emeritus Professor Yoga Rasanayagam, who was the former Head of the Department of Geography and the former Dean – Faculty of Arts, on 26th April 2021. Professor Rasanayagam had an outstanding career as a noteworthy Scholar, researcher, lecturer, administrator, as well […]
Opening of the New Building of the Department of Statistics
The New Building of the Department of Statistics was ceremonially opened on 23rd of April 2021 by the Chief Guest Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Guest of Honour Emeritus Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Mr. S. R. Attygalle, Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance […]
Microscopes donation by CUFSAA to the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Highlighting the opportunity and responsibility of past students to serve their Alma mater, Colombo University Faculty of Science Alumni Association (CUFSAA- NA) officially handed over ten bright field light microscopes (Olympus CX23) and one dissection microscope (Olympus SZX7) to the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences. The event was graced by the Vice Chancellor, Professor […]
Climate Literacy Conclave for South Asia
Transgenic mosquito resistant to multiple serotypes of the dengue virus
‘Aluth Awurudu’ Festival – Faculty of Arts
The ‘Aluth Awurudu Festival’ organized by the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Geography under the patronage of the Dean, Faculty of Arts – Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, was held on 09th April 2021 at the Faculty of Arts premises. The Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo – Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, was the Chief […]
පරිත්රාණ ධර්ම දේශනය “Parithrana Dhamma Deshana”
The “Parithrana Dhamma Deshana” organized by the Department of Chemistry, was held on 8th of April at the NCLT Premises. More photographs on FOS Media
President’s Award for Scientific Research 2021
Vice-Chancellor’s message – Easter Sunday and the Sinhala & Tamil New Year
Dear Students, Staff, and Alumni of UoC I extend to you my warmest greetings with regards to Easter Sunday and the upcoming Sinhala & Tamil New Year. May you be showered with the best of health, happiness, and peace of mind. We have exceeded 365 days since COVID19, which demanded fundamental changes to the ways […]
Track & Field and Ground Marking Workshop
A workshop on Track & Field and Ground Marking was held on the 30th and 31st of March 2021 at the University of Colombo ground premises. This workshop was conducted by Mr Palitha Jayathilaka, Senior Technical Official at the Sri Lanka Athletic Association, to update our staff members on the new methods and changes in […]
Annual Planning Workshop 2021 – Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science successfully conducted its 2nd Annual Planning Workshop on March 26, 2020, at the Auditorium of the Information Learning Centre, Faculty of Science. The main objective of the workshop was to develop a 3-year Action Plan based on 8 key areas including Undergraduate/ Postgraduate/ Distance Learning/ Research & Innovation/ IT Resources & […]
Social Sciences and Humanities in the Digital Age and in Pandemic Times – Annual Research Symposium 2021
The Department of Sociology, University of Colombo is a department with a proud history of 50 years of teaching and learning in the social sciences. The Department offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of Sociology as well as Social Work, Anthropology and Psychology. The Annual Research Symposium organized by the Department of […]
Train the Trainer – Behavioral Skills Development Program
The Career Guidance Unit conducted a “Train the Trainer” Staff training program on 22 – 24 in March 2021 at the University Premises as a part of the Behavioral Skills Development Program (BSDP). The objective of the program is to train the staff members of the University to improve the behavioral skills and professional skills […]
