Opening Ceremony of Faculty of Technology Complex
The ceremonial opening of the new building complex of the Faculty of Technology, University of Colombo was held on the 10th June 2020 at Pitipana, Homagama. Hon. Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Dr. Bandula Gaunawardana, the Secretary to the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Mr. Anura Dissanayake, the Chairman of the […]
Donation form MBA Alumni Association
Respecting the humble request made by the Vice-chancellor University of Colombo MBA Alumni Association came forward with its membership to help university undergraduates and try to resolve their online teaching and learning related issues. A generous contribution of Rupees 505,000/= contributed to the Vice-chancellor. As a leading association of the University of Colombo the MBA […]
World Environment Day 2020
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th to bring awareness among the people regarding environmental issues and to take positive steps for the survival of the environment. The theme for World Environment Day 2020 is ‘Time for nature ‘during the time of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Unlike in the previous years, this […]
One Square Piece of Paper- Endless Possibilities
Emma L. Conlon International Service Award
Golden Z Club of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo is the daughter club of Zonta Colombo 1. It’s 2019/2020 commitees’ aim was to uplift mental wellbeing in different populations in Sri Lanka. The international award, Emma L. Conlon Service Award, recognizes the project which best represents the ideals of Zonta International among 131 […]
Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka donates 11000 medical masks
Dr. Wimal Hewamanage, Director (Sri Lanka) and Prof. Huang Wei, Director (China) of the Confucius Institute, University of Colombo received 11,000 medical masks from the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka on behalf of the Vice-chancellor, Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne on 27th May 2020. The Vice-chancellor stated that these masks are to be dispatched to […]
COVID can help find a new model of thinking and living
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Development of biodegradable pots with banana pseudostems for nurseries
There is a growing interest in home gardening especially in urban areas where vegetable seedlings raised in polythene bags are purchased from commercial nurseries. These polythene bags are essentially removed before planting. Taking this into consideration, the Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (IARS) has developed a user-friendly biodegradable pot for raring seedlings successfully which […]
The Vice Chancellor’s Message – COVID-19 Outbreak Notices | Action by the UGC and LEARN
Dear members of staff and students I convey my best wishes to everyone and their families on this 52nd day of learning and working from our homes. I am hopeful that everyone remains in the best of health, and are coping well with the COVID19 related changes that have occurred to our daily living. To […]
