Human Library
The Main Library of the University of Colombo organised a Human Library session on 19th December 2019 from 2.00 – 3.30 pm at the Main Library, University of Colombo, under the theme “Confidence to Speak English: A Necessity for South Asian Learners?”. Human expertise • Dr. Asantha U. Attanayake Barborich – Senior Lecturer in English […]
Delegation from Southwest Minzu University
A delegation led by Professor Deng Kangyun; Dean School of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, China visited University of Colombo on 16th December 2019. Professor Deng was accompanied by Professor Du Wenzhong; Dean School of Law, Professor LIU YONG; Dean School of Tibetology, Professor Gong Min; Dean, School of Literature and Journalism, Ms. Zhi Lingyan; Division […]
SLAYS strives for Coast Conservation
Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientists- Community Outreach Programme 2019 Coastal Ecosystem Conservation Awareness The issue of marine habitat destruction and pollution is a serious threat to Sri Lankan coastal biodiversity. Being an inherent treasure trove of diverse coastal eco-systems, this issue has resulted in many outsized problems, which have become so difficult to grasp […]
Opening Ceremony of the Waste Storage Center
The Waste Storage Center of the University of Colombo, funded by the Central Environmental Authority, was opened for waste storage on December 13, 2019, after a small ceremony held with the participation of the Deans, Heads of Departments, Deputy Registrars, and Senior Assistant Registrars, few other officials of the administrative- and academic staff, representatives of […]
Professor Liujin Yang of Honghe University, China visits University of Colombo
Professor Liujin Yang and Professor Qinghua Long from Honghe University, Yunnan Province, China, visited the University of Colombo on 13th December 2019 and shared their research in the Mang people of Bulang ethnic group. Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Ven Uduhawara Ananda, Head of the Department of Buddhism […]
Inaugural Session of the Farm Practices Program of the Department of Agricultural Technology
The inaugural session of the farm practice program of the Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Colombo was held on 12th December 2019 at the District Agricultural Training Center, Gabadawatta, Homagama with the collaboration of the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Western Province. The inaugural session was graced by the Dean, Faculty of […]
Vice Chancellor Visits Honghe University, China
Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, the Vice-Chancellor, of the University of Colombo visited Honghe University on 11th December 2019. Professor Gan Xuechun, President of Honghe University and Professor Zhang Canbang, the Vice President welcomed Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne at the Mingde Building. Professor Gan Xuechun presented the general situation, history, vision and the mission […]
Vice Rector of University of Warsaw, Poland visits University of Colombo
A delegation led by Vice-Rector Professor Maciej Duszczyk, University of Warsaw, Poland visited University of Colombo on 10th December 2019. Professor Danuta Stasik; Head of South Asia Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies and Professor Agata Bareja Starzynska; Head of Inner Asia Department, Faculty of Oriental Studies accompanied the Vice-Rector for the visit. On behalf of […]
University of Colombo students won medals in SAG 2019
Four University of Colombo students won medals for Sri Lanka in the 13th South Asian Games 2019 in Nepal. Ms NIS Mendis, Department of Plant Science-Faculty of Science won the female individual Poomsae-bronze medal, Female team Poomsae-bronze medal and the Pair Poomsae-Gold medal in the age category 17 to 23. Ms RDMT Jayaweera, Department of […]
University of Colombo and Saitama University, Japan strengthen the ties
Professor Takeshi Fujino, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Graduate School of Science and Engineering Saitama University, Japan visited University of Colombo on 09.12.2019 and met Professor KRR Mahanama; the acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo, Senior Professor Sumedha Jayanetti; Dean, Faculty of Technology, Professor Ranjana Piyadasa; Head-Department of Environmental Technology and Dr. Sashika Manoratne; Director, […]
Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Excellence 2018
Postgraduate Convocation 2018 – Message from the Chancellor
The University of Colombo once again awards a series of Postgraduate degrees to a large number of candidates who have followed the different degree courses successfully. The Postgraduate courses in the University of Colombo have had a very special appeal to those who seek higher learning here in Sri Lanka. Initially, these courses began with […]
Postgraduate Convocation 2018 – Message from the Vice-Chancellor
Postgraduate Convocation 2018
Intellectia 2019
Intellectia 2019, an awareness program on plastic pollution and promoting eco-friendly initiatives organized by the Botanical Society of University of Colombo (BOTSOC) in collaboration with the Center for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) of University of Colombo, was held on the 5th of December at the NBLT of the Department of Plant Sciences. Professor Ajith de Alwis, […]
Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the Help Zone
Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the proposed Help Zone was held on 4th of December 2019 at near the Faculty of Management & Finance premises. The Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, the Rector of Sri Palee Campus, Professor RCK Hettiarachchi, the Directors of Institutes, Deans of Faculties and the other invitees participated in this […]
