International Conference on AI + Education in Shenzhen, China
Professor Manjula Vithanapathirana, Dean, Faculty of Education represented University of Colombo at the International Conference on AI + Education in Shenzhen, China, organized by International a Centre for Higher Education Innovation, UNESCO and Southern University of Technology, China during 23-25 July 2019. She made an invited presentation and participated in a discussion forum in the […]
General Convocation 2018
General Convocation 2018 – Message from the Vice-Chancellor
My warmest congratulations to the 2018 graduands of the University of Colombo. This, indeed, is an unforgettable moment in your life, as it is for your parents, well-wishers and friends. You have so much to be proud of and we are, indeed, so proud of you. As the pioneering leader in higher education in Sri Lanka, […]
General Convocation 2018 – Message from the Chancellor
Maintaining the highest traditions of university education, the University of Colombo has produced another batch of students who will be released at the Convocation in July this year. Qualified in different fields of knowledge, these young men and women will enter the wider society to serve the nation and its people. The University of Colombo […]
Diploma in Wildlife Management Awards Ceremony 2019
On the 18th of July 2019, twenty-seven Wildlife rangers were awarded with the Diploma in Wildlife Management at the University of Colombo under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne. At the awards ceremony, six officers received medals for the special competency shown during the diploma course. The ceremony celebrated the […]
Professor Segarajasingham Receives ‘The Best Professor in Commercial Law Studies’ Award
Professor Shanthi Segarajasingham, Senior Lecturer, Department of Commercial Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo was awarded The Sri Lanka Education Leadership Award 2019 for “The Best Professor in Commercial Law Studies”. The Certificate was endorsed by the World Federation of Academics and Educational Institutions. The Award ceremony was held on 17th July 2019 at […]
Launch of the South Asian Regional Consortium Centre for Combating Tobacco (SARC-CCT)
The South Asian Regional Consortium Centre for Combating Tobacco (SARC-CCT) was launched by the Centre for Combating Tobacco (CCT), Sri Lanka, along with the representatives from the region, on 15th July 2019 at the Galle Face hotel, Colombo. The main purpose of establishing the SARC-CCT is to monitor tobacco industry interference and implementation of Article […]
Eleventh Annual Scientific Sessions of the IBMBB
The Eleventh Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the University of Colombo was held on July 12, 2019 at the IBMBB Conference Hall. Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Senior Professor Chandrika Wijeyaratne was the chief guest of the inaugural ceremony. The inaugural ceremony commenced with the […]
6th Annual Research Symposium (DemARS 2019) Department of Demography
The 6th Annual Research Symposium of the Department of Demography, University of Colombo was held on 11th July 2019 under the theme of “Population and Sustainable Development” highlighting the significance of the World Population Day. Dr. Sunethra Perera, Head, Department of Demography welcomed the distinguished invitees. The occasion was graced by the Senior Professor Chandrika […]
Ayurveda Premier League (APL)
Ayurveda Premier League (APL) organized by the Sports sub-committee of Institute of Indigenous Medicine was held on 11th of July 2019 at the Main playground of the Institute.
Human Library
The Library, in collaboration with the Faculty of Law, organized a Human Library Project on 10th July 2019, at the Main Library premises. This event was organized to build an encouraging environment for students to communicate with subject specialists and eminent personalities in the field of law. Six subject experts shared their knowledge and experience […]
“Retired United” Interview with Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne
Retired United Interview with Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo on 9 June 2020. Source: https://www.retiredunited.com
Cinema-Going on the Railway Tracks
Professor Ravi Vasudevan delivered a talk titled ‘Cinema-Going On the Railway Tracks: Transportation, Circulation and Exhibition of Information Film in Colonial India’ at the Department of English, University of Colombo on Monday 8 July 2019 at 3 pm. Professor Ravi Vasudevan co-directs the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) media and urban studies programme […]
UNFPA Regional Advisor visits University of Colombo
Mr Rintaro Mori, the Regional Advisor of UNFPA, Asia -Pacific on Population Ageing and Sustainable Development visited University of Colombo on 8th July 2019. During the visit Mr Mori met Senior Professor Chandrika Wijeyaratne, the Vice Chancellor and Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Chair Demography at the College House. The UNFPA representatives and Mr. Mori […]
75th Anniversary of Gamperaliya Novel (1944 – 2019)
A seminar to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Gamperaliya novel written by Martin Wickramasinghe was held on 4th July 2019 at 9.30 am – 12.30 pm at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala. The seminar focused on socio-political and literary context of Gamperaliya novel. The keynote lecture was delivered by Emeritus Professor Jayadeva […]
Book Launch “Bio-piracy’s Forgotten Victims: Lessons from Sri Lanka”
Professor Naazima Kamardeen, attached to the Department of Commercial Law in the Faculty of Law, launched her books titled “Bio-piracy’s Forgotten Victims: Lessons from Sri Lanka” and the Sinhala translation of “Global Trade and Sri Lanka: Which Way Forward?” at the University of Colombo on the 2nd July 2019, amidst a large and distinguished gathering […]
