“Chathurmana” චතුර්මාන – Inter University Talent Competition
“Chathurmana” is an Inter University Talent Competition open to all talented state University students Organized by Accounting and Financial Management Association of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura. The Competition was carried out with a preliminary round of nearly 200 contestants and 10 best performances proceeded to the finals. “Euphony” the choir of the Faculty of […]
Book launch of Dr. Miniya Chatterjis Indian Instincts
The Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS) in collaboration with Penguin Random House and Dirisaviya Foundation brought to Sri Lanka Dr.Miniya Chatterji’s book, Indian Instincts: Essays on Freedom and Equality in India. The book was launched in Davos this year, with subsequent launch events in India and Singapore, and has been extensively praised for its nuanced […]
University of Tokyo to Collaborate with University of Colombo
A delegation led by Professor Toshiro Nishizawa, Project Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo visited University of Colombo on 27th August 2018 & met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo. Professor Nishizawa was accompanied by Mr. Hiroshi Yoshino, Director, The University of Tokyo India Office, Mr. Kazuhiro Mori, Director, […]
Delegation from Huddersfield University, UK
Professor Dilanthi Amaratunga, Huddersfield University, United Kingdom visited University of Colombo on 27th August 2018 and met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo and discussed about the ongoing academic collaboration between the two universities. Professor Premakumara de Silva, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Dr. Nishara Fernando, Head, Department of Sociology, Dr. Kokila Konasinghe, […]
Internship placements of the Department of Economics
Just one month after the Alumni Association having entered into a collaboration partnership with the Department of Economics to support their Internship Programme, the collaboration has now secured over one hundred internship opportunities in the Private Sector. In recognition of the progress of this successful initiative, the Department of Economics hosted a Ceremonial Inauguration and […]
The Opening Ceremony of Centre for Advanced Materials and Devices
The newly constructed Centre for Advanced Materials and Devices (CAMD) at the Department of Chemistry was declared open by Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice chancellor of the University of Colombo on the 23rd of August 2018, in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Ranjith Mahanama, the Head of the Department of Chemistry, Professor Ramanee Wijesekera, other members of […]
Magazine Launching “අධ්යාපන සංවාද -08”
The Students of PGDE (Full time) 2017/2018 launched the “අධ්යාපන සංවාද -08 ” Magazine on 23rd August 2018 at the Faculty of Education and a felicitation Ceremony to all the staff of faculty of Education was conducted simultaneously. All the faculty members and a former dean of the faculty, professor Mr. Raja Gunawardena and a […]
“APL 2018” Gather to Fight at IIM
Ayurweda Premier League (APL) – 2018 Organized by the Sport Committee of the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo on 21st of August 2018 at the institute of Indigenous Medicine playground.
Freshers’ Welcome – Faculty of Technology
The Freshers’ welcome for the first student intake (2017/2018) of the Faculty of Technology was held on 13th of August 2018 at the faculty premises under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake. The event was organized by the academic staff of the faculty with the support from sponsor organizations Analytical Instruments […]
Delegation from University of Leicester visited University of Colombo
Professor Philip Baker, Pro Vice Chancellor, Head of College & Dean of Medicine, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, United Kingdom visited University of Colombo on 10th August 2018. During the visit Professor Phillip Baker met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, Professor Hemantha Dodampahala, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Kokila Konasinghe, […]
The Award Ceremony for Diploma in Travel & Tourism Economics and Hotel Management
The Award Ceremony for the 9th Batch of Diploma in Travel & Tourism Economics and Hotel Management (DTTEHM) was held on 9th August 2018, starting from 4.00p.m. onwards at the New Art Theater (NAT). Thirty-two students were awarded with the certificate of successful completion of the DTTEHM Programme. The performance of the outstanding students, who […]
Tree of Life group, Japan to collaborate with University of Colombo
Mr.Tadashi Shigenaga ,Chairman ,Tree of Life group and Mrs. Umi Shigenaga Director Tree of Life Japan visited University of Colombo and met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo on 7th August 2018. Mr.Tadashi Shigenaga invited University of Colombo to collaborate with Tree of Life group in introducing Ayurveda Treatments to Japanese […]
Farewell of Professor Laal Jayakody
Farewell of Professor Ravindra Laal Jayakody was held at the Maths auditorium, Faculty of Science on the 4th of August 2018 with the participation of the Dean Faculty of Science Professor K.R.R. Mahanama, Head Department of Chemistry Professor Ramanee Wijesekera, lectures of the chemistry department (Professor Sujatha Hewage, Dr. R.D.Gunaratne, Dr. Hasini Perera, Dr. Gayani […]
The Inauguration Ceremony of the Bachelors of Labour Education Programme
The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA) celebrated the inaugural ceremony of the Bachelor of Labour Education Programme and Diploma in Labour Education programme for 2018 academic year. The Inauguration was held on 1st of August 2018 at 6.00 PM in the New Art Theatre, Art Faculty, University of Colombo with master of ceremonies. In […]
Student Interaction Session by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka
The Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS) has organized the event, Sri Lanka India Relations; Student interaction Session which was chaired by his excellency Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka on Monday 30th July 2018, 2.00pm onward at the Indian Cultural Centre, 16 R G Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 7. The academics and the students from different faculties including, Arts, […]
General Convocation 2017 – Message from the Vice-Chancellor
I am delighted to congratulate all the graduands receiving their degrees today at the Graduation Ceremony of the University of Colombo. You are graduating from the oldest university in Sri Lanka which was founded in 1870, with the establishment of the Ceylon Medical College. Today, the University of Colombo is the best-ranked university in Sri […]
