Launching “Upadeshanya” Magazine – 17
The Professional Counselling Service Association launched the UPADESHANYA-17 Magazine on the theme of “Family Counselling” on 08th July at the Faculty of Education from 9.0am to 12.00pm. and a guest lecture by Dr. Kanthi Hettigoda on “New Trends in Family Counselling” was conducted to mark the event. The Dean-Faculty of Education Professor Manjula Vithanapathirana, Emeritus Professor Roland […]
Visit from Robert Koch Institute Germany
Dr. Andreas Detlef Nitsche, accompanied a delegation from the Robert Korch Institute , Berlin, Germany on 6th July 2018 and met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo. University of Colombo and Robert Korch Institute has an ongoing joint research collaboration. Ms. Beate Annette Nitsche, Ms. Beate Becker- Ziaja, Ms. Therese Muzeniek and […]
Seminar on PPP Funding
The International Office of University of Colombo organized by a seminar on PPP Funding Programme introduce by German Academic Exchange Service on 5th July 2018. The Seminar was conducted by Ms. Sikha Sinha, Senior Advisor, DAAD Office, New Delhi, India.
Academic Mentoring Program of Faculty of Medicine
Formal and structured programs on faculty mentoring are conducted by many established Universities across the globe. However, this concept still remains relatively new to many Asian Universities. The need of a formal mentoring program for the Faculty of Medicine, Colombo was highlighted during the institutional review process carried out by UGC on Sri Lankan Universities […]
Joint Conference of Partial Confucius Institutes in Asia 2018
The 2018 Conference of Partial Confucius Institutes in Asia was held at the BMICH on 27th – 28th June 2018. This conference was organized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hamban) in China and the University of Colombo and University of Kelaniya. The Conference attracted delegates from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Iran and Turkey. Participants from China and […]
Guest Lecture Series, Department of International Relations-Faculty of Arts
The Department of International Relations organized a Guest Lecture Series, from 20th June – 26th June 2018 to share the expertise knowledge of International Relations, provoke new thoughts and stimulate engaging conversations on contemporary International Relations topics. This is the first series in the academic year of 2017/2018.
“Sithja Yathra” Talent show
“Sithja Yathra” talent show organized by the De Seram new Hostel students, was held on 25th of June 2016 at the Hostel premises.
“Pirith” Chanting Ceremony -Havelock Womens’ Hostel
“Pirith” Chanting Ceremony was held at the Havelock Womens’ Hostel on 21th June 2018.
Guest lecture by Ven. Professor Devalegema Madhananda thero
The Guest lecture on the theme ” The world and you” by former professor, university of Kelaniya Ven. professor Devalegema Madhananda thero, organized by B.Ed final year students was held on 20th June 2018 at the Faculty of Education.
“Green Talk”, Sustainable Construction Practices
The 3rd green talk was successfully held on 19th June 2018. Engineer Shiromal Fernando who is the vice chairman of Green Building Council of Sri Lanka and the Managing Director of Civil & Structural Engineering Consultants (PVT) Ltd delivered the speech on sustainable construction practices.
College House “Dansela” and the “Bhakthi-Gee”
To mark the “Poson Poya” Festival 2018, a “Dansela” and the “Bhakthi-Gee” presentation were organized by the College House Staff of the University Colombo on 19th of June 2018 at the College House premises.
Dean’s Lecture Series, Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts has initiated a lecture series under the title of “Dean’s Lecture Series‘ and it’s inaugural lecture was a panel discussion and held on 18th June 2018 from 3.00 pm onward at the Faculty Board Room, Faculty of Arts. The panel discussion was on the topic of ‘Humanities & Social Sciences Education […]
A Delict Spotted’18 – Photography Competition
The Department of Private and Comparative Law of the Faculty of Law organized a photography competition and an exhibition, “A Delict Spotted 18”, on 13th of June 2018 in the Ceylon Room, Faculty of Law. The photographs projected the applicability of the law of Delict to social issues. The competition was open to undergraduates of […]
75th Anniversary of ‘Guththila Geethaya’ (ගුත්තිල ගීතය)
The Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of “Guththila Geethaya” (ගුත්තිල ගීතය) Authored by Martin Wickramasinghe, was held on 12th June 2018 at the M.B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala. This Seminar was organized by the Department of Sinhala in collaboration with the Martin Wickramasinghe Trust. Professor Rev. Agalakada Sirisumana Thero, Dr. Latha Gurusinghe, Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa […]
The Annual “Ramadan Iftar” Ceremony
The Faculty of Arts organized the Ramadan Iftar Programme on 12th June 2018, to enhance the positive attitudes among students and the staff about living and functioning in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society. This programme was held in the Faculty of Arts premises under the patronage of the Dean-Faculty of Arts, Professor Premakumara de Silva. Meanwhile, the Annual Ifthar Ceremony organized […]
Farewell to Mr. N.Selvakkumaran
The Tamil medium students of the Faculty of Law organized a Farewell to their respectable Teacher Mr. N.Selvakkumaran, Former Dean & currently Senior Legal Adviser, University of Colombo. The function commenced with a welcome dance. There were recital of poems and speeches by students and staff in appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. Sevakkumaran. […]
