Global University Medical Challenge (GUMC)
Team from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo placed 3rd and was awarded a cash prize of US$ 750 in the Global University Medical Challenge (GUMC) 2018, which was held in the International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, 14-15 April 2018. Chirath Madurapperuma (Final year), Wasana Kodithuwakku (4th year) and Hiruni Udara (2nd […]
The 14th Annual Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration
High Commissioner H.E. Taranjit Singh Sandhu High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka delivered the 14th Annual Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration on Tuesday, 3rd April 2018 at the BMICH on the topic ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas : Together We Progress’ India Sri Lanka Relations in the light of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy. The High Commissioner […]
Asia Pacific Moot Court Competition 2018
The “Shri N J Yasaswy Memorial Asia Pacific Moot Court Competition 2018”, hosted by The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad, India. The Competition was held from 29th March to 1st April 2018 and ten teams took part in the said competition including university teams from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. The team from Faculty […]
Stat Day 2018 – “Decision Making through Quality Data”
The Most Prominent event of the Stat Circle, “Stat Day 2018”, was held on 27th of March, 2018 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Main Auditorium, with the Participation of the Chief Guest, The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor Lakshman Disanayaka. The Program consisted of a keynote speech by Mr. Rohana Wijesekera, Director of Statistics, Central Bank […]
The Asia Pacific Conference 2018
The Opening Ceremony of the Asia Pacific Conference 2018, was held at the UCSC Auditorium, University of Colombo on 19 March 2018. The Ceremony was officially opened by the Chief Guest, Minister of Project Management, Youth Affairs and Southern Development, Hon. Sagala Ratnayaka. The Other Guests were The Vice Chancellor University of Colombo, Senior Professor […]
Delegation from Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
A delegation from Taipei Medical University, Taiwan visited University of Colombo and met Senior Professor Lakshman Disanayaka, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, Professor Indika Karunathilake, Faculty of Medicine and Dr. Kokila Konasinghe, Director, International Office. During the meeting held at the university both parties discussed about ongoing academic collaboration between the two universities. The meeting […]
Delegation from Beijing Foreign Studies University, China
Professor Jia Wenjian, Vice President, Beijing Foreign Studies University, China visited University of Colombo on 16th March 2018 and met Senior Professor Lakshman Disanayaka, Vice Chancellor University of Colombo, Professor Premakumara De Silva, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Ven. Prof. M. Dhammajothi Thero, Director, Confucius Institute, University of Colombo and Dr. Kokila Konasinghe, Director , International […]
The Opening Ceremony of the Faculty of Technology the Malabe Premises
The Opening Ceremony of the Faculty of Technology at the Malabe Premises took place on 14th of March 2018 with the Presence of the Vice chancellor Senior Professor Lakshman Disanayaka, Dean of the Faculty, Professor J.K.D.S. Jayanetti and other all Staff members of the faculty. The Inauguration program
International Women’s Day- 2018
The International Women’s Day 2018 celebration organized by the Department of Private and Comparative Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo was held on 8th March 2018 at Western Province Aesthetic Centre, under the theme “Equality for Women: Press for Progress”. The objective of the event was to create awareness among the undergraduates on gender […]
Inter-Faculty Freshers’ 2018, Sports Competition
Inter Faculty Freshers’ Championship 2018 was held on 02nd of March 2018 at the NCC swimming Pool and the University Tennis Court. Swimming – The Faculty of Management and Finance became the Champions and UCSC became the runners up. The Faculty of Science became the second runners up. Tennis – The Faculty of Science became the Champions […]
Vice Chancellor of University of Essex visited University of Colombo
Professor Anthony Forster, Vice-Chancellor of University of Essex and Professor Dominic Micklewright, Dean for Partnerships visited University of Colombo on 2nd March 2018. During the visit the delegates met Senior Professor Lakshman Disanayaka, Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo, Professor Ranjith Mahanama, Dean, Faculty of Science, Professor Rev. Wimalarathana , Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts […]
The felicitation ceremony to honor the retirement of Professor Ravindra Laal Jayakody
The felicitation ceremony to honor the retirement of Professor Ravindra Laal Jayakody (MBBS, MRCP (London), LRCP(UK), MRCS(UK), PhD (University of Alberta, Canada) and MA (University of Kelaniya), Professor of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, was held on 27th of February 2018 at the Faculty premises. The chief guest for the event was Prof. […]
Opening of Resources Center for Visually Impaired Users
Orientation Programme 2018 Faculty of Arts
The Orientation Programme for new entrants in the Academic year 2017/2018 to the Faculty of Arts, was scheduled in two phases as the Phase I on February 14th – 16th, 2018 and the Phase II on February 19th – 22nd, 2018 Day 1 (14th Feb 2018) – Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. Day 2 […]
Team of the Divinity School, University of Chicago visited University of Colombo
Team of the Divinity School, University of Chicago visited University of Colombo for collaboration with the Department of Buddhist Studies on 16th and 17th February 2018. They had a primary discussion with the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Lakhsman Dissanayake, the Dean of Faculty of Arts, Professor D.A. Premakumara De Silva, Head of Department of Buddhist […]
2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018)
The International Conference on Climate Change 2018 (ICCC 2018) was held from 15th-16th February, 2018 at Hotel Taj Samudra Colombo, Sri Lanka. ICCC 2018 was hosted by the University of Colombo in collaboration with the Colorado State University, USA as the Academic partner of the Conference. The Climate Change Secretariat, the Ministry of Mahaweli Development […]
