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 […]
General Convocation 2017 – Message from the Chancellor
The University of Colombo, the prestigious oldest university in Sri Lanka, will be gifting the nation with another near three thousand learned men and women once again this year. With great dedication the staff of the University makes this presentation handling some of the best candidates in the country. The management of a university is […]
National Central University, Taiwan to collaborate with University of Colombo
A Delegation led by Professor Timothy K. Shih Vice Dean of College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, National Central University, Taiwan visited University of Colombo and met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo on 25 June 2018. Professor Shih was accompanied by Professor Yung-Fang Chen, Department of Communication Engineering, Professor […]
General Convocation 2017
36th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association
The 36th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Colombo was held held on 23rd July 2018 at the Senate Hall, College House, University of Colombo. The Chief Guest was former Vice Chancellor Professor G.L. Peiris. The AGM was also attended by the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Past presidents […]
Felicitation of Seven Senior Distinguished Alumni of The University of Colombo
A highlight of the 36th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Colombo was a charming felicitation ceremony conducted to recognize and felicitate seven Senior Distinguished Alumni of the University of Sri Lanka, which was the predecessor of the University of Colombo, for the outstanding services they have rendered to the […]
Seminar on “Participatory Theatre for Reconciliation in Post-war Sri Lanka”
The Department of Sociology organized the monthly seminar for the month of July, on 23rd July 2018 (Monday) from 10.30 a.m. – 12.00 noon. in the Seminar Room of the Department of Sociology. At this seminar, Ms. Mandy Koenraads, was delivered the lecture on “Participatory Theatre for Reconciliation in Post-war Sri Lanka”. Mandy Koenraads has completed a postgraduate MSc (Research) in International Development Studies […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the Certificate Course in Politics and Governance
The inaugural ceremony of the 7th batch the Certificate Course in Politics and Governance was held on the 21st of July 2018 at 9.30 am in the Political Science Auditorium, Department of Political Science and Public Policy. Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice Chancellor University of Colombo, Professor Premakumara de Silva, the Dean Faculty of Arts, Mr. Mahesh […]
Inauguration Ceremony – Masters in Buddhist Studies
The Inauguration Ceremony of the Masters in Buddhist Studies (2018/2019) which is conducted by the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Colombo, was held on 21st July 2018. Ven. Professor M. Dhammajothi Thero, Head – Department of Buddhist Studies delivered the welcome speech. The Invited Speaker was Professor Kapila Abhayawansa, Vice Rector – International Buddhist College (Thailand). Professor Premakumara De Silva, Dean, Faculty […]
Faculty Development Work-shop in Faculty of Nursing
A five-day faculty development workshop was successfully held from 16th of July to 20th of July at the board-room of faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo in Sri-Jayawardenapura, with the participation of acting Dean of the faculty, Professor Devaka Weerakoon and the members of the academic staff. The Workshop was organized as a joint program […]
Workshop on Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine
A workshop on “Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine for a Healthy Living” was held at the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo on 10th July to 15th July 2018 for the promotion of Ayurveda Education in Japan.
Inter University Cricket Championship 2018
The Inter University cricket championship 2018 was successfully concluded last week with an immense win attained by the University of Colombo Cricket team under the strong captaincy of Tharana Nakandala and Vice-captain Udesh Sendanayake. The team was coached under Sanjeewa Jayasinghe who has been their main pillar of success over the past few years. This […]
