University of Colombo Colours Awards Ceremony 2015
More Photos (from FOS Media) Colours Awards Ceremony 2015 – Awarding of colours
Annual Research Symposium 2015 – Faculty of Medicine
The Annual Research Symposium of the Faculty of Medicine, Colombo which was held on the 28th of October 2015 was graced by the presence of the Honorable Vice Chancellor, Professor Lakshman Dissanayake. To align with the theme of the Symposium, Enhancing Quality in Research and Health Development the organizing committee put together a truly exceptional […]
A delegation from Sophia University Japan visited University of Colombo
A delegation from Sophia University Japan visited the International Unit of University of Colombo (IUUC) on the 6th of November at the office of the IUUC, College House. Associate professor (Ms.) Yuka Mizutani (senior lecturer) and Mr. Kohei Thakaji (office of Global Education and Collaboration) met Dr. Sampath Seneviratne (Director, International Unit), Dr. Ajith Balasooriya […]
Annual Research Symposium 2015 – Department of Sinhala
The 5th Annual Research Symposium was held on 03rd November 2015 from 8.00 am onwards at M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala- University of Colombo. The keynote was delivered by Senior Professor Raj Somadewa, Post Graduate Institute of Archeology, University of Kelaniya. The main theme of this symposium was “New Trends in Sinhala Literature, […]
A delegation from German Academic Exchange Service visits University of Colombo
The Regional Director for India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka of German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Ms. Heike Mock and Senior Advisor/ International Cooperation Ms. Shikha Sinha visited Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo, and the senior academics including the dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. K.R.R. Mahanama, Dr. Sampath Seneviratne (Director of […]
Representatives of German Academic Exchange Service meet the senior academics and postgraduate students of University of Colombo
The Regional Director for India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka of German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Ms. Heike Mock and Senior Advisor/ International Cooperation Ms. Shikha Sinha encountered with the senior Academics and postgraduate students of University of Colombo at the Senate Hall on 4th of November. Starting the meeting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake gave a […]
Annual Research Symposium 2015 – Faculty of Graduate Studies
Keynote address delivered by Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, President’s Counsel, Minister of Justice and Minister of Buddha Sasana
Annual Research Symposium 2015
The research and development activities of the University of Colombo are carried out by both academic and non-academic members of the university as well as postgraduate and undergraduate students covering numerous fields. Each year, a vast number of topics are researched and presented at various forums and in many publications, bringing together myriad different disciplines. […]
Degree of change – Colombo University symposium set to transform higher education, focus on research and knowledge creation
The stage is set for the oldest university in Sri Lanka to showcase its prowess in the arena of research, starting tomorrow (October 26). The five-day Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo will be held from October 26-30, with the inaugural ceremony scheduled for tomorrow amidst much pageantry at the College House. While […]
National Schools Software Competition (NSSC) – 2015
The National Schools Software Competition (NSSC) – 2015 conducted by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL)for the 26th consecutive time was concluded on the 4th October 2015 at the UCSC. The Online examination was managed by the members of the IEEE Student Branch of the UCSC. Dr. Ajantha Athukorala, CSSL’s Advisor on Students’ Affairs, […]
Visit from Western Sydney University, Australia to Collaborate with University of Colombo
A delegation from Western Sydney University, Australia met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo on 15th September. The meeting was held in order to discuss possible collaborations between the two universities in the future. Professor Karl Roberts, Director of Academic Program – Policing and Peace & Development Studies, Dr. Awais Piracha, Director […]
Grip to Grip 2015 – Carrom Tournament
University of Colombo women’s carrom team won the 2nd runner up & men’s carrom team won the 4th place at Grip to Grip 2015
Workshop on ‘Collaborative Cohort PhDs at QUT – Phase II’
One of our University’s global collaborators, Dr. Tony Sahama from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia, conducted a workshop on ‘Collaborative Cohort PhDs at QUT- Phase II’ at the Senate Hall of University of Colombo on 25th of August 2015 for the junior academic staff members (probationary lecturers) of Sri Lankan Universities. Prof. P. […]
Opening ceremony of Fitness Centre
The newly constructed Fitness Centre was opened by the Vice-Chancellor Senior Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake on 12/08/2015 at the University of Colombo Gymnasium. More images… (Image courtesy: FOS Media, Faculty of Science)
Newly appointed Vice-Chancellor Senior Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake
Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo with effect from 06th August 2015. The welcome ceremony was held at College House on 06th August 2015 with the participation of former Competent Authority, deans, directors and all the academic, Administrative and non-academic staff of the University of Colombo. […]
