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. […]
General Convocation – 2014
The General Convocation of the University of Colombo was held on 20th, 21st and 22nd of July 2015 at the BMICH.
Students – Staff interaction through Sports and Culture
The Faculty of Arts is the largest faculty of the University of Colombo, with 139 academic staff and 2578 students from 1st to 4th year. This event is designed to provide an opportunity in the largest faculty of the University of Colombo to come together in an informal atmosphere. This will, it is hoped, enhance […]
UOC Rhythm – First Ever E-Radio Station by any Sri Lankan University
It’s never easy starting anything from scratch, and when it’s the first time ever in Sri Lanka
Law Goes Green 2015
As the successor of Law Goes Green 2014, in the year 2015, the project made a paradigm shift whereby it focused on holding an inaugural conference on ‘Green Crimes’ as the next step towards our vision to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. The project was held from 31st March – 1st April 2015, with the […]
University of Colombo Travel Grants Scheme
Purpose: To financially assist academics to attend scientific meetings, conferences, symposia to present their research findings
Global Business Challenge Champions 2014
The team “Corporate Consultants” representing the University of Colombo won the World Championship of CIMA Global Business Challenge 2014
CVCD Excellence Award – 2014 to Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne
Professor Asanga Tilakaratne, Professor of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Buddhist Studies Unit, Faculty of Arts was awarded the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Directors (CVCD) Excellence Award – 2014, for the Most Outstanding Senior Researcher in the Field of Humanities, Aesthetics and Social Sciences. Professor Asanga Tilakaratne graduated from Peradeniya University, Sri Lanka, with a […]
