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
Workshop on Implementation, Enforcement and Accountability of Disability Rights in Sri Lanka
The Workshop on Implementation, Enforcement and Accountability of Disability
Guest Lecture on “Indian Space Programme and Societal Benefits”
Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts organized a guest lecture on “Indian Space Programme and Societal Benefits” focusing mainly on developments in Indian Space Programme and its applications in natural resource mapping and management, by Bhagwan Singh Chaudhary, Professor, Department of Geophysics, Kurukshetra University, Haryana, India on 29th October 2015 at M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium , Faculty of Arts.
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
Celebrating the World Physiotherapy Day
Inter-school Quiz Competition ’15 was organised by the Physiotherapy Students’ Welfare Society, Faculty of Medicine, with the expectation of celebrating World Physiotherapy Day. It was a remarkable movement because it was the only function organised to celebrate World Physiotherapy Day in Sri Lanka. 27 schools and 81 students participated in the quiz competition. A workshop on sports […]
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. […]
Master of Human Rights and Democratisation – Inauguration
The Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Local) – 2015/16 inauguration was held on 20 August 2015 at the Senate Hall, College House.
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 20, 21 and 22 July 2015 at the BMICH. His Grace the Most Rev. Dr Oswald Gomis, the Chancellor of the University of Colombo, conferred the Degrees at this Convocation. View Photos
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 […]
