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 […]
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
Felicitation ceremony for Emeritus Professor KAP Siddhisena
Prof. K.A.P. Siddhisena, Emeritus Professor of Demography, Faculty of Arts
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 […]
Social Media for Empowerment Award 2014
Maneesha Wijesekara UCSC 3rd Year student became runner-up at the Social Media for Empowerment Award 2014
