German Parliamentarian Ms Ria Schroder Visits UOC
On July 20, 2023, Ms Ria Schroder, a distinguished member of the German Parliament, paid a visit to the University of Colombo. During her visit, she engaged in productive discussions with university officials including the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu aiming to explore and […]
The Launch of the First Issue: Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ)
The first issue of the Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ) of the Department of Economics was officially launched on June 8, 2023, in the Faculty Board Room, Faculty of Arts. The CEJ is a biannually published, peer-reviewed academic journal that welcomes theoretical and empirical research articles covering a broad spectrum of topics in economics. The launching […]
Beauty of Sri Lanka and China through the Third Eye: Sri Lanka China Culture Photography Exhibition
The Confucius Institute (CIUC), in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka, organized the Sri Lanka-China Culture Photographic Exhibition on June 7, 2023, at the Orange Area of the Faculty of Arts. The chief guest of the occasion was Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University, along with Senior […]
UOC and Chrysalis Join Hands to Provide Subsidized Lunches
UOC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chrysalis on May 30, 2023, at the College House to provide subsidized lunches to students at the Faculty of Arts. Chrysalis is an organization focused on empowering women and youth to ensure inclusive growth. Members of the Department of Sociology approached Chrysalis to explore the possibility of […]
The Inauguration Ceremony of Master of Sinhala Programme 2022/2023
The inaugural ceremony of the Master of Sinhala 2022/2023 programme conducted by the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts was held on 20th May 2023 at the MB Ariyapala Auditorium, the University of Colombo. Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean of the Faculty of Arts graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, and Emeritus Professor JB […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the New Chinese Language Teaching Spot
The Confucius Institute at the University of Colombo (CIUC) successfully held the inauguration ceremony of the new teaching spot at the Overseas Chinese Service Centre in Sri Lanka on April 17, 2023. His Excellency Mr Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the […]
Opening of the Youth Wellness Center, Faculty of Arts
The opening of the Youth Wellness Center (YWC), Faculty of Arts was held on April 3, 2023, at the Faculty premises, in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Professor Vidya Jothi Vajira HW Dissanayake, […]
The Independence Print Exhibition, Department of International Relations
An exhibition marking the 75th anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka was organized by the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Arts in collaboration with the Awarelogue Initiative, and was held at the Boardroom of the Faculty of Arts on the 1st of February 2023. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor Senior […]
Vice Chancellor meets with the members of the project consortium “Challenges of Municipal Solid Waste Management”
Members of the project consortium of the “Challenges of Municipal Solid Waste Management – Learning from Post Crisis Governance Initiatives in South Asia (MSWM)” met the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, on 17th January 2023 at the Senate Hall of the University. The delegation was led by Professor Rene Veron, a Professor of […]
Book Launch: Drama and Art of Drama
The experimental book “Drama and Art of Drama” written by Dr Ranjith Senanayake, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Sinhala Studies, was launched on January 12th, 2023 at the New Arts Theatre. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, was the Chief Guest at the event. Additionally, the dean of the Faculty of Arts, […]
UOC signs an MOU with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the University of Colombo on 29th December 2022. The purpose of the MoU is to design, establish and operationalize a Youth Wellness Centre at the Faculty of Arts to address the wellness needs of students of the Faculty. Specific Objectives of […]
UOC signs an MOU with the Centre for Defense Research and Development (CDRD)
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Center for Defense Research and Development (CDRD) and University of Colombo on 8th December 2022. This was based on CDRD inviting UOC to have collaborative research on national concerns of the country by sharing the expertise of the UOC. CDRD was established on 29th July 2006 with […]
4th Undergraduate Research Symposium on Humanities and Social Sciences (URSHSS) 2022
The 4th Undergraduate Research Symposium of Humanities and Social Sciences [URSHSS-2022] of the Faculty of Arts was held on November 24, 2022, with the presence of the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo and Guest of Honor, Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean Faculty of Arts. The […]
Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Vocational Chinese Language Program for Sri Lanka Police
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony for Vocational Chinese Language Program for Sri Lanka Police conducted by the Confucius Institute was held on 3rd November 2022, successfully. The Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Counsellor Chinese Embassy Mr Wang Keqi , Deputy Inspector General of […]
