Awards & Prizes

Mar
02

Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Excellence 2021

The Vice Chancellor’s awards for Research Excellence acknowledge academic staff members who make contributions to the University community through their outstanding research works. This year, nine awards were awarded to the following recipients during the Postgraduate Convocation 2021 on the 02nd of March 2023 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Professor MTM Mahees Faculty [...]
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Dec
14

Prof. Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence – General Convocation 2021

Ms Hannagala Gamage Hiruni Udara - Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo congratulates Ms Hannagala Gamage Hiruni Udara (MFC/AL/2014/0570), Faculty of Medicine on receiving the Open Awards – Prof. Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence at the General Convocation 2021. Ms Hiruni hailing from Sujatha Vidyalaya, Matara entered the Faculty of Medicine having being placed [...]
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Dec
14

D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize – General Convocation 2021

University of Colombo congratulates Ms SG De Silva (2016/L/7576), Faculty of Law and Mr MM Perera (2017/S/16283) – Faculty of Science on receiving the Open Awards – D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize at the General Convocation 2021. Ms SG De Silva – Faculty of Law Ms Gangulali de Silva successfully completed her Bachelor of [...]
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Dec
14

Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – General Convocation 2021

University of Colombo congratulates Mr Charuka Hatharasinghe (2017/MS/7600), Faculty of Management & Finance on receiving the Open Awards – Canekeratne Prize for General Merit at the General Convocation 2021. Mr Charuka Hatharasinghe - Faculty of Management & Finance Mr Charuka Hatharasinghe is a multi-faceted individual who excelled in many arenas including academics, sports, leadership, and [...]
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Dec
14

Student of the Year of the General Convocation 2021

University of Colombo congratulates Ms AAM Fonseka (2017/MS/7570), Faculty of Management & Finance and Mr AI Nilaweera (MFC/AL/2014/0509), Faculty of Medicine on receiving the Open Awards – Student of the Year at the General Convocation 2021. Ms AAM Fonseka - Faculty of Management & Finance Ms Andrea Fonseka completed her Bachelor of Business Administration Honours [...]
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Oct
12

Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Excellence 2020

The Vice Chancellor’s awards for Research Excellence acknowledge academic staff members who make contributions to the University community through their outstanding research works. This year, six awards have been re-framed by the following recipients during the Postgraduate Convocation 2020 on the 12th of October 2022 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Senior Professor KM [...]
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Jul
29

Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Excellence 2019

The Vice Chancellor’s awards for Research Excellence acknowledge academic staff members who make contributions to the University community through their outstanding research works. This year, Seven awards have been re-framed by the following recipients during the Postgraduate Convocation 2019 on the 29th of July 2022 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Professor Shiroma Handunnetti [...]
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Jul
24

Student of the Year – General Convocation 2020

University of Colombo congratulates Ms. Ashwini De Silva, Faculty of Management & Finance and Ms. Tharushi Jayasekara, University of Colombo School of Computing on receiving the Open Awards - Student of the Year at the General Convocation 2020. Ms. Ashwini De Silva - Faculty of Management & Finance Ms. Ashwini De Silva has excelled in [...]
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Jul
24

Prof. Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence – General Convocation 2020

Ms. Jayani Tharangi Mawela - Faculty of Science University of Colombo congratulates Ms. Jayani Tharangi Mawela, Faculty of Science on receiving the Open Awards - Prof. Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence at the General Convocation 2020. Ms. Jayani Tharangi Mawela, a student from St. Paul’s Girls School Milagiriya entered the University in 2017 securing [...]
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Jul
24

D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize – General Convocation 2020

University of Colombo congratulates Ms. Promodya Dayawansa - Faculty of Law and Ms. Tushani Ranawaka - Faculty of Medicine on receiving the Open Awards - D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize at the General Convocation 2020. Ms. Promodya Dayawansa - Faculty of Law Ms. Promodya Dayawansa completed her Bachelor of Laws degree with Second Class [...]
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Jul
24

Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – General Convocation 2020

University of Colombo congratulates Ms. Vitharana Gamage Eranga Sandamini Wijewardhana Dissanayake - Faculty of Law, Ms. Ashwini De Silva - Faculty of Management & Finance, Mr. Kaneel Dias - University of Colombo School of Computing on receiving the Open Awards – Canekeratne Prize for General Merit at the General Convocation 2020. Ms. Eranga Dissanayake - [...]
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Dec
22

University Karate (Kumite) team shines at the National Karate Championship – 2021

National Karate Championship – 2021 was organized by the Sri Lanka Karate-Do Federation, on 22nd of December 2021 at Bandaragama Indoor Stadium. The event was held with the participation of nearly 500 athletes representing the clubs in all parts of the country. University of Colombo Karate (Kumite) team won eleven medals including six golds, four […]

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Dec
19

Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – Ceremonial Graduation 2019 | Mr. U.M.S. Wijesinghe

Mr. U.M.S. Wijesinghe was awarded the Canekeratne Prize for General Merit in the Ceremonial Graduation 2019 for completing his BSc Honours Degree in Applied Statistics, showing excellence in his academic studies, sportsmanship, cultural activities, and proven leadership. Mr. Sahan was the recipient of University Colours for Cricket for four consecutive years, being part of the […]

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Dec
19

Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – Ceremonial Graduation 2019 | Mr. Y.R. De Silva

Mr Yasitha Rangana De Silva was awarded the Canekeratne Prize for General Merit in the Ceremonial Graduation 2019 for completing his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Honours) Degree in International Business with a Second Class (Upper Division) in the Faculty of Management & Finance. Aside from his academic qualifications, Mr Yasitha is an accomplished professional […]

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Dec
19

Student of the Year – Ceremonial Graduation 2019 | Mr. H K D K Fernando

Mr. H K D K Fernando the Student of the Year in the Ceremonial Graduation 2019, completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in International Business degree with First Class Honours Faculty of Management and Finance in 2019. In the year 2018, he was appointed as the Vice-Captain of the University Rugby team, which became […]

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Nov
28

Dean’s List Awards and Teaching Excellence Awards – Faculty of Medicine

A ceremony to confer Dean’s List Awards (2018, 2019, 2020) and Teaching Excellence Awards was held on 28th of November 2021, at the New Building Theatre of the Faculty of Medicine with the distinguished presence of the Dean, of the Faculty of Medicine, Vidya Jyothi Chair and Professor Vajira Dissanayake, award recipients and academic and […]

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