10th World Ayurveda Day Celebrated in Sri Lanka with Focus on Integration of Traditional and Modern Medicine
The 10th World Ayurveda Day was jointly organised by the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, the Department of Ayurveda, the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, and the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine at the University of Colombo on 23 September 2025. His Excellency Santosh Jha, the High Commissioner […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Opens Panchakarma Day Treatment Unit at Ayurveda National Hospital
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine officially launched its Panchakarma Day Treatment Unit at the Ayurveda National Hospital on 19th September 2025. As part of the event, the name boards of the professorial units were ceremonially unveiled. The occasion was graced by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice-Chancellor of the University, together with Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera, […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Strengthens Ayurveda and Herbal Research Through Strategic Industry Partnerships
In a significant step toward enhancing academic research and clinical product development, the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine (FIM) has officially entered two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with leading industry partners. The agreements, signed on September 11, 2025, mark a major milestone in fostering innovation and development within Sri Lanka’s Ayurveda and herbal medicine sectors. The […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Hosts 11th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Traditional Medicine (iCAUST 2025)
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine organised the 11th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Traditional Medicine (iCAUST 2025) from 15th to 16th August 2025. The inaugural session was held on 15th August 2025 at the Auditorium of the Medical Faculty Tower. The ceremony was graced by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the […]
Ambassador of Nepal Explores Academic Collaborations with the University of Colombo
The Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, H.E. Dr Purna Bahadur Nepali, visited the University of Colombo on 12th August 2025. During the visit, the Ambassador held a comprehensive discussion with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor; Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera, Dean of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine; Professor H M Nihal […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine celebrates the International Yoga Day 2025
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine celebrated International Yoga Day 2025 in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), High Commission of India, Colombo, on 19 June in the faculty premises. The SVCC organised this celebration at 116 venues around the country at the same time on this day, while FIM proudly hosted the main […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the Postgraduate Diploma Programs 2025/2026 – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
The Inauguration Ceremony for the second intake of four Postgraduate Diploma programs and the third intake of the Indigenous Orthopedic Treatment program was held on 14th June 2025 at the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine. A total of 67 postgraduate scholars were enrolled for the academic year 2025/2026, marking increased interest in advanced studies in Indigenous […]
Beijing Language and Culture University delegation visits the University of Colombo
The University of Colombo hosted a delegation from the Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), China, on 12th June 2025. Professor Duan Peng, President of BLCU led the delegation which included Chen Lixia (Chief Expert of International Chinese Teaching & Research Center), Li Xincai (Director, Department of Asset Management), Zhou Xin (Dean, School of Applied […]
FIM Enhances Ayurveda and Herbal Research Through New Industry Partnerships
Pre-Conference Workshop on Natural Products in Drug Discovery: Innovations and Applications organized by the Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products (URDNP)
Pre-Conference Workshop on Natural Products in Drug Discovery: Innovations and Applications was organized by the Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products (URDNP) at the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine on February 22nd and 23rd, 2025. This pre-conference workshop was organized parallel to the 11th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional medicine (iCAUST-2025). […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Celebrates 9th Ayurveda Day
Sri Lanka celebrated the 9th Ayurveda Day in Colombo on November 1, 2024. The High Commissioner of India, H.E. Santosh Jha, inaugurated the event alongside the Vice Chancellor of the University, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne. Present at the occasion were the Dean of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera; the […]
FIM Establishes Career Guidance Unit (CGU) and Unit for Research and Development of Natural Products (URDNP)
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine (FIM) marked a significant milestone in its continued growth and commitment to excellence with the establishment of the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) and the Unit for Research and Development of Natural Products (URDNP). This is a major step forward in enhancing the faculty’s capabilities and offering an improved experience for […]
The 10th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Traditional Medicine (iCAUST 2024)
The 10th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Traditional Medicine (iCAUST 2024) was inaugurated on 9th August 2024 at Galle Town Hall, Sri Lanka. This prestigious event was organized by the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine in collaboration with the Department of Ayurveda, Ministry of Health, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The ceremony began with a […]
FIM Signs an MOU with BHU to Promote Collaboration in Ayurveda Education
The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, marking a significant milestone in the field of Ayurveda education. The MOU was further extended on August 8, 2024, during a visit by Professor P K Goswami, Dean of the Faculty of Ayurveda at […]
Strengthening Collaboration: FIM Signed MOUs for Ayurvedic and Herbal Research
To strengthen academic research in clinical product development with Ayurveda and herbal industry partners, seven Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were signed between the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine (FIM) and industrial parties on the 8th of July 2024. The event took place at the College House Premises, in the presence of the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor […]
Indian Delegation Explores Collaboration with Ayurveda Education and Research
A delegation from India paid a courtesy visit to the faculty of Indigenous Medicine on May 4, 2024, and engaged in a discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, and the Dean of the faculty, Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera at the faculty premises. All parties discussed future collaboration in undergraduate and […]
