FIM Welcomes New Lecture Theatre to Enhance Learning Experience
The Inauguration Ceremony of the New Lecture Theatre at the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine took place on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023. The Lecture Theatre represents Stage I of the new building of the Faculty, which was funded by the AHEAD project grant. The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest Senior Professor […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the Postgraduate and Mid-Career Development Unit – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine proudly inaugurated the Postgraduate and Mid-Career Development Unit along with its first postgraduate program, the “Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Orthopedic Treatment” on the 20th of May 2023. The event took place at the Faculty premises and was graced by the Chief Guest Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the […]
Technology transfer bringing revenue stream to the University of Colombo
University of Colombo and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura researchers collaborated tirelessly for several years to achieve 14 objectives related to the new research-based frugal innovation called the “Sudarshana Suspension”. Their work ensured that the medicine met and exceeded drug safety and efficacy standards. The research team comprised of Dr W.A.S. Saroja Weerakoon and Professor […]
Establishment of Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
University of Colombo proudly announces the establishment of its newest Faculty, the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, through Gazette Extraordinary No 2319/22 on Wednesday, February 13, 2023. This marks a significant milestone in the history of the institution as the 10th Faculty. The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine will consist of six new departments, each focusing on […]
UOC signs an MoU with the Japan Association for the Promotion of Ayurveda (JAPA)
4th National Symposium on Traditional Medicine 2016 on “Healthy Women for Wealthy Nation”
The 4th National Symposium on Traditional Medicine 2016 on “Healthy Women for Wealthy Nation” was organized by the Institute of Indigenous Medicine (IIM), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka on 3rd June 2016. The aim of the symposium is to encourage academics, medical officers, young researchers, and students to collaborate with traditional practitioners in multi-disciplinary fields […]