12th Annual Research Symposium on Sinhala Studies – Department of Sinhala
The 12th Annual Research Symposium on Sinhala Studies, organized by the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts, took place on the 21st of September 2023 at 9:00 AM at the New Arts Theatre (NAT) with the presence of the Vice Chancellor, along with other invitees, scholars, and students. This year’s symposium focused on the theme […]
Dean’s Awards Literary 2022 – Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts proudly hosted the Dean’s Literary Awards Ceremony and Talent Show on 7 September 2023, commencing at 2:00 p.m. at the New Arts Theatre (NAT). Distinguished guests in attendance included the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu. The event’s […]
General Convocation 2022
The Dean’s List Award Ceremony 2022/2023 – Faculty of Science
For the very first time in the long history of the Faculty of Science, The Dean’s List Award ceremony was held to recognize the high-achieving students in their academic performances. It was held on the 31st of August 2023 from 4.00 p.m. onwards at the Auditorium of the ILC building. This occasion was graced by […]
Book launch and the awards ceremony for the First Certificate in Ornithology course – FOGSL
A book launch and the awards ceremony for the First Certificate in Ornithology course, conducted by the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL), was held on August 26, 2023, under the iconic Nuga tree in front of the Department of Zoology and Environmental Science. The Chief Guest of the event was Senior Professor (Chair) […]
Magnate 2023 – Faculty of Management & Finance
The Department of Finance of the Faculty of Management and Finance recently hosted its annual flagship event, ‘Magnate-2023’ for the third time under the theme “Leading with Vision, Thriving with Finance”. The event was organized by the Finance Students’ Association (FSA) of The Department of Finance and it was held on August 25th, 2023 at […]
University of Colombo Extends Appreciation to Emeritus Professors
The University of Colombo showed its appreciation for the services of Emeritus Professors by issuing Identity Cards on August 21, 2023. Currently, there are 84 Emeritus Professors affiliated with the university, and 32 of them attended the event. During the event, Senior Professor (Chair) H. D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor, provided an overview of the […]
Business Idea Competition (BIC) 2023
The Business Idea Competition (BIC) was successfully held on August 18, 2023, at the Faculty of Management and Finance for the sixth consecutive time. The journey of BIC was initiated by the Department of Management and Organization Studies in 2016 with the aim of enhancing the creativity, innovativeness, and entrepreneurial skills of undergraduates. Senior Professor […]
‘Gee Laalasa’ Sambhashana Sandyawa 2023
‘Gee Laalasa’ Sambhashana Sandyawa was held on Wednesday, the 16th of August 2023, at the New Art Auditorium, starting from 3:00 p.m. The event aimed to nurture artistic inspiration and literary appreciation among university students, with a particular emphasis on the fusion of literature and music infused with artistic value. The event featured twenty classical […]
Professor Carlo Fonseka Oration in Medical Humanities
The third Professor Carlo Fonseka Oration in Medical Humanities of the Faculty of Medicine was held on 15th August 2023 in the Faculty of Medicine premises. Professor Susirith Mendis delivered the oration on the topic, “Medicine, the Humanities, Carlo and I”. The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, who […]
Inauguration Ceremony and Information Session of DBA 2023/2026 intake
The Inauguration Ceremony and Information Session for the 2023/2026 intake of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Degree Programme took place at the Faculty of Management & Finance on August 12, 2023. Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the University, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Other attendees included Professor Prasath Rathnasinghe, the […]
Master of Cybersecurity (MC) Degree Inauguration 2023
The Master of Cybersecurity (MC) Degree Inauguration 2023 was successfully held on August 12, 2023, at the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC). A total of twenty-eight students, including 27 local students and one international student, have enrolled in the program. The event was conducted in a hybrid mode and consisted of two sessions: […]
Closing ceremony: Masters in Financial Economics Program for Foreign Students
The students from the foreign batch of the Masters in Financial Economics program for 2022, offered by the Department of Economics successfully completed their on-site learning period at the University of Colombo. The program’s successful conclusion was celebrated at the Closing Ceremony held on Friday, August 11th, 2023, at the Faculty of Arts. The closing […]
Opulentia 2023 – The Accounting Day
The ‘OPULENTIA ’23 – Accounting Day’ organized for the first time by the Students Association of the Department of Accounting, marked a pivotal moment for the Department of Accounting and the entire Faculty of Management and Finance. The event was held on 9th August 2023, at the New Arts Theatre. The event saw a robust […]
International Students’ Day
The inaugural International Students’ Day of the University of Colombo, organized by the International Office, took place on August 8th, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the College House Auditorium. The event occurred in a hybrid format with the participation of both current international students and alumni from around the world. Currently, the International […]
Book Launch: ‘Immigrants’ Citizenship Perceptions: Sri Lankans in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand”
The book titled ‘Immigrants’ Citizenship Perceptions: Sri Lankans in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand‘ authored by Dr Pavithra Jayawardena, was launched at the Senate Hall on August 3rd, 2023. The book is published by Peter Lang and it comes out as the sixth volume of the series of ‘Studies in Transnationalism’ edited by Dr Jatinder […]
