Launch of Sinhala Textbook edited by Senior Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa
The launching ceremony of the Sinhala textbook titled භාෂාධ්යයනය හා වාග්විද්යාව: සිද්ධාන්ත, ක්රමවේද හා මතවාද (Language Study and Linguistics: Theories, Methodologies, and Ideologies), edited by Senior Professor (Chair) Sandagomi Coperahewa of the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts, was held on August 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the New Arts Theatre. Ven. Thirikunamale Ananda […]
Faculty of Science Launches Biomolecular Science and Industrial Biotechnology (BSIB) Office
The Faculty of Science ceremonially opened the Biomolecular Science and Industrial Biotechnology (BSIB) Office on 22 August 2025. This dedicated office will serve as a centre for academic coordination, international collaboration, and research activities in the field of biotechnology. The ceremony was attended by distinguished foreign delegates from Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea – Prof. […]
Faculty of Management and Finance Launches Installation Ceremony of FMF Media
The Installation Ceremony of FMF Media, the official media club of the Faculty of Management and Finance, was held on 20th August 2025 at the Faculty premises. The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University, and the Guest of Honour, Mr Kalindu Karunaratne, […]
IGNITE FAIR – 2 Undergraduates’ Sales Exhibition
The Career Guidance Unit of the Faculty of Arts, together with its Students’ Club, held IGNITE FAIR – 2 on 19th August 2025 at the faculty premises, featuring 21 undergraduate entrepreneurs. The event was graced by Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake and Dean Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, along with academics and students. The fair […]
Centre for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation in Social Policy Established with UNFPA & Japan Support
The Centre for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation in Social Policy was launched on 13th August 2025. Its vision is to be a leading hub for research and innovation in South Asia, focusing on population dynamics, gender, and reproductive health from a rights-based perspective. The Centre’s main goal is to transform research findings into actionable policy by providing evidence-based […]
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 […]
Delegation from the Education University of Hong Kong Visits University of Colombo
A delegation from the Education University of Hong Kong visited the University of Colombo on 7th August 2025. The visiting team comprised Professor Chetwyn Chan, Vice President for Research and Development; Professor Michelle Gu, Dean of the Graduate School; and Mr Shiyang Tang, Executive Officer. They engaged in discussions with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice […]
Celebrating 15 Years of the Department of International Relations and 40 Years of the MAIR Programme
University of Colombo commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Department of International Relations and the 40th anniversary of the Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) at the Senate Hall on July 29, 2025. Honouring these important milestones, a book titled “Reflections on International Relations,” a collection of 19 academic articles, was officially launched. The […]
Confucius Institute Hosts Book Launch and Certificate Awarding Ceremony
The Confucius Institute hosted a special Book Launch under the “Translation Project” and Certificate Awarding Ceremony on 28 July 2025. The event took place at Lecture Hall 226, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts. The event was presided over by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, together with Senior Professor […]
Book Launching Ceremony: “The Role of Law in Redressing Victims of Personal Injury in Sri Lanka” – Authored by Dr Udapadie Liyanage
The Faculty of Law hosted the launch of “The Role of Law in Redressing Victims of Personal Injury in Sri Lanka”, authored by Dr Udapadie Liyanage, Head of the Department of Private and Comparative Law, on 23rd of July 2025 at the Auditorium of the Faculty premises. The event brought together members of the judiciary, […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the 2025/2026 Intake – Bachelor of Labour Management and Diploma in Labour Education (IHRA)
The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA) ceremonially inaugurated the 2025/2026 intake of its Bachelor of Labour Management and Diploma in Labour Education programmes on 23 July 2025 at the New Arts Theatre. This Bachelor’s degree remains the only internal undergraduate programme in Labour Management offered by a state university in Sri Lanka, designed specifically […]
Themadhuram 2025 – A Celebration of Tamil Culture and Artistry
Themadhuram 2025, a vibrant cultural celebration that brought together tradition, creativity, and unity, was proudly presented by Tamil-speaking undergraduates in collaboration with the Arts Council and the Cultural Centre, and was held on the 11th of July 2025 at the New Arts Theatre. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Hon. Manicavasagar Elancheleyan, Former High […]
University of Colombo Hosts Special Forum to Support Development of the Western Province
A special forum aimed at harnessing the expert knowledge of scholars from the University of Colombo to support the development initiatives of the Western Province was held on July 9, 2025, at the College House Premises. The forum served as a platform to present a range of proposals focused on key sectors, including poverty alleviation, […]
Adyapana Prathibha 15th Edition Launched by Faculty of Education
The launching ceremony of Adyapana Prathibha 15th Edition, organised by the 2020 B.Ed final-year undergraduates of the Faculty of Education, was held on the 2nd July 2025 with the presence of distinguished guests. Adyapana Prathibha is an education-focused trilingual magazine featuring diverse perspectives on contemporary and future education. It serves as a platform for student […]
GS Charity Buddhist Foundation Scholarship Distribution Ceremony
Under the guidance of Ven. Emeritus Professor K L Dhammajoti and Mr Y C Leung, the GS Charity Buddhist Foundation of Hong Kong, have generously sponsored a scholarship programme for students of the Department of Buddhist Studies at the Faculty of Arts. In a spirit of academic solidarity, the Department has kindly shared a portion […]
Reid Lit Chats 2025: A Groundbreaking Festival of Words, Voices, and Vision at the University of Colombo
The first-ever Sri Lankan English literature and language festival organised by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, was held on 21–22 June 2025. The event featured Q&A sessions with renowned writer-academics Sumathy Sivamohan and Vivimarie Vanderpoorten, a screening of short films by Anomaa Rajakaruna followed by a discussion, a memory walk through the Faculty […]
