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 […]
Inauguration & Awards Ceremony – Certificate Course on Translating the Science of Happiness and Meditation into Practice
The Centre for Meditation Research (CMR), Faculty of Medicine, proudly hosted the Inauguration and Awards Ceremony for the Certificate Course on Translating the Science of Happiness and Meditation into Practice (CSHM) on 21st June 2025 at Mini Auditorium 01, Faculty of Medicine. The course is funded by the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, USA. The event […]
Graduation Ceremony – 16th Batch of Diploma in Travel & Tourism Economics and Hotel Management
The University of Colombo proudly celebrated the Graduation Ceremony of the 16th Batch (2023) of the Diploma in Travel & Tourism Economics and Hotel Management (DTTEHM) on 19th June 2025 at the New Art Theatre (NAT). The event was graced by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University, who attended as the Chief […]
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders: Faculty of Technology Welcomes 325 New Students to Drive Sri Lanka’s Innovation and Development
In a significant step toward shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s technological advancement, the Faculty of Technology ceremonially inaugurated its Orientation Program for the 2024/2025 academic year on June 17, 2025. Held at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), this milestone event marked the official welcome of 325 bright and ambitious new […]
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 […]
Upahara Manjari | “උපහාර මඤ්ජරී” – Ceremony to Felicitate Emeritus Professor J. B. Disanayaka
A ceremony to felicitate Emeritus Professor J B Disanayaka, Sri Lanka’s foremost Sinhala linguist and a scholar who served the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts, for over four decades, was held on the afternoon of 13th June 2025 at the New Arts Theatre. The event was presided over by Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya […]
Faculty of Arts Welcomes 758 New Students with Comprehensive Orientation Programme 2024/25
The Faculty of Arts conducted its Orientation Programme for 758 newly enrolled undergraduate students for the 2024/25 academic year, marking the beginning of their university journey. Held over four days, from June 3rd to June 6th, 2025, at the university premises, the programme aimed to familiarize students with the academic environment, faculty members, administrative procedures, […]
