Indian Graduate Alumni Gathering 2026 – CCIS
The Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS) organised an Indian Graduate Alumni Gathering at the premises of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on 22 January 2026. The event served as a platform to strengthen academic, cultural, and alumni engagement between Indian graduates and the University of Colombo, with participants sharing their academic experiences and professional […]
Inaugural session of the JICA Chair program 2025/26
The inaugural session of the JICA Chair Programme 2025/26 was held on 9th January 2026 at the Senate Hall, College House. The event commenced with the opening address delivered by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake. This was followed by an address by Ms Ito Yukiko, Representative of JICA Sri Lanka. The highlight of […]
Commencement of Duties for the Year 2026
The University of Colombo officially initiated its activities for the New Year on January 1, 2026, at the College House premises. A special ceremony marked the occasion, attended by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, the Rector of Sri Palee Campus, the Deans of Faculties, the Directors of Institutes and the University of Colombo […]
University of Colombo Engages with NIRDC: Advancing Research and Development in Sri Lanka
The University of Colombo hosted a high-level briefing on the emerging National Research & Development (R&D) and Commercialisation Framework with the Chair of the National Initiative for Research and Development Commercialisation (NIRDC), Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya, at the College House Premises on 29 December 2025. During his official visit to the University, Professor Udugamasooriya met Professor […]
Shri Ram College of Commerce and the University of Colombo Forge Stronger Academic Collaboration
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi, India, and the University of Colombo officially entered into a collaborative partnership on 21st November 2025 at the College House premises. This partnership aims to strengthen academic and institutional ties between the two esteemed institutions. The collaboration, formalised by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice-Chancellor of the […]
HRDC Hosts Presentation Skills Development Workshop
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) conducted the Presentation Skills Development Workshop on 24th November and 19th December 2025, marking the final session of the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) course. This course is delivered in accordance with SEDA (UK) standards, providing participants with internationally recognised teaching competencies. The final session focused on […]
University of Colombo and Sri Lanka Police Forge Strategic Partnership for Institutional Development and Digital Transformation
In a significant step towards advancing the institutional development of the Sri Lanka Police, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Vice Chancellor recently held a meeting to discuss academic and professional collaboration on 16 December 2025 at the College House premises. The meeting focused on securing expert support for the development of a […]
Certificate Awarding Ceremony 2025 – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine hosted its Certificate Awarding Ceremony – 2025 on 13 December 2025 at the Faculty Auditorium, celebrating the completion of certificate courses conducted during the year 2025. The ceremony was graced by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, along with the Dean of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera. Also, […]
Delegates from the Regional Erasmus+ Cluster Meeting and Contact-Making Seminar 2025 Visit the University of Colombo
Delegates from the Regional Erasmus+ Cluster Meeting and Contact-Making Seminar 2025 for Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific visited the University of Colombo on 19 November 2025. The delegation was accompanied by Ms Sasika Liyanage, Director of Overseas Education at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education. They were formally welcomed by […]
The Faculty of Medicine collaborated with the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka at its 50th Anniversary International Conference
The 50th Anniversary International Conference of the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka (CPSL), organised in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine and the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology, was held from 23rd to 25th October 2025, at the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine. The conference, under the theme “Commemorating the Past, […]
HRDC Hosts Financial Literacy Day Programme in Collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) conducted the Financial Literacy Day Programme on 13 October 2025 at the Faculty of Arts premises, as part of the Financial Literacy Month Programme initiative organised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This collaborative effort aimed to enhance financial literacy, promote responsible financial decision-making, and provide participants with […]
Certificate awarding of the Short Internship Training on Wellness Tourism Programme – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
Second Intake of the Short Internship Training Programme for Final Professional (2018/2019 Academic Year) BAMS Students at Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort is a collaborative initiative between the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine and Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort, based in Japan. This program, established under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on 11th August 2023, aims to provide in-depth […]
BSc in Financial Engineering Degree Receives Accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), UK
University of Colombo marked a significant milestone on 9th October 2025 at the Senate Hall, as the BSc in Financial Engineering degree program received official accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), United Kingdom. The ceremony was graced by several distinguished guests, including Mr Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka; […]
Sri Lankan Enterprise Shines at EBP 2025: Students Unveil Groundbreaking Innovations in Business and Sustainability
The future of Sri Lankan enterprise was on full display at the Faculty of Management and Finance, as it concluded the highly anticipated Product Launch and Demonstration of the Enterprise-Based Project (EBP) 2025 on October 4th, 2025. The EBP is the culmination of a core university course designed to foster a pragmatic entrepreneurial mindset among […]
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 […]
Opening of the Renovated People’s Bank Building at De Saram Women’s (Medical) Hostel
The opening ceremony of the renovated People’s Bank Building at the De Saram Women’s (Medical) Hostel was held on 12th September 2025. The building was originally established in 1996 with the generous support of People’s Bank to commemorate its 35th anniversary and to improve facilities for the hostel community. The recent renovation, undertaken at a […]
