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Oct
13

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 […]

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Oct
09

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; […]

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Oct
04

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 […]

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Sep
23

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 […]

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Sep
12

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 […]

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Sep
10

Strengthening Academic & Professional Collaboration between The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)

A successful meeting was held on 10th September 2025 with the participation of Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University; Professor Upul Sonnadara, Dean of the Faculty of Science; Professor Sanjeewa Perera, Coordinator of the BSc in Financial Engineering; Professor Chandima Tilakaratne, Director of Postgraduate Studies; Mr Michael Fernandopulle, Country Head of Sri […]

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Sep
10

Excellence in Teaching: HRDC’s 27th Certificate Award Ceremony

The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) held its 27th Certificate Award Ceremony on 10th September 2025 at the Senate Hall. Certificates were awarded to 55 participants of the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) program, of whom 54 also received accreditation from the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), UK. In addition, 16 participants […]

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Aug
28

General Convocation 2024 (Phase II)

The University of Colombo conducted its General Convocation 2024 (Phase II) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on the 27th and 28th August 2025 under the patronage of the Venerable Chancellor Sasana Keerthi Sri Buddha Sasana Shobhana Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Nayaka Thero, with the presence of the Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Rector, [...]
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Aug
22

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 […]

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Aug
22

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. […]

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Aug
20

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, […]

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Aug
19

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 […]

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Aug
13

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 […]

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Aug
12

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 […]

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Aug
07

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 […]

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Jul
29

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 […]

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