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Mar
01

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024: Promoting Gender Inclusivity and Policy Making

International Women’s Day 2024, facilitated by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, took place at the FGS Auditorium on the 1st of March, 2024. The event was titled “Gender Inclusivity and Policy Making”. The Chief guest, Senior Professor (Chair) H. D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor A. A. Azeez, the dean of the […]

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Mar
01

Workshop on Anti-Drug Awareness in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Police

An event titled ‘A secure tomorrow – A creative awareness programme for schools’ was held at the Jayaratne Hall, Faculty of Management and Finance, on the 1st of March, 2024. The event was held in collaboration with the National Youth Service Council – Sri Lanka Police, Sri Lanka Police, University Grants Commission, the Ministry of […]

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Mar
01

Visit of His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka

His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, visited the University of Colombo on the 1st of March 2024. Mrs Navya Singla, First Secretary (PIC), Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Senior Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, Founding Director, Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS), Professor […]

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Feb
28

Recognizing Sporting Excellence: Colours Awarding Ceremony 2023

The Colours Awarding Ceremony is a significant event that recognizes the outstanding achievements of undergraduate sportsmen and sportswomen who have excelled in their respective fields of sports. The ceremony took place at the Auditorium of the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine, on February 29, 2024, and 430 sportsmen and sportswomen were honored for their splendid […]

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Feb
20

Launching Ceremony of two New Sinhala books authored by Senior Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa | Department of Sinhala

The launching ceremony for two new Sinhala books, නිදහසින් පසු සිංහල භාෂාවේ මඟ සලකුණු, 1948-2023 (Landmarks of Sinhala Language after Independence, 1948-2023) and සිංහල අක්ෂර වින්‍යාස අකාරාදිය (Sinhala Spelling Dictionary – New Edition) authored by Senior Professor (Chair) Sandagomi Coperahewa, Head of the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts took place on February 20, 2024, […]

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Feb
19

Commencement Lecture for MBBS Programme Advanced Level 2022 Batch

The Commencement Lecture of the MBBS Programme for the Advanced Level 2022 batch students took place on 19th February 2024 at the main auditorium of the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine. Dr Ananda Wijewickrama, Consultant Physician at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), graced the occasion as the Commencement Lecturer. A distinguished alumnus of the Faculty, […]

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Feb
19

Japanese Delegation Explores Collaboration for Promoting Sri Lankan Ayurveda in Japan

A delegation from Japan paid a courtesy visit to the University of Colombo and engaged in a discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, on the 19th of February, 2024. The delegates included Rev. Zuiko Tokunaga, the Chairman of the Japan Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine Association, and Ms. Shoko Umehara, the Managing […]

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Feb
19

Faculty of Education Launches Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education Program

The Faculty of Education has been performing a distinctive role in the professional development of teaching graduates and in the introduction of undergraduates to the field of Education since 1973. Marking another significant milestone, the Faculty introduced the Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education program, effective from the year 2024. The need for qualified […]

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Feb
16

Successful Conclusion of the JICA Chair Programme 2023/2024

The JICA Chair Program 2023/24 closing ceremony was held on the 16th of February 2024 at the Vidya Jyothi Professor V K Samaranayake Auditorium, University of Colombo School of Computing. The event commenced with the lighting of the oil lamp, followed by a festive welcome that included Kandyan dancers. The Acting Director of the International [...]
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Feb
14

Diploma & Certificate Awards Ceremony and Inauguration of Postgraduate & Continuous Development Programs – Faculty of Medicine

The awards ceremony for Diploma and certificate programs in the Faculty of Medicine took place at Mini Auditorium 2, UCFM tower on the 14th of February 2024. This event was conducted under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, and in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, […]

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Feb
06

JICA Chair Program 2023/24: Session on Competition Law & Policy in Japan

The JICA Chair Program 2023/24 at the University of Colombo hosted its sixth session, ‘Competition Law and Policy in Japan,’ at the Faculty of Management & Finance Auditorium on February 6th, 2024. The event was graced by Mr Hiroki Inou, the Second Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka and esteemed personnel from […]

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Jan
12

Postgraduate Convocation 2022

University of Colombo conducted its Postgraduate Convocation for the year 2022 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on the 10th, 11th and 12th January 2024 under the patronage of the Venerable Chancellor, Sasana Keerthi Sri Buddha Sasana Shobhana Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Nayaka Thero, with the Vice Chancellor- Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Rector of [...]
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Jan
01

Celebrating Dedication: Long Service Awards Ceremony 2023

The Long Service Awards Ceremony of the University of Colombo took place on the 1st of January 2023 at the New Arts Theatre under the patronage of the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne. This year, 101 dedicated employees, including Academic, Administrative, Academic Support, and Non-academic, were honoured for their remarkable commitment, having completed 25, [...]
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Jan
01

Commencement of Duties for Year 2024

The University of Colombo officially initiated its activities for the New Year on January 1, 2024, at the College House premises. A special event marked the occasion, attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne along with the Rector of Sri Palee Campus, Dr P Mahanamahewa, Deans of Faculties, Directors of institutes […]

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Dec
12

JICA Chair Program 2023/24: Session on Sri Lanka-Japan Relationship and the Making of Modern Japan

The JICA Chair Program 2023/24 at the University of Colombo hosted its fifth session, titled ‘Sri Lanka-Japan Relationship and the Making of Modern Japan,’ at the Faculty of Management & Finance Auditorium on December 12th, 2023. The event was graced by the Special Advisor of JICA, Dr. Shinichi Kitaoka, and esteemed personnel from JICA, including […]

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Dec
03

Faculty of Management & Finance Triumphs in Inter Faculty Overall Championship 2023

The Awarding Ceremony of the Inter Faculty Freshers’ Championships 2023 took place at the New Art Theater (NAT) on the 3rd of December 2023, celebrating the exceptional talents and achievements of freshmen across various disciplines and showcasing the university’s commitment to fostering a spirit of excellence among its newest members. The Inter Faculty Freshers’ Championships […]

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