Invitational Universities Badminton Championship – Ambassador Cup 2024
The “Ambassador Cup 2024” was organized by the Department of Physical Education in collaboration with the International Postgraduate Association of the University of Colombo and Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT) Ltd. This tournament was conducted under the guidance of His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, and Senior […]
Faculty of Medicine Hosts Diploma and Certificate Awards Ceremony & Inauguration of July 2024 Intake
The Postgraduate Programs Committee of the Faculty of Medicine successfully held the Diploma and Certificate Awards Ceremony, alongside the Inauguration of the July 2024 Intake for Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development Courses, on August 7th, 2024. The event took place in the Main Auditorium of the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine. The ceremony was graced […]
Unlock Your Potential to Get Hired – Career Fair 2024, Faculty of Science
The Career Guidance Unit of the Faculty of Science successfully hosted the inaugural Career Fair 2024 – “Unlock Your Potential to Get Hired!” from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Statistics Department building on August 2nd, 2024. This event was a collaborative effort with the University’s Leo Club, Rotaract Club, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club, […]
Guest Lecture and Art Exhibition Held in Collaboration with the Embassy of Egypt
The University of Colombo, in collaboration with the Embassy of Egypt to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, hosted a distinguished event that featured a guest lecture and an art exhibition on July 30th, 2024. This event, organized by the Department of History and the Arabic and Islamic Civilization Unit of the Faculty of Arts, highlighted […]
Mentoring Workshop for the Career Fair 2024, Faculty of Science
On June 29, 2024, the Career Guidance Unit of the Faculty of Science, successfully hosted the Mentoring Workshop, marking the inaugural step of the Career Fair 2024 – “Unlock Your Potential to Get Hired!” The three-hour event was a collaborative effort with the university’s Leo Club, Rotaract Club, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club, and AIESEC. Aimed […]
Centre of Excellence Hosts its First Brainstorming Session
A workshop to initiate the activities of the Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation in Population Dynamics, Gender, Reproductive Health, Rights, and Social Policy was held on June 10, 2024, at the United Nations Population Fund in Colombo. The workshop aimed to establish a research agenda for the Centre. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor […]
Book launch “The Way of the Jackal”: The Untold Story of Sri Lanka’s Wild Dog
The book titled “The Way of the Jackal” authored by Ms Uthpalawarna Jayaweera, Professor Sampath Seneviratne and Mr Chandika Jayaratne, was presented to the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne at the College House premises on May 29, 2024. The Sri Lankan jackal is the only island subspecies of the Eurasian Golden Jackal […]
Lions Clubs Donate Essential Medical Supplies to University Medical Centre
On May 29th, 2024, a significant event unfolded as the Lions Clubs of Mahara, Galgamuwa, Colombo Blue Sapphire, Meerigama Metro, and Kurunegala Apexro, joined hands to donate essential medical supplies to the University of Colombo’s medical centre, which serves the entire university community. Additionally, the Gampaha Radiance generously offered 10 scholarships that will be awarded […]
සරසවි බක්මහ උළෙල “Sarasavi Bakmaha Ulela” 2024
සරසවි බක්මහ උළෙල “Sarasavi Bakmaha Ulela” 2024 was held on the 19th of April 2024 at the university grounds with the participation of Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University, and the Deans of the faculties, along with staff members. The event spanned the entire day, bright and lively, filled […]
UCIARS Unveils Innovative Automated Hydroponic System
University of Colombo Agro Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) has developed an innovative automated hydroponic system as part of the students’ practical session in protected agriculture. In the initial phase of this endeavour, various plants including lettuce and strawberries were cultivated and harvested, showcasing significant achievements. This automated model requires minimal maintenance and observation, promising […]
FIM Welcomes 147 New Students to BAMS and BUMS Degree Programs
The Orientation program for new entrants of the Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery (BAMS) and Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) degree programs for the Advanced Level 2022 batch was inaugurated on March 28, 2024, at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine. This year, 114 students were registered for the […]
SDC Conducts Workshops on Mental Well-being for Staff
The Staff Development Centre (SDC) organized a series of workshops on mental well-being for academic, academic-supportive, administrative, and non-academic staff members on 12th, 19th January, and 2nd February 2024 at the SDC premises. Senior Professor Piyanjali De Zoysa from the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, served as the resource person for the workshops. The […]
SDC Conducts Workshops on Orientation to the University System
A workshop on Orientation to the University System was conducted for the participants of the CTHE-27-2024 batch on 11th March 2024. Sixty-six participants engaged in the workshops led by esteemed resource persons: Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University; Ms Vajira Hapuhinna Jayaratne, the Acting Registrar; Ms J T L […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
