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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Successful Conclusion of the JICA Chair Programme 2023/2024
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, […]
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 […]
CTHE certificate awarding Ceremony of the 25th batch
The certificate award ceremony for the 25th batch of the CTHE course, conducted by the Staff Development Centre for the year 2022, took place on January 23, 2024, at the Senate Hall of the College House, with the distinguished presence of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne. The Director of the SDC, […]
Postgraduate Convocation 2022
