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
Celebrating Dedication: Long Service Awards Ceremony 2023
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 […]
Wisdom, Morality, and Well-being in Difficult Times – Seminar and Panel Discussion, Faculty of Medicine
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 […]
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 […]
JICA Chair Programme 2023/2024 – Field Visit to UCIARS, Weligatta
As part of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chair Program 2023/2024, participants undertook a captivating field visit to the Institute for Agro-technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS), University of Colombo in Weligatta, Hambantota. The day’s program was enriched by the presence of the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne and the JICA team members. […]
