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. […]
Exploring Eco-Friendly Horizons: CELP Organizes Green Roadtrip Across the Southern Province
The second session of the ‘Green Road Trip’ (A Project to Mobilize Communities for Environmental Justice Across the Country) was successfully held on the 10th and 11th of November 2023 in Galle with the guidance of Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University and Professor Sampath Punchihewa, Dean of the Faculty of […]
Library Research Symposium (LRS) 2023
The Library successfully conducted its Library Research Symposium-2023 in parallel to the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo on the 7th of November 2023. This year the Library marked the Library Research Symposium for the sixth consecutive year under the theme of ‘Libraries for Research Excellence’ which specifically emphasized and communicated the role […]
Royalty Transfer with regards to the Partnership between Fadna Life Science & the University of Colombo
The Opening of the CCIS Corner at the Main Library
The Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS) transferred its library collection to the Main Library of the University on October 16, 2023. The collection was officially handed over to the Library by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University. Dr Satyanjal Pandey, the Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, […]
Inauguration Ceremony of JICA Chair Program 2023/2024
Haritha Sri Palee: Towards the Sustainable Future
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Committee of Sri Palee Campus organized a Tree-Planting program on 3rd October 2023, at the Campus premises with the participation of Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice-Chancellor of the University as the Chief Guest. The goal of this program was to enhance the plants and biodiversity on the Campus […]
Empowering Youth Advocates Across Asia for Climate Justice: WYCJ’s Inaugural Workshop in Colombo
The first capacity-building workshop of the Asian Front of the World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ), organised in collaboration with the Centre for Environmental Law and Policy (CELP) at the Faculty of Law, and the Centre for Climate Justice-Bangladesh (CCJ-B), took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 21st to 24th September. The programme was conducted […]
12th Annual Research Symposium on Sinhala Studies – Department of Sinhala
The 12th Annual Research Symposium on Sinhala Studies, organized by the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts, took place on the 21st of September 2023 at 9:00 AM at the New Arts Theatre (NAT) with the presence of the Vice Chancellor, along with other invitees, scholars, and students. This year’s symposium focused on the theme […]
Dean’s Awards Literary 2022 – Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts proudly hosted the Dean’s Literary Awards Ceremony and Talent Show on 7 September 2023, commencing at 2:00 p.m. at the New Arts Theatre (NAT). Distinguished guests in attendance included the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu. The event’s […]
General Convocation 2022
The Dean’s List Award Ceremony 2022/2023 – Faculty of Science
For the very first time in the long history of the Faculty of Science, The Dean’s List Award ceremony was held to recognize the high-achieving students in their academic performances. It was held on the 31st of August 2023 from 4.00 p.m. onwards at the Auditorium of the ILC building. This occasion was graced by […]
