University Honours Founder’s Legacy with 120th Commemoration Celebration
The University celebrated the 120th commemoration of its esteemed founder, Sir William Ivor Jennings, on May 31, 2023, at the Senate Hall, College House. Sir Ivor served as the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ceylon in 1942 and left keeping an indelible mark on the history of education in Sri Lanka in 1955. The […]
Faculty of Science Welcomes Over 600 New Students for the 2021/2022 Intake
The inaugural ceremony for the 2021/2022 intake of the Faculty of Science was held on May 29th, 2023, at the New Arts Theatre. The event marked the beginning of a new academic year for over 600 new undergraduate students joining the faculty. The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) HD Karunaratne, […]
IHRA’s 7th Diploma Awards Ceremony Honours 426 Recipients
The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA) hosted its 7th Diploma Awards Ceremony at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on May 29th, 2023. The ceremony was a remarkable celebration of academic excellence, where deserving recipients received a total of 426 diplomas, including Executive Diplomas, Higher Diplomas, and Diplomas. The event was held under the […]
Gold Medals Shine at the Sixth Award Ceremony & External Degree Convocation 2022
The University of Colombo proudly hosted its sixth Award Ceremony & External Degree Convocation on the 27th of May 2023 at the New Arts Theater, under the patronage of the the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne. This grand occasion witnessed the participation of distinguished individuals, including the Dean of the Faculty of […]
UOC Enhances Cricket Opportunities with the Newly Constructed Turf Side Wickets
The newly constructed turf side wickets of the University of Colombo were declared on 26th May 2023, with the purpose of providing students the opportunity to enhance their cricket skills and foster a vibrant sporting culture within the university. This remarkable facility was made possible through the patronage of the Sri Lanka Cricket and Western […]
NLDSB Delegation Visits Science Library for Technological Insights
IHRA Commences the New Academic Year with 173 Students Enrolled
Inauguration Ceremony of the Postgraduate and Mid-Career Development Unit – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine proudly inaugurated the Postgraduate and Mid-Career Development Unit along with its first postgraduate program, the “Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Orthopedic Treatment” on the 20th of May 2023. The event took place at the Faculty premises and was graced by the Chief Guest Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the […]
Awards ceremony of the Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science
The Faculty of Medicine has been conducting the Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science program for 26 years since its commencement in 1995. On May 20, 2023, the 26th Awards ceremony for the program took place at the UCFM Tower. The event celebrated the achievements of both the 2020-2021 and 2022-2023 batches, with a total […]
The Inauguration Ceremony of Master of Sinhala Programme 2022/2023
The inaugural ceremony of the Master of Sinhala 2022/2023 programme conducted by the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts was held on 20th May 2023 at the MB Ariyapala Auditorium, the University of Colombo. Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean of the Faculty of Arts graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, and Emeritus Professor JB […]
Inauguration of the Zoological Museum: A treasure trove of natural history artifacts
The 18th of May 2023, International Museum Day, was a special day for the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, as it marked the inauguration of the Zoological Museum. Comprising a wealth of natural history specimens collected over a century, the Zoological Museum of the University of Colombo is no doubt one of its kind […]
The Inaugural meeting of the International Student Association
Awards Ceremony of the Travel & Tourism, Economics, and Hotel Management Programme
The Graduation Ceremony for the Diploma of the Travel & Tourism, Economics, and Hotel Management Programme for the year 2019/2020 was held on the 15th of May 2023 at the FGS Auditorium. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, attending as the Chief Guest, and Professor […]
Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Summit 2023
The AUA which is a consortium of fifteen top-ranked Asian universities held its sixth summit from 11-13 of May, 2023 at Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan. The University of Colombo being the only Sri Lankan member of the AUA since its inception in 2017 also took part in this event. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) […]
University Delegation Visits Colombo International Container Terminals for Internships and Collaborations
A delegation led by Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne visited Colombo International Container Terminals Limited (CICT), a member of China Merchant Port, on May 9th, 2023. The purpose of the delegation was to explore internship opportunities and establish potential collaborations between universities and the private sector, aiming to enhance job prospects for graduates. […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy Degree Programme
The inauguration ceremony for the Advanced Level 2021 intake of the BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy degree programme offered by the Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine was held at the Faculty premises on May 8, 2023. Addressing the new entrants and their parents, the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor […]
