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 […]
Venerable Master Yan De Visits University of Colombo for Collaborative Discussions
Venerable Master Yan De, the chief incumbent of Xifengzi Monastery in Shanxi Province, People’s Republic of China, and Venerable Qing Zhao visited the University of Colombo on May 6th, 2023, along with their followers. Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, warmly welcomed all the delegates. During the visit, there was a […]
Academic Annual Planning Workshop 2023 – Faculty of Science
UoC Honours Outstanding Sports Achievements at Colours Awarding Ceremony 2023
Climate Chaos: Exploring the Consequences of Carbon Emission – Law Goes Green 2023
‘Law Goes Green’ is an initiative by the Faculty of Law, which aims to create awareness and instill a sense of responsibility in undergraduates towards the environment. For nine consecutive years, Law Goes Green has been based on a wide variety of themes associated with the environment, ranging from discussing academic, legal and activist approaches […]
AUBRIANNA 1.0 – The International Business Day of the Department of international Business
Department of International Business of the Faculty of Management and Finance organized its flagship annual event ‘AUBRIANNA 1.0’ under the theme of ‘Empowering Audacious Global Leadership’ on Friday, the 31st March 2023. The Chief Guest of this event was the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne who was also the founder of […]
Sarasavi Uyana ‘සරසවි උයන’ 2023
The musical concert Sarasavi Uyana ‘සරසවි උයන’ was held on March 29th, 2023 at the New Arts Theatre. It was organized jointly by Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation’s Swadeshiya Service, Darley Butler & Co. Ltd, Alumni Organization, and the Arts Council, under the patronage of Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne. The concert was well-attended and […]
UOC signs an MOU with the Shankarrao Chavan Law College
Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune, India, and the University of Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to mark the beginning of a new chapter in academic partnership. The MoU was signed on March 17, 2023, at the College House by Senior Professor (Chair) HD Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University […]
