Workshop on File Management Enhances Skills for Administrative and Non-Academic Staff – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) conducted a workshop on File Management on 24th March 2025, aimed at enhancing the practical skills of administrative and non-academic staff. The session was held at the Faculty of Graduate Studies from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The resource person for the workshop was Mr Lal de Silva, Former […]
Workshop on Enhancing Typing Proficiency – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) organized a workshop titled “Preparing for the Computer Typing Test for Probationary Staff” on 21st March 2025. The session was held at the Computer Laboratory of the Department of IT, Faculty of Arts, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This workshop was designed for Management Assistants and Library Information […]
Workshop on “Salient Changes to Government Procurement Guidelines and Manual 2024” – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) organized a “Salient Changes to Government Procurement Guidelines and Manual 2024” workshop on 10th March 2025 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium. Over 300 participants attended the session, including members from the University of Colombo and professionals from government and private sector institutions. Procurement officers and related personnel […]
HRDC certificate awarding Ceremony 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Higher Education
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) hosted the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) Awards Ceremony, recognizing the achievements of academic staff who completed the CTHE programme in 2023. The event also celebrated the accreditation of participants by the UK-based Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), marking a significant milestone in professional development within […]
Training Program for Academic Sub-Wardens – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) remains dedicated to enhancing the skills and professional development of university staff. As part of this commitment, HRDC successfully conducted a specialized training program for Academic Sub-Wardens on 30th January 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at Board Room 2, Faculty of Graduate Studies. The training program aimed […]
Enhancing Research Capacity: Qualitative Research Workshop – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) completed a six-day workshop series aimed at enhancing the research capacity of academic staff, focusing on qualitative data analysis. The workshop series, held between December 2024 and January 2025, was organized under the patronage of Senior Professor S P Premaratna, Director of the centre, and coordinated by Mr Joseph […]
A Two – Day Workshop on Ethics and Values in Higher Education as a Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) in collaboration with Globethics Academy, Geneva, Switzerland, conducted a two-day workshop on Ethics and Values in Higher Education, a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on the 5th and 6th of December 2024 at the Senate Hall of the College House under the patronage of Senior Professor S P Premaratna, Director […]
Workshops on English for Management Assistants – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) successfully conducted a four-day workshop titled “English for Management Assistants” on the 20, 21, 27, and 28 of November 2024. The workshop aimed to enhance the communicative competence of Management Assistants at the University, enabling them to perform their day-to-day administrative functions with confidence. The sessions were conducted by […]
Workshop Certificate Awarding Ceremony 2024 – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) hosted its Certificate Awarding Ceremony on 7th November 2024, to honour the achievements of participants who completed four impactful workshops. The event celebrated the professional development of both academic and non-academic staff, underscoring HRDC’s unwavering commitment to continuous growth within the university. The ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, […]
“Learn, Practice, and Apply Job-Ready Skills” Workshops by HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) successfully conducted two workshops under the theme “Learn, Practice, and Apply Job-Ready Skills,” focusing on enhancing the use of Google Apps (G Apps) to improve productivity and efficiency in both academic and non-academic roles. The Academic Staff Workshop was held on 30th September 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 […]
HRDC Hosts Capacity Development Program for Non-Academic Staff
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) recently conducted a successful two-day Capacity Development Program for non-academic staff on the 3rd and 9th of October 2024. The program, which focused on enhancing workplace productivity and improving service delivery, saw participation from approximately 130 staff members from various faculties across the University. Additionally, there were 10 participants […]
Empowering Academic Staff: “Enhancing Information Searching and Utilizing Online Tools for Research Paper/Dissertation Writing and Thesis Supervision”
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) successfully conducted a specialized workshop titled “Enhancing Information Searching and Utilizing Online Tools for Research Paper/Dissertation Writing and Thesis Supervision” on 5th and 12th September 2024. Held at the Jayarathne Auditorium, Faculty of Management and Finance, the full-day sessions attracted 48 participants, including academic staff, Ph.D. candidates, and research […]
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 […]
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, […]
