Awareness Programme on Tax Form Filling and Submission – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) organised an awareness programme on Tax Form Filling and Submission on 20th November 2025 at the Jayarathne Auditorium, Faculty of Management and Finance. The session was conducted by Senior Deputy Commissioner, Mr M H D Meneripitiya and Deputy Commissioner, Mr H A K K Sanath from the Sri Lanka […]
HRDC Hosts Financial Literacy Day Programme in Collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) conducted the Financial Literacy Day Programme on 13 October 2025 at the Faculty of Arts premises, as part of the Financial Literacy Month Programme initiative organised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This collaborative effort aimed to enhance financial literacy, promote responsible financial decision-making, and provide participants with […]
Excellence in Teaching: HRDC’s 27th Certificate Award Ceremony
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) held its 27th Certificate Award Ceremony on 10th September 2025 at the Senate Hall. Certificates were awarded to 55 participants of the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) program, of whom 54 also received accreditation from the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), UK. In addition, 16 participants […]
Capacity Development Series of Workshops on University Administrative & Financial Procedures and Communication Skills – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) conducted a Capacity Development Series of Workshops from July 11 to August 15, 2025, aimed at enhancing the professional competencies of administrative and non-academic staff across the university system. A total of thirteen (13) workshops were held under this initiative, focusing on key areas of university administration, financial management, […]
HRDC Hosts Workshop on Leveraging Modern AI and IT Tools
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) hosted a workshop on “Leveraging Modern AI and IT Tools” for academic staff, administrative staff, and academic support staff. The sessions were held on June 17th, June 20th, and July 1st, 2025, at Senate Hall, College House, with a total of 85 participants. Dr Uthayasanker Thayasivam, Senior Lecturer in […]
HRDC Hosts a Two-Day Workshop on “Learn R: A Practical Introduction to Data Analytics”
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), in collaboration with the Centre for Data Science, Faculty of Science, conducted a two-day workshop titled “Learn R: A Practical Introduction to Data Analytics” on the 8th and 15th of May 2025. This workshop was designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in R programming, a widely used […]
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, […]
