Chancellor of Guru Kashi University Visits University of Colombo to Explore Research Collaborations
On 3rd February 2026, Mr S. Gurlabh Singh Sidhu, Chancellor of Guru Kashi University, Punjab, India, paid an official visit to the University of Colombo. He was accompanied by Dr Dulan Hettiarachchi, Chairman of the Task Force for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka. Discussions were held with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of […]
Ural Federal University Delegation Explores Academic and Research Collaboration
A delegation from Ural Federal University (UrFU), Russia, visited the University of Colombo on 29 January 2026. The delegation comprised Mrs Iana Vysotskaia, Director of the Department of International Educational Programs, Ms Elena Pelymskaia, Leading Manager of Projects of the Department of International Educational Programs and Dr Borisov Vasilii, Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence Educational […]
Auburn University Delegation Explores Research Collaboration and Academic Mobility Opportunities
A delegation from Auburn University, USA, visited the University of Colombo on 27 January 2026. The delegation comprised Dr Ash Abebe, Interim Dean of the Graduate School and William P. Molette Professor of Mathematics and Statistics; Dr Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran, Administrative Fellow and Alumni Professor of the Graduate School; Dr Ashish Gupta, PhD Program Coordinator and […]
Pakistani Educational Delegation Visits University to Explore Academic Partnerships
The University of Colombo hosted an educational delegation from Pakistan, consisting of senior education leaders, university representatives, and public-sector officials, on 23 January 2026. The visit was coordinated through the Honorary Consulate of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Lahore, Pakistan, to explore academic collaboration, research partnerships, educational investment, and scholarship initiatives between […]
Delegation from Central China Normal University Focuses on Strengthening Bilateral Collaboration
A delegation from Central China Normal University (CCNU), China, visited the University of Colombo on 20 January 2026. The team was led by Professor Peng Shuangjie, President of CCNU, and included Professor Yang Guangfu, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticides, Mr Qiu Baoguo, Administrative Dean of the College of Chemistry, Mr Hong […]
Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Delegation Visits the University of Colombo
A delegation from the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Thailand, visited the University of Colombo on 12 January 2026. The delegation included Mr Paisan Rupanichkij, Prof. Piyajit Watcharasit, Prof. Charnsak Thongsornkleeb, Prof. Mayuree Fuanthong, and Ms Peeranan Booranasophone. They were accompanied by officials from the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo. The delegation met with Prof. Indika Mahesh […]
The Awarding Ceremony of the Mitsubishi Foundation (MUFG) Scholarship 2025
The Awarding Ceremony of the Mitsubishi Foundation (MUFG) Scholarship for 2025 was held on 18 December 2025 at the Senate Hall, College House premises. This marked the ninth consecutive year of the scholarship award, reaffirming the strong relationship between the University of Colombo and MUFG Bank in recognising and supporting academic excellence. The event was […]
Mr Collins Chong Yew Keat from the University of Malaya Visits University of Colombo for AUA Exchange
Mr Collins Chong Yew Keat from the University of Malaya visited the University of Colombo on 16 December 2025. During his visit, he had a discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, the Director of the International Office, Dr Iroja Caldera, and the Senior Assistant Registrar, Mr S M Shifar. Mr Yew Keat, […]
Delegates from the Regional Erasmus+ Cluster Meeting and Contact-Making Seminar 2025 Visit the University of Colombo
Delegates from the Regional Erasmus+ Cluster Meeting and Contact-Making Seminar 2025 for Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific visited the University of Colombo on 19 November 2025. The delegation was accompanied by Ms Sasika Liyanage, Director of Overseas Education at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education. They were formally welcomed by […]
Strengthening Global Partnerships: Yunnan Agricultural University and University of Colombo Collaborate
A delegation from Yunnan Agricultural University, led by Professor Zhao Zhengxiong, Vice President, along with Professor Xiao Jingxiu, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, and Associate Professor Sun Kang, Section Chief of the International Affairs Office, visited the University of Colombo on 23 September 2025. The delegation met with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor […]
Delegation from Mother Teresa Institute of Engineering and Technology Visits University of Colombo for Collaborative Discussions
A delegation from the Mother Teresa Institute of Engineering and Technology, Andhra Pradesh, India, visited the University of Colombo on 22nd September 2025. Mr M R Sunil, Chairman of the Mother Teresa Institute of Engineering and Technology, and Dr R Saravanan, Director of Academics, held discussions with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the […]
Delegation from Peking University and Capital Normal University Visits for Strengthening Research and Academic Partnerships
A delegation from Peking University and Capital Normal University, China, visited the University of Colombo on 15th August 2025. The delegation was led by Professor Wang Weijia, Dean of the Institute of International Communication at Peking University, and Associate Research Fellow Zhai Xiufeng from the Institute of Global and Area Studies at Capital Normal University. […]
Delegation from Yunnan University, China Visits to Strengthen Academic Collaboration
A delegation from Yunnan University, China, visited the University of Colombo on 13th August 2025. The visiting team, led by Professor Zuo Xiaolin, Vice Dean of the School of Journalism, comprised nine members, including Professor Jin Qun, Assistant Dean, Professor Wei Ping, and Ms Cheng Ying from the School of Journalism. Several undergraduate and postgraduate […]
Ambassador of Nepal Explores Academic Collaborations with the University of Colombo
The Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, H.E. Dr Purna Bahadur Nepali, visited the University of Colombo on 12th August 2025. During the visit, the Ambassador held a comprehensive discussion with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor; Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera, Dean of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine; Professor H M Nihal […]
Delegation from the Education University of Hong Kong Visits University of Colombo
A delegation from the Education University of Hong Kong visited the University of Colombo on 7th August 2025. The visiting team comprised Professor Chetwyn Chan, Vice President for Research and Development; Professor Michelle Gu, Dean of the Graduate School; and Mr Shiyang Tang, Executive Officer. They engaged in discussions with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice […]
French Ambassador and Sciences Po Delegation Visit the University of Colombo
His Excellency Mr Rémi Lambert, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, visited the University of Colombo on 24th July 2025, accompanied by a distinguished delegation from Sciences Po, one of France’s most prestigious universities, globally ranked among the top five in the fields of political science and international studies. A comprehensive discussion was held with […]
