University of Colombo Signs MOU with JICA for the JICA Chair Program 2024/25
On August 12th, 2024, the University of Colombo and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) formalized a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the JICA Chair Program 2024/25. The signing ceremony took place at College House. The MOU was signed by Mr Yamada Tetsuya, Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka, and Senior […]
China University of Petroleum Delegation Visits UOC
A meeting with representatives from the China University of Petroleum took place on the 25th of March, 2024 at the Senate Hall. The two representatives from the China University of Petroleum were Professor Huang Fang, the Director of the Office of International Affairs, and Ms Li Gaoqing, the Section Chief of the International Exchange, Office […]
French Delegation Explores Collaboration for Promoting Research Projects
Dr Srini Kaveri, the Director of Research and International Cooperation Office Europe CNRS Bureau in India, French Embassy, New Delhi, India, and Ms Olivia Bellemère, Cultural Counsellor of the Cultural & Cooperation section at the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka along with another representative met Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor […]
Visit of His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka
His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, visited the University of Colombo on the 1st of March 2024. Mrs Navya Singla, First Secretary (PIC), Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Senior Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, Founding Director, Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS), Professor […]
JICA Chair Program 2023/24: Session on Sri Lanka-Japan Relationship and the Making of Modern Japan
The JICA Chair Program 2023/24 at the University of Colombo hosted its fifth session, titled ‘Sri Lanka-Japan Relationship and the Making of Modern Japan,’ at the Faculty of Management & Finance Auditorium on December 12th, 2023. The event was graced by the Special Advisor of JICA, Dr. Shinichi Kitaoka, and esteemed personnel from JICA, including […]
Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship Program 2023 and Cultural Extravaganza
In a grand ceremony that radiated cultural vibrancy and academic camaraderie, the University of Colombo hosted the prestigious Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship Program 2023 and a mesmerizing Cultural Event on 14 November 2023. The proceedings commenced with the traditional lighting of the oil lamp, a symbol of auspicious beginnings. Professor Sashika Manoratne, the Director of the […]
Collaboration with the Beijing Forestry University
Exploring potential collaboration opportunities with the INTI University, Malaysia
In an endeavour to enhance international educational partnerships and foster academic excellence, a meeting with Associate Professor Dr Asokan Vasudevan from the Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University was on the 25th of October 2023. Dr Vasudevan engaged in a constructive dialogue on the possibilities for future partnership between the two institutions with […]
Visit of the Delegates from University of Warsaw, Poland
Dr Dorota Heidrich from the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies and Dean’s Representative for the Development of the English Language Programs, and Professor Jakub Zajączkowski, Professor at the Institute of International Relations, University of Warsaw, Poland visited the University of Colombo on the 15th of September 2023. The meeting was initiated by the […]
Ambassador of UAE and UOC Discuss Enhancing Academic Cooperation
H.E. Khaled Nasser AlAmeri, the ambassador of the UAE to Sri Lanka visited the University of Colombo and had a discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, at the College House on August 24, 2023. The purpose of the ambassador’s visit was to strengthen the academic cooperation between the University of Colombo […]
Exploring possibilities for graduate student exchange with the University of Dundee, UK
A delegation from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom, visited the University of Colombo and had a discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, on August 14, 2023, to explore possibilities for postgraduate student exchange initiatives in the fields of life sciences and business management. Professor Hari Hundal, Academic Regional Lead (South […]
International Students’ Day
The inaugural International Students’ Day of the University of Colombo, organized by the International Office, took place on August 8th, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the College House Auditorium. The event occurred in a hybrid format with the participation of both current international students and alumni from around the world. Currently, the International […]
A Courtesy Visit by the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
A delegation from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand visited the University of Colombo on 5th July 2023 to explore possible avenues for collaboration between the two institutions. The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international postgraduate institution, focusing on engineering, environment, and management studies. The delegation comprised Professor Kazuo Yamamoto President, […]
The Inaugural meeting of the International Student Association
Research collaboration and coursework articulations in STEM with QUT
On 24th April 2023, a senior delegation from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science visited the University of Colombo with the purpose of exploring opportunities for collaborative research and possibilities of articulation arrangements in coursework programs in the fields of Science, Information Technology, and Engineering. They engaged in […]
UoC successfully concludes JICA Chair Programme 2022/2023
The Closing Ceremony of the University of Colombo’s JICA Chair Programme 2022/2023 was successfully held on February 21, 2023, at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium. The event was graced by the First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka Mr Inoue Kenji, the Director General South Asia Department of Japan International Cooperation […]
