Group visit by Indian Institute of Madras, India
A group led by Professor Preeti Aghalayam- Faculty Advisor, Global Academic Activities, Indian Institute of Madras, India visited the University of Colombo and met Professor M.P.P. Dharmadhasa, the Acting Vice Chancellor on 25 March 2022. During the meeting, both parties discussed the potential avenues of cooperation between the two universities where Professor Aghalayam was accompanied […]
Lithuanian Ambassador, His excellency Julius PRANEVICIUS’s visit to the Faculty of Technology
The Lithuanian Ambassador His Excellency Julius PRANEVICIUS, the Third Secretary of the mission Ms. Kamile NEMEIKSYTES and the delegation of fintech experts arrived in Sri Lanka on 9th December 2021 for a four days official visit to formally discuss about establishing collaborations with relevant parties of Sri Lanka in many potential fields. The delegation included […]
High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka visited University of Colombo
His Excellency Mr. Tareq Md Ariful Islam, the High Commissioner and Mr. Md.Reyad Hossain, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka met Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nayani Melegoda, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, Chair Professor & Head of the Department of Sinhala and Dr. Sashika Manoratne, Director, […]
Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Lecture Series 2021: The University of Colombo’s Session
20 Years of Collaborative Work between Western Sydney University
Colombo UN75 Dialogue
Ambassador of Maldives to Sri Lanka visits University of Colombo
His Excellency Mr. Omar Abdul Razzak, The Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives visited University of Colombo on 12th of march 2020 and met Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo. During the meeting, both Professor Wijeyaratne and the H. E. the ambassador discussed potential avenues of cooperation between University of […]
The Genomic Medicine Foundation, United Kingdom to collaborate with University of Colombo
Professor Dhavendra Kumar; Medical Director and CEO of The Genomic Medicine Foundation Ltd., United Kingdom visited University of Colombo on 24.02.2020 and met Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, the Vice-Chancellor. The Genomic Medicine Foundation Ltd. is a non-profit corporate organization affiliated to University of Cardiff and London School of Medicine, United Kingdom. Professor Kumar shared […]
Open group discussion on radicalization and stigma
Under the guidance of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo, Dr. M. Mahees, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts, organized an open house discussion on some issues that disrupt university life. The discussion was held at the Senate Hall on the 20th of February 2020 from 2.00 pm onwards. The participants represented all the faculties of […]
Visit from Uppsala University, Sweden
Senior Professor Peter Wallensteen visited University of Colombo on 07.02.2020 and met Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, the Vice-Chancellor. Professor Wallensteen is attached to the Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University and is a world-renowned specialist on the United Nations and Peace Studies. He also a Professor Emeritus, University of Notre Dame, Netherlands […]
Asian Universities Alliance Staff Exchange at University of Colombo
Vice President University of Tokyo visits University of Colombo
Professor Hiroaki Aihara, the Vice President of University of Tokyo Japan visited University of Colombo on 16.01.2020 and met Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne; the Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo. During the meeting held at the Vice Chancellor’s office both Professor Aihara and Professor Wijeyaratne discussed about the possible avenues of cooperation between the two […]
Bangladesh High Commissioner visits University of Colombo
His Excellency Mr. M. Riaz Hamidullah, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka visited University of Colombo on 13.01.2020 accompanied by two officials from the High Commission. The High Commissioner met Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne; the Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo, Dr. Maneesha Wanasinghe Pasquale; the Head, Department of International Relations, Dr. Sashika […]
Delegation from Southwest Minzu University
A delegation led by Professor Deng Kangyun; Dean School of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, China visited University of Colombo on 16th December 2019. Professor Deng was accompanied by Professor Du Wenzhong; Dean School of Law, Professor LIU YONG; Dean School of Tibetology, Professor Gong Min; Dean, School of Literature and Journalism, Ms. Zhi Lingyan; Division […]
Professor Liujin Yang of Honghe University, China visits University of Colombo
Professor Liujin Yang and Professor Qinghua Long from Honghe University, Yunnan Province, China, visited the University of Colombo on 13th December 2019 and shared their research in the Mang people of Bulang ethnic group. Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Ven Uduhawara Ananda, Head of the Department of Buddhism […]
Vice Chancellor Visits Honghe University, China
Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, the Vice-Chancellor, of the University of Colombo visited Honghe University on 11th December 2019. Professor Gan Xuechun, President of Honghe University and Professor Zhang Canbang, the Vice President welcomed Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne at the Mingde Building. Professor Gan Xuechun presented the general situation, history, vision and the mission […]
