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 […]
Russian Delegation Visits University of Colombo
On February 20, 2023, a group of delegates from Russia visited the University of Colombo. Mr Buddhapriya Senanayake, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Russian Centre in Colombo, accompanied the delegation. During their meeting with Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University, the delegates discussed several important topics, including the […]
Inauguration of the Asia Pacific Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (APMA)
The Asia Pacific Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (APMA) Program for the academic year 2022/2023 was inaugurated on February 17, 2023, at the Senate Hall, College House. The event began with the welcome address from Professor (Chair) Wasantha Seneviratne, the Director of the Centre for the Study of Human Rights, followed by addresses from […]
Grant Proposal Writing Workshop by Professor Martin Persson
A workshop on grant proposal writing was held on the 8th of February 2023 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Board Room for staff at the University. The resource person of the workshop was Professor Martin Persson from the Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Sweden. Martin Persson is Professor in Health Sciences and has […]
Bhutanese delegation pays a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo
Honourable Mr Jai Bir Rai, Minister of Education and Skills Development of the Royal Government of Bhutan, His Excellency Mr Rinchen Kuentsyl, Ambassador, Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Bangladesh and Mr Karma Phuntsho, Deputy Chief Programme Officer, Ministry of Education and Skills Development of the Royal Government of Bhutan made a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor […]
A high-level delegation from the Republic of Maldives visits the University of Colombo
A Maldivian delegation led by Honorable Mr Abdulla Shahid (O.D.R.I.), Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honorable Mr Ahmed Khaleel, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and His Excellency Mr Ali Faiz, High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka visited the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, and Director Postgraduate Institute of Medicine […]
UOC signs an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras and the University of Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marked the beginning of a new chapter in academic partnership. The MoU was signed by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, and Professor Raghunathan Rengaswamy, the Dean of Global Engagement […]
