Seizing Digital Opportunities in Higher Education: Building staff capacity for ICT-driven innovation in Cambodia and Sri Lanka
University of Colombo has been chosen as a lead implementing partner for a new UNESCO project on ICT-driven innovation; Seizing Digital Opportunities in Higher Education: Building staff capacity for ICT-driven innovation in Cambodia and Sri Lanka, A project supported by the Shenzhen Municipal Government within the UNESCO-Shenzhen Funds-In-Trust Framework (SFIT). Blended learning – the synthesis […]
JSF Corporation (Pvt) Limited to invest in University of Colombo
The group of dignitaries from JSF Corporation (Pvt) Limited wholly-owned subsidiary of REK CO., LTD in Japan, and a registered BOI company in Sri Lanka visited University of Colombo on 28th July 2017 and met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor University of Colombo. The purpose of the visit was to explore the possibility of setting up […]
Bhutan Ambassador visited University of Colombo
The newly appointed Bhutan Ambassador to Sri Lanka His Excellency Mr. Sonam T. Rabgye visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo yesterday at the College House of University of Colombo. His Excellency Mr. Rabgye was accompanied by Mr.Kalden Dorji the Second Secretary, Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Dhaka at the meeting. During the […]
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Sri Lanka visits University of Colombo
His Excellency Mr. Munir Ghiasy, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Sri Lanka visited University of Colombo on 6th July 2017. During the visit, His Excellency met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo. The purpose of this visit was to explore the possibilities of initiating academic collaboration between University of […]
President of Southwest University of Political Science and Law, China visited University of Colombo
Professor Fu Zitang, the President of Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo on 9th June 2017 at the College House. The purpose of the visit was to formalize the ongoing academic collaborations between the two universities through an MoU and to further discuss […]
Inje University, South Korea to collaborate with University of Colombo
Marking the inauguration of a formal partnership between University of Colombo and Inje University, South Korea, Professor Lakshman Dissanayake Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo, and Professor Injune Cha, President of Inje University signed an MoU between the two universities on 25th May 2017 at the Senate Hall, University of Colombo. Professor Injune Cha accompanied […]
Delegation from Tianjin Medical University visits University of Colombo
Professor Fenglin Guo, Director, International Exchange Department, Dean, International Medical School, Tianjin Medical University, China and Professor Chen Jinhe, Executive Vice Dean, Tianjin International Chinese College visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo on 25th May 2017 in order to discuss possible collaboration between the two institutes. During the meeting, both parties agreed to […]
Changchun University of Chinese Medicine to Collaborate with University of Colombo
Ms. Hong Jiang, a representative for the Changchun University of Chinese Medicine (CCUCM), China visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-chancellor of University of Colombo on 3rd May 2017. The purpose of the visit was to explore the possible academic collaborations between the two universities in the area of Indigenous Medicine. Professor Lakshman Dissanayake expressed his sincere […]
University of Colombo signs a cooperation agreement with Justus Leibig University, Germany
Strengthening the long term partnership between University of Colombo and Justus Leibig University, Germany, Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo, and Professor Joybrato Mukherjee, the President of Justus Leibig University, Germany signed the Cooperation Agreement between the universities on 24th April 2017 at University of Colombo. This will open up many more […]
A delegation from Deakin University, Australia visited University of Colombo
Professor Afonso, the Dean of International Research Deakin University, Australia visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo on 31st January 2017. During the, meeting Professor Afonso, explained the joint research project undertaken by the academics of both Universities. Professor Lakshman Dissanayake elaborated on the measures that University of Colombo has taken to […]
The Vice Chancellor of Edith Cowan University visited University of Colombo
Professor Steve Chapman, the Vice-Chancellor and the President of Edith Cowan University, Australia, and Associate Professor Helen Bonavita, Dean International, Edith Cowan University, Australia visited University of Colombo on 24th January 2017. The delegation met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo, Dr. Chandana Aluthge, Dept. of Economics, University of Colombo, and Dr. […]
Australian High Commissioner visited University of Colombo
His Excellency Mr. Bryce Hutchesson, the High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo on 04th January 2017. During the meeting, Professor Lakshman Dissanayake elaborated to the His Excellency Mr. Hutchesson the current and intended future academic collaborations of University of Colombo with the premier Australian Universities […]
University of Colombo signed an MoU with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
The University of Colombo entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland, on 2nd December 2016, at the University of Colombo. Vice-Chancellor Professor Lakshman Dissanayake signed the MoU on behalf of the University of Colombo while Riitta Konkola, President of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, signed the MoU on behalf […]
HRH Prince of Perlis, Malaysia and High Commissioner of Malaysia visited University of Colombo
His Royal Highness Prince of Perlis, the Chancellor of University Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, and His Excellency Mr. Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo on 30th November. Professor Z.A.B.Z Jamal, The Vice-Chancellor of University Malaysia Perlis also accompanied the HRH […]
University of Western Australia to collaborate with University of Colombo
A high profile delegation led by Professor Tony O’Dennel, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and the Executive Dean of Faculty of Science from University of Western Australia visited University of Colombo on 15th November 2016. Professor Kadambot Siddique Director and Chair of the Institute of Agriculture, Professor Anu Rammohan Associate Dean International Relations, UWA Business School, Ms.Annabel Turner […]
President of South Asian University, India visited University of Colombo
The President of the South Asian University, Dr. Kavita Sharma visited the University of Colombo on 14th October 2016 and met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo and faculty during the visit. During the meeting, both parties discussed initiating joint research projects by the two institutes and explored the possibility of expanding […]
