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Mar
17

UOC signs an MOU with the Shankarrao Chavan Law College

Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune, India, and the University of Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to mark the beginning of a new chapter in academic partnership. The MoU was signed on March 17, 2023, at the College House by Senior Professor (Chair) HD Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University […]

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Mar
13

Inzperia Episode 3

On March 13th, 2023, the undergraduates from the Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management & Finance hosted ‘Inzperia Episode 3’, an indoor music event held at the New Arts Theatre. The event attracted a diverse crowd of attendees, including the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Professor Maduka Udunuwara, and numerous faculty members and students. […]

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Mar
12

External Degree Convocation 2021

The Convocation of the External Degrees 2021 was held on 12th March 2023 at the Vidya Jyothi Professor V. K. Samaranayake Auditorium, University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) for the conferment of Degree of Bachelor of Information Technology, Degree of Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Automation Technologies and the Degree of Bachelor of [...]
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Mar
11

The Award Ceremony 2021

The Award Ceremony 2021 of the University of Colombo for the conferment of Diplomas and Higher Diplomas was held on 11th March 2023 at the Vidya Jyothi Professor V. K. Samaranayake Auditorium, University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC).  The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Director of UCSC, Dr D.A.S. Atukorale, the [...]
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Mar
09

Faculty of Law celebrated its 75th anniversary of excellence in legal education

The Faculty of Law in its Diamond Jubilee anniversary year held a grand inauguration ceremony of the new intake of M.Phil. and PhD degree programmes on 9th March 2023 at the College House Auditorium with the participation of nearly 50 postgraduate students and many respectable dignitaries. As the Faculty takes research degree intake every year […]

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Mar
07

Technology transfer bringing revenue stream to the University of Colombo

University of Colombo and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura researchers collaborated tirelessly for several years to achieve 14 objectives related to the new research-based frugal innovation called the “Sudarshana Suspension”. Their work ensured that the medicine met and exceeded drug safety and efficacy standards. The research team comprised of Dr W.A.S. Saroja Weerakoon and Professor […]

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Mar
02

Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Excellence 2021

The Vice Chancellor’s awards for Research Excellence acknowledge academic staff members who make contributions to the University community through their outstanding research works. This year, nine awards were awarded to the following recipients during the Postgraduate Convocation 2021 on the 02nd of March 2023 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Professor MTM Mahees Faculty [...]
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Mar
02

Postgraduate Convocation 2021

University of Colombo conducted its Postgraduate Convocation for the year 2021 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on 01st and 02nd March 2023 under the patronage of the Venerable Chancellor, Sasana Keerthi Sri Buddha Sasana Shobhana Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Nayaka Thero, with the Vice Chancellor- Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Rector, Deans, Directors of [...]
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Mar
01

Establishment of Faculty of Indigenous Medicine

University of Colombo proudly announces the establishment of its newest Faculty, the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, through Gazette Extraordinary No 2319/22 on Wednesday, February 13, 2023. This marks a significant milestone in the history of the institution as the 10th Faculty. The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine will consist of six new departments, each focusing on […]

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Feb
28

UOC signs an MoU with the Japan Association for the Promotion of Ayurveda (JAPA)

The Japan Association for the Promotion of Ayurveda (JAPA) and Tree of Life Co. Ltd. in Japan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine. The aim of this partnership is to introduce Ayurveda to benefit the people of Japan and foster bilateral friendship between Sri Lanka and Japan. JAPA is [...]
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Feb
28

Induction day for the Early Career Academics (ECAs)

The Academic Mentoring Program (AMP) of the University hosted an Induction Programme for Early Career Academics (ECAs) at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine on the 28th of February 2023. The programme’s main highlights were the lecture on “Developing your academic profile” by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the […]

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Feb
27

Launch of ‘Restoderma’, a Poly-herbal Miracle Wound Healer Cream

A research team from the Faculty of Science led by Professor Preethi Udagama has developed an efficient and effective, easy-to-use stimulant for skin regeneration therapy (specially for wound healing), comprising a non-toxic (at working concentrations), poly-herbal distillate which provides faster results than the currently available alternatives. The Inventor team headed by Professor Udagama consisted of […]

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Feb
24

UOC signs an MoU to share its equipment & machines with farmers.

University of Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mr Walpola Gamage Chandrasena, Indurusiri Furniture, Kalutara on the 24th of February 2023 to share a machine for producing biodegradable plates using leftover banana leaves that would otherwise go to waste. The initiative was undertaken to find a productive use for this waste material by converting […]

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Feb
23

‘Geetha Wimansa’ | ගීත විමංසා – Faculty of Technology

The Arts Club of the Faculty of Technology in collaboration with the Arts Council of the University organized the Fifth Geetha Vimansa program on the 23rd of February 2023, at the Faculty of Technology premises. The program featured the participation of renowned lyricist Mr Sunil R Gamage. The occasion was graced by several senior artists, […]

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Feb
22

Undergraduate Research Conference – Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus

Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus organized an Undergraduate Research Conference on the 22nd of February 2023. The theme of the conference was “The structure and dynamics of Media and Liberal Arts”. Sub-themes of the conference were Culture and communication, New trends in Media and Liberal Arts, Media management and their challengers, Creative industry […]

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Feb
21

Ministry of Agriculture signs an MoU with the Department of Agricultural Technology

The Ministry of Agriculture, Western Province signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Technology to conduct a farm practices programme for Agricultural Technology undergraduates of the Faculty of Technology. The MoU was signed on 21st February 2023 at the University by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice [...]
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