Pre-Conference Workshop on Natural Products in Drug Discovery: Innovations and Applications organized by the Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products (URDNP)
Pre-Conference Workshop on Natural Products in Drug Discovery: Innovations and Applications was organized by the Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products (URDNP) at the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine on February 22nd and 23rd, 2025. This pre-conference workshop was organized parallel to the 11th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional medicine (iCAUST-2025). […]
Opening ceremony of the ‘Hydrotherapy and Recovery Room’ of the Center for Sport and Exercise Medicine (CSEM)
The opening ceremony of the ‘Hydrotherapy and Recovery Room’ of the Center for Exercise Medicine(CSEM) Faculty of Medicine was held on the 10th of February 2025 at the UCFM tower Faculty of Medicine. The event was attended by more than 150 invitees and was graced by the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, […]
Training Program for Academic Sub-Wardens – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) remains dedicated to enhancing the skills and professional development of university staff. As part of this commitment, HRDC successfully conducted a specialized training program for Academic Sub-Wardens on 30th January 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at Board Room 2, Faculty of Graduate Studies. The training program aimed […]
Closing Ceremony of the JICA Chair Programme 2024/25
The University of Colombo marked the successful conclusion of the JICA Chair Programme 2024/25 with the Closing Ceremony held at the Faculty of Management & Finance Auditorium on January 23, 2025. This event celebrated the end of the program’s third consecutive cycle, which began in December 2022. The ceremony brought together dignitaries, students, faculty members, […]
University of Colombo Shines in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025
On 22 January 2025, the University of Colombo was ranked in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, reaffirming its dedication to academic and research excellence. The THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025 methodology evaluates universities across 11 subject areas using a refined version of the overall World University Rankings […]
Enhancing Research Capacity: Qualitative Research Workshop – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) completed a six-day workshop series aimed at enhancing the research capacity of academic staff, focusing on qualitative data analysis. The workshop series, held between December 2024 and January 2025, was organized under the patronage of Senior Professor S P Premaratna, Director of the centre, and coordinated by Mr Joseph […]
Japan’s extensive history of disaster preparedness: A Lecture by Professor Kazuo Konagai | JICA Chair Programme 2024/25 Lecture VII
The University of Colombo hosted the 7th session under the JICA Chair Programme 2024/25 on January 16, 2025. The event, held at the Senate Hall, College House, brought together academia and experts to discuss historical and modern approaches to disaster preparedness and response. The programme began with a warm welcome by Professor Chaminda Pathmakumara, Head […]
Commencement of Duties for Year 2025
The University of Colombo officially initiated its activities for the New Year on January 1, 2025, at the College House premises. A special event marked the occasion, attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne along with the Rector of Sri Palee Campus, Dr P Mahanamahewa, Deans of Faculties, Directors of institutes […]
Golden Jubilee of the Faculty of Education: Fifty Years of Excellence in Teacher Professionalism
The Faculty of Education celebrates its Golden Jubilee in 2025, marking 50 years of excellence in fostering teacher professionalism and shaping the future of education in Sri Lanka. To kick off this historic year, a multi-religious blessing ceremony was held on 1st January 2025 at the Faculty. The ceremony was presided over by Senior Professor […]
Graduate Employability Survey 2023 of the BBA graduates – Faculty of Management and Finance
The Graduate Employability Survey 2023, conducted among the BBA graduates of the Faculty of Management and Finance was published as a survey report and handed over to Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University by Mr Gunapala Ranaweerage, Director, CGU of the Faculty and Professor Nihal Pathmasisri, Dean of the Faculty, […]
Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Excellence 2023
Postgraduate Convocation 2023
A Two – Day Workshop on Ethics and Values in Higher Education as a Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) in collaboration with Globethics Academy, Geneva, Switzerland, conducted a two-day workshop on Ethics and Values in Higher Education, a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on the 5th and 6th of December 2024 at the Senate Hall of the College House under the patronage of Senior Professor S P Premaratna, Director […]
Agricultural Development & Economic Insights: A Distinguished Lecture by Emeritus Professor Kazuo Ogata | JICA Chair Programme 2024/25 Lecture VI
The University of Colombo hosted the sixth lecture of the JICA Chair Programme 2024/25 series on December 2, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Senate Hall, College House. The event featured a distinguished lecture by Emeritus Professor Kazuo Ogata of Kyushu University, moderated by Professor Ranjana U K Piyadasa, Dean of the […]
Tree Planting Ceremony to Commemorate Asia Laboratory Animal Day 2024
The University of Colombo, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS) and the Base for Enthusiasts of Environmental Science and Zoology (BEEZ), successfully commemorated Asia Laboratory Animal Day announced by the Asian Federation of Laboratory Animal Science Associations (AFLAS) on November 29, 2024, with a symbolic tree planting ceremony held […]
Future of Local Communities in the Anthropocene | JICA Chair Programme 2024/25 Lecture V
The University of Colombo hosted the fifth lecture under the JICA Chair Programme 2024/25 on November 28, 2024. Held at the Senate Hall, College House, the event brought together academia and students to explore critical global issues in sustainability and resilience. The session commenced with a welcome address by Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, […]
