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Jul
15

Navigating Environmental Sustainability for Higher University Rankings: Awareness Programme

The Center for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) conducted the World Environment Day 2024 awareness programme, titled “Navigating Environmental Sustainability for Higher University Rankings” with the participation of both staff and students. The online event was held on June 5th, 2024, hosted by Dr Chalaka Fernando, the Manager of the Environmental Management Plan at the Australian National […]

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Jun
06

Ambassador of Egypt to Sri Lanka Explores Collaborative Opportunities

H E Maged Mosleh, the Ambassador of Egypt to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne at the College House on the 6th of June 2024. This meeting was a fruitful discussion aimed at exploring potential partnerships and collaborative efforts between the two institutions. During the […]

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Jun
04

UOC Advances in Global Standings: QS World University Rankings 2025

QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) released its World University Rankings for 2025 on June 4, 2024, . The 2025 edition features 1,503 published institutions from 106 locations worldwide. The QS Rankings serve as a global benchmark for universities, evaluating their performance based on Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Learning Experience, Global Engagement, and Sustainability. Among the [...]
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May
31

The Way of the Jackal: The Untold Story of Sri Lanka’s Wild Dog

The economic net worth of a close relative of our Jackal, the Grey Wolf in North America has been estimated to be about $171,000 per individual wolf. What is the equivalent of our very own ‘wolf’ – the Sri Lankan Jackal? Sadly, we don’t have a reliable figure for that. A group of researchers from […]

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May
29

Book launch “The Way of the Jackal”: The Untold Story of Sri Lanka’s Wild Dog

The book titled “The Way of the Jackal” authored by Ms Uthpalawarna Jayaweera, Professor Sampath Seneviratne and Mr Chandika Jayaratne, was presented to the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne at the College House premises on May 29, 2024. The Sri Lankan jackal is the only island subspecies of the Eurasian Golden Jackal […]

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May
29

Lions Clubs Donate Essential Medical Supplies to University Medical Centre

On May 29th, 2024, a significant event unfolded as the Lions Clubs of Mahara, Galgamuwa, Colombo Blue Sapphire, Meerigama Metro, and Kurunegala Apexro, joined hands to donate essential medical supplies to the University of Colombo’s medical centre, which serves the entire university community. Additionally, the Gampaha Radiance generously offered 10 scholarships that will be awarded […]

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May
13

No. 1 Among Sri Lankan Universities in SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2024

The University of Colombo proudly maintains its position as the top-ranking university in Sri Lanka according to the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) for 2024. SIR is a comprehensive evaluation system that considers various aspects of academic and research institutions, including research performance, innovation outputs, and societal impact. The University of Colombo’s continued excellence is evident […]

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May
07

Sri Lanka’s first tagged shorebird makes journey to Northern Russia

The Grey Plover, also known as the Black-bellied Plover due to its striking black face and belly in breeding plumage, is an unmistakable winter visitor to the coasts of Sri Lanka. One such Grey Plover is Vayu, tagged by the Central Asian Flyway-Sri Lanka Waterbird Tracking Project conducted by FOGSL-UoC in collaboration with the Research […]

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May
04

Indian Delegation Explores Collaboration with Ayurveda Education and Research

A delegation from India paid a courtesy visit to the faculty of Indigenous Medicine on May 4, 2024, and engaged in a discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, and the Dean of the faculty, Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera at the faculty premises. All parties discussed future collaboration in undergraduate and […]

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Apr
19

සරසවි බක්මහ උළෙල “Sarasavi Bakmaha Ulela” 2024

සරසවි බක්මහ උළෙල “Sarasavi Bakmaha Ulela” 2024 was held on the 19th of April 2024 at the university grounds with the participation of Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University, and the Deans of the faculties, along with staff members. The event spanned the entire day, bright and lively, filled […]

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Mar
31

UCIARS Unveils Innovative Automated Hydroponic System

University of Colombo Agro Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) has developed an innovative automated hydroponic system as part of the students’ practical session in protected agriculture. In the initial phase of this endeavour, various plants including lettuce and strawberries were cultivated and harvested, showcasing significant achievements. This automated model requires minimal maintenance and observation, promising […]

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Mar
28

FIM Welcomes 147 New Students to BAMS and BUMS Degree Programs

The Orientation program for new entrants of the Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery (BAMS) and Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) degree programs for the Advanced Level 2022 batch was inaugurated on March 28, 2024, at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine. This year, 114 students were registered for the […]

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Mar
25

China University of Petroleum Delegation Visits UOC

A meeting with representatives from the China University of Petroleum took place on the 25th of March, 2024 at the Senate Hall. The two representatives from the China University of Petroleum were Professor Huang Fang, the Director of the Office of International Affairs, and Ms Li Gaoqing, the Section Chief of the International Exchange, Office […]

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Mar
25

French Delegation Explores Collaboration for Promoting Research Projects

Dr Srini Kaveri, the Director of Research and International Cooperation Office Europe CNRS Bureau in India, French Embassy, New Delhi, India, and Ms Olivia Bellemère, Cultural Counsellor of the Cultural & Cooperation section at the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka along with another representative met Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor […]

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Mar
01

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024: Promoting Gender Inclusivity and Policy Making

International Women’s Day 2024, facilitated by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, took place at the FGS Auditorium on the 1st of March, 2024. The event was titled “Gender Inclusivity and Policy Making”. The Chief guest, Senior Professor (Chair) H. D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor A. A. Azeez, the dean of the […]

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Mar
01

Establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation in Population Dynamics, Gender, Reproductive Health, Rights, and Social Policy

The University of Colombo signed an agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka for the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation in population dynamics, gender, reproductive health, rights and Social Policy, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 1st of March, 2024 at the Senate Hall, College House, […]

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