Professor Indika Karunathilake Elected President-Elect of APACPH
Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University, has been elected as the President-Elect of the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium of Public Health (APACPH) during the General Assembly and election of office bearers held on 4th November 2025 at Mae Fa Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand. APACPH is the largest public health academic organisation […]
Niketh Karunaratne Wins the APACPH Young Investigator Travel Award
We’re thrilled to announce that Mr Niketh Karunaratne, Faculty of Medicine, has been awarded the prestigious APACPH Young Investigator Travel Award at the APACPH 2025 conference, held on November 4, 2025, in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This remarkable achievement recognises Niketh’s dedication to advancing public health research and his outstanding contributions to the field, with guidance […]
The Faculty of Medicine collaborated with the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka at its 50th Anniversary International Conference
The 50th Anniversary International Conference of the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka (CPSL), organised in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine and the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology, was held from 23rd to 25th October 2025, at the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine. The conference, under the theme “Commemorating the Past, […]
Colombo Discourses 2025: A Visionary Step by the University Library
The Library launched its new flagship initiative, Colombo Discourses 2025, on 16th October 2025, marking a new milestone in the University’s commitment to fostering knowledge sharing and intellectual collaboration. The inaugural session, themed “Talk to an Expert,” featured an engaging discourse by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake. The event brought together academics, students, […]
Dr Novil Wijesekara Meets Vice Chancellor to Discuss GeoAI Disaster Resilience Initiative
Dr Novil Wijesekara met with the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, on 16th October 2025 at the College House premises. He is an alumnus of the University of Colombo and has participated in several U.S. Department of State fellowship programs — including the Community Solutions Program, Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, Asia Foundation Development […]
Certificate awarding of the Short Internship Training on Wellness Tourism Programme – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
Second Intake of the Short Internship Training Programme for Final Professional (2018/2019 Academic Year) BAMS Students at Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort is a collaborative initiative between the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine and Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort, based in Japan. This program, established under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on 11th August 2023, aims to provide in-depth […]
UoC Ranked No. 1 Among Sri Lankan Universities: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
The Times Higher Education (THE) released its 2026 World University Rankings on October 9, 2025. This year’s ranking includes 2,191 institutions out of over 25000 from around the world, with the University of Colombo placed in the 1001–1200 band. Among the Sri Lankan universities evaluated for the 2026 rankings, the University of Colombo has secured […]
University of Colombo Clinches Victory at Inter-University Case Study Competition 2025
The University of Colombo is proud to announce that the Faculty of Management & Finance, represented by Ms Nethaya and Mr Nelaka, emerged as the champions of the SCM 360° Inter-University Case Study Competition 2025. The Competition was organised by the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, CINEC Campus, and the grand finale took place […]
BSc in Financial Engineering Degree Receives Accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), UK
University of Colombo marked a significant milestone on 9th October 2025 at the Senate Hall, as the BSc in Financial Engineering degree program received official accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), United Kingdom. The ceremony was graced by several distinguished guests, including Mr Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka; […]
Sri Lankan Enterprise Shines at EBP 2025: Students Unveil Groundbreaking Innovations in Business and Sustainability
The future of Sri Lankan enterprise was on full display at the Faculty of Management and Finance, as it concluded the highly anticipated Product Launch and Demonstration of the Enterprise-Based Project (EBP) 2025 on October 4th, 2025. The EBP is the culmination of a core university course designed to foster a pragmatic entrepreneurial mindset among […]
SIPCA Sri Lanka Uptake Forum I 2025: Scaling the Impact of a Play-Based Child-to-Child Approach
The SIPCA Sri Lanka Uptake Forum I was held on 29th September 2025 at the Faculty of Education. The event brought together academics, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the progress and future directions of the Scaling the Impact of a Play-Based Child-to-Child Approach (SIPCA) project. Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University, graced […]
Department of Management and Organisation Studies Hosts FUTURENZA 2.0: A Celebration of Learning, Creativity, and Collaboration
The Department of Management and Organisation Studies (MOS) at the Faculty of Management and Finance concluded its annual departmental event, FUTURENZA 2.0, held on 29th October 2025 under the inspiring theme of “A celebration of learning, creativity and collaboration.” The event was a testament to the Department’s commitment to fostering both academic excellence and practical, […]
10th World Ayurveda Day Celebrated in Sri Lanka with Focus on Integration of Traditional and Modern Medicine
The 10th World Ayurveda Day was jointly organised by the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, the Department of Ayurveda, the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, and the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine at the University of Colombo on 23 September 2025. His Excellency Santosh Jha, the High Commissioner […]
Strengthening Global Partnerships: Yunnan Agricultural University and University of Colombo Collaborate
A delegation from Yunnan Agricultural University, led by Professor Zhao Zhengxiong, Vice President, along with Professor Xiao Jingxiu, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, and Associate Professor Sun Kang, Section Chief of the International Affairs Office, visited the University of Colombo on 23 September 2025. The delegation met with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor […]
Delegation from Mother Teresa Institute of Engineering and Technology Visits University of Colombo for Collaborative Discussions
A delegation from the Mother Teresa Institute of Engineering and Technology, Andhra Pradesh, India, visited the University of Colombo on 22nd September 2025. Mr M R Sunil, Chairman of the Mother Teresa Institute of Engineering and Technology, and Dr R Saravanan, Director of Academics, held discussions with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the […]
Strengthening Sri Lanka-India Ties: Professor Ankuran Dutta Visits University of Colombo for Collaborative Discussions
Professor Ankuran Dutta, Director/Secretary of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Colombo, visited the College House on 22 September 2025 for a cordial meeting with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo. The discussion centred on future collaborations in academic and cultural development between Sri Lanka and India, fostering deeper partnerships in […]
