Top Scientists Update Science-Wide Author Databases with Standardised Citation Indicators – Elsevier Data Repository 2025
University of Colombo Retains Top Position in Sri Lanka in THE World University Rankings 2027
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027 were released on 30 September 2026 and feature 2,297 universities from 118 countries and territories. The rankings evaluate universities based on five core pillars: Teaching (the learning environment), Research Environment (research volume, income, and reputation), Research Quality (citation impact, research strength, research excellence, and research influence), […]
NILIS Wins Bronze at National AI Awards 2026 for AI Cataloging Tool CATMELK
The National Institute of Library & Information Science (NILIS) won the Bronze Award in the “Best Sinhala/Tamil AI and Localisation Innovation” category at the National AI Awards 2026. Evaluated by industry experts during AI WEEK, the awards recognise Sri Lanka’s premier artificial intelligence solutions and innovators. AI WEEK was jointly organised by the Ministry of […]
University of Colombo Ranked Among the Top 300 Universities Globally in UI GreenMetric 2026
The 17th edition of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026 has been released, recognising universities worldwide for their commitment to sustainability and the development of greener, more sustainable campuses. This year’s theme, “Advancing Sustainable Campuses through Governance, Digitalisation, and Integrated Performance“, highlights the growing importance of integrating sustainability into university governance, operations, education and […]
SDC Conducts English for Administrative Purposes Workshop Series
The Staff Development Centre (SDC) conducted a 12-day English for Administrative Purposes Workshop Series for administrative support staff members. The certificate programme commenced on 19 May 2026 and concluded on 25 August 2026, with the aim of strengthening participants’ English language and communication skills for their professional and administrative responsibilities. The programme began with a […]
100th Monthly Meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Quality Assurance Marks a Significant Milestone
The 100th monthly meeting of the Standing Committee of the Senate on Quality Assurance was held on 24 September 2026, marking a significant milestone in the University of Colombo’s ongoing commitment to quality enhancement. The meeting, chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, focused on exploring innovative approaches to quality assurance across academic […]
University of Colombo Recognised in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026
The University of Colombo is pleased to announce that three of its academic subjects have been recognised in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). The University is ranked in Physics, Clinical Medicine, and Public Health, with all three subjects in the 401–500 global ranking band. This recognition reflects the University of Colombo’s […]
501st Meeting of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Directors (CVCD)
The 501st Meeting of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Directors (CVCD) was held on 5th September 2026 at College House. The meeting was hosted by the University of Colombo and brought together 18 Vice-Chancellors representing state universities across Sri Lanka. The meeting provided a platform for the Vice-Chancellors and Directors of state universities to come […]
CVCD Conference 2026 Brings Together Higher Education Leaders to Shape Sri Lanka’s Future
The CVCD Conference 2026, held in conjunction with the Commemoration of the 500th Meeting of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Directors (CVCD), was successfully held on 4 September 2026 at the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine. The CVCD and the University of Colombo jointly organised the event, led by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice-Chancellor of […]
Building Stronger Pathways for Student Startups: UOC and TRACE Join Forces
The Innovation & Startup Incubator (ISI) and TRACE have formalised their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2nd September 2026 at College House. This strategic collaboration marks another important milestone in our journey to build a vibrant startup culture at the University, creating stronger pathways for our students to transform […]
University of Colombo and Central China Normal University Explore Academic Collaboration
The University of Colombo welcomed a delegation from Central China Normal University (CCNU), China, for a discussion held on 31 August 2026. The meeting brought together senior academic representatives from both institutions to explore avenues for deepening academic and research ties. The University of Colombo was represented by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, the Vice Chancellor; […]
University of Malaya Delegation Visits University of Colombo for Staff Exchange and Institutional Collaboration
A three-member delegation from the University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia, is currently undertaking a week-long assignment at the University of Colombo. UM is ranked 58th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and placed in the 201–250 band of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. The delegation comprises Ms Nur Hafiezah Mohd […]
General Convocation 2025 – Open Awards
General Convocation 2025
University of Colombo Dominates Rajarata University by 9 Wickets in Interuniversity Cricket Championship 2026
The University of Colombo produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Rajarata University of Sri Lanka by 9 wickets in the Interuniversity Cricket Championship 2026 at the Rajarata University Grounds on 16 August 2026. After winning the toss, Rajarata elected to bat first, but their innings got off to the worst possible start when Mr […]
Awareness Session on Green Building Concepts for University Staff – CEI
The Centre for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) successfully conducted an awareness session on Green Building Concepts for university staff on 13 August 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote and integrate sustainable practices into University operations and development activities. The session was facilitated by two representatives from the Urban Development Authority (UDA) of Sri […]
