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 […]
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, […]
Workshops on English for Management Assistants – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) successfully conducted a four-day workshop titled “English for Management Assistants” on the 20, 21, 27, and 28 of November 2024. The workshop aimed to enhance the communicative competence of Management Assistants at the University, enabling them to perform their day-to-day administrative functions with confidence. The sessions were conducted by […]
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Visits UOC
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Bonnie Horbach, paid a visit to the University of Colombo on the 20th of November 2024. She met the Vice Chancellor at College House and engaged in some discussion on the research links between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. During her visit, […]
Workshop Certificate Awarding Ceremony 2024 – HRDC
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) hosted its Certificate Awarding Ceremony on 7th November 2024, to honour the achievements of participants who completed four impactful workshops. The event celebrated the professional development of both academic and non-academic staff, underscoring HRDC’s unwavering commitment to continuous growth within the university. The ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Celebrates 9th Ayurveda Day
Sri Lanka celebrated the 9th Ayurveda Day in Colombo on November 1, 2024. The High Commissioner of India, H.E. Santosh Jha, inaugurated the event alongside the Vice Chancellor of the University, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne. Present at the occasion were the Dean of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera; the […]
Department of Management and Organization Studies celebrates ‘MOS Day 2024’ pioneering Collaborative Leadership for Success
The Department of Management and Organization Studies (MOS) at the Faculty of Management and Finance, successfully held its annual departmental event titled “MOS Day 2024 – Futurenza 1.0” on October 29, 2024, under the theme of “Collaborative Leadership for Success”. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, Vice […]
