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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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Mar
01

Workshop on Anti-Drug Awareness in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Police

An event titled ‘A secure tomorrow – A creative awareness programme for schools’ was held at the Jayaratne Hall, Faculty of Management and Finance, on the 1st of March, 2024. The event was held in collaboration with the National Youth Service Council – Sri Lanka Police, Sri Lanka Police, University Grants Commission, the Ministry of […]

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Mar
01

Visit of His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka

His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, visited the University of Colombo on the 1st of March 2024. Mrs Navya Singla, First Secretary (PIC), Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Senior Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, Founding Director, Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS), Professor […]

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Mar
01

Digital Tree Inventory Expansion at the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine

Expanding the University of Colombo Digital Tree inventory by affixing QR codes to trees in the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine was held parallel to the “Faculty Anniversary Celebrations” on March 1st, 2024, in the presence of Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera, Dean of the Faculty of […]

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Feb
28

Recognizing Sporting Excellence: Colours Awarding Ceremony 2023

The Colours Awarding Ceremony is a significant event that recognizes the outstanding achievements of undergraduate sportsmen and sportswomen who have excelled in their respective fields of sports. The ceremony took place at the Auditorium of the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine, on February 29, 2024, and 430 sportsmen and sportswomen were honored for their splendid […]

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Feb
21

Inauguration of the Asia Pacific Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (APMA) 2023/24

The Asia Pacific Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (APMA) Program for the academic year 2023/2024 was inaugurated on February 21, 2024, at the Boardroom of the Faculty of Law. The event began with the welcome address from Professor (Chair) Wasantha Seneviratne, the Director of the Centre for the Study of Human Rights, followed by [...]
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Feb
20

Launching Ceremony of two New Sinhala books authored by Senior Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa | Department of Sinhala

The launching ceremony for two new Sinhala books, නිදහසින් පසු සිංහල භාෂාවේ මඟ සලකුණු, 1948-2023 (Landmarks of Sinhala Language after Independence, 1948-2023) and සිංහල අක්ෂර වින්‍යාස අකාරාදිය (Sinhala Spelling Dictionary – New Edition) authored by Senior Professor (Chair) Sandagomi Coperahewa, Head of the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts took place on February 20, 2024, […]

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Feb
19

Commencement Lecture for MBBS Programme Advanced Level 2022 Batch

The Commencement Lecture of the MBBS Programme for the Advanced Level 2022 batch students took place on 19th February 2024 at the main auditorium of the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine. Dr Ananda Wijewickrama, Consultant Physician at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), graced the occasion as the Commencement Lecturer. A distinguished alumnus of the Faculty, […]

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Feb
19

Breaking Boundaries: UOC and NUS Scientists Collaborate on Modified Relaxin-3 Neuropeptides for Selective Anxiety and Depression Medications

Scientists at the University of Colombo in collaboration with partners from the NUS Medicine (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine), A*STAR's Bioinformatics Institute, and Tohoku University, are making significant strides in finding better ways to treat anxiety, depression, and related problems. They are exploring new approaches to make medications more effective and with fewer side [...]
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Feb
19

Japanese Delegation Explores Collaboration for Promoting Sri Lankan Ayurveda in Japan

A delegation from Japan paid a courtesy visit to the University of Colombo and engaged in a discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, on the 19th of February, 2024. The delegates included Rev. Zuiko Tokunaga, the Chairman of the Japan Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine Association, and Ms. Shoko Umehara, the Managing […]

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Feb
19

Faculty of Education Launches Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education Program

The Faculty of Education has been performing a distinctive role in the professional development of teaching graduates and in the introduction of undergraduates to the field of Education since 1973. Marking another significant milestone, the Faculty introduced the Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education program, effective from the year 2024. The need for qualified […]

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Feb
17

Legal Awareness Session on Women’s and Children’s Rights by CSHR, Faculty of Law

The Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR), Faculty of Law partnered with the Legal Aid Commission and Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka to deliver a legal awareness raising session for the public officers of the Divisional Secretariat, Thalawakele on 17th of February. The program focused on rights of women and children, and […]

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Feb
16

Successful Conclusion of the JICA Chair Programme 2023/2024

The JICA Chair Program 2023/24 closing ceremony was held on the 16th of February 2024 at the Vidya Jyothi Professor V K Samaranayake Auditorium, University of Colombo School of Computing. The event commenced with the lighting of the oil lamp, followed by a festive welcome that included Kandyan dancers. The Acting Director of the International [...]
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Feb
14

Diploma & Certificate Awards Ceremony and Inauguration of Postgraduate & Continuous Development Programs – Faculty of Medicine

The awards ceremony for Diploma and certificate programs in the Faculty of Medicine took place at Mini Auditorium 2, UCFM tower on the 14th of February 2024. This event was conducted under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, and in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, […]

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Feb
13

Fostering Academic Excellence: Launching Eight Journals of the Faculty of Arts

The launching of eight journals, published by the different departments of the Faculty of Arts was held on the 13th of February 2024 at the Faculty of Arts premises. This significant event brought together many esteemed figures including the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H. D. Karunaratne, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor […]

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