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Jul
04

UCFM Laboratory Services Now Open to University Staff and the General Public

The Faculty of Medicine is pleased to announce the official opening of the UCFM Laboratory Services, a facility now offering a wide range of reliable and affordable diagnostic laboratory tests to both University of Colombo staff and the general public. Key Highlights of UCFM Laboratory Services: Reliable and accurate results Tests performed by well-trained, dedicated […]

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Jul
04

Discussion on collaborations with British universities and funding agencies

On 04th July 2025, Ms Lisa Whanstall, Acting British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Mr Orlando Edwards, Country Director of British Council, Sri Lanka, visited the University of Colombo. They held a comprehensive discussion with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University, on avenues of collaboration with British universities and funding agencies. […]

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Jul
03

Flavours of Faith ’25: Celebrating Cultural Harmony and Unity

The Muslim Majlis of the University of Colombo hosted its annual flagship event, “Flavours of Faith ’25”, on 3rd July 2025 at the Yellows Area, Faculty of Arts premises. The event was held under the patronage of Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University, who honoured the occasion as Chief Guest. “Flavours of […]

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Jul
02

Adyapana Prathibha 15th Edition Launched by Faculty of Education

The launching ceremony of Adyapana Prathibha 15th Edition, organised by the 2020 B.Ed final-year undergraduates of the Faculty of Education, was held on the 2nd July 2025 with the presence of distinguished guests. Adyapana Prathibha is an education-focused trilingual magazine featuring diverse perspectives on contemporary and future education. It serves as a platform for student […]

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Jul
02

GS Charity Buddhist Foundation Scholarship Distribution Ceremony

Under the guidance of Ven. Emeritus Professor K L Dhammajoti and Mr Y C Leung, the GS Charity Buddhist Foundation of Hong Kong, have generously sponsored a scholarship programme for students of the Department of Buddhist Studies at the Faculty of Arts. In a spirit of academic solidarity, the Department has kindly shared a portion […]

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Jun
30

Vice Chancellor of the University of Lucknow visits the University of Colombo

The University of Colombo hosted a delegation from the University of Lucknow, India, on the 30th June 2025. Professor Alok Kumar Rai, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lucknow, India, led the delegation which included Professor Ravindra Pratap Singh (Director, International Cell), Professor Geetanjali Mishra (Professor of Zoology and Dean Academics), Professor Keya Pandey (Professor […]

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Jun
23

Institute of Health and Management (IHM), Australia Explores Collaboration with the University of Colombo

A delegation from the Institute of Health and Management (IHM) in Australia visited the University of Colombo on 23 June 2025 to explore potential collaborations in healthcare education and research, coordinated by the Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA). Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, and Professor Sagara Chandrasekara, Director […]

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Jun
22

Reid Lit Chats 2025: A Groundbreaking Festival of Words, Voices, and Vision at the University of Colombo

The first-ever Sri Lankan English literature and language festival organised by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, was held on 21–22 June 2025. The event featured Q&A sessions with renowned writer-academics Sumathy Sivamohan and Vivimarie Vanderpoorten, a screening of short films by Anomaa Rajakaruna followed by a discussion, a memory walk through the Faculty […]

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Jun
21

Inauguration & Awards Ceremony – Certificate Course on Translating the Science of Happiness and Meditation into Practice

The Centre for Meditation Research (CMR), Faculty of Medicine, proudly hosted the Inauguration and Awards Ceremony for the Certificate Course on Translating the Science of Happiness and Meditation into Practice (CSHM) on 21st June 2025 at Mini Auditorium 01, Faculty of Medicine. The course is funded by the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, USA. The event […]

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Jun
20

A delegation from the Education Work Alliance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) visits the University of Colombo

On 20th June 2025, a delegation from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) visited the University of Colombo. Professor Zhou Zeyang, Vice Chairman of the Education Work Alliance of the SCO National Multifunctional Economic and Trade Platform (Former President of Chongqing Normal University), led the delegation which included Tian Angfeng (Chairman of CTS Travel Group Chongqing […]

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Jun
19

Graduation Ceremony – 16th Batch of Diploma in Travel & Tourism Economics and Hotel Management

The University of Colombo proudly celebrated the Graduation Ceremony of the 16th Batch (2023) of the Diploma in Travel & Tourism Economics and Hotel Management (DTTEHM) on 19th June 2025 at the New Art Theatre (NAT). The event was graced by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University, who attended as the Chief […]

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Jun
19

UOC Retains Top Spot in Sri Lanka in QS World University Rankings 2026

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its World University Rankings 2026 on 19th June 2025, featuring 1501 institutions from 106 locations worldwide. The QS Rankings serve as a globally recognised benchmark for evaluating universities based on five key indicators: Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Learning Experience, Global Engagement, and Sustainability. Four Sri Lankan universities are featured […]

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Jun
19

Faculty of Indigenous Medicine celebrates the International Yoga Day 2025

The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine celebrated International Yoga Day 2025 in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), High Commission of India, Colombo, on 19 June in the faculty premises. The SVCC organised this celebration at 116 venues around the country at the same time on this day, while FIM proudly hosted the main […]

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Jun
19

China-Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Lab on Green Plant Protection Launched at IBMBB

A delegation from Guizhou University, China, visited the University of Colombo on June 19, 2025, to initiate the China-Sri Lanka Joint Laboratory for Green Plant Protection under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The lab will be housed at the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (IBMBB) and will focus on cutting-edge research in [...]
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Jun
18

Staff Community Organises Annual Poson Kadala Dansala for the Fourth Consecutive Year

To commemorate Poson Poya Day 2025, the staff community of the University of Colombo organised the Poson Kadala Dansala for the fourth consecutive year on 18th June 2025 at the College House premises. The event commenced with the observance of Pañca Śīla, led by Venerable Professor Agalakada Sirisumana Thero of the Department of Sinhala, Faculty […]

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Jun
18

Sri Lanka’s first Hydrogen Methane Breathalyzer installed at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine

The Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, marked a significant milestone with the launch of Sri Lanka’s first Hydrogen Methane Breathalyzer, signifying the full operational readiness of the newly refurbished Gastrointestinal Physiology Laboratory. With this advancement, the lab is now fully equipped to conduct daily clinical investigations for patients, enhancing both patient care services and […]

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