Rikkyo University Delegation Visits University of Colombo
A delegation comprising twelve undergraduate students and two academic staff members from Rikkyo University in Japan visited the University of Colombo on the 1st of September 2023. This was a part of the annual student visit between Japan and Sri Lanka, which also marked the first visit by Japanese undergraduates in three years, a break […]
Clinical Centres in UCFM Tower: A Partnership with Dialog Axiata’s Doc 990 Service for Public Access
The Faculty of Medicine has established new clinical centres on the premises of UCFM Tower, offering services to the general public. The University of Colombo has partnered with Dialog Axiata’s Doc 990 Service to facilitate public access and appointment scheduling for these services. This agreement was formally signed by the University’s Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor […]
The Dean’s List Award Ceremony 2022/2023 – Faculty of Science
For the very first time in the long history of the Faculty of Science, The Dean’s List Award ceremony was held to recognize the high-achieving students in their academic performances. It was held on the 31st of August 2023 from 4.00 p.m. onwards at the Auditorium of the ILC building. This occasion was graced by […]
Edith Cowan University Delegation Fosters Collaboration
Two nursing academics from Edith Cowan University in Australia visited the University of Colombo on August 31, 2023, to establish an effective collaboration between the two universities. The team consisted of Dr. Carol Crevacore, a senior lecturer in nursing, and Dr. Tania Beament, an Associate Dean of the School of Nursing/Midwifery. Edith Cowan University in […]
ECONOMIC DIALOGS Phase 1.0: A knowledge sharing session
ECONOMIC DIALOGS – Phase 1.0 is the first phase of a series of knowledge-sharing sessions organized by the Research Hub of the students’ association of the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management and Finance. ECONOMIC DIALOGS – Phase 1.0 focused on the theme of ‘Domestic Debt Restructuring & the Future of the Sri Lankan […]
Strengthening Agricultural Education: MOU Between Browns Agriculture Company PLC and UCIARS
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Browns Agriculture Company PLC and the Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) signifies a pivotal step towards fostering a synergistic partnership. This MOU was signed by Mr Sanjaya Nissanka, the Cluster Chief Operations Officer on behalf of Browns Agriculture Company PLC, and Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the […]
Fostering Global Legal Excellence: A landmark MOU with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
In a significant step towards international academic collaboration, the University of Colombo and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement solidifies a shared commitment to advancing legal education, fostering cross-cultural academic exchange, and nurturing a deeper understanding of legal systems. The signing ceremony took place on the 28th […]
UOC Achieves Outstanding A Grade in 2023 Institutional Review
We are pleased to announce that the University of Colombo achieved an A Grade at the Institutional Review conducted in June – July 2023 by the Quality Assurance Council of the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka. The fact that the university also achieved an A Grade in the earlier Institutional Review conducted in 2016 […]
Book launch and the awards ceremony for the First Certificate in Ornithology course – FOGSL
A book launch and the awards ceremony for the First Certificate in Ornithology course, conducted by the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL), was held on August 26, 2023, under the iconic Nuga tree in front of the Department of Zoology and Environmental Science. The Chief Guest of the event was Senior Professor (Chair) […]
International Conference on Environmental Justice 2023 (ICEJ’23)
On 25th August 2023, the members of the Centre for Environmental Law and Policy (CELP) of the Faculty of Law successfully concluded the 1st day of the International Conference on Environmental Justice 2023 (ICEJ’23) co-organised by the CELP, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India, Commonwealth Legal Education Association, NAPSIPAG Disaster Research […]
Magnate 2023 – Faculty of Management & Finance
The Department of Finance of the Faculty of Management and Finance recently hosted its annual flagship event, ‘Magnate-2023’ for the third time under the theme “Leading with Vision, Thriving with Finance”. The event was organized by the Finance Students’ Association (FSA) of The Department of Finance and it was held on August 25th, 2023 at […]
Ambassador of UAE and UOC Discuss Enhancing Academic Cooperation
H.E. Khaled Nasser AlAmeri, the ambassador of the UAE to Sri Lanka visited the University of Colombo and had a discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, at the College House on August 24, 2023. The purpose of the ambassador’s visit was to strengthen the academic cooperation between the University of Colombo […]
Green Talk | “Sri Lanka’s potential for sustainable energy production”
On August 24th, 2023 the Center for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) hosted another enlightening episode of “Green Talk” on the 5th floor of the Information and Learning Centre of the Faculty of Science. Mr Harsha Wickramasinghe, the Deputy Director General (DSM) of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, graced the occasion as the guest speaker. The […]
Workshop on Orientation to the University System – SDC
Golden Jubilee Celebration – Department of Demography, Faculty of Arts
The Department of Demography of the Faculty of Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The Inauguration Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Celebration was held on August 23, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Senate Hall, College House. The Ceremony was followed by a book launch titled “Shifting Tides: An Exploration of Population […]
