University Celebrates Poson Poya Day 2023
The University of Colombo recently concluded a series of events that provided opportunities for spiritual enrichment and community engagement to commemorate Poson Poya Day 2023. Venerable Ududumbara Kashyapa Thero delivered the Dharma Deshana on 2nd June 2023, and a Dansala programme was hosted on 7th June 2023 at the College House Premises. Additionally, on 15th […]
Venerable Dr Parawahera Chandaratana Thero Offers Support to UOC Students
Inauguration Ceremony of the Orientation Program for 2021/2022 New Entrants – Faculty of Nursing
The inaugural ceremony for the new entrants to the Faculty of Nursing for the 2021/2022 academic year was held on June 12th, 2023, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The faculty welcomed over 100 new undergraduate students. The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice […]
463rd meeting of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Directors (CVCD)
The 463rd meeting of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Directors (CVCD) was held on 10th June 2023 at the Senate Hall, College House of the University. The University of Colombo hosted this event and Vice-Chancellors and Directors of Member Universities attended this meeting. The CVCD established in 1979 under the Universities Act, serves as an […]
The Launch of the First Issue: Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ)
The first issue of the Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ) of the Department of Economics was officially launched on June 8, 2023, in the Faculty Board Room, Faculty of Arts. The CEJ is a biannually published, peer-reviewed academic journal that welcomes theoretical and empirical research articles covering a broad spectrum of topics in economics. The launching […]
Beauty of Sri Lanka and China through the Third Eye: Sri Lanka China Culture Photography Exhibition
The Confucius Institute (CIUC), in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka, organized the Sri Lanka-China Culture Photographic Exhibition on June 7, 2023, at the Orange Area of the Faculty of Arts. The chief guest of the occasion was Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University, along with Senior […]
CSHR Awards Ceremony 2023: Celebrating Excellence and Achievements
The Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR) proudly hosted the Awards Ceremony 2023 at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne on June 6, 2023. The ceremony was graced by esteemed guests, including Retired Justice Rohini Marasinghe, the Chairperson of the Human […]
Empowering Students for a Fulfilling University Journey: UCSC Orientation Programme/Inauguration for the Academic Year 2021/2022
The University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) recently hosted an enlightening orientation programme for its incoming students, aimed at equipping them with valuable insights and knowledge. The programme was held from 22nd May to 2nd June 2023, and it proved to be an essential prelude to the much-anticipated Inauguration Ceremony. The programme provided many […]
UOC Advances in THE Impact Rankings 2023
Faculty of Management & Finance Emerges as Inter-Faculty Overall Champions 2023
The Awarding Ceremony of the Inter-Faculty Championship celebrated the remarkable achievements of undergraduate sportsmen and sportswomen from the university. For this year’s ceremony, 400 talented students were recognized for their exceptional performances at the Inter-University Championships, as well as at the national and international levels in 2022. The Inter-University Championships showcased a diverse range of […]
Dean’s List Awards 2022 & Teaching Excellence Awards 2023 – Faculty of Medicine
A commemoration to bestow the Dean’s List Awards 2022 and Teaching Excellence Awards 2023 took place at the UCFM Main Auditorium, UCFM Tower of the Faculty of Medicine on June 1, 2023. The event also marked the foundation of the Faculty, as the Colombo Medical School 153 years ago. Distinguished guests in attendance included the […]
FIM Enrolls 185 Students in BAMS and BUMS Programs for the academic year 2021/2022
The inauguration of the orientation program for the 1st batch of BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery) and BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine was ceremonially held at the Faculty premises on 1st June 2023 for the academic year 2021/2022. A total of 185 students have been […]
The 12th Annual Scientific Sessions of the IBMBB
The 12th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB) was held on May 31st, 2023, at the conference hall of IBMBB. The Sessions consisted of 40 abstracts presented as oral and poster presentations by masters and Ph.D. research students from the IBMBB and other universities under four main thematic […]
University Honours Founder’s Legacy with 120th Commemoration Celebration
The University celebrated the 120th commemoration of its esteemed founder, Sir William Ivor Jennings, on May 31, 2023, at the Senate Hall, College House. Sir Ivor served as the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ceylon in 1942 and left keeping an indelible mark on the history of education in Sri Lanka in 1955. The […]
UOC and Chrysalis Join Hands to Provide Subsidized Lunches
UOC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chrysalis on May 30, 2023, at the College House to provide subsidized lunches to students at the Faculty of Arts. Chrysalis is an organization focused on empowering women and youth to ensure inclusive growth. Members of the Department of Sociology approached Chrysalis to explore the possibility of […]
