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 […]
Delegation from the University of Zurich Visits UOC
University of Colombo Extends Appreciation to Emeritus Professors
The University of Colombo showed its appreciation for the services of Emeritus Professors by issuing Identity Cards on August 21, 2023. Currently, there are 84 Emeritus Professors affiliated with the university, and 32 of them attended the event. During the event, Senior Professor (Chair) H. D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor, provided an overview of the […]
73 Candidates Shine at the 8th Diploma Awarding Ceremony for the Diploma in Death Investigation
The 8th Diploma Awarding Ceremony for the Diploma in Death Investigation took place on August 19, 2023, at the University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine Tower (UCFM Tower). This diploma program is offered by the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology within the Faculty of Medicine. The event was graced by the presence of the […]
Colombo University Press Publishes its First Book: ‘A Practical Guide to Basic Networking’
The book “A Practical Guide to Basic Networking,” written by academics at the University of Colombo School of Computing, namely Mr Tharindu Wijethilake, Dr Chamath Keppitiyagama, Mr Kenneth Thilakarathna, and Dr Ajantha Atukorale, is the first book printed and published by the University of Colombo Press. The Colombo University Press has been in operation since […]
Business Idea Competition (BIC) 2023
The Business Idea Competition (BIC) was successfully held on August 18, 2023, at the Faculty of Management and Finance for the sixth consecutive time. The journey of BIC was initiated by the Department of Management and Organization Studies in 2016 with the aim of enhancing the creativity, innovativeness, and entrepreneurial skills of undergraduates. Senior Professor […]
