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 […]
Faculty of Arts Introduces New Sustainable Tourism Unit Under the Leadership of Professor Suranga Silva
The Faculty of Arts announced the establishment of the new Sustainable Tourism Unit on August 17, 2023. This unit will focus on the field of sustainable tourism education and research. Professor Suranga Silva, Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts was appointed as the head of the unit.
‘Gee Laalasa’ Sambhashana Sandyawa 2023
‘Gee Laalasa’ Sambhashana Sandyawa was held on Wednesday, the 16th of August 2023, at the New Art Auditorium, starting from 3:00 p.m. The event aimed to nurture artistic inspiration and literary appreciation among university students, with a particular emphasis on the fusion of literature and music infused with artistic value. The event featured twenty classical […]
“Leading with Character”: A Workshop in Collaboration with the University of Oxford
As part of a learning exchange between the University of Oxford and the University of Colombo, a team from the Oxford Character Project (OCP) travelled to Sri Lanka and conducted a two-day workshop titled “Leading with Character”. Anjali Sarker and Andrew Maile from the OCP, aided by Consultant Mohamed Husni, had put together a very […]
Professor Carlo Fonseka Oration in Medical Humanities
The third Professor Carlo Fonseka Oration in Medical Humanities of the Faculty of Medicine was held on 15th August 2023 in the Faculty of Medicine premises. Professor Susirith Mendis delivered the oration on the topic, “Medicine, the Humanities, Carlo and I”. The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, who […]
Exploring possibilities for graduate student exchange with the University of Dundee, UK
A delegation from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom, visited the University of Colombo and had a discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, on August 14, 2023, to explore possibilities for postgraduate student exchange initiatives in the fields of life sciences and business management. Professor Hari Hundal, Academic Regional Lead (South […]
Inauguration Ceremony and Information Session of DBA 2023/2026 intake
The Inauguration Ceremony and Information Session for the 2023/2026 intake of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Degree Programme took place at the Faculty of Management & Finance on August 12, 2023. Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the University, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Other attendees included Professor Prasath Rathnasinghe, the […]