No. 1 among Sri Lankan Universities in the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2020
The University of Colombo is pleased to announce that it has retained its top position among Sri Lankan Universities in the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2020. This is a classification of academic and research-related institutions ranked by a composite indicator that combines three different sets of indicators based on research performance, innovation outputs and societal […]
International Research Symposium (DemARS 2020)
Three UoC researchers rank among the World’s top 2% in Stanford University list
Annual Conference on ‘International Relations & the Bystander Effect”
University of Colombo Alumni of NSW establishes Self-Sustainable Scholarships
The University of Colombo Alumni Association of NSW (UCAANSW), the first-ever in the state of NSW, was established in 2016 with a vision to encourage and promote close links between the University and alumni, as well as strengthen old and foster new friendships amongst the alumni. Since then, UCAANSW has organised many welfare activities and […]
An Environmentally Friendly Instrument Used for Chasing Elephants Using an Infra Sound Technique
Infrasound frequencies for which elephants are sensitive are generated by an automated system that has been developed to chase elephants with no physical harm to the animal. The system comprises a PIR sensor coupled with a GSM model powered with a battery charged by a solar panel. These units are assembled as a single unit […]
4th Global Animal Welfare Awards 2020
The WVA and Ceva Animal Health have announced the winners of the 2020 Global Animal Welfare Awards on 29th October 2020. This award recognizes the individuals and institutions for their outstanding work and dedication to promoting animal welfare. Dr. Tharanga Thoradeniya, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka is recognized as one of the […]
University of Colombo ranks in the THE Subject ranking 2021
The University of Colombo has reached a higher ranking in the World University Ranking systems during the year 2020. This reflects improved quality of learning and teaching methods, enhanced research and development entwined with innovation and commercialization, constant monitoring and evaluation of the administration, and the commitment & dedication of all members of staff of […]
SDC Awards Ceremony 2020
Fun with A capella
“Life is for the living…Let life be like music” It’s been months since we first heard of COVID-19 and the pandemic has altered our passions while changing our styles of life as well. No matter what changes the times have brought amidst the global pandemic situation, choristers of Euphony made quarantine full of rhythms. Thus, […]
Faculty of Science Receives a Bus Donation
Mr. Thilak Karunaratne, a past President of the AAUC, an Alumnus, and a Council member of the University of Colombo donated a Bus to the Faculty of Science to promote field-based research work. The formal handing over of the bus was done on 8th October 2020 at the College House premises with the participation of […]
Academic Staff Training Workshop – Confucius Institute
Aiming to build a high-level Confucius Institute of corresponding academic ability in addition to its Chinese language education, the Confucius Institute, University of Colombo (CIUC) initiated the first Academic Staff Training Workshop for CIUC and the Teaching staff from 2nd – 4th October 2020. The Dean, Faculty of Arts – Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, […]
Farewell of Professor K A I L Gamalath
Farewell of Professor KAIL Gamalath, Department of Physics was held at the Faculty Club on the 30th of September 2020 with the participation of faculty staff and the students of the Department. View more Photos on FOS Media
Entrepreneurship Skills Development – How to Write a Business Proposal
The Career Guidance Unit of the University of Colombo organized a workshop on “Entrepreneurship Skills Development” under the topic on “How to Write a Business Proposal” for the undergraduates of the University of Colombo on 30th September 2020 from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at the Hall WW 112 (West Wing) Faculty of Management & […]
Felicitation of the 7th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo – Professor Gamini Lakshman Peiris on his assumption of office as the Minister of Education of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo felicitated their former Vice-Chancellor and an illustrious alumnus Hon. Prof. G. L. Peiris, the newly appointed Minister of Education recently at a function held at the Senate Hall of the University of Colombo. The event was attended by Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Academics, and Alumnus. Mr. Rajeev Amarasuriya, the […]
Awarding Ceremony of the Certificate Course in Chinese Language
The certificate awarding ceremony of the ‘Certificate Course in Chinese Language 2018/2019’ of the Confucius Institute, University of Colombo (CIUC）was held on 29th September 2020 at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Faculty of Arts. This is the first certificate awarding ceremony since 2018. The Dean, Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, the Deputy […]
