International Students’ Day
The inaugural International Students’ Day of the University of Colombo, organized by the International Office, took place on August 8th, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the College House Auditorium. The event occurred in a hybrid format with the participation of both current international students and alumni from around the world. Currently, the International […]
Book Launch: ‘Immigrants’ Citizenship Perceptions: Sri Lankans in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand”
The book titled ‘Immigrants’ Citizenship Perceptions: Sri Lankans in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand‘ authored by Dr Pavithra Jayawardena, was launched at the Senate Hall on August 3rd, 2023. The book is published by Peter Lang and it comes out as the sixth volume of the series of ‘Studies in Transnationalism’ edited by Dr Jatinder […]
Swara Thathaka Randi Husma – Faculty of Education
The cultural event “Swara Thathaka Randi Husma” (ස්වර තතක රැදි හුස්ම), took place on August 3rd, 2023, at the Faculty of Education premises. This event was meticulously orchestrated by students pursuing the PGDE (full-time) program in Sinhala medium, Tamil medium, Drama and Theater and TESL. The fundamental aim of this endeavour was to cultivate a […]
Faculty of Technology Welcomes 324 Fresh Undergraduates for the 2021/2022 academic year
The inaugural ceremony for new entrants to the Faculty of Technology for the academic year 2021/2022 was held on August 2nd, 2023, at the New Art Theater (NAT). The faculty welcomed more than 324 new undergraduate students across four departments: Agricultural Technology, Environmental Technology, Instrumentation & Automation Technology, and Information & Communication Technology. The ceremony […]
UOC signs an MOU with Mastercard Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd
On July 31st, 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the University of Colombo and Mastercard Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd at the College House Premises. The primary objective of this MoU is to confer the Mastercard Gold Medals to exceptional graduates who have achieved the highest marks in two distinct courses. The first […]
Book Launch: HPTLC Profiles of selected indigenous plants grown in the Western Province of Sri Lanka
The book ‘HPTLC Profiles of selected indigenous plants grown in the Western Province of Sri Lanka‘ was launched at the College House premises in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne on 31st July 2023. This book was authored by Professor S.D. Hapuarachchi, Dr N.D. Kodithuwakku, Professor P. K. Perera, Ms […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Hosts a Logo Designing Competition
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine recently organized a Logo Designing competition for undergraduates at the faculty. The purpose of the competition was to select the official logo for the proposed Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products. During the event held on July 31, 2023, at the Senate Hall, College House, the winners of […]
Curriculum Revision Workshop & Staff Training Programme 2023 – FGS
Highlights from the 9th Annual Gavel Club Meeting
The 9th Annual General Meeting of the Gavel Club concluded on July 30th via Zoom. The meeting was hosted smoothly and had the participation of Dr Iroja Caldera, the Senior Treasurer, Gavel Club members, other club members, and well-wishers. During the meeting, the Executive Committee for the 2022/23 term presented the minutes of last year’s […]
UOC Retains Top Spot in Second Edition of Webometrics Ranking 2023
Embarking on a Green Road Trip
The inaugural session of the “Green Road Trip: A Project to Mobilize Communities for Environmental Justice Across the Country” took place successfully from July 27th to July 29th, 2023, at Hotel Mirage, Colombo. The opening workshop on July 27th was graced by the presence of several distinguished guests, including Chief Guest Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. […]
‘Pathra Kala Kavu Silumina; Tilakarathna Kuruwita Bandara Abhisambhawana’ felicitation ceremony
Honoring six decades of invaluable service to the Sri Lankan cultural field by renowned journalist, poet, literary critic and author Tilakarathna Kuruwita Bandara, an event celebrating his services was held on Friday, the 28th of July 2023, at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute auditorium from 3.30 pm onwards. The event included the book launch of ‘Pathra […]
Certificate Awards Ceremony & Inauguration of the Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development Programmes July 2023 Intake
The Awards Ceremony for the Certificate Course in Infection Prevention & Control, Certificate Course in Occupational Health & Safety, and Training Program in Clinical Genetics, offered by the Faculty of Medicine, was held on July 26, 2023, at the UCFM Tower. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Dean of the […]
UOC signs an MOU with University of Northumbria Newcastle, UK
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Northumbria Newcastle, UK, and the University of Colombo took place in the presence of Professor Andy Long, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Northumbria, and Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo on 26th July 2023 […]
Enhancing Legal Awareness of Public and Justice Stakeholders – Orientation Program for Field based Staff
The orientation program to engage in community legal education and advice for the most vulnerable across the 25 districts of Sri Lanka for newly recruited young lawyers & law students offered by the Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR), Faculty of Law was held on July 22 & 23, 2023, at the SLFI. […]
ECE Diploma Awards Ceremony 2023 Honours 537 Students
The Extension Courses in English (ECE) offered by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, held its Diploma Awards Ceremony on July 22, 2023, at the New Arts Theatre. A total of five hundred and thirty-seven students from the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 batches were awarded their Diploma certificates at this ceremony. The ECE is a […]
