Faculty of Law Shines at Nuremberg Moot Court Competition
The team representing the Faculty of Law achieved remarkable success at the ‘Nuremberg Moot Court Competition’ held at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany from the 19th to the 22nd of July 2023. Led by the talented Ms Sayuni Masakorala as their Captain, the team also included Mr Asher Dias Abeyesinghe and Ms Peheli […]
Celebrating the Inauguration of the Master of Laws by Coursework Programme 2023/2024
The Faculty of Law successfully held the inauguration of the Master of Laws by Coursework Programme 2023/2024 on the 21st of July 2023. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, His Lordship Honourable Justice Janak de Silva, Judge of the Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; the Guest of Honour, […]
German Parliamentarian Ms Ria Schroder Visits UOC
On July 20, 2023, Ms Ria Schroder, a distinguished member of the German Parliament, paid a visit to the University of Colombo. During her visit, she engaged in productive discussions with university officials including the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu aiming to explore and […]
Sri Palee Campus Welcomes 211 New Undergraduate Students for the 2021/2022 academic year
The inaugural ceremony for the new entrants to the Sri Palee Campus, pursuing the Bachelor of Mass Media and Performing Arts programmes for the 2021/2022 academic year, took place on July 20th, 2023, at Arundathi Hall, Sri Palee Campus, welcoming 211 new undergraduate students. The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) […]
Sri Palee Campus signs an MOU with the Department of Mass Media
In a significant step towards fostering a quality media culture, the Department of Mass Media at the Sri Palee Campus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Mass Media on 18th July 2023. The MoU signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Mass Media in Kirulapone, was graced by the presence […]
UCIARS collaborates with Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC
The University of Colombo Institute for Agro Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) has collaborated with Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC. The initial discussion on the collaboration regarding Regenerative Agriculture was held on 18th July 2023, in the presence of Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice-Chancellor, and officials from Sarvodaya Development at the Senate Hall, College […]
Motivational Program for Management Assistants by SDC
The Staff Development Center (SDC) conducted a one-day training program for Management Assistant staff members on the 18th of July 2023 with the participation of 250 staff members. The program began with a welcome speech by Professor Maduka Udunuwara, the Director of SDC, followed by a motivational speech by Mr K. A. S. Edward, the […]
Ninety-Eight Candidates Shine at the Diploma Awarding Ceremony of the Diploma in Public Law 2021/2022
The Department of Public & International Law of the Faculty of Law celebrated the success of the awardees of the Diploma in Public Law for the academic year 2021/2022. The Diploma Awarding Ceremony took place at the Lotus Conference Room of the BMICH from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on July 17, 2023. The ceremony […]
Establishment of the “Scholars’ Corner” of the Library
The instigation of the first ever “Scholars’ Corner” in a university library in Sri Lanka has taken place at the Library, University of Colombo on 17th July 2023. The initiative came to fruition by receiving the first generous book donation from Emeritus Professor J.B. Disanayaka, consisting of nearly 300 books related to the Sinhala Language, […]
NILIS Recognizes 457 Awardees at Diploma Awards Ceremony 2023
The National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS) held its Diploma Award Ceremony on 15th July 2023 at the New Arts Theatre of the University. The event was held under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne. During the NILIS Diploma Awards Ceremony 2023, 48 awardees received their Higher Diploma […]
Delegation from Communication University, China
On the 12th of July 2023, two delegates from the Communication University of China visited the University of Colombo with the purpose of discussing the development of academic cooperation between the two universities. The representatives from Communication University, including Professor Zhang Yanqiu, the Deputy Dean, and Dr Ge Yanling, met Dr Prathiba Mahanamahewa, the Rector […]
Awareness Session: Prohibition of Ragging and Violence in Educational Institutions
Thirty outstanding range officers were awarded the Diploma in Wildlife Management
The Awards Ceremony of the Diploma in Wildlife Management 2022 was held on the 11th of July 2023 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium. Thirty Range Officers of the Department of Wildlife Conservation who successfully completed the programme received the Diploma on this occasion. The Chief Guest for the event was Professor Siril WIjesundara, […]
Department of Demography Commemorates World Population Day 2023
The Department of Demography in collaboration with UNFPA and the Population Association of Sri Lanka, organized an event to commemorate World Population Day which falls on 11th July each year. This programme was conducted at the New Arts Theater on 11th July 2023 from 8.30 am to 10.00 am. This year, the Department of Demography […]
UOC Team Participated in the Research Training Network Program on Addressing Climate Change as a Key Driver of Disaster Risk (CCA-DRR)
