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 […]
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 […]
