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)
Let’s Make Our University Greener – Awareness Program
Panel Discussion on “Reflections on the Nexus between Language Rights and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: Perspectives From Sri Lanka” – CSHR
The Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR) organized a Panel Discussion on “Reflections on the Nexus between Language Rights and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: Perspectives From Sri Lanka” at the Board Room, Faculty of Law on 05 July 2023. The event was graced by Mr Anuradha Wijekoon, the Additional Secretary to the […]
A Courtesy Visit by the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
A delegation from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand visited the University of Colombo on 5th July 2023 to explore possible avenues for collaboration between the two institutions. The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international postgraduate institution, focusing on engineering, environment, and management studies. The delegation comprised Professor Kazuo Yamamoto President, […]
UOC Emerges as Top-Ranked University in Sri Lanka in QS World University Rankings 2024
University of Colombo and the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom Initiated Discussion on University Collaboration
A team of University administrators including Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice chancellor of the University, Professor Lasantha Manawadu, the Dean Faculty of Arts, Dr Pradeep Pieris, the Head of the Department of Political Science, Dr Nishara Fernando, Professor in Sociology visited University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom and initiated further discussion on university collaboration. […]
