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May
26

Senior Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake Assumes the Second Term as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine

Senior Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake assumes the position of Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for a second term, effective from May 26th, 2023. Professor Dissanayake serves as the Chair Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Genetics & Biomedical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine. A formal ceremony took place at the Faculty premises, attended by [...]
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May
25

Alumni Unity Group Grants Scholarships to Underprivileged Students

The Alumni Unity Group of the University of Colombo demonstrated their unwavering support for underprivileged students by donating Rs. 10,000.00 to each of the forty-two selected students from various faculties in the university. The event took place on May 25th, 2023, at the College House Auditorium, where these deserving students were honored with this scholarship. […]

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May
25

UOC Enhances Cricket Opportunities with the Newly Constructed Turf Side Wickets

The newly constructed turf side wickets of the University of Colombo were declared on 26th May 2023, with the purpose of providing students the opportunity to enhance their cricket skills and foster a vibrant sporting culture within the university. This remarkable facility was made possible through the patronage of the Sri Lanka Cricket and Western […]

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May
24

NLDSB Delegation Visits Science Library for Technological Insights

A delegation comprising the Director General of the National Library and Documentation Services Board of Sri Lanka (NLDSB), Mr W. Sunil, the Director of the National Library and Documentation Centre (NLDC), Mrs Padma Bandaranayake, as well as other Deputy Directors, Heads of Departments, and staff members of the NLDSB, visited the Library of the Faculty [...]
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May
24

IHRA Commences the New Academic Year with 173 Students Enrolled

The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA) offers the Bachelor of Labour Management (BLM) degree and the Diploma in Labour Education (DLE) programs, providing employees with the opportunity to enhance their skills and acquire essential educational qualifications. The new academic year of 2023/24 commenced on May 24th, 2023, at the New Arts Theatre, with a [...]
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May
23

Dengue Free Environment of the UOC: “Shramadana” campaign

The University of Colombo took a proactive step towards preventing dengue by organizing a “Shramadana” campaign on May 23, 2023. This campaign aimed to create a dengue-free environment within the university premises, including the College House, Sri Palee Campus, Faculties, Institutes, and the UCSC. Under the theme of “Dengue Free Environment of the UOC” the […]

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May
20

Inauguration Ceremony of the Postgraduate and Mid-Career Development Unit – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine

The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine proudly inaugurated the Postgraduate and Mid-Career Development Unit along with its first postgraduate program, the “Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Orthopedic Treatment” on the 20th of May 2023. The event took place at the Faculty premises and was graced by the Chief Guest Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the […]

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May
20

Awards ceremony of the Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science

The Faculty of Medicine has been conducting the Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science program for 26 years since its commencement in 1995. On May 20, 2023, the 26th Awards ceremony for the program took place at the UCFM Tower. The event celebrated the achievements of both the 2020-2021 and 2022-2023 batches, with a total […]

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May
20

The Inauguration Ceremony of Master of Sinhala Programme 2022/2023

The inaugural ceremony of the Master of Sinhala 2022/2023 programme conducted by the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts was held on 20th May 2023 at the MB Ariyapala Auditorium, the University of Colombo. Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean of the Faculty of Arts graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, and Emeritus Professor JB […]

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May
18

Inauguration of the Zoological Museum: A treasure trove of natural history artifacts

The 18th of May 2023, International Museum Day, was a special day for the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, as it marked the inauguration of the Zoological Museum. Comprising a wealth of natural history specimens collected over a century, the Zoological Museum of the University of Colombo is no doubt one of its kind […]

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May
17

CSHR signs an MOU with Save the Children in Sri Lanka

The Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR) signed a significant MOU with Save the Children in Sri Lanka on 17th May 2023, aimed at enhancing and strengthening the capacity of caregivers to improve the quality and accessibility of victim services for child victims of trafficking. This initiative will benefit over 200 caregiver staff […]

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May
17

UOC signs an MOU with the Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation and the University of Colombo entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on 17 May 2023 to develop post-graduate courses on Mediation in collaboration with the Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR), to support the Faculty of Law in developing and designing course content related to Commercial Mediation and to set […]

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May
16

The Inaugural meeting of the International Student Association

The University of Colombo takes pride in forming the first-ever International Student Association in the Sri Lankan university system on 16th May 2023, marking a memorable day in the history of the University’s international affairs. The overarching aim of establishing an international student association at the University of Colombo is to create a platform to [...]
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May
15

Awards Ceremony of the Travel & Tourism, Economics, and Hotel Management Programme

The Graduation Ceremony for the Diploma of the Travel & Tourism, Economics, and Hotel Management Programme for the year 2019/2020 was held on the 15th of May 2023 at the FGS Auditorium. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, attending as the Chief Guest, and Professor […]

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May
13

Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Summit 2023

The AUA which is a consortium of fifteen top-ranked Asian universities held its sixth summit from 11-13 of May, 2023 at Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan. The University of Colombo being the only Sri Lankan member of the AUA since its inception in 2017 also took part in this event. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) […]

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May
09

University Delegation Visits Colombo International Container Terminals for Internships and Collaborations

A delegation led by Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne visited Colombo International Container Terminals Limited (CICT), a member of China Merchant Port, on May 9th, 2023. The purpose of the delegation was to explore internship opportunities and establish potential collaborations between universities and the private sector, aiming to enhance job prospects for graduates. […]

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