SeKuRa University scholarship scheme for Sri Lankan Students
The “SeKuRa” University scholarship scheme is for Sri Lankan students of any ethnicity/ religion, pursuing their studies at State Universities. This project aims to assist university students who are facing economic difficulties to continue their studies without hindrance. The value of the scholarship is Rs.5000 per month for twelve months per annum. The students will […]
UOC signs an MoU with Ural Federal University, Russia
A delegation led by the Rector of the Ural Federal University of Russia, Victor A. Koksharov, met the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne on 25 January 2023. An MoU between the two institutions promoting joint research, capacity building and student/staff mobility was signed during the meeting. Mr Tilan Wijesooriya, Deputy Secretary General, Federation […]
UOC signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Scholarrx
An MoU was signed between the University of Colombo and the ScholarRx Collaboration at the College House Premises on 19th January 2023. Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Professor Indika Karunathilake, from the Faculty of Medicine and Ms HK Rangika Lasanthie, Senior Assistant Registrar of Legal & Documentation Branch […]
The Road to a Nation of Science and Technology: The 6th JICA Chair Session 2022/2023
The sixth session, of the JICA Chair program, an initiative on the Japanese modernization process experience sharing through a series of lectures in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sri Lanka Office and the International Office of the University of Colombo was held on 18 January 2023 at the Auditorium of the Faculty […]
Vice Chancellor meets with the members of the project consortium “Challenges of Municipal Solid Waste Management”
Members of the project consortium of the “Challenges of Municipal Solid Waste Management – Learning from Post Crisis Governance Initiatives in South Asia (MSWM)” met the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, on 17th January 2023 at the Senate Hall of the University. The delegation was led by Professor Rene Veron, a Professor of […]
Strengthening the Industry Collaborations
Inauguration Ceremony of the External Degree Programs of the Faculty of Science 2023
The Inauguration Ceremony of the External Degree Program 2023, Faculty of Science was held on the 15th of January 2023 at the New Art Theatre (NAT). The ceremony was organized by the ODLC, Centre for Open & Distance Learning Faculty of Science in collaboration with the “Cyber Campus,”. A total of 404 students were enrolled […]
Professor Nandadeva Samarasekera Inducted as the 41st President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka
Professor Nandadeva Samarasekera, Chair of Surgery and Senior Professor was inducted as the 41st President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka on 14th January 2023 at a function held at the auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine (UCFM) Tower. The theme of his speech was “Training the Future Surgeon”. He emphasised the rapid […]
Vice Chancellor’s Challenge Trophy 2023 invitational Universities Staff Badminton Championship
Economic Growth and Japanese Management: University of Colombo JICA Chair Program 2022/2023 Session Five
The JICA Chair program is an initiative which focuses on the Japanese modernization process through a series of lectures in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sri Lanka Office and the International Office of the University of Colombo. The overarching purpose of the initiative is to share Japan’s experiences and lessons learned through […]
Book Launch: Drama and Art of Drama
The experimental book “Drama and Art of Drama” written by Dr Ranjith Senanayake, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Sinhala Studies, was launched on January 12th, 2023 at the New Arts Theatre. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, was the Chief Guest at the event. Additionally, the dean of the Faculty of Arts, […]
South Asian Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research and Interventions: Partnering with UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) partners with the University of Colombo in establishing a South Asian Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Gender Equality, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research and Interventions signifying the longstanding partnership between the two institutions which dates back to 1973. The scope of the Centre of Excellence encompasses promoting multidisciplinary research, […]
Naada Nu’23
The Music Society of the Faculty of Science is a space for like-minded students who share a love for music. As students from an environment of scientific learning, the Music Society provides a welcome respite as it encourages the pursuit of arts and creates well-rounded students. Initiated in 2015, the Music Society had the sole […]
A New Board Room for the Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science celebrated the opening of its new Board Room on the 3rd of January 2023. The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Mr Rahal Abeyrathne, Works Engineer, and Mrs Tharushika Pathiranage, Former Deputy Registrar of the Faculty of Science. The building which will house the new […]
Long Service Awards Ceremony 2022
Digitalization of Tree Inventory
University of Colombo as a premier educational institute has already adopted Sustainable Development Goals. Following this, a comprehensive tree inventory has also been prepared for the university. The University started a digital form of tree inventory by using QR Code from 2nd January 2023 as part of the new year celebrations. Through scanning the QR […]
