Awareness program on First Aid techniques – Faculty of Science
An awareness program “SAVE A LIFE – First Aid Saves Lives” was organized by the Non-Academic Staff Development Committee (NA-SDC) on March 9th, 2023, at the Interactive Learning Center. The program aimed to equip participants with vital first-aid techniques that can be utilized during emergency situations. The program was led by officers from the University […]
Faculty of Law celebrated its 75th anniversary of excellence in legal education
The Faculty of Law in its Diamond Jubilee anniversary year held a grand inauguration ceremony of the new intake of M.Phil. and PhD degree programmes on 9th March 2023 at the College House Auditorium with the participation of nearly 50 postgraduate students and many respectable dignitaries. As the Faculty takes research degree intake every year […]
FGS Celebrates Women’s Day under the theme ‘Women in Times of Crises’
Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) celebrates Women’s Day on the 8th of March 2023 at the Faculty premises under the theme “Women in Times of Crises”. Professor (Chair) Wasantha Seneviratne from the Faculty of Law and Dr Gayatri Lokuge, Senior Researcher, Centre for Poverty Analysis were panellists and the panel were moderated by Dr Kaushalya […]
Technology transfer bringing revenue stream to the University of Colombo
University of Colombo and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura researchers collaborated tirelessly for several years to achieve 14 objectives related to the new research-based frugal innovation called the “Sudarshana Suspension”. Their work ensured that the medicine met and exceeded drug safety and efficacy standards. The research team comprised of Dr W.A.S. Saroja Weerakoon and Professor […]
CTHE certificate awarding Ceremony of the 24th batch
The CTHE certificate awarding Ceremony of the Staff Development Centre (SDC) was successfully conducted on 7th March 2023 at the Senate Hall, College House. This was the 24th batch of the CTHE program conducted by the SDC. The ceremony was graced by the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne and he emphasized the importance of […]
Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Excellence 2021
Postgraduate Convocation 2021
Establishment of Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
University of Colombo proudly announces the establishment of its newest Faculty, the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, through Gazette Extraordinary No 2319/22 on Wednesday, February 13, 2023. This marks a significant milestone in the history of the institution as the 10th Faculty. The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine will consist of six new departments, each focusing on […]
UOC signs an MoU with the Japan Association for the Promotion of Ayurveda (JAPA)
Induction day for the Early Career Academics (ECAs)
The Academic Mentoring Program (AMP) of the University hosted an Induction Programme for Early Career Academics (ECAs) at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine on the 28th of February 2023. The programme’s main highlights were the lecture on “Developing your academic profile” by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the […]
Launch of ‘Restoderma’, a Poly-herbal Miracle Wound Healer Cream
A research team from the Faculty of Science led by Professor Preethi Udagama has developed an efficient and effective, easy-to-use stimulant for skin regeneration therapy (specially for wound healing), comprising a non-toxic (at working concentrations), poly-herbal distillate which provides faster results than the currently available alternatives. The Inventor team headed by Professor Udagama consisted of […]
UOC signs an MoU to share its equipment & machines with farmers.
University of Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mr Walpola Gamage Chandrasena, Indurusiri Furniture, Kalutara on the 24th of February 2023 to share a machine for producing biodegradable plates using leftover banana leaves that would otherwise go to waste. The initiative was undertaken to find a productive use for this waste material by converting […]
‘Geetha Wimansa’ | ගීත විමංසා – Faculty of Technology
The Arts Club of the Faculty of Technology in collaboration with the Arts Council of the University organized the Fifth Geetha Vimansa program on the 23rd of February 2023, at the Faculty of Technology premises. The program featured the participation of renowned lyricist Mr Sunil R Gamage. The occasion was graced by several senior artists, […]
Undergraduate Research Conference – Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus
Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus organized an Undergraduate Research Conference on the 22nd of February 2023. The theme of the conference was “The structure and dynamics of Media and Liberal Arts”. Sub-themes of the conference were Culture and communication, New trends in Media and Liberal Arts, Media management and their challengers, Creative industry […]
Ministry of Agriculture signs an MoU with the Department of Agricultural Technology
UoC successfully concludes JICA Chair Programme 2022/2023
The Closing Ceremony of the University of Colombo’s JICA Chair Programme 2022/2023 was successfully held on February 21, 2023, at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium. The event was graced by the First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka Mr Inoue Kenji, the Director General South Asia Department of Japan International Cooperation […]
