Russian Delegation Visits University of Colombo
On February 20, 2023, a group of delegates from Russia visited the University of Colombo. Mr Buddhapriya Senanayake, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Russian Centre in Colombo, accompanied the delegation. During their meeting with Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University, the delegates discussed several important topics, including the […]
UOC Signs MoUs with Mallika Niwasa Samithiya and Colombo Friends in Need Society
University of Colombo signed two important MoUs with Mallika Nivasa Samithiya (Society) Ltd and Colombo Friends in Need Society on the 20th of February 2023 at the College House. Mallika Niwasa Samithiya is a charitable institution established in the year 1920, having its Registered Office at 45 Visakha Road, Colombo 4. Mallika Niwasa Samithiya signed […]
Annual ‘Pirith’ Chanting Ceremony 2023
The Annual ‘Pirith’ Chanting Ceremony of the University was held on the 17th of February 2023 followed by an Alms Giving ceremony on the morning of the 18th at the College House Premises. The Welfare Society of the university organized the ceremony with the aim of seeking blessings for the University’s future endeavors. View More […]
Inauguration of the Asia Pacific Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (APMA)
The Asia Pacific Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (APMA) Program for the academic year 2022/2023 was inaugurated on February 17, 2023, at the Senate Hall, College House. The event began with the welcome address from Professor (Chair) Wasantha Seneviratne, the Director of the Centre for the Study of Human Rights, followed by addresses from […]
Certificate Awarding Ceremony 2023: Faculty of Management and Finance
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the Executive Diploma in Business Administration (EDBA) Programme and the Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (HDESBM) Programme was held on February 16, 2023, at the Jayaratne Hall of the Faculty of Management and Finance. The event was graced by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor […]
Themathuram 2023
The Art Council and Cultural Centre hosted the ‘Themathuram’ (The art with taste) program on 15th February 2023 at the New Arts Theatre. The program brought together multiple languages and multicultural stakeholders at the university and featured cultural events such as songs, dances, traditional ballets, mass-up songs, and debates performed by undergraduate students. The event […]
‘Geetha Wimansa’ | ගීත විමංසා
The Art Council of the University always engages in activities in shaping students with balanced personalities by minimizing stress and personal problems through various arts & cultural programs. Art Council is currently engaged in a program series ‘Geetha Wimansa’ to have a critical discussion on the social politics of songs. The key objective of this […]
Board Room Opening – Faculty of Management & Finance
Faculty of Management and Finance officially opened its newly constructed Board Room on the 14th of February 2023, with the support of the AHEAD Project/World Bank. The opening ceremony was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) HD Karunarathne. Several distinguished guests attended, including Professor MPP Dharmadasa, the Dean of the Faculty of […]
Signing of contracts between the University of Colombo and the Ministry of Education
University of Colombo and the Ministry of Education signed contracts on the 14th of February 2023 to conduct two national-level studies. The Ministry of Education has commissioned the University of Colombo two national assessments of achievement of students completing grades 4 and 8 in the year 2022. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne […]
Faculty of Law welcomes the New Entrants for the academic year 2022/23
Faculty of Law commenced its Orientation Programme for New Entrants for the academic year 2022/23 with the Student Welcome Ceremony at the New Arts Theatre on the 13th of February 2023. Professor Sampath Punchihewa, Dean of the Faculty of Law, commenced the ceremony with a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and new students. The […]
Certificate and Diploma Awards Ceremony & Postgraduate Course Inauguration – Faculty of Medicine
The awards ceremony of the Online Diploma in Disaster Management, Online Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Certificate in Postgraduate Research, E-learning certificate in Infection Prevention and Control, and Training program in clinical genetics was held on the 10th of February 2023 at the UCFM tower. Distinguished guests graced the ceremony with their presence, including […]
International Conference on Neurodegenerative Disorders
The International Conference on Neurodegenerative Disorders organized by the Faculty of Nursing, as a part of the nEUROcare Project was held at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on 9th and 10th February 2023. nEUROcare is a European initiative for capacity building to meet the challenges of caring for people with neurodegenerative […]
UOC hosts Milestone Launch of SAJELP and SAELR Volume 2, 2022
Grant Proposal Writing Workshop by Professor Martin Persson
A workshop on grant proposal writing was held on the 8th of February 2023 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Board Room for staff at the University. The resource person of the workshop was Professor Martin Persson from the Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Sweden. Martin Persson is Professor in Health Sciences and has […]
Faculty of Management & Finance Welcomes 695 New Students for the Academic Year 2022/2023
Faculty of Management & Finance held its official welcome and orientation program for the new intake of the Bachelor of Business Administration degree programme for the 2022/2023 academic year on February 8th, 2023. The event marked the enrollment of 695 new students to the programme. The ceremony was attended by distinguished members of the University, […]
Bhutanese delegation pays a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo
Honourable Mr Jai Bir Rai, Minister of Education and Skills Development of the Royal Government of Bhutan, His Excellency Mr Rinchen Kuentsyl, Ambassador, Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Bangladesh and Mr Karma Phuntsho, Deputy Chief Programme Officer, Ministry of Education and Skills Development of the Royal Government of Bhutan made a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor […]
