Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Opens Panchakarma Day Treatment Unit at Ayurveda National Hospital
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine officially launched its Panchakarma Day Treatment Unit at the Ayurveda National Hospital on 19th September 2025. As part of the event, the name boards of the professorial units were ceremonially unveiled. The occasion was graced by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice-Chancellor of the University, together with Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera, […]
Fulbright Sri Lanka Executive Director Dr Patrick McNamara Meets Vice Chancellor to Strengthen Academic Ties
The Executive Director of the United States – Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, Dr Patrick McNamara visited the University and met with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake at the College House premises on 16 September 2025. They discussed the long history between Fulbright Sri Lanka and the University of Colombo, which dates back to the establishment of the Commission […]
Opening of the Renovated People’s Bank Building at De Saram Women’s (Medical) Hostel
The opening ceremony of the renovated People’s Bank Building at the De Saram Women’s (Medical) Hostel was held on 12th September 2025. The building was originally established in 1996 with the generous support of People’s Bank to commemorate its 35th anniversary and to improve facilities for the hostel community. The recent renovation, undertaken at a […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Strengthens Ayurveda and Herbal Research Through Strategic Industry Partnerships
In a significant step toward enhancing academic research and clinical product development, the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine (FIM) has officially entered two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with leading industry partners. The agreements, signed on September 11, 2025, mark a major milestone in fostering innovation and development within Sri Lanka’s Ayurveda and herbal medicine sectors. The […]
Strengthening Academic & Professional Collaboration between The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
A successful meeting was held on 10th September 2025 with the participation of Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University; Professor Upul Sonnadara, Dean of the Faculty of Science; Professor Sanjeewa Perera, Coordinator of the BSc in Financial Engineering; Professor Chandima Tilakaratne, Director of Postgraduate Studies; Mr Michael Fernandopulle, Country Head of Sri […]
Excellence in Teaching: HRDC’s 27th Certificate Award Ceremony
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) held its 27th Certificate Award Ceremony on 10th September 2025 at the Senate Hall. Certificates were awarded to 55 participants of the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) program, of whom 54 also received accreditation from the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), UK. In addition, 16 participants […]
The Opening Ceremony of the lecture Hall 233 and the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Sri Lanka Police
The Confucius Institute of the Faculty of Arts held the opening of Lecture Hall 233, funded by the Institute, together with the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Vocational Chinese Language Course for the Sri Lanka Police on 1st September 2025. The event was graced by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Dean of the […]
Strengthening Sri Lanka–Thailand Ties: Thai Delegation Visits University of Colombo
A distinguished delegation from Thailand, led by H.E. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, visited the University of Colombo on August 29, 2025, and met with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake. The team included Ambassador Chulamanee Chartsuwan, former Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka (2016–2020), Ambassador Poj Harnpol, former Ambassador of Thailand to […]
Student of the Year – General Convocation 2024: Mr Theeksha Gunasinghe, Faculty of Management and Finance
Congratulations to Mr Theeksha Gunasinghe from the Faculty of Management and Finance for your exceptional achievement in being awarded the Open Awards – Student of the Year at the General Convocation 2024. Mr Theeksha Gunasinghe has distinguished himself as an exceptional scholar, athlete, leader, and ambassador of the University of Colombo. Graduating with First Class […]
Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – General Convocation 2024: Ms KABK Wijeratne, Faculty of Science
Congratulations to Ms K A B K Wijeratne, Faculty of Science, for your remarkable achievement in receiving the Open Awards – Canekeratne Prize for General Merit at the General Convocation 2024. Excelling in academics and sports, while also providing leadership to serve the student community, Ms Bhagya Wijeratne graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Bioinformatics […]
Professor Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence – General Convocation 2024: Mr S U Akarawita, University of Colombo School of Computing
Congratulations to Mr Saneru Udana Akarawita, University of Colombo School of Computing, for your outstanding achievement in receiving the Open Awards – Professor Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence at the General Convocation 2024. Mr Saneru Udana Akarawita, a proud alumnus of Royal College Colombo, graduated from the University of Colombo School of Computing with […]
D P P Samarasekara Peace Prize – General Convocation 2024: Mr H M Asindu Munasinghe, Faculty of Law and Mr Deedat Safeer, Faculty of Medicine
Congratulations to Mr H M Asindu Munasinghe, Faculty of Law and Mr Deedat Safeer, Faculty of Medicine, for your remarkable achievement in receiving the Open Awards – D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize at the General Convocation 2024. Mr H M Asindu Munasinghe is an exceptional student whose achievements reflect both academic excellence and well-rounded […]
General Convocation 2024 (Phase II)
Launch of Sinhala Textbook edited by Senior Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa
The launching ceremony of the Sinhala textbook titled භාෂාධ්යයනය හා වාග්විද්යාව: සිද්ධාන්ත, ක්රමවේද හා මතවාද (Language Study and Linguistics: Theories, Methodologies, and Ideologies), edited by Senior Professor (Chair) Sandagomi Coperahewa of the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts, was held on August 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the New Arts Theatre. Ven. Thirikunamale Ananda […]
Faculty of Science Launches Biomolecular Science and Industrial Biotechnology (BSIB) Office
The Faculty of Science ceremonially opened the Biomolecular Science and Industrial Biotechnology (BSIB) Office on 22 August 2025. This dedicated office will serve as a centre for academic coordination, international collaboration, and research activities in the field of biotechnology. The ceremony was attended by distinguished foreign delegates from Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea – Prof. […]
East-West Center Dean Explores Collaborative Opportunities with University of Colombo
Ann Hartman, Director and Dean of Professional Development and Education at the East-West Center (EWC), Hawaii, visited the University of Colombo on 22 August 2025. During her visit, she met with Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake to discuss potential avenues for collaboration in research and teaching. Both institutions identified shared interests in key areas […]
