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Jun
14

Inauguration Ceremony of the Postgraduate Diploma Programs 2025/2026 – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine

The Inauguration Ceremony for the second intake of four Postgraduate Diploma programs and the third intake of the Indigenous Orthopedic Treatment program was held on 14th June 2025 at the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine. A total of 67 postgraduate scholars were enrolled for the academic year 2025/2026, marking increased interest in advanced studies in Indigenous […]

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Jun
13

Upahara Manjari | “උපහාර මඤ්ජරී” – Ceremony to Felicitate Emeritus Professor J. B. Disanayaka

A ceremony to felicitate Emeritus Professor J B Disanayaka, Sri Lanka’s foremost Sinhala linguist and a scholar who served the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts, for over four decades, was held on the afternoon of 13th June 2025 at the New Arts Theatre. The event was presided over by Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya […]

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Jun
12

Beijing Language and Culture University delegation visits the University of Colombo

The University of Colombo hosted a delegation from the Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), China, on 12th June 2025. Professor Duan Peng, President of BLCU led the delegation which included Chen Lixia (Chief Expert of International Chinese Teaching & Research Center), Li Xincai (Director, Department of Asset Management), Zhou Xin (Dean, School of Applied […]

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Jun
11

Official Visit by Delegation from Bangladesh to Strengthen Urban Health Partnerships

The University of Colombo had the honour of welcoming a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development & Co-operatives of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on June 11, 2025, as part of a training course on “Fostering City-to-City Partnership between Cities of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for Improvements in Health Service Delivery”. […]

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Jun
09

FIM Enhances Ayurveda and Herbal Research Through New Industry Partnerships

In a significant move to advance academic research in clinical product development, the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine (FIM) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with key industry partners on June 9, 2025. This collaboration aims to foster innovation within the fields of Ayurveda and herbal medicine. The signing ceremony, held at the College House premises, [...]
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Jun
05

Digital Detox Drive Launched at the University of Colombo

To mark World Environment Day on June 5, 2025, the University of Colombo launched the “Digital Detox Drive,” an e-waste collection campaign aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and proper electronic waste disposal. The initiative was jointly organized by the Centre for Planetary Health, Faculty of Medicine, and the Centre for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) at the […]

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Jun
04

Faculty of Arts Welcomes 758 New Students with Comprehensive Orientation Programme 2024/25

The Faculty of Arts conducted its Orientation Programme for 758 newly enrolled undergraduate students for the 2024/25 academic year, marking the beginning of their university journey. Held over four days, from June 3rd to June 6th, 2025, at the university premises, the programme aimed to familiarize students with the academic environment, faculty members, administrative procedures, […]

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May
26

Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake Assumes Duties as the 20th Vice Chancellor of the University

Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake officially assumed duties as the 20th Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo at a formal ceremony held on 26th May 2025 at the Vice Chancellor’s office. The event was attended by distinguished members of the University community, including the Rector, Deans of Faculties, Directors of Institutes, the Librarian, the Registrar, [...]
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May
20

University of Colombo Academics Among Global Recipients of the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Three academics from the University of Colombo are among the researchers honoured with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, awarded to collaborators of the ATLAS, CMS, ALICE, and LHCb. This prestigious prize recognizes groundbreaking contributions, including detailed measurements of Higgs boson properties confirming the symmetry-breaking mechanism of mass generation, the discovery of new strongly […]

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Apr
03

Unlocking the Power of Bacopa monnieri: A Clinical Trial on Aging, Neurocognitive Functions, with relation to constitution (Prakriti) in healthy adults

Aging is an inevitable and complex biological process influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. These factors create variations in the aging experience, impacting physical and neuro-cognitive health. Beyond the decline in bodily and mental functions, aging involves intricate neurophysiological changes that differ among individuals. Ayurveda recognizes these differences through the concept of Prakriti (constitution), [...]
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Apr
02

General Convocation 2024

The University of Colombo conducted its General Convocation 2024 (Phase I) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on 2nd April 2025 under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, Deans of the Faculty of Management and Finance, Technology and Medicine, Registrar, Bursar, Librarian, Academic Staff, Administrative and Finance Officers. [...]
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Mar
24

Workshop on File Management Enhances Skills for Administrative and Non-Academic Staff – HRDC

The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) conducted a workshop on File Management on 24th March 2025, aimed at enhancing the practical skills of administrative and non-academic staff. The session was held at the Faculty of Graduate Studies from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The resource person for the workshop was Mr Lal de Silva, Former […]

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Mar
21

Workshop on Enhancing Typing Proficiency – HRDC

The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) organized a workshop titled “Preparing for the Computer Typing Test for Probationary Staff” on 21st March 2025. The session was held at the Computer Laboratory of the Department of IT, Faculty of Arts, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This workshop was designed for Management Assistants and Library Information […]

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Mar
12

Professor Priyani Amarathunga Inducted as the President of the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka

Professor Priyani Amarathunga, the Head of the Department of Pathology and the Director of the Centre for Diagnosis and Research in Cancer, Faculty of Medicine was inducted as the President of the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka on 12th March 2025 at a function held at Monarch Imperial Hotel, Sri Jayawardenapura. The College of […]

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Mar
10

Workshop on “Salient Changes to Government Procurement Guidelines and Manual 2024” – HRDC

The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) organized a “Salient Changes to Government Procurement Guidelines and Manual 2024” workshop on 10th March 2025 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium. Over 300 participants attended the session, including members from the University of Colombo and professionals from government and private sector institutions. Procurement officers and related personnel […]

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Feb
23

Pre-Conference Workshop on Natural Products in Drug Discovery: Innovations and Applications organized by the Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products (URDNP)

Pre-Conference Workshop on Natural Products in Drug Discovery: Innovations and Applications was organized by the Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products (URDNP) at the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine on February 22nd and 23rd, 2025. This pre-conference workshop was organized parallel to the 11th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional medicine (iCAUST-2025). […]

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