Public Debt in Japan and Its Implications for Sri Lanka | JICA Chair Programme 2024/25 Lecture III
The third lecture in the JICA Chair Programme series took place on September 25, 2024, at Senate Hall, College House. The session commenced at 10:00 a.m. with a welcome address by Professor Chaminda Pathmakumara, Head of the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Arts. This was followed by an address by Mr Yamada Tetsuya, the […]
Towards a Green Horizon: Japan’s Journey to Carbon Neutrality | JICA Chair Programme 2024/25 Lecture II
The University of Colombo launched its JICA Chair Programme Lecture Series with a special lecture by Professor Takeo Kikkawa, President of the International University of Japan, on September 18, 2024. The lecture, titled Towards a Green Horizon: Japan’s Journey to Carbon Neutrality, focused on Japan’s energy policy and its goal of becoming carbon neutral. Professor […]
Ten UOC Researchers Ranked Among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists in the 2024 Release
GS Charity Foundation of Hong Kong Awards Scholarships to 580 Students, Faculty of Arts
The GS Charity Foundation of Hong Kong, under the guidance of Most Venerable Emeritus Professor K L Dhammajoti, awarded scholarships worth LKR 3,000 each to 580 students of the Faculty of Arts on September 12, 2024. This scholarship program is aimed at providing financial assistance to undergraduate students, with a special focus on those studying […]
Empowering Academic Staff: “Enhancing Information Searching and Utilizing Online Tools for Research Paper/Dissertation Writing and Thesis Supervision”
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) successfully conducted a specialized workshop titled “Enhancing Information Searching and Utilizing Online Tools for Research Paper/Dissertation Writing and Thesis Supervision” on 5th and 12th September 2024. Held at the Jayarathne Auditorium, Faculty of Management and Finance, the full-day sessions attracted 48 participants, including academic staff, Ph.D. candidates, and research […]
The 13th Annual Research Symposium on Sinhala Studies
The 13th Annual Research Symposium on Sinhala Studies, organized by the Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Arts, took place on the 11th of September 2024 at 9:00 AM at the New Arts Theatre (NAT) with the presence of the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne along with other invitees, scholars, and students. The […]
Alumni Association of NSW Donates Musical Instruments to Support Cultural Development
The Alumni Association of NSW Inc., Australia, generously donated musical instruments worth LKR 1 million to the Music Circle of the Faculty of Management and Finance on 10 September 2024. The donation was made in response to a request from the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, as part of the university’s effort […]
UOC Shines at the Inter-University Rowing Championships 2024
The Inter-University Rowing Championships 2024 was held at the Colombo Rowing Club, with the preliminary rounds and consolation finals on August 31st and the thrilling finals on September 7th. The awarding ceremony was graced by Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University, as the Chief Guest, and Dr Manoj Fernando, President […]
International Conference on Environmental Justice 2024 (ICEJ’24)
The Centre for Environmental Law and Policy at the Faculty of Law in collaboration with Jindal Global Law School, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India; the Commonwealth Legal Education Association; the NAPSIPAG Disaster Research Group (NDRG-2020), Department of Political Sciences, University of Catania, Italy; and Lewis & Clark Law School, USA, is organizing the International […]
External Degree Convocation Ceremony & Award Ceremony of year 2023
The Centre for Open and Distance Learning held its seventh External Degree Convocation and Award Ceremony for 2023 at the New Arts Theater on September 1, 2024. The event was held under the patronage of the Venerable Chancellor, Sasana Keerthi Sri Buddha Sasana Shobhana Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Nayaka Thero, with the participation of the Vice […]
International Seminar on Language Teaching, Research, and Policy: Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward
The International Seminar on Language Teaching, Research, and Policy: Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward was held on the 30th of August 2024. The seminar brought together academics, researchers, and educators to dive into the complexities of language policy, teaching, and assessment, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and insights. The event commenced with an […]
UOC and IOM Collaborate on Migration and Training Programs
The University of Colombo received an invitation to participate in a key event hosted by the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) at its Head Office in Colombo, on August 29, 2024. Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University, attended a discussion with Ms Kristin Parco, Chief of Mission […]
National Assessment of Learning Outcomes for Grade 4 & Grade 8 Students (2022/2023)
In the 2022/2023 academic year, the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka, with financial support from the World Bank, commissioned the National Education Research and Evaluation Center (NEREC) at the University of Colombo to conduct a national assessment of student performance in mathematics and English. The outcomes of this assessment were presented on August 29, […]
JICA Chair Program 2024/25 Inaugural Ceremony
On August 28, 2024, the University of Colombo celebrated the launch of the JICA Chair Program 2024/25 at the FGS Auditorium. The event was honoured by the presence of His Excellency Mizukoshi Hideaki, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka; Mr Yamada Tetsuya, Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka; and Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, […]
FIM Establishes Career Guidance Unit (CGU) and Unit for Research and Development of Natural Products (URDNP)
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine (FIM) marked a significant milestone in its continued growth and commitment to excellence with the establishment of the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) and the Unit for Research and Development of Natural Products (URDNP). This is a major step forward in enhancing the faculty’s capabilities and offering an improved experience for […]
Inauguration and Information Session for the 2024/27 intake of DBA
The Inauguration Ceremony and Information Session for the 2024/27 intake of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Degree Programme at the Faculty of Management & Finance (FMF) was held on August 24, 2024. Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the University, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Also in attendance were Professor […]
