D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize – General Convocation 2023
Congratulations to Mr Gajaba Senaratne from the Faculty of Management and Finance for her remarkable achievement in receiving the Open Awards – D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize at the General Convocation 2023. Mr Senaratne is recognized for his remarkable dedication to community service and leadership. As the President of the Rotaract Club of the […]
Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – General Convocation 2023
Congratulations to Ms N M R G P Nawela – Faculty of Management & Finance, Ms Thesmi Gunasekara – Faculty of Arts for their remarkable achievement in receiving the Open Awards – Canekeratne Prize for General Merit at the General Convocation 2023. Ms Nawela has demonstrated exceptional academic and extracurricular achievements, graduating with First-Class Honors […]
Professor Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence – General Convocation 2023
Congratulations to Mr Ishan Arachchi from the Faculty of Law for his outstanding achievement in receiving the Open Awards – Professor Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence at the General Convocation 2023. With his results in the final year exam, Mr Arachchi secured entry into an intellectually exclusive club of just 18 members who have […]
General Convocation 2023
Exploring Japan’s Path to Modernization: A Special Lecture by H.E. Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki
The University of Colombo proudly hosted a special lecture on October 1, 2024, as part of the esteemed JICA Chair Programme 2024/25, which has been fostering academic collaboration between Japan and Sri Lanka since its inception in 2021. Held at the Jubilee Ballroom of the Galle Face Hotel, the lecture featured His Excellency Mr Mizukoshi […]
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 […]
