UOC Retains Top Spot in Sri Lanka in QS World University Rankings 2026
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its World University Rankings 2026 on 19th June 2025, featuring 1501 institutions from 106 locations worldwide. The QS Rankings serve as a globally recognised benchmark for evaluating universities based on five key indicators: Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Learning Experience, Global Engagement, and Sustainability. Four Sri Lankan universities are featured […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine celebrates the International Yoga Day 2025
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine celebrated International Yoga Day 2025 in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), High Commission of India, Colombo, on 19 June in the faculty premises. The SVCC organised this celebration at 116 venues around the country at the same time on this day, while FIM proudly hosted the main […]
China-Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Lab on Green Plant Protection Launched at IBMBB
Staff Community Organises Annual Poson Kadala Dansala for the Fourth Consecutive Year
To commemorate Poson Poya Day 2025, the staff community of the University of Colombo organised the Poson Kadala Dansala for the fourth consecutive year on 18th June 2025 at the College House premises. The event commenced with the observance of Pañca Śīla, led by Venerable Professor Agalakada Sirisumana Thero of the Department of Sinhala, Faculty […]
Sri Lanka’s first Hydrogen Methane Breathalyzer installed at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine
The Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, marked a significant milestone with the launch of Sri Lanka’s first Hydrogen Methane Breathalyzer, signifying the full operational readiness of the newly refurbished Gastrointestinal Physiology Laboratory. With this advancement, the lab is now fully equipped to conduct daily clinical investigations for patients, enhancing both patient care services and […]
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders: Faculty of Technology Welcomes 325 New Students to Drive Sri Lanka’s Innovation and Development
In a significant step toward shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s technological advancement, the Faculty of Technology ceremonially inaugurated its Orientation Program for the 2024/2025 academic year on June 17, 2025. Held at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), this milestone event marked the official welcome of 325 bright and ambitious new […]
IHRA Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence in Human Resource Advancement
The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA) proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary on 16th June 2025, marking five decades of unwavering commitment to human resource development and lifelong learning. The commemorative event, held at the IHRA Auditorium from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr Kumari Jayawardena, the founding […]
Main Students’ Union Representatives Meet Vice Chancellor to discuss key Student Issues
A productive discussion between the members of the Main Students’ Union of the University of Colombo and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Indika Karunathilaka, was held on 16th June 2025 at the College House premises. During the meeting, the students raised key concerns related to their hostels, accommodation, transport facilities, IT infrastructure, and lecture hall conditions. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”. […]
FIM Enhances Ayurveda and Herbal Research Through New Industry Partnerships
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 […]
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, […]
