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Feb
14

Diploma & Certificate Awards Ceremony and Inauguration of Postgraduate & Continuous Development Programs – Faculty of Medicine

The awards ceremony for Diploma and certificate programs in the Faculty of Medicine took place at Mini Auditorium 2, UCFM tower on the 14th of February 2024. This event was conducted under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, and in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, […]

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Feb
13

Fostering Academic Excellence: Launching Eight Journals of the Faculty of Arts

The launching of eight journals, published by the different departments of the Faculty of Arts was held on the 13th of February 2024 at the Faculty of Arts premises. This significant event brought together many esteemed figures including the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H. D. Karunaratne, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor […]

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Feb
06

JICA Chair Program 2023/24: Session on Competition Law & Policy in Japan

The JICA Chair Program 2023/24 at the University of Colombo hosted its sixth session, ‘Competition Law and Policy in Japan,’ at the Faculty of Management & Finance Auditorium on February 6th, 2024. The event was graced by Mr Hiroki Inou, the Second Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka and esteemed personnel from […]

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Jan
31

UOC Retains Top Rank as University in Sri Lanka: Webometrics 2024 (1st Edition)

The University of Colombo has reaffirmed its excellence by securing the leading position among Sri Lankan universities in the 1st edition of the Webometrics Ranking 2024. Remarkably, the university has achieved the 1426th spot globally. This ranking recognizes the university's exceptional performance across several criteria, including the influence of its online content, citations in prominent [...]
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Jan
20

Postgraduate & Mid-Career Development Unit, FIM Hosts Certificate Awarding Ceremony

The postgraduate and mid-career development Unit of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine ceremonially concluded its first certificate awarding ceremony on January 20, 2024, at the faculty premises. The event was graced by the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Dean of the Faculty Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera, the acting Registrar of the University, Ms [...]
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Jan
12

Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Excellence 2022

The Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Excellence acknowledge academic staff members who make contributions to the University community through their outstanding research works. This year, seven awards were awarded to the following recipients during the Postgraduate Convocation 2022 on the 12th of January 2024 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Professor Priyanga Dunusinghe Faculty [...]
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Jan
12

Postgraduate Convocation 2022

University of Colombo conducted its Postgraduate Convocation for the year 2022 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on the 10th, 11th and 12th January 2024 under the patronage of the Venerable Chancellor, Sasana Keerthi Sri Buddha Sasana Shobhana Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Nayaka Thero, with the Vice Chancellor- Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Rector of [...]
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Jan
03

Appreciation and Recognition: Awarding Certificates to the Committee Members of ARS 2023

The University successfully concluded the inauguration ceremony of the Annual Research Symposium (ARS) 2023 on November 2, 2023. Subsequently, various faculties, institutes, Sri Palee Campus, UCSC, and the Library conducted their respective research sessions. Following the completion of all ARS 2023-related activities, certificates were awarded to the committee members at the Senate Hall, College House, […]

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Jan
02

Faculty of Law Triumphs at Crisis Control International Competition on Law of the Sea

The team representing the Faculty of Law emerged as the winners at the 2nd Edition of the Crisis Control International Competition on the Law of the Sea. This competition was organized by Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law, India, in collaboration with Faculdade de Direito da Universidade De Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal, in 2023. The winning […]

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Jan
01

Celebrating Dedication: Long Service Awards Ceremony 2023

The Long Service Awards Ceremony of the University of Colombo took place on the 1st of January 2023 at the New Arts Theatre under the patronage of the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne. This year, 101 dedicated employees, including Academic, Administrative, Academic Support, and Non-academic, were honoured for their remarkable commitment, having completed 25, [...]
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Jan
01

Commencement of Duties for Year 2024

The University of Colombo officially initiated its activities for the New Year on January 1, 2024, at the College House premises. A special event marked the occasion, attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne along with the Rector of Sri Palee Campus, Dr P Mahanamahewa, Deans of Faculties, Directors of institutes […]

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Dec
21

Launching of the book “An Odyssey through a Century: The Story of the Faculty of Science

The book “An Odyssey through a Century: The Story of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo”, documenting the 100-year history of Science education at the tertiary level in Sri Lanka, was conceived in 2021 as part of the centenary celebrations of the Faculty of Science. This book is the result of dedicated work involving […]

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Dec
12

JICA Chair Program 2023/24: Session on Sri Lanka-Japan Relationship and the Making of Modern Japan

The JICA Chair Program 2023/24 at the University of Colombo hosted its fifth session, titled ‘Sri Lanka-Japan Relationship and the Making of Modern Japan,’ at the Faculty of Management & Finance Auditorium on December 12th, 2023. The event was graced by the Special Advisor of JICA, Dr. Shinichi Kitaoka, and esteemed personnel from JICA, including […]

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Dec
12

UOC Receives Silver Award for Excellence in Education at TAGS Award Ceremony

We are delighted to announce that the University of Colombo has been honoured with the Silver Award in the Education sector at the TAGS Award organized by CA Sri Lanka. This prestigious recognition highlights the university’s unwavering dedication to transparency, accountability, governance, and sustainability in corporate reporting, particularly through its annual report for the year […]

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Dec
07

Pioneering the Metaverse: Next-Gen Real-Time Vessel Traffic Monitoring

At the prestigious 22nd Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards hosted in Hong Kong at Cyberport from December 6th to 7th, 2023, VT≋VR emerged as the singular triumph from Sri Lanka, standing out among 16 participating economies and competing against top universities across the region. The event witnessed the participation of 70 judges, 500+ delegates, […]

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Dec
07

UOC Excels Globally: Secures Impressive Position in UI GreenMetric Award 2023

The University of Colombo has achieved a commendable position, ranking 263rd out of 1183 universities in the UI GreenMetric Award 2023. This prestigious ranking, focusing on green campus and environmental sustainability, is initiated by Universitas Indonesia. Remarkably, the Wageningen University & Research Netherlands has secured the top spot globally in the UI GreenMetric Award 2023. [...]
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