The Independence Print Exhibition, Department of International Relations
An exhibition marking the 75th anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka was organized by the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Arts in collaboration with the Awarelogue Initiative, and was held at the Boardroom of the Faculty of Arts on the 1st of February 2023. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor Senior […]
UOC retains the Top Spot among Sri Lankan Universities in the 1st edition of the Webometrics Ranking 2023
UCIARS Welcomes 14th Intake of Bachelor of Agro-Technology Honours Degree program
University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) admitted 240 students for the 14th intake of the Bachelor of Agro-Technology Honours degree program on the 31st of January 2023. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne as the Chief Guest, Professor A. D. Ampitiyawatta, Director of […]
UCIARS Launches Department of Food Technology
University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) made a significant step in educational excellence with the introduction of the new Department of Food Technology on 31st January 2023. This establishment marked the 70th academic department in the University. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne presided over as the Chief Guest […]
EXCELLENTIA Awards Ceremony
“EXCELLENTIA” 2023 Annual awards ceremony was held on the 29th of January at the New Arts Theatre, exclusively to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the members of AIESEC at the University of Colombo. Apart from being an award ceremony, it is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the aspiring leaders among the membership, […]
Annual Pirith Chanting Ceremony at Kithayakara Hostel
Kithayakara student Hostel held its Annual Pirith Chanting Ceremony on its premises on 28th January 2023. This event was organized by the hostel students and aimed to provide blessings to the University students. Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, staff members, and students all participated in the ceremony. View More Photos – FOS Media
TEMPLANZA ’23 – Grand Finale
SeKuRa University scholarship scheme for Sri Lankan Students
The “SeKuRa” University scholarship scheme is for Sri Lankan students of any ethnicity/ religion, pursuing their studies at State Universities. This project aims to assist university students who are facing economic difficulties to continue their studies without hindrance. The value of the scholarship is Rs.5000 per month for twelve months per annum. The students will […]
UOC signs an MoU with Ural Federal University, Russia
A delegation led by the Rector of the Ural Federal University of Russia, Victor A. Koksharov, met the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne on 25 January 2023. An MoU between the two institutions promoting joint research, capacity building and student/staff mobility was signed during the meeting. Mr Tilan Wijesooriya, Deputy Secretary General, Federation […]
UOC signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Scholarrx
An MoU was signed between the University of Colombo and the ScholarRx Collaboration at the College House Premises on 19th January 2023. Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Professor Indika Karunathilake, from the Faculty of Medicine and Ms HK Rangika Lasanthie, Senior Assistant Registrar of Legal & Documentation Branch […]
The Road to a Nation of Science and Technology: The 6th JICA Chair Session 2022/2023
The sixth session, of the JICA Chair program, an initiative on the Japanese modernization process experience sharing through a series of lectures in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sri Lanka Office and the International Office of the University of Colombo was held on 18 January 2023 at the Auditorium of the Faculty […]
Vice Chancellor meets with the members of the project consortium “Challenges of Municipal Solid Waste Management”
Members of the project consortium of the “Challenges of Municipal Solid Waste Management – Learning from Post Crisis Governance Initiatives in South Asia (MSWM)” met the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, on 17th January 2023 at the Senate Hall of the University. The delegation was led by Professor Rene Veron, a Professor of […]
Strengthening the Industry Collaborations
Inauguration Ceremony of the External Degree Programs of the Faculty of Science 2023
The Inauguration Ceremony of the External Degree Program 2023, Faculty of Science was held on the 15th of January 2023 at the New Art Theatre (NAT). The ceremony was organized by the ODLC, Centre for Open & Distance Learning Faculty of Science in collaboration with the “Cyber Campus,”. A total of 404 students were enrolled […]
Professor Nandadeva Samarasekera Inducted as the 41st President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka
Professor Nandadeva Samarasekera, Chair of Surgery and Senior Professor was inducted as the 41st President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka on 14th January 2023 at a function held at the auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine (UCFM) Tower. The theme of his speech was “Training the Future Surgeon”. He emphasised the rapid […]