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Jan
03

A New Board Room for the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science celebrated the opening of its new Board Room on the 3rd of January 2023. The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Mr Rahal Abeyrathne, Works Engineer, and Mrs Tharushika Pathiranage, Former Deputy Registrar of the Faculty of Science. The building which will house the new […]

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Jan
02

Long Service Awards Ceremony 2022

The Long Service Awards Ceremony of the University of Colombo was held on the 2nd of January 2023 at the FGS Auditorium under the patronage of the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne. This year Long service awards were received by 80 employees including the Academic, Administrative, Academic Support, and Non-academic staff who have completed 25, [...]
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Jan
02

Digitalization of Tree Inventory

University of Colombo as a premier educational institute has already adopted Sustainable Development Goals. Following this, a comprehensive tree inventory has also been prepared for the university. The University started a digital form of tree inventory by using QR Code from 2nd January 2023 as part of the new year celebrations. Through scanning the QR […]

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Jan
02

Commencement of Duties for Year 2023

University of Colombo ceremonially commenced duties of the New Year on the 2nd of January 2023, with a special function attended by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice-Chancellor along with Dr P. Mahanamahewa, Rector of Sri Palee Campus Deans of Faculties, Directors of institutes, Mr K.A.S. Edward, Registrar, Acting Bursar and all other staff members […]

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Dec
29

UOC signs an MOU with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

A memorandum of understanding was signed between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the University of Colombo on 29th December 2022. The purpose of the MoU is to design, establish and operationalize a Youth Wellness Centre at the Faculty of Arts to address the wellness needs of students of the Faculty. Specific Objectives of […]

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Dec
14

General Convocation 2021

University of Colombo conducted its General Convocation for the year 2021 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on 13th and 14th December 2022 under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor - Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Rector, Deans, Directors of the Institutes, Registrar, Bursar, Acting Librarian. A total of 2992 students graduated at this [...]
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Dec
14

Prof. Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence – General Convocation 2021

Ms Hannagala Gamage Hiruni Udara - Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo congratulates Ms Hannagala Gamage Hiruni Udara (MFC/AL/2014/0570), Faculty of Medicine on receiving the Open Awards – Prof. Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence at the General Convocation 2021. Ms Hiruni hailing from Sujatha Vidyalaya, Matara entered the Faculty of Medicine having being placed [...]
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Dec
14

D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize – General Convocation 2021

University of Colombo congratulates Ms SG De Silva (2016/L/7576), Faculty of Law and Mr MM Perera (2017/S/16283) – Faculty of Science on receiving the Open Awards – D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize at the General Convocation 2021. Ms SG De Silva – Faculty of Law Ms Gangulali de Silva successfully completed her Bachelor of [...]
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Dec
14

Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – General Convocation 2021

University of Colombo congratulates Mr Charuka Hatharasinghe (2017/MS/7600), Faculty of Management & Finance on receiving the Open Awards – Canekeratne Prize for General Merit at the General Convocation 2021. Mr Charuka Hatharasinghe - Faculty of Management & Finance Mr Charuka Hatharasinghe is a multi-faceted individual who excelled in many arenas including academics, sports, leadership, and [...]
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Dec
14

Student of the Year of the General Convocation 2021

University of Colombo congratulates Ms AAM Fonseka (2017/MS/7570), Faculty of Management & Finance and Mr AI Nilaweera (MFC/AL/2014/0509), Faculty of Medicine on receiving the Open Awards – Student of the Year at the General Convocation 2021. Ms AAM Fonseka - Faculty of Management & Finance Ms Andrea Fonseka completed her Bachelor of Business Administration Honours [...]
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Dec
13

Sudden unexpected drop of air quality in Sri Lanka

National Building Research Organization (NBRO), Sri Lanka, has observed unhealthy air quality levels in many parts of Sri Lanka since the 7th & 8th of December 2022. The air quality index (AQI) in most parts of the country has been between 150 and 200. The unhealthy air quality observed has been attributed to a rise […]

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Dec
12

UOC advances in the UI GreenMetric 2022

University of Colombo has been able to advance in its rank from 297 in 2021 to 262 in 2022, out of the 1050 universities which applied for the UI GreenMetric Award 2022. University has also been ranked 2nd among the Sri Lankan Universities, falling behind University of Kelaniya (no. 01). The University of Colombo applied […]

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Dec
08

UOC signs an MOU with the Centre for Defense Research and Development (CDRD)

A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Center for Defense Research and Development (CDRD) and University of Colombo on 8th December 2022. This was based on CDRD inviting UOC to have collaborative research on national concerns of the country by sharing the expertise of the UOC. CDRD was established on 29th July 2006 with […]

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Dec
01

UOC launches Online Job portal

University of Colombo launched an Online Job Portal System “Gateway to the World of Work” on the 1st of December 2022 with the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) HD Karunaratna as the chief guest of the event. The event was also attended by Professor MPP Dharmadasa, the Dean of the Faculty of […]

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Nov
30

Dharmasiri Bandaranayaka Retrospective Cinema Festival – Sri Palee Campus

Dharmasiri Bandaranaike retrospective cinema festival was held on 30 November 2022 at the Arundhati theatre, Sri Palee Campus with the presence of veteran film director Mr Dharmasiri Bandaranayake, the rector, Dr Pratibha Mahanamaheva and staff members of the Sri Palee Campus. In this event, Dr Mahanamaheva presented the “Sri Palee Pranama” award to Mr Bandaranaike by […]

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Nov
24

4th Undergraduate Research Symposium on Humanities and Social Sciences (URSHSS) 2022

The 4th Undergraduate Research Symposium of Humanities and Social Sciences [URSHSS-2022] of the Faculty of Arts was held on November 24, 2022, with the presence of the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo and Guest of Honor, Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean Faculty of Arts. The […]

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