Train the Trainer – Behavioral Skills Development Program
The Career Guidance Unit conducted a “Train the Trainer” Staff training program on 22 – 24 in March 2021 at the University Premises as a part of the Behavioral Skills Development Program (BSDP). The objective of the program is to train the staff members of the University to improve the behavioral skills and professional skills […]
The Commonwealth Futures Climate Research Cohort 2021
Research Ethics in Surveys – Postgraduate Seminar 4
The focus of this seminar was on ethical concerns related to the analysis and interpretation of survey results, an area that is infrequently discussed. Our sole panelist was Senior Professor Athula Ranasinghe, Department of Economics, with Dr Kaushalya Perera, Director of Postgraduate Studies chairing the discussion after the presentation. This is the fourth in the […]
36th National Rowing Championship
University of Colombo rowers won 5 medals at the 36th National Rowing Championship which was held on the 12-13 March 2021 at Diyawannawa Rowing Center. In the Open Category (Women’s), Ms Ranmalee Nanayakkara and Nadani Mendis won the Silver medal in the Open Double scull, Ms Nadani Mendis and Upuli Edirisingha won the bronze medal […]
International Women’s Day 2021
Research Ethics in Surveys, Postgraduate Seminar 3 – Faculty of Arts
Tropical Medicine Research Center (TMRC) Project
2nd Runner Up – The Public Sector Best Annual Reports & Accounts Awards
The University of Colombo is pleased to announce that we are the 2nd Runner Up in Best Annual Report & Accounts Awards 2020 organised by the Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the Public Sector Wing of CA Sri Lanka. The award ceremony was held on 22 February at the BMICH under […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the Certificate Courses in Chinese Language 2021
The inauguration ceremony of the Chinese Language Certificate Course was held on the 20th of February 2021 with the participation of Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo from 2.30 p.m. onwards via Zoom. Senior Prof. Lasanatha Manawadu, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo expressed his gratitude to the Sri […]
Strengthening research collaboration with down under
Prof. Preethi Udagama, Cadre Chair and Senior Professor, Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, Faculty Science, University of Colombo, has been effectively collaborating with Prof. Chamindie Punyadeera, Head, Saliva and Liquid Biopsy Translational Laboratory, School of Biomedical Sciences of the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia on cancer research since 2006. Prof. Chamindie has won […]
MoU for the Architectural and Structural work for a 50 Meter Professional Swimming Pool
The Alumni Association and KWA Architects signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Architectural and Structural work for a 50 Meter Professional Swimming Pool for the University of Colombo on 8th February 2021. The Alumni Association thanks KWA Architects and its precedent partner Mr. Thilan Koththigoda for agreeing to provide the Architectural and Structural professional […]
UOC celebrates 73rd Independence Day
Sri Lanka marked its 73rd Independence Day on 4th February 2021 and the University of Colombo’s ceremonial function of the Independence Day of Sri Lanka was held at the College House premises on 5th February 2021. The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chandrika Wijeyaratne, the Registrar Mr […]
No. 1 among Sri Lankan Universities in the Webometrics Ranking 2021 – Edition: January 2021
Hanuman Plover; A New Bird To Sri Lanka
Every once in a while, new species are being discovered, and when that happens it brings a new perspective to our understanding of the world around us. From small gelatinous blobs in the deep sea to birds soaring high sky, spanning across every habit and niche, these species bring fresh insights to nature and biodiversity. […]
Opening of The ILC Building – Faculty of Science
The Information and Learning Centre (ILC) was opened for the community of scholars on the 21st day of January 2021 by the Chief Guest Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the University, Guest of Honour Emeritus Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Former Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Upul J. Sonnadara, Dean, Faculty of Science and Professor K. […]
