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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
14

Wisdom, Morality, and Well-being in Difficult Times – Seminar and Panel Discussion, Faculty of Medicine

A Seminar and Panel discussion titled “Wisdom, Morality, and well-being in Difficult Times” was held on 14th December 2023 at the UCFM Tower of the Faculty of Medicine. Dr Santushi Amarasuriya, the head of the Department of Medical Humanities, hosted the event. The event boasted a lineup of international experts including Professor Melody Chao (The [...]
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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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Dec
05

UOC Emerges as Top-Ranked University in Sri Lanka – QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024

QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the global higher education analyst, released the sophomore edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 on 5th December 2023. This has featured 1397 institutions across 95 countries and territories and the University of Toronto, Canada was crowned the world’s most sustainable university this year. The ranking also included two universities [...]
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Dec
04

UOC Clinches Silver Awards for Outstanding Annual Report and Accounts

In a momentous achievement, the University of Colombo has secured prestigious accolades at the Public Sector Best Annual Report & Accounts Awards Competition 2022, organized by the APFASL, Public Sector wing of CA Sri Lanka. In the award ceremony held at BMICH in Colombo on December 4, 2023, The University of Colombo claimed the Silver […]

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Dec
04

Celebrating Excellence: Diploma in Sinhala Awards Ceremony 2021/22

The awards ceremony for the Diploma in Sinhala for the 2021/22 batch took place on December 4, 2023, at the New Arts Theatre with the distinguished presence of the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne. The keynote address was delivered by Senior Professor Saman Chandra Ranasinghe, Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, […]

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