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: February 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. […]
The Centenary Inauguration Ceremony
Centenary Celebrations of Humanities and Social Sciences in Higher Education
The Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo celebrated 100 years of Humanities and Social Sciences education in Sri Lanka on the 21st of January 2021. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Professor Chandrika Wijeyaratne and the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Emeritus Professor Lakshman Dissanayake graced the occasion. The event […]
Launch of the University Computer Museum
Celebrating 100 Years of Faculty of Arts, Science, and University Library
The “Chat on Sustainable Development Goals”
Faculty of Medicine signs MoU with DSI (D. Samson Industries (Pvt) Ltd)
Faculty of Medicine signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DSI (D.Samson Industries PVT Ltd) on January 11, 2021. The objective of this partnership was to collaborate for the development and production of a Diabetic prescription shoe range. The number of diabetic patients in Sri Lanka is currently growing at an alarming level leading to […]
Commencement of Duties for the Year 2021
University of Colombo ceremonially commenced duties in the New Year on 01st January, with a special function at the College house premises. The ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chandrika Wijeyaratne, Deans, Directors and some key Academic and Administrative officers of the university . The function commenced with the hoisting of the National […]
Euphony Presents The Virtual Christmas Mashup 2020
The ‘Great Conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn
A rare lifetime celestial phenomenon in the western skies on December 21st Jupiter and Saturn may appear almost like an elongated ball of light A very rare celestial phenomenon will take place on December 21st night when the two biggest planets of the solar system, Jupiter and Saturn comes closure to each other probably appearing […]