Development of a Mushroom Bag Filling Machine
The machine has been developed by Mr. G. Pathum Hashan an undergraduate in the seventh batch of the Institute of Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) as a manually operated machine with 25% efficiency. He is planning to convert this manually operated machine to an electrical version. This machine fills 400 polythene bags per day and […]
Awarding Ceremony of the 19th “Chinese Bridge” Competition
The 19th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Sri Lanka Division was held at the College House of the University of Colombo on 6th July 2020 under the patronage of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo, Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne and the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva. […]
AADL Movie Chat
Association for Aesthetic Dimensions of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo (AADL) was indeed happy to host its first Zoom discussion forum on 30 June 2020 with Guest Speaker, Dr. Lakshmi Damayanthi Bulathsinghala who joined us from New York, USA despite all the work she had. We heartily appreciate her presence at the discussion. […]
Solar Eclipse 2020 Observation Camp
Colombo UN75 Dialogue
Opening of New Tissue Culture Laboratory – UCIARS
A well-equipped tissue culture laboratory with modern facilities was opened on the 17th of June 2020 at the Institute of Agro Technology and Rural Sciences, Waligattha. The laboratory provides opportunities for practical activities of students, facilities for research purposes, and assistance for commercial-scale productions of in-vitro propagated planting materials.
Donation from the International Atomic Energy Agency via the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board
A significant donation of Coronavirus diagnostic kits and related equipment valued at over 14 million rupees was handed over to Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo, by Professor SRD Rosa, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB) at a simple ceremony held at the Faculty of Medicine. Present were […]
Donation made by the Alumni Association
In response to the invitation made by the Vice-Chancellor to support the University’s efforts in addressing the need to provide easy digital access to undergraduates to online learning, the Alumni Association of the University of Colombo made a donation of Rs. 250,000/= this afternoon towards the fund created for this purpose. The Alumni Association of […]
Opening Ceremony of Faculty of Technology Complex
The ceremonial opening of the new building complex of the Faculty of Technology, University of Colombo was held on the 10th June 2020 at Pitipana, Homagama. Hon. Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Dr. Bandula Gaunawardana, the Secretary to the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Mr. Anura Dissanayake, the Chairman of the […]
Donation form MBA Alumni Association
Respecting the humble request made by the Vice-chancellor University of Colombo MBA Alumni Association came forward with its membership to help university undergraduates and try to resolve their online teaching and learning related issues. A generous contribution of Rupees 505,000/= contributed to the Vice-chancellor. As a leading association of the University of Colombo the MBA […]
World Environment Day 2020
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th to bring awareness among the people regarding environmental issues and to take positive steps for the survival of the environment. The theme for World Environment Day 2020 is ‘Time for nature ‘during the time of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Unlike in the previous years, this […]
One Square Piece of Paper- Endless Possibilities
Emma L. Conlon International Service Award
Golden Z Club of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo is the daughter club of Zonta Colombo 1. It’s 2019/2020 commitees’ aim was to uplift mental wellbeing in different populations in Sri Lanka. The international award, Emma L. Conlon Service Award, recognizes the project which best represents the ideals of Zonta International among 131 […]
Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka donates 11000 medical masks
Dr. Wimal Hewamanage, Director (Sri Lanka) and Prof. Huang Wei, Director (China) of the Confucius Institute, University of Colombo received 11,000 medical masks from the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka on behalf of the Vice-chancellor, Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne on 27th May 2020. The Vice-chancellor stated that these masks are to be dispatched to […]
COVID can help find a new model of thinking and living
