An Environmentally Friendly Instrument Used for Chasing Elephants Using an Infra Sound Technique
Infrasound frequencies for which elephants are sensitive are generated by an automated system that has been developed to chase elephants with no physical harm to the animal. The system comprises a PIR sensor coupled with a GSM model powered with a battery charged by a solar panel. These units are assembled as a single unit […]
4th Global Animal Welfare Awards 2020
The WVA and Ceva Animal Health have announced the winners of the 2020 Global Animal Welfare Awards on 29th October 2020. This award recognizes the individuals and institutions for their outstanding work and dedication to promoting animal welfare. Dr. Tharanga Thoradeniya, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka is recognized as one of the […]
University of Colombo ranks in the THE Subject ranking 2021
The University of Colombo has reached a higher ranking in the World University Ranking systems during the year 2020. This reflects improved quality of learning and teaching methods, enhanced research and development entwined with innovation and commercialization, constant monitoring and evaluation of the administration, and the commitment & dedication of all members of staff of […]
SDC Awards Ceremony 2020
Fun with A capella
“Life is for the living…Let life be like music” It’s been months since we first heard of COVID-19 and the pandemic has altered our passions while changing our styles of life as well. No matter what changes the times have brought amidst the global pandemic situation, choristers of Euphony made quarantine full of rhythms. Thus, […]
Faculty of Science Receives a Bus Donation
Mr. Thilak Karunaratne, a past President of the AAUC, an Alumnus, and a Council member of the University of Colombo donated a Bus to the Faculty of Science to promote field-based research work. The formal handing over of the bus was done on 8th October 2020 at the College House premises with the participation of […]
Academic Staff Training Workshop – Confucius Institute
Aiming to build a high-level Confucius Institute of corresponding academic ability in addition to its Chinese language education, the Confucius Institute, University of Colombo (CIUC) initiated the first Academic Staff Training Workshop for CIUC and the Teaching staff from 2nd – 4th October 2020. The Dean, Faculty of Arts – Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, […]
Farewell of Professor K A I L Gamalath
Farewell of Professor KAIL Gamalath, Department of Physics was held at the Faculty Club on the 30th of September 2020 with the participation of faculty staff and the students of the Department. View more Photos on FOS Media
Entrepreneurship Skills Development – How to Write a Business Proposal
The Career Guidance Unit of the University of Colombo organized a workshop on “Entrepreneurship Skills Development” under the topic on “How to Write a Business Proposal” for the undergraduates of the University of Colombo on 30th September 2020 from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at the Hall WW 112 (West Wing) Faculty of Management & […]
Felicitation of the 7th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo – Professor Gamini Lakshman Peiris on his assumption of office as the Minister of Education of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo felicitated their former Vice-Chancellor and an illustrious alumnus Hon. Prof. G. L. Peiris, the newly appointed Minister of Education recently at a function held at the Senate Hall of the University of Colombo. The event was attended by Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Academics, and Alumnus. Mr. Rajeev Amarasuriya, the […]
Awarding Ceremony of the Certificate Course in Chinese Language
The certificate awarding ceremony of the ‘Certificate Course in Chinese Language 2018/2019’ of the Confucius Institute, University of Colombo (CIUC）was held on 29th September 2020 at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Faculty of Arts. This is the first certificate awarding ceremony since 2018. The Dean, Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, the Deputy […]
International Tourism Leaders’ Summit and the International Tourism Research Conference
The 7th International Tourism Leaders’ Summit (ITLS) and 6th International Tourism Research Conference (ITRC) were held on 27th September 2020 in parallel to UNWTO World Tourism Day Celebration in the Year 2020 organized by the students and Alumni Association of Tourism Economics and Hotel Management (AATEHM) of the Department of Economics, University of Colombo, under […]
Farewell of Professor W N Wickremasinghe
Farewell of Professor W N Wickremasinghe, Department of Statistics was held at the Faculty Club on the 25th of September 2020 with the participation of faculty staff and the students of the Department. View more Photos on FOS Media
Online Learning in Sri Lanka’s Higher Education Institutions during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The temporary closure of educational institutions during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has abruptly transformed the global education landscape in favor of distance learning. This radical shift saw a surge in the use of various digital platforms and applications, including digital learning management systems, collaboration platforms for live-video communication, massive open online courses (MOOCs), and […]
The Inauguration of the MA in Sinhala Programme – 2020/2021
The Inauguration of the MA in Sinhala 2020/2021 programme was held on 5th September 2020 at the M.B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala. The Welcome address was delivered by Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, Head | Department of Sinhala. A special lecture for the new intake was delivered by Professors Ven Agalakada Sirisumana. Emeritus Professors Kusuma Karunarthne, […]
Inauguration of MA in Buddhist Studies Program
Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies 2019/2020 program offered by the Department of Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Arts was inaugurated via zoom on 28th August 2020. Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, Dean, Faculty of Arts attended as the Chief Guest and expressed his greetings for the Program and appreciated the Head of the Department’s contribution […]
