UOC Emerges as Top-Ranked University in Sri Lanka in All Four Major Global Rankings
Retains Top Rank as University in Sri Lanka: Webometrics 2024 (2nd Edition)
Navigating Environmental Sustainability for Higher University Rankings: Awareness Programme
The Center for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) conducted the World Environment Day 2024 awareness programme, titled “Navigating Environmental Sustainability for Higher University Rankings” with the participation of both staff and students. The online event was held on June 5th, 2024, hosted by Dr Chalaka Fernando, the Manager of the Environmental Management Plan at the Australian National […]
Centre of Excellence Hosts its First Brainstorming Session
A workshop to initiate the activities of the Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation in Population Dynamics, Gender, Reproductive Health, Rights, and Social Policy was held on June 10, 2024, at the United Nations Population Fund in Colombo. The workshop aimed to establish a research agenda for the Centre. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor […]
Strengthening Collaboration: FIM Signed MOUs for Ayurvedic and Herbal Research
To strengthen academic research in clinical product development with Ayurveda and herbal industry partners, seven Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were signed between the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine (FIM) and industrial parties on the 8th of July 2024. The event took place at the College House Premises, in the presence of the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor […]
Ambassador of Egypt to Sri Lanka Explores Collaborative Opportunities
H E Maged Mosleh, the Ambassador of Egypt to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne at the College House on the 6th of June 2024. This meeting was a fruitful discussion aimed at exploring potential partnerships and collaborative efforts between the two institutions. During the […]
UOC Advances in Global Standings: QS World University Rankings 2025
The Way of the Jackal: The Untold Story of Sri Lanka’s Wild Dog
The economic net worth of a close relative of our Jackal, the Grey Wolf in North America has been estimated to be about $171,000 per individual wolf. What is the equivalent of our very own ‘wolf’ – the Sri Lankan Jackal? Sadly, we don’t have a reliable figure for that. A group of researchers from […]
Book launch “The Way of the Jackal”: The Untold Story of Sri Lanka’s Wild Dog
The book titled “The Way of the Jackal” authored by Ms Uthpalawarna Jayaweera, Professor Sampath Seneviratne and Mr Chandika Jayaratne, was presented to the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne at the College House premises on May 29, 2024. The Sri Lankan jackal is the only island subspecies of the Eurasian Golden Jackal […]
Lions Clubs Donate Essential Medical Supplies to University Medical Centre
On May 29th, 2024, a significant event unfolded as the Lions Clubs of Mahara, Galgamuwa, Colombo Blue Sapphire, Meerigama Metro, and Kurunegala Apexro, joined hands to donate essential medical supplies to the University of Colombo’s medical centre, which serves the entire university community. Additionally, the Gampaha Radiance generously offered 10 scholarships that will be awarded […]
No. 1 Among Sri Lankan Universities in SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2024
The University of Colombo proudly maintains its position as the top-ranking university in Sri Lanka according to the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) for 2024. SIR is a comprehensive evaluation system that considers various aspects of academic and research institutions, including research performance, innovation outputs, and societal impact. The University of Colombo’s continued excellence is evident […]
Sri Lanka’s first tagged shorebird makes journey to Northern Russia
The Grey Plover, also known as the Black-bellied Plover due to its striking black face and belly in breeding plumage, is an unmistakable winter visitor to the coasts of Sri Lanka. One such Grey Plover is Vayu, tagged by the Central Asian Flyway-Sri Lanka Waterbird Tracking Project conducted by FOGSL-UoC in collaboration with the Research […]
Indian Delegation Explores Collaboration with Ayurveda Education and Research
A delegation from India paid a courtesy visit to the faculty of Indigenous Medicine on May 4, 2024, and engaged in a discussion with the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, and the Dean of the faculty, Professor Pathirage Kamal Perera at the faculty premises. All parties discussed future collaboration in undergraduate and […]
සරසවි බක්මහ උළෙල “Sarasavi Bakmaha Ulela” 2024
සරසවි බක්මහ උළෙල “Sarasavi Bakmaha Ulela” 2024 was held on the 19th of April 2024 at the university grounds with the participation of Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University, and the Deans of the faculties, along with staff members. The event spanned the entire day, bright and lively, filled […]
UCIARS Unveils Innovative Automated Hydroponic System
University of Colombo Agro Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) has developed an innovative automated hydroponic system as part of the students’ practical session in protected agriculture. In the initial phase of this endeavour, various plants including lettuce and strawberries were cultivated and harvested, showcasing significant achievements. This automated model requires minimal maintenance and observation, promising […]
FIM Welcomes 147 New Students to BAMS and BUMS Degree Programs
The Orientation program for new entrants of the Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery (BAMS) and Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) degree programs for the Advanced Level 2022 batch was inaugurated on March 28, 2024, at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine. This year, 114 students were registered for the […]
