English Studies: Boundaries, Knowledge and Contestations
English Studies: Boundaries, Knowledge and Contestations was a conference organized by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, as a tribute to Dr Neloufer de Mel, former Senior Professor and Chair of English at the University on the occasion of her retirement from the University of Colombo. The event was held on 1 – 2 […]
A Historic Milestone: 500th Meeting of the Senate
On July 31, 2024, the University of Colombo marked a significant milestone in its storied history with the convening of its 500th Senate meeting. This landmark event was a testament to the university’s enduring commitment to academic excellence and governance over the centuries. A Legacy of Excellence Founded in 1979, the University of Colombo has […]
Guest Lecture and Art Exhibition Held in Collaboration with the Embassy of Egypt
The University of Colombo, in collaboration with the Embassy of Egypt to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, hosted a distinguished event that featured a guest lecture and an art exhibition on July 30th, 2024. This event, organized by the Department of History and the Arabic and Islamic Civilization Unit of the Faculty of Arts, highlighted […]
Mentoring Workshop for the Career Fair 2024, Faculty of Science
On June 29, 2024, the Career Guidance Unit of the Faculty of Science, successfully hosted the Mentoring Workshop, marking the inaugural step of the Career Fair 2024 – “Unlock Your Potential to Get Hired!” The three-hour event was a collaborative effort with the university’s Leo Club, Rotaract Club, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club, and AIESEC. Aimed […]
ZPMC Lanka Sponsors First International Conference on Business Sustainability
The University of Colombo formalized a significant partnership with ZPMC Lanka Company (Private) Limited through a sponsorship agreement for the upcoming First International Conference on Business Sustainability on July 25, 2024. The signing ceremony took place at Senate Hall, College House marking a key milestone in the university’s commitment to advancing sustainability in business practices. […]
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 […]
