Orientation Programme 2018/2019 – Institute of Indigenous Medicine
The Orientation Programme for the year 2018/2019 batch in the Institute of Indigenous Medicine was held on 5th August 2019 at the IIM main auditorium. The Ceremony took place with the presence of the Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne as the chief guest, The Director IIM Professor Priyani A Paranagama and the staff members […]
Magnate’19
Magnate’19 under the theme of ‘Financial Intelligence for Future Magnates’ organized by the students of the Department of Finance was held on 2nd August 2019 at the Faculty of Management and Finance. The Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor Chandrika Wijeyaratne graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the event and the Key Note Speaker of the […]
37th Annual General Meeting of Alumni Association
The 37th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Colombo was concluded recently at the Senate Hall, College House, University of Colombo. Alumni President Rajeev Amarasuriya and the Office-bearers were elected for a further term of office. The Chief Guest at the AGM was Hon. Rauff Hakeem, MP, Minister for City […]
Launch of the Colombo Law Review 2018
The 13th Volume of the Colombo Law Review was launched on the 27th July 2019. The journal which is one of the two key annual academic publications of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo was published by the Department of Private and Comparative Law. The Colombo Law Review, a peer-reviewed journal, compiles scholarly contributions […]
Peking University visits University of Colombo
International Conference on AI + Education in Shenzhen, China
Professor Manjula Vithanapathirana, Dean, Faculty of Education represented University of Colombo at the International Conference on AI + Education in Shenzhen, China, organized by International a Centre for Higher Education Innovation, UNESCO and Southern University of Technology, China during 23-25 July 2019. She made an invited presentation and participated in a discussion forum in the […]
General Convocation 2018
Diploma in Wildlife Management Awards Ceremony 2019
On the 18th of July 2019, twenty-seven Wildlife rangers were awarded with the Diploma in Wildlife Management at the University of Colombo under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne. At the awards ceremony, six officers received medals for the special competency shown during the diploma course. The ceremony celebrated the […]
Professor Segarajasingham Receives ‘The Best Professor in Commercial Law Studies’ Award
Professor Shanthi Segarajasingham, Senior Lecturer, Department of Commercial Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo was awarded The Sri Lanka Education Leadership Award 2019 for “The Best Professor in Commercial Law Studies”. The Certificate was endorsed by the World Federation of Academics and Educational Institutions. The Award ceremony was held on 17th July 2019 at […]
Launch of the South Asian Regional Consortium Centre for Combating Tobacco (SARC-CCT)
The South Asian Regional Consortium Centre for Combating Tobacco (SARC-CCT) was launched by the Centre for Combating Tobacco (CCT), Sri Lanka, along with the representatives from the region, on 15th July 2019 at the Galle Face hotel, Colombo. The main purpose of establishing the SARC-CCT is to monitor tobacco industry interference and implementation of Article […]
Eleventh Annual Scientific Sessions of the IBMBB
The Eleventh Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the University of Colombo was held on July 12, 2019 at the IBMBB Conference Hall. Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Senior Professor Chandrika Wijeyaratne was the chief guest of the inaugural ceremony. The inaugural ceremony commenced with the […]
6th Annual Research Symposium (DemARS 2019) Department of Demography
The 6th Annual Research Symposium of the Department of Demography, University of Colombo was held on 11th July 2019 under the theme of “Population and Sustainable Development” highlighting the significance of the World Population Day. Dr. Sunethra Perera, Head, Department of Demography welcomed the distinguished invitees. The occasion was graced by the Senior Professor Chandrika […]
Ayurveda Premier League (APL)
Ayurveda Premier League (APL) organized by the Sports sub-committee of Institute of Indigenous Medicine was held on 11th of July 2019 at the Main playground of the Institute.
Human Library
The Library, in collaboration with the Faculty of Law, organized a Human Library Project on 10th July 2019, at the Main Library premises. This event was organized to build an encouraging environment for students to communicate with subject specialists and eminent personalities in the field of law. Six subject experts shared their knowledge and experience […]
“Retired United” Interview with Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne
Retired United Interview with Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo on 9 June 2020. Source: https://www.retiredunited.com
Cinema-Going on the Railway Tracks
Professor Ravi Vasudevan delivered a talk titled ‘Cinema-Going On the Railway Tracks: Transportation, Circulation and Exhibition of Information Film in Colonial India’ at the Department of English, University of Colombo on Monday 8 July 2019 at 3 pm. Professor Ravi Vasudevan co-directs the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) media and urban studies programme […]
