“Green Talk”, Sustainable Construction Practices
The 3rd green talk was successfully held on 19th June 2018. Engineer Shiromal Fernando who is the vice chairman of Green Building Council of Sri Lanka and the Managing Director of Civil & Structural Engineering Consultants (PVT) Ltd delivered the speech on sustainable construction practices.
College House “Dansela” and the “Bhakthi-Gee”
To mark the “Poson Poya” Festival 2018, a “Dansela” and the “Bhakthi-Gee” presentation were organized by the College House Staff of the University Colombo on 19th of June 2018 at the College House premises.
Dean’s Lecture Series, Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts has initiated a lecture series under the title of “Dean’s Lecture Series‘ and it’s inaugural lecture was a panel discussion and held on 18th June 2018 from 3.00 pm onward at the Faculty Board Room, Faculty of Arts. The panel discussion was on the topic of ‘Humanities & Social Sciences Education […]
A Delict Spotted’18 – Photography Competition
The Department of Private and Comparative Law of the Faculty of Law organized a photography competition and an exhibition, “A Delict Spotted 18”, on 13th of June 2018 in the Ceylon Room, Faculty of Law. The photographs projected the applicability of the law of Delict to social issues. The competition was open to undergraduates of […]
75th Anniversary of ‘Guththila Geethaya’ (ගුත්තිල ගීතය)
The Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of “Guththila Geethaya” (ගුත්තිල ගීතය) Authored by Martin Wickramasinghe, was held on 12th June 2018 at the M.B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala. This Seminar was organized by the Department of Sinhala in collaboration with the Martin Wickramasinghe Trust. Professor Rev. Agalakada Sirisumana Thero, Dr. Latha Gurusinghe, Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa […]
The Annual “Ramadan Iftar” Ceremony
The Faculty of Arts organized the Ramadan Iftar Programme on 12th June 2018, to enhance the positive attitudes among students and the staff about living and functioning in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society. This programme was held in the Faculty of Arts premises under the patronage of the Dean-Faculty of Arts, Professor Premakumara de Silva. Meanwhile, the Annual Ifthar Ceremony organized […]
Farewell to Mr. N.Selvakkumaran
The Tamil medium students of the Faculty of Law organized a Farewell to their respectable Teacher Mr. N.Selvakkumaran, Former Dean & currently Senior Legal Adviser, University of Colombo. The function commenced with a welcome dance. There were recital of poems and speeches by students and staff in appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. Sevakkumaran. […]
The Annual “Pirith” Chanting at the Institute of Indigenous Medicine
The Annual “Pirith” Chanting Ceremony of the Institute of Indigenous Medicine was held on 8th June 2018. The Ceremony was organized by the Students’ Association of the Institute for the purpose of receiving blessings on future works.
Arts Students’ Annual Research Symposium of Humanities and Social Sciences (ASARS)
Five third year LL.B. undergraduates of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo made paper presentations at the Arts Students’ Annual Research Symposium of Humanities and Social Sciences (ASARS). The Conference, which was the first of its kind, was jointly organized by the Samuhika Bhiksu Society and the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya. It […]
World Environment Day forum 2018
World Environment Day 2018, which was organized by the BEEZ – Base for Enthusiasts of Environmental Science and Zoology- Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, in partnership with Biodiversity Sri Lanka and INSEE/Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, was successfully held at the Senate Hall on Thursday 7th of June from 4.00 pm onwards. Senior Professor […]
Inaugural Grand Rounds – UCCS
The University of Colombo Clinical Society launched on the 6th of June with its inaugural Grand Rounds clinical case discussion conducted by Professor Saroj Jayasinghe, the Patron of the society.
Pro Vice Chancellor of Staffordshire University visited University of Colombo
Professor Ieuan Ellis; Pro Vice Chancellor of Staffordshire University, United Kingdom visited University of Colombo on 5th June 2018. During the visit Prof. Ellis met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayaka , the Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo. Professor Dissanayake was accompanied by Professor Premakumara de Silva; Dean Faculty of Arts, Professor Manjula vithanapathirana; Professor Nayani Melegoda; […]
Delegation from Griffith University visits University of Colombo
A delegation led by the Dean, Business School, Griffith University, Australia visited University of Colombo on 5th June 2018. Professor Jaythilleke Bandara and Professor Peter Woods and Dr. Kanchana Karyawasam representing Griffith Business School accompanied the Dean. During the visit the delegation met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayaka, the Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, Professor Premakumara […]
The Highest Level International Recognition of an Invention
Two Sri Lankan Inventors, Dr. Mahesh Edirisinghe a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Physics and Mr. Thimira Sanuka Thilakarathna who was an undergraduate at the Department of Physics and currently working as a Temporary Demonstrator in Physics have been achieved a highest level international recognition for their newly invented medical device. This invention was […]
The First public show “Ravana: The Legend Untold”
University of Colombo proudly staged the first public show of the “Ravana The Legend Untold” Ballet Opera produced by the university at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksha Theatre on 2nd June 2018 with the participation of a wider community as the audience. Honorable Mr. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera; Honorable Minister of Ministry of Buddha Sasana , […]
Ceremonial Opening of Rural Health Research Centre, Katharagama
The Rural Health Research Centre (RHRC) of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo was ceremonially opened on the 30th of May 2018 at the premises of former Malaria Research Station in Katharagama. The Centre was declared open by Professor Ranjan Hettiarachchi, the Rector of the Sri Palee Campus, representing the Vice-Chancellor of the University. […]
