Inter-Faculty Freshers’ 2018, Sports Competition
Inter Faculty Freshers’ Championship 2018 was held on 02nd of March 2018 at the NCC swimming Pool and the University Tennis Court. Swimming – The Faculty of Management and Finance became the Champions and UCSC became the runners up. The Faculty of Science became the second runners up. Tennis – The Faculty of Science became the Champions […]
Vice Chancellor of University of Essex visited University of Colombo
Professor Anthony Forster, Vice-Chancellor of University of Essex and Professor Dominic Micklewright, Dean for Partnerships visited University of Colombo on 2nd March 2018. During the visit the delegates met Senior Professor Lakshman Disanayaka, Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo, Professor Ranjith Mahanama, Dean, Faculty of Science, Professor Rev. Wimalarathana , Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts […]
The felicitation ceremony to honor the retirement of Professor Ravindra Laal Jayakody
The felicitation ceremony to honor the retirement of Professor Ravindra Laal Jayakody (MBBS, MRCP (London), LRCP(UK), MRCS(UK), PhD (University of Alberta, Canada) and MA (University of Kelaniya), Professor of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, was held on 27th of February 2018 at the Faculty premises. The chief guest for the event was Prof. […]
Opening of Resources Center for Visually Impaired Users
Orientation Programme 2018 Faculty of Arts
The Orientation Programme for new entrants in the Academic year 2017/2018 to the Faculty of Arts, was scheduled in two phases as the Phase I on February 14th – 16th, 2018 and the Phase II on February 19th – 22nd, 2018 Day 1 (14th Feb 2018) – Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. Day 2 […]
Team of the Divinity School, University of Chicago visited University of Colombo
Team of the Divinity School, University of Chicago visited University of Colombo for collaboration with the Department of Buddhist Studies on 16th and 17th February 2018. They had a primary discussion with the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Lakhsman Dissanayake, the Dean of Faculty of Arts, Professor D.A. Premakumara De Silva, Head of Department of Buddhist […]
2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018)
The International Conference on Climate Change 2018 (ICCC 2018) was held from 15th-16th February, 2018 at Hotel Taj Samudra Colombo, Sri Lanka. ICCC 2018 was hosted by the University of Colombo in collaboration with the Colorado State University, USA as the Academic partner of the Conference. The Climate Change Secretariat, the Ministry of Mahaweli Development […]
World Youth from Nippon Maru: Ship for World Youth visits University of Colombo
Around three hundred youth who were cruising around the world in Nippon Maru: Ship for World Youth visited University of Colombo on 16th February 2018 for knowledge sharing session with students of the university. The sailing ambassadors were welcomed by Professor Lakhsman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, Deans of the Faculties and the students. […]
The Long Service Awards Ceremony 2017
The Ceremony “Long Service Awards – 2017” was held on 1st February 2018 at the College House, University of Colombo. See more photos on Facebook
“Green Talk”, Seeking Solutions for Environmental Problems
The first green talk on “Seeking solutions for environmental problems” delivered by Professor Sarath Wimalabandara Kotagama on 29th January 2018 at the Department of Mathematics Auditorium, University of Colombo.
Riga Technical University , Latvia to collaborate with University of Colombo
A delegation led by Professor Igros Tipans, Deputy Rector International Riga Technical University, Latvia visited University of Colombo on 26 January 2018. During the visit the delegation met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake , the Vice Chancellor University of Colombo , Professor K.R.R. Mahanama, Dean, Faculty of Science, Professor Deepthi Wickramasinghe, Senior Lecture Faculty of Science, Dr. […]
Jinan University China to collaborate with University of Colombo
A delegation led by Professor Hu Jun, President Jinan University, China visited University of Colombo on 26 January 2018 and met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice-Chancellor University of Colombo during the visit. During the meeting held at the Vice Chancellor’s Office, both parties discussed possible areas of collaboration between the two universities. Vice-Chancellor was accompanied […]
Delegation from Turkey visited University of Colombo
Mr. Hüseyin Gündoğar, Vice President of Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities visited the University of Colombo on 26 January 2018. During the visit, Mr. Hüseyin Gündoğar met The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, and discussed the possible areas of collaboration between the University of Colombo and the Turkish Higher Education Institution. Dr. Kokila Konasinghe, […]
Fifth Annual Scientific Sessions of the SLALAS
Fifth Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS) was successfully held on 25th and 26th of January at the Waters Edge, Battaramulla, under the theme “3Rs and Beyond: Joining Forces Towards Alternatives to Animal Experimentation“. This year, attempts were taken to specially focus on “Establishing a Culture of Care” […]
Alumni Association Scholarship Awards Ceremony
The Alumni Association in partnership with the “1967 Alumni Unity” awarded 51 Scholarships of Rs. 10,000/= each student, at New Arts Theatre (NAT) University of Colombo. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake attended to the function as the Chief Guest and the Alumni Association was represented by the President Mr. T G Jayasinghe, the Secretary […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the Bachelor of Agro-Technology
The 9th student intake for the Bachelor of Agro-technology Degree Program held on 20.01.2018 at University of Colombo Institute for Agro-technology and Rural Sciences, Weligatta, Hambantota. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor Lakshman Disanayaka graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and the other participants were The Director of UCIARS Prof.S. Subasingha, The Academic Department head Senior Lecture Ninsansala […]
