Postgraduate Convocation 2015
The postgraduate convocation of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka was held on 06th & 07th December 2016 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) for the conferment of Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas. Two thousand Seven Hundred and Forty One (2741) Postgraduands / Postgraduate Diploma holders were conferred the Postgraduate Degrees / Diplomas at […]
University of Colombo achieves top ranking, BRICS & Emerging Economies 2017
On 30th November 2016, the University of Colombo was ranked among the top 300 in the prestigious Times Higher Education BRICS & Emerging Economics Rankings 2017. The inclusion of the University of Colombo in the BRICS & Emerging Economies ranking is a significant achievement, as it indicates the University’s ranking as one of the top […]
A delegation from National Health and Family Planning Commission, China visited University of Colombo
A delegation from Na National Health and Family Planning Commission, China visited University of Colombo on 24th November 2016 and met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake , Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo. During the meeting both parties agreed to initiate joint research in the areas of Demography in near future. Dr. Manori Weeratunga, and Dr.Kumudika Boyagoda […]
University of Colombo signed an MoU with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
The University of Colombo entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland, on 2nd December 2016, at the University of Colombo. Vice-Chancellor Professor Lakshman Dissanayake signed the MoU on behalf of the University of Colombo while Riitta Konkola, President of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, signed the MoU on behalf […]
HRH Prince of Perlis, Malaysia and High Commissioner of Malaysia visited University of Colombo
His Royal Highness Prince of Perlis, the Chancellor of University Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, and His Excellency Mr. Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo on 30th November. Professor Z.A.B.Z Jamal, The Vice-Chancellor of University Malaysia Perlis also accompanied the HRH […]
BOOK LAUNCH – “Global Trade and Sri Lanka: Which Way Forward?”
Dr. Naazima Kamardeen, a senior lecturer attached to the Department of Commercial Law in the Faculty of Law, launched her book titled “Global Trade and Sri Lanka: Which Way Forward?” at the Faculty of Law on the 23rd November 2016, amidst a large and distinguished gathering representing academia and the legal community. The Chief Guest […]
Awards Ceremony – Dean’s Literary Awards Competition 2016
The Awards Ceremony of the Dean’s Literary Awards Competition – 2016 , which was organized by the Department of Sinhala and the Dean’s office, Faculty of Arts, was held on 24th November, 2016 at the New Arts Theatre from 3.00pm onwards. The Keynote speech was delivered by the award winning writer Professor Liyanage Amarakeerthi, Department of Sinhala, University of […]
Constitution Day of India – 2016
University Colombo and CCIS appreciate His Excellency Mr. Y.K. Sinha’s Contribution To commemorate the Constitution Day of India a lecture by Prof. Rohan Samarajiva was held on 25th November 2016 at 5.00 pm at the Senate Hall, University of Colombo. His Excellency Mr. Y.K. Sinha, High Commissioner of India, Colombo was the Chief Guest of the event. […]
Champions Night – Colours Awards Ceremony 2016
Workshop on “New Trends in Library Space Design: Library Design with Low Cost or No Budget”
Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor University of Colombo lighting the traditional oil lamp at the Inaugural Ceremony of the Workshop on “New Trends in Library Space Design: Library Design with Low Cost or No Budget”, organized by the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo. The workshop was held on […]
Team “DESTROYER” wins silver award at Sri Lanka Robotics Competition
The team “DESTROYER” from the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, won the silver award in the university category at the Sri Lanka Robotics Competition (SLRC 2016), organized by the E-Club of the Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, University of Moratuwa, held on 11th November 2016. The team (Thilina Payagala, Thimira Sanuka, Hasith Perera, […]
Annual Research Symposium 2016 – Department of Sinhala
The 6th Annual Research Symposium was held on 10th November 2016 from 8.30 am onwards at M.B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala- UoC. The keynote speech was delivered by Professor Asanga Thilakarathne, Buddhist Studies Unit, University of Colombo. Study of Sinhala Language, Literature and Culture for evolving human Co-existence Selected Research papers were presented under two sessions as […]
University of Western Australia to collaborate with University of Colombo
A high profile delegation led by Professor Tony O’Dennel, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and the Executive Dean of Faculty of Science from University of Western Australia visited University of Colombo on 15th November 2016. Professor Kadambot Siddique Director and Chair of the Institute of Agriculture, Professor Anu Rammohan Associate Dean International Relations, UWA Business School, Ms.Annabel Turner […]
MBA (Weekend) Programmes 2016/2018 Inauguration
The Inauguration of the MBA, MBA in Finance, MBA in Marketing, MBA in HRM and MBA in Accouting & Information Management were held on November 4, 2016 at the Sri Lanka Foundation. Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake was the Chief Guest. Dr. Rohan Fernando, Director, Aitken Spence was the Keynote Speaker. Ms. Manohari Abeyesekera, […]
Annual Research Symposium 2016 – Faculty of Management & Finance
The Faculty of Management and Finance held its sessions of the Annual Research Symposium 2016 on 18th October 2016 in the Faculty. It was held under the theme “Empowering Humanity – Challenges for Managers’. The chief guest of the occasion was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake. The Key […]
