SLUG torch reaches University of Colombo
The SLUG torch was handed over by students of the University of Visual and Performing Arts to Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, the vice chancellor of University of Colombo. With best compliments from the vice chancellor for the victory for the University of Colombo, the SLUG torch was handed over to the president of the amalgamated club […]
International Conference on Human Rights, Citizenship and Democratisation ICHR Colombo 2016
The Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR), University of Colombo organised an International Conference on Human Rights, Citizenship and Democratisation on 27 and 28 August 2016, to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in the field of human rights. Honourable Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Minister of Justice and Buddhist Affairs graced the inauguration as the Chief Guest […]
BIT Award ceremony 2016
Award ceremony of Diploma & Higher Diploma in Information Technology was held on 24th August 2016 at the New Arts Theatre of University of Colombo. Welcome address was done by Prof. K. P. Hewagamage, Director of the University of Colombo School of Computing. After the presentation of Higher Diploma Certificates Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor of […]
UOC dominates the SLUG Hockey arena
University of Colombo men’s and women’s hockey teams went on to emerge as the champions and runners-up respectively at the 12th Sri Lanka University Games hockey tournament held at the University of Peradeniya from 12th – 14th August 2016. The University of Colombo lads and lasses showed tremendous potential backed by unshaken determination and talent […]
General Convocation – 2015
The General Convocation of the University of Colombo was held on 15th and 16th of August, 2016 at the BMICH for the conferment of Bachelor’s Degrees of the University of Colombo. The Convocation was consisted of six (06) sessions. His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis, the Chancellor of the University of Colombo was […]
Zhenjiang University, China to collaborate with University of Colombo
Professor Wang Li, Dean of the International College, Mr. Cai Zusen, Deputy Director, the office of the undergraduate program, International College, Zhejiang University, China, visited the University of Colombo on 12th August. During their visit, the delegates met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo, and Professor K.R.R. Mahanama, Dean of the Faculty […]
International Seminar on “Revisiting Rabindranath Tagore’s Legacy”
The Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS) of the University of Colombo in collaboration with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Colombo organized the International Seminar on “Revisiting Rabindranath Tagore’s Legacy” on 4 August 2016 from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm at the Senate Hall, College House, University of Colombo to commemorate the 75th Death Anniversary […]
World University Web Ranking – July 2016
According to recent (July 2016) Webometric ranking, University of Colombo continues its position as number one university in Sri Lanka. Most importantly, it has improved 146 positions from January 2016 rank and with this improvement, University of Colombo has now become the only university in Sri Lanka which is seen within the top 2000 universities […]
A visit from Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Iran
Professor Seyyed Mohammad Reza Khalili, Regional representative of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Iran, and Mohamed Oraree Karimi, the cultural Counselor of Iran Cultural Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka visited University of Colombo on 21st July. During the visit, Professor Khalili met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor of the […]
Guest Lecture on How Economic Development Creates Poverty ?
The Department of Geography with collaboration of Sri Lanka Association of Geographers (SLAG) organized a guest lecture on “How Economic Development Creates Poverty ? “, on 12th July 2016, from 2.00 p.m. onwards at M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Faculty of Arts. The lecture was delivered by Prof. Lakshman Yapa, Pennsylvania State University , USA. Lakshman […]
Visit from South China Normal University
Professor Liu Yongqin, the Executive Vice Dean of College of International Culture, Professor Pan Wending, the Executive Vice Dean of School of Economics and Management, Ms. Du Danyun, Office of the International Exchange & Cooperation, Ms. Ye Xiaoni, Program Director, Office of the International Exchange & Cooperation, Mr. Dai Xiangbin, Head of the International Office, […]
Felicitation Ceremony for Senior Professor S. T. Hettige
As a mark of gratitude to Prof. Siri Hettige in recognition of his long service to the University of Colombo, the Department of Sociology organized a felicitation ceremony on the 07th of July, 2016 at the Senate Hall of the University of Colombo from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Professor S.T. Hettige, Senior Professor in Sociology, secured […]
9th Annual Vidya Jyothi Prof. V K Samaranayake Memorial Oration
9th Annual Vidya Jyothi Prof. V K Samaranayake Memorial Oration speech was delivered by Prof. Saman Halgamuge on 5th June 2016 at the Auditorium of the Department of National Archives, Colombo, Sri Lanka. More Photos…
University of Glasgow to collaborate with University of Colombo
Professor William Cushley, International Dean, Eurasia and South Asia of University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, visited University of Colombo on 28th June and met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake , Vice Chancellor of University of Colombo and Professor Nayani Melegoda, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies at the Vice Chancellor’s Office. Professor Cushley was accompanied by Mr. […]
Opening of the IFS Computer Laboratory and Reading room
Renovated IFS computer laboratory at the Department of Physics was reopened on the 29th of June, 2016 by the vice chancellor Senior Professor Lakshman Disanayake and the CEO of IFS. Newly establish multi purpose students’ activity room, “Reading Room” was also opened. More Photos…
Islamic Day 2016
Muslim Majlis of University of Colombo was established in 1973 and since then Islamic day program is celebrated annually in different theme. ISLAMIC DAY 2016’ – the Annual prize giving ceremony and publication of 10th edition of the ‘AL-FIKR’ magazine, organized by the Muslim Majlis was concluded successfully on 4th day of June 2016 at […]
