Inaugural Ceremony of Diploma in Human Resource Management
The inaugural ceremony of the 2nd batch of the Diploma in Human Resource Management in the faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo was held on 13th March at the Faculty Auditorium. The event was presided over by the Dean of the Faculty. The Head of Department and Coordinator of the program also with […]
Workshop on Geospatial Applications in Development & Mapping with OpenStreetMap
The Department of Geography organized a Workshop on Geospatial Applications in Development & Mapping with OpenStreetMap in collaboration with the Disaster Management Center (DMC) and the World Bank on 14th March, 2016 from 8.30 am – 4.30pm at the GIS Laboratory in the Department of Geography. Prof. Lasantha Manawadu, Head – Department of Geography, delivered […]
Inauguration of the Asia Pacific Master of Human Rights and Democratisation Programme
The Inauguration of the sixth intake of the Asia Pacific Master of Human Rights and Democratisation Degree programme – 2015/2016 – was held on 29 January 2016 at the University of Colombo. Mr. Saliya Peiris, Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka delivered the Keynote Address. The Inauguration was graced by Ms. Edwina Sinclair, Second […]
The 8th Annual Research Symposium 2016 – UCSC
The 8th Annual Research Symposium was proudly presented by the University of Colombo School of Computing on the 3rd of March 2016 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies Auditorium. It was a moment of exposure for the innovative concepts of the fresh pass-out students in the industry forming a platform to acknowledge about their dedicated […]
The Faculty of Graduate Studies commemorate International Women’s Day
The Faculty of Graduate Studies celebrated the International Women’s Day on Tuesday, 8th March from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm at the FGS Auditorium. Her Excellency Joanne Doornewaard Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherland in Sri Lanka was the Chief Guest. Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake and Alain […]
The Inauguration Ceremony of the Masters of Arts in Sinhala
The Inauguration Ceremony of the Masters of Arts in Sinhala Degree programme – 2016 ( One Year ) was held on 05th March 2016, at 9.30 am at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala. Senior Professor Jayadeva Uyangoda ( Dept of Political Science and Public Policy) delivered the Keynote Address and Professor Athula Ranasinghe , […]
“Thulawa” – Launch of the Legal Educational Magazine
The current students of the Faculty of Law intends to continue the legacy of the Faculty of Law by contributing to legal education through the launching of a magazine in Sinhala to fill the gap pertaining to the lack of reading materials available in Sinhala. The magazine titled “Thulawa” was launched on the 4th of […]
Chemsoc Quiz Competition 2016
Chemsoc Quiz Competition 2016 organized by 4th year students, Chemistry society, University of Colombo was held on 27th of February 2016. Winners of the competition were Visakhians while Nalandians became the runners-up. More Photos…
Award Ceremony of Management development programme & MOU signing
Award Ceremony of Management development programme for Srilankan Airlines staff & MOU signed (02/ 03/ 2016), between Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo and Sri Lankan Airlines to strengthen partnership between two organizations. Undergraduates/ Graduate students will get more internship/ employment opportunities.
A High Level Delegation from ICCR visited University of Colombo
A High Level delegation from the Indian Centre for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi visited CCIS on 1st March 2016 at 12.00 pm. The team comprised of Ambassador Mrs.Veena Sikri (Leader), Prof. Aswini K. Mohapatra, Chairperson | Centre for West Asian Studies, JNU, Dr. Anirban Ganguly, Director | Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerji Research Foundation and […]
Launch of the University of Colombo new official website
The launch of the redesigned official website of the University of Colombo was held on the 02nd March 2016 at the Senate Hall of the University of Colombo. Professor PSM Gunaratne, the Vice Chairman of the University Grants Commission graced the event as the Chief Guest. Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor of the University […]
Her Excellency Professor Veena Sirki and ICCR Officials visit University of Colombo
Her Excellency Professor Veena Sirki, an Ambassador, Professor Ashwini K. Mohapatra, Chairperson ,Center for West Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University , Dr. Anirban Ganguly, Director, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerji Research Foundation, Dr. Varun Veer , Leading Yoga Exponent and Mrs. Rajashree Behera, Director, Indian Cultural Center visited Professor Lakshaman Dissanayake , Vice Chancellor, University of […]
The Cultural Counsellor of Islamic Republic of Iran visited University of Colombo
His Excellency Mr.Mohammad Oraee Karimi, Cultural Counsellor of the Islamic Republic of Iran visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice-Chancellor University of Colombo on 1st March at the Vice Chancellor’s Office. Mr. Karimi was accompanied by Mr. Hojatoleslam Hakim Elahi, Vice President of Communications and International of the Al Mustafa University of Iran, and Mr. Kazemi […]
Kyushu University of Japan to collaborate with University of Colombo
Dr. Akimasa Yoshikawa, Mr. Hiroki Matsushita, Mr. Kazuma Shirotani, and Mr. Yusuke Aoyagi from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Kyushu University of Japan visited University of Colombo on 26th February 2016. During the visit, the delegates met Professor K.R.R. Mahanama, acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo, and Professor Chandana Jayaratne, Senior Lecturer from Department […]
The President of International University of Japan visits University of Colombo
Professor Kimio Kase, President, International University of Japan, and Professor N.S. Cooray, Senior Lecturer, Graduate School of International Relations, visited University of Colombo on 19th February 2016 to discuss the possible collaborations between University of Colombo and the International University of Japan. Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo expressed his sincere willingness to facilitate […]