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Jul
31

UOC signs an MOU with Mastercard Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd

On July 31st, 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the University of Colombo and Mastercard Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd at the College House Premises. The primary objective of this MoU is to confer the Mastercard Gold Medals to exceptional graduates who have achieved the highest marks in two distinct courses. The first […]

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Jul
31

Book Launch: HPTLC Profiles of selected indigenous plants grown in the Western Province of Sri Lanka

The book ‘HPTLC Profiles of selected indigenous plants grown in the Western Province of Sri Lanka‘ was launched at the College House premises in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne on 31st July 2023. This book was authored by Professor S.D. Hapuarachchi, Dr N.D. Kodithuwakku, Professor P. K. Perera, Ms […]

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Jul
31

Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Hosts a Logo Designing Competition

The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine recently organized a Logo Designing competition for undergraduates at the faculty. The purpose of the competition was to select the official logo for the proposed Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products. During the event held on July 31, 2023, at the Senate Hall, College House, the winners of […]

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Jul
31

Curriculum Revision Workshop & Staff Training Programme 2023 – FGS

The Faculty of Graduate Studies successfully conducted its curriculum revision workshop and Staff Training programme on the 30th and 31st of July 2023 at the Cinnamon Bey in Beruwala. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, The Dean of the Faculty, Professor A.A. Azeez, the Director of Studies, the Senior Assistant [...]
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Jul
30

Highlights from the 9th Annual Gavel Club Meeting

The 9th Annual General Meeting of the Gavel Club concluded on July 30th via Zoom. The meeting was hosted smoothly and had the participation of Dr Iroja Caldera, the Senior Treasurer, Gavel Club members, other club members, and well-wishers. During the meeting, the Executive Committee for the 2022/23 term presented the minutes of last year’s […]

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Jul
30

UOC Retains Top Spot in Second Edition of Webometrics Ranking 2023

The University of Colombo has once again proven its excellence by securing the top position among Sri Lankan universities in the second edition of the Webometrics Ranking 2023. The university has achieved an impressive 46th rank in South Asia and 1487th rank worldwide. The 20th anniversary edition of the Webometrics Ranking, spanning from 2004 to [...]
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Jul
29

Embarking on a Green Road Trip

The inaugural session of the “Green Road Trip: A Project to Mobilize Communities for Environmental Justice Across the Country” took place successfully from July 27th to July 29th, 2023, at Hotel Mirage, Colombo. The opening workshop on July 27th was graced by the presence of several distinguished guests, including Chief Guest Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. […]

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Jul
28

‘Pathra Kala Kavu Silumina; Tilakarathna Kuruwita Bandara Abhisambhawana’ felicitation ceremony

Honoring six decades of invaluable service to the Sri Lankan cultural field by renowned journalist, poet, literary critic and author Tilakarathna Kuruwita Bandara, an event celebrating his services was held on Friday, the 28th of July 2023, at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute auditorium from 3.30 pm onwards. The event included the book launch of ‘Pathra […]

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Jul
26

Certificate Awards Ceremony & Inauguration of the Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development Programmes July 2023 Intake

The Awards Ceremony for the Certificate Course in Infection Prevention & Control, Certificate Course in Occupational Health & Safety, and Training Program in Clinical Genetics, offered by the Faculty of Medicine, was held on July 26, 2023, at the UCFM Tower. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Dean of the […]

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Jul
26

UOC signs an MOU with University of Northumbria Newcastle, UK

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Northumbria Newcastle, UK, and the University of Colombo took place in the presence of Professor Andy Long, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Northumbria, and Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo on 26th July 2023 […]

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Jul
23

Enhancing Legal Awareness of Public and Justice Stakeholders – Orientation Program for Field based Staff

The orientation program to engage in community legal education and advice for the most vulnerable across the 25 districts of Sri Lanka for newly recruited young lawyers & law students offered by the Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR), Faculty of Law was held on July 22 & 23, 2023, at the SLFI. […]

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Jul
22

ECE Diploma Awards Ceremony 2023 Honours 537 Students

The Extension Courses in English (ECE) offered by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, held its Diploma Awards Ceremony on July 22, 2023, at the New Arts Theatre. A total of five hundred and thirty-seven students from the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 batches were awarded their Diploma certificates at this ceremony. The ECE is a […]

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Jul
22

Faculty of Law Shines at Nuremberg Moot Court Competition

The team representing the Faculty of Law achieved remarkable success at the ‘Nuremberg Moot Court Competition’ held at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany from the 19th to the 22nd of July 2023. Led by the talented Ms Sayuni Masakorala as their Captain, the team also included Mr Asher Dias Abeyesinghe and Ms Peheli […]

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Jul
21

Celebrating the Inauguration of the Master of Laws by Coursework Programme 2023/2024

The Faculty of Law successfully held the inauguration of the Master of Laws by Coursework Programme 2023/2024 on the 21st of July 2023. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, His Lordship Honourable Justice Janak de Silva, Judge of the Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; the Guest of Honour, […]

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Jul
20

German Parliamentarian Ms Ria Schroder Visits UOC

On July 20, 2023, Ms Ria Schroder, a distinguished member of the German Parliament, paid a visit to the University of Colombo. During her visit, she engaged in productive discussions with university officials including the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu aiming to explore and […]

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Jul
20

Sri Palee Campus Welcomes 211 New Undergraduate Students for the 2021/2022 academic year

The inaugural ceremony for the new entrants to the Sri Palee Campus, pursuing the Bachelor of Mass Media and Performing Arts programmes for the 2021/2022 academic year, took place on July 20th, 2023, at Arundathi Hall, Sri Palee Campus, welcoming 211 new undergraduate students. The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) […]

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