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 […]
Inauguration Ceremony of Diploma in Sinhala – 2016
Inauguration ceremony of the Diploma in Sinhala Programme – 2016, was held on 20th February 2016 from 9.30 am onwards at M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala. Professor Asanga Thillekeratne – Cooridnator – Buddhist Studies Unit, Faculty of Arts, was the guest speaker. Prof. Athula Ranasinghe – Dean, Faculty of Arts, Ms. Latha Gurusinghe – Head, Department […]
Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Diploma in Human Rights
The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Distance Learning Diploma in Human Rights and Peace Studies, Distance Learning Diploma in Human Rights and Democracy, E-Diploma in Human Rights and the Advanced Training Programmes, conducted by the Centre for the Study of Human Rights was held on 12th February 2016, at the FGS Auditorium of the University of […]
Launch of the Volume “Anagarika Dharmapala and India – Sri Lanka Relations”
The Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS) of the University of Colombo launched the volume titled Anagarika Dharmapala and India – Sri Lanka Relations edited by Prof. Sandagomi Coperahewa, Director | CCIS on 11th February 2016 at 3.30 pm at the Senate Hall, College House, University of Colombo. Hon. Dr. Sarath Amunugama, the Minister of […]
Book Launch “Vaayaama”
The Department of Sinhala, with the collaboration of the Sinhala Society, organized the launch of “Vaayaama” – a collection of academic articles and creative writing, on 10th February 2016 at 2.00 pm, at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium. The guest speaker was Mr. Chinthaka Ranasinghe – Lecturer, University of Kelaniya.
M-Phil in Clinical Psychology Programme Review
The Dean, Professor Nayani Melegoda of the Faculty of Graduate Studies under the direction of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Lakshman Dissanayake has invited Professor William Yule (Emeritus Professor of Applied Child Psychology, Department of Psychology, Kings’ College, UK) and Adjunct Professor, Dr. Shamil Wanigaratne College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of UAE (Clinical Psychologist) to […]
45 Years of Sociology : Reflections on Teaching, Learning, Research and Policy Interventions
The Department of Sociology of the University of Colombo celebrated 46 years of the Department’s Growth on the 26th of January at the Department of Sociology Auditorium. This event titled 46 Years of Sociology – A Reflection on Teaching Learning Research and Policy interventions was organized by the Department of Sociology with the hope of […]
The Vice Chancellor of Mohanlal Sukhadia University visited University of Colombo
Professor I.V. Thrivedi the Vice-Chancellor of Mohanlal Sukhadia University, India visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor of University of Colombo on 2nd February at the Vice-Chancellors’ office. Mrs. Sushmista Shekhar, President, MA. My Anchor Private Limited, India, and Mr. Mohamed Nizar, Media Director, National, and International Human Rights Organization also accompanied the meeting.