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Jun
07

Seminar on “The Politics of Memory and a Critique of Transitional Justice”

Department of Political Science and Public Policy, University of Colombo

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May
21

Commemorate the 154th Birth Anniversary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore

To commemorate the 154th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

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Apr
29

Seven Young Scientists from IBMBB attend Regional Conference on Nanotechnology and Nanoscience

The Regional Conference of Young Scientists on Nanoscience and Nanomaterials 2015

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Apr
10

UOC Rhythm – First Ever E-Radio Station by any Sri Lankan University

It’s never easy starting anything from scratch, and when it’s the first time ever in Sri Lanka

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Apr
09

Launch of the Book “One Hundred Years of Gitanjali”

The Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies of the University of Colombo collaborating with the Indian Cultural Centre

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Apr
04

Wetland and Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Study Excursion

Department of Geography, University of Colombo and the Wetland Management division , Sri Lanka Land Reclamation 

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Apr
02

Felicitation ceremony for Emeritus Professor KAP Siddhisena

Prof. K.A.P. Siddhisena, Emeritus Professor of Demography, Faculty of Arts

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Apr
01

Law Goes Green 2015

As the successor of Law Goes Green 2014, in the year 2015, the project made a paradigm shift whereby it focused on holding an inaugural conference on ‘Green Crimes’ as the next step towards our vision to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. The project was held from 31st March – 1st April 2015, with the […]

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Mar
26

Forum on Higher Educational Research Opportunities in India

The Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS) conducted a forum on higher educational research opportunities in India

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Mar
18

A major milestone in Sri Lankan Genomics Research: Sri Lankan Scientists Sequence the Entire Genome of Goda Wee – an indigenous rice variety

The Human Genetics Unit (HGU), Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo together with John Keells Research (JKR), a unit established by John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) to carryout futuristic scientific research, are pleased to announce the successful sequencing of the entire genome of goda wee – an indigenous rice variety. This is the first time [...]
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Jan
05

Workshop on “The Future of Humanity Depends on Wetlands”

Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts organized a workshop on “The Future of Humanity Depends on Wetlands” 

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Dec
02

University of Colombo one of the best Universities in Asia

The Newsweek  has selected the University of Colombo as one of the best of Asian Universities

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Dec
02

Global Business Challenge Champions 2014

The team “Corporate Consultants” representing the University of Colombo won the World Championship of CIMA Global Business Challenge 2014

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Nov
27

CVCD Excellence Award – 2014 to Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne

Professor Asanga Tilakaratne, Professor of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Buddhist Studies Unit, Faculty of Arts was awarded the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Directors (CVCD) Excellence Award  – 2014, for the Most Outstanding Senior Researcher in the Field of Humanities, Aesthetics and Social Sciences. Professor Asanga Tilakaratne graduated from Peradeniya University, Sri Lanka, with a […]

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Nov
25

Social Media for Empowerment Award 2014

Maneesha Wijesekara UCSC 3rd Year student became runner-up at the Social Media for Empowerment Award 2014

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Nov
15

Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) 2014

Mr K D Sandaruwan received the prestigious Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of Sri Lanka award in recognition of his accomplishment in the field of technology development. TOYP Program is hosted by Junior Chamber International (JCI), Sri Lanka and hosted their 34th JCI TOYP Award Ceremony (2014) on 11th November at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. This […]

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