INC 2023 International Nursing Conference – Faculty of Nursing
The sixth Annual Research Symposium (ARS) named the 2nd International Nursing Conference (INC 2023), organized by the Faculty of Nursing was successfully held on 12th Oct 2023 at the faculty premises in Sri Jayewardenepura providing avenues for an interactive scientific dialogue among the scientific community in nursing and related disciplines under the theme of ‘Healthcare […]
Edith Cowan University Delegation Fosters Collaboration
Two nursing academics from Edith Cowan University in Australia visited the University of Colombo on August 31, 2023, to establish an effective collaboration between the two universities. The team consisted of Dr. Carol Crevacore, a senior lecturer in nursing, and Dr. Tania Beament, an Associate Dean of the School of Nursing/Midwifery. Edith Cowan University in […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the Orientation Program for 2021/2022 New Entrants – Faculty of Nursing
The inaugural ceremony for the new entrants to the Faculty of Nursing for the 2021/2022 academic year was held on June 12th, 2023, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The faculty welcomed over 100 new undergraduate students. The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice […]
International Conference on Neurodegenerative Disorders
The International Conference on Neurodegenerative Disorders organized by the Faculty of Nursing, as a part of the nEUROcare Project was held at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on 9th and 10th February 2023. nEUROcare is a European initiative for capacity building to meet the challenges of caring for people with neurodegenerative […]
nEUROcare Project of the Faculty of Nursing
nEurocare project is the European initiative capacity-building project for nursing education in Sri Lanka while meeting the challenges of caring for people with Neurodegenerative Disorders in Sri Lanka. This project was established as the first international grant project in the Faculty of Nursing in 2022. The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Colombo is […]
The ‘Oath Ceremony’ of the Faculty of Nursing – 2022
An Oath ceremony is a typical nursing tradition which is followed by all nursing educational institutions with the purpose of reminding nursing undergraduates of the noble traditions of their profession. This ceremony is conducted after undergraduates complete the basic fundamentals of nursing during their first year of study. At this ceremony, the nursing undergraduates take […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the nEUROcare capacity building project
nEURO care Project- European initiative for capacity building to meet the challenges of caring for people with Neurodegenerative Disorders in Sri Lanka The Inauguration Ceremony of the nEUROcare capacity building project of the Faculty of Nursing was held on 7th February 2022 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla followed by an international workshop with the participation of […]
Annual Research Symposium 2020, Faculty of Nursing
The 3rd Annual Research Symposium 2020 was organized by Faculty of Nursing under the theme of “Strengthening Nursing Education for Emerging Health System Challenges”, on 18th December 2020 at faculty premises via virtual mode. Faculty of Nursing annually conducts the research symposium for disseminating the research activities of academic of Faculty of Nursing as well […]
The ‘Oath taking Ceremony’ of the Faculty of Nursing
The oath-taking ceremony is a solemn ceremony where the nursing undergraduates take their oath after receiving their cap and the lamp. Every budding Nursing student should understand the importance of the Nursing profession and its dignity. Symbolically they dedicate to the nursing service through‘ Oath taking Ceremony.’ This Nightingale oath is a statement that defines […]
Dr Sirimal Premakumara and his team wins National Award for Research Excellence in Agriculture – 2019
Sri Lanka Council for Agriculture Research Policy, the umbrella organization of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) that co-ordinates research and development institutes within several ministries of the country declared National Awards scheme for Research Excellence in Agriculture in 2004 to recognize outstanding achievements in agricultural research. Awardees are selected in four sectors, namely, Plantation, […]
Research Symposium 2018 – Faculty of Nursing
Aligning with the University Annual Research Symposium 2018, Faculty of Nursing organized a Mini-symposium under the theme of ‘Digitizing the healthcare sector-challenges and opportunities’ on 9th November 2018 at the faculty premises. Emeritus Professor Narada Warnakulasuriya from Sir John Kothalawala Defence University delivered the keynote address of the session. Professor Vajira Dissanayake from Faculty of […]
Faculty Development Work-shop in Faculty of Nursing
A five-day faculty development workshop was successfully held from 16th of July to 20th of July at the board-room of faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo in Sri-Jayawardenapura, with the participation of acting Dean of the faculty, Professor Devaka Weerakoon and the members of the academic staff. The Workshop was organized as a joint program […]
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Australia to collaborate with University of Colombo
Professor Diane Twigg, Executive Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Mrs. Tania Beament, International Director of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University visited the University of Colombo on 19th July 2017. The ECU delegates met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Devaka Weerakoon, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Dr. […]
