Science

Mar
17

The Commonwealth Futures Climate Research Cohort 2021

Two academics from the University of Colombo are among the 26 members of the Commonwealth Futures Climate Research Cohort Dr. Kokila Konasinghe Dr. Iroja Caldera The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the British Council have partnered to establish the Commonwealth Futures Climate Research Cohort, supporting 26 researchers to bring local knowledge to a global [...]
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Feb
19

Strengthening research collaboration with down under

Prof. Preethi Udagama, Cadre Chair and Senior Professor, Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, Faculty Science, University of Colombo, has been effectively collaborating with Prof. Chamindie Punyadeera, Head,  Saliva and Liquid Biopsy Translational Laboratory, School of Biomedical Sciences of the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia on cancer research since 2006. Prof. Chamindie has won […]

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Jan
28

Hanuman Plover; A New Bird To Sri Lanka

Every once in a while, new species are being discovered, and when that happens it brings a new perspective to our understanding of the world around us. From small gelatinous blobs in the deep sea to birds soaring high sky, spanning across every habit and niche, these species bring fresh insights to nature and biodiversity. […]

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Jan
21

Opening of The ILC Building – Faculty of Science

The Information and Learning Centre (ILC) was opened for the community of scholars on the 21st day of January 2021 by the Chief Guest Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the University, Guest of Honour Emeritus Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Former Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Upul J. Sonnadara, Dean, Faculty of Science and Professor K. […]

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Jan
21

Celebrating 100 Years of Faculty of Arts, Science, and University Library

CELEBRATING 100 YEARSofFACULTIES OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FACULTY OF ARTS FACULTY OF SCIENCE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Opening of The ILC Building - Faculty of Science Launching of The eMuseum - UCSC Keynote Speech by Mr. Krish Canegerathne Opening of The Exercise Lab, The DRC and The Board Room  - Faculty of Arts [...]
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Dec
23

Euphony Presents The Virtual Christmas Mashup 2020

In these trying times which remind us all of the holiday cheer we sorely miss, Euphony, the choir of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, brings you their next virtual creation. This “Virtual Christmas Mashup” features a variety of musical styles blended in harmonious perfection to raise your spirits and spread love, peace, and [...]
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Dec
21

The ‘Great Conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn

A rare lifetime celestial phenomenon in the western skies on December 21st Jupiter and Saturn may appear almost like an elongated ball of light A very rare celestial phenomenon will take place on December 21st night when the two biggest planets of the solar system, Jupiter and Saturn comes closure to each other probably appearing […]

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Nov
23

Three UoC researchers rank among the World’s top 2% in Stanford University list – 2020 Release

Three academics from the University of Colombo have been ranked among the top 2% of scientists around the world in a recent paper from Stanford University, published in the journal PLoS Biology. This study has classified the scientists based on their career-long citation impact until the end of 2019. A total of 15 scientists from [...]
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Oct
08

Faculty of Science Receives a Bus Donation

Mr. Thilak Karunaratne, a past President of the AAUC, an Alumnus, and a Council member of the University of Colombo donated a Bus to the Faculty of Science to promote field-based research work. The formal handing over of the bus was done on 8th October 2020 at the College House premises with the participation of […]

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Sep
30

Farewell of Professor K A I L Gamalath

Farewell of Professor KAIL Gamalath, Department of Physics was held at the Faculty Club on the 30th of September 2020 with the participation of faculty staff and the students of the Department. View more Photos on FOS Media

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Sep
25

Farewell of Professor W N Wickremasinghe

Farewell of Professor W N Wickremasinghe, Department of Statistics was held at the Faculty Club on the 25th of September 2020 with the participation of faculty staff and the students of the Department. View more Photos on FOS Media

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Apr
16

HEAL THE WORLD | Euphony Choir

Amidst this global pandemic situation, the choristers of Euphony; the choir of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo focused their energy toward something positive to help people cope with the sense of isolation and calamity. May this melodious creation be a tribute to all those who work at the front line to save the […]

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Apr
04

Rakemu Api

A team from the Faculty of Science collaborated with the Sri Lanka Army to develop a mobile and web-based application, ‘Rakemu Api’ as a social responsibility project on the face of the COVID-19 outbreak. This application enables people of Sri Lanka located at any corner of the country to make online requests for essential medical/food […]

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Mar
13

Orientation Programme 2020 Faculty of Science

The Orientation Programme for the year 2019/2020 intake of the Faculty of Science commenced on 17th February 2020 and went on till 13th March 2020. It had many valuable and important events and the objective of this programme is to motivate and assist new students as they begin their academic career. OPENING CEREMONY

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Feb
29

Annual Planning Workshop, Faculty of Science

Faculty of Science successfully conducted its Annual Planning Workshop on 29th February 2020 at the  Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute. The workshop was well attended by the faculty members and many vital points with regard to the development the faculty was identified at this event. Certificate awarding ceremony of the Faculty Awards (2018) […]

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Jan
09

Maatha (මාතා) | Euphony choir

Euphony is the choir of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, comprised of a talented science community who build their repertoire around many renowned masterpieces that contain intricate harmonies. Euphony was established on the 27th of February 2019. During this short period, they have made a remarkable number of achievements, particularly, in the inter-university […]

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