Sir Ivor Jennings Museum Inaugurated at University of Colombo’s Historic College House, Preserving a Century of Sri Lankan Higher Education
Sir Ivor Jennings Museum was officially opened at the College House premises on 11th April 2026 under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake. The Rector of the Sri Palee Campus, Deans of the Faculties, Directors of the Institutes, Registrar, Bursar, Acting Librarian, Director of the International Office, and Administrative and Finance […]
Kotte Literary Festival 2026: University of Colombo Joins as Key Academic Partner
The Kotte Literary Festival 2026, themed “The Kingdom of Kotte: A Golden Era of Literature in Global Dialogue,” is a landmark cultural and academic event dedicated to celebrating one of the most vibrant periods in Sri Lanka’s literary history. Focusing on the flourishing mid-15th century under the Kingdom of Kotte, the festival explores the richness […]
Strengthening Disaster Resilience Through GeoAI: ADRiMP Meets University of Colombo
The team from the Association for Disaster Risk Management Professionals (ADRiMP) visited the University of Colombo on 6th April 2026 and engaged in discussions with the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake. ADRiMP is a professional body dedicated to advancing disaster risk management practices, capacity building, and innovation in Sri Lanka. The discussion focused on […]
University of Colombo Hosts Delegation from the Islamia University of Bahawalpur under the Pak-Sri Lanka Higher Education Cooperation Programme
The University of Colombo continues to expand its global footprint through strategic international partnerships. 30th March 2026, Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake received Dr Ayesha Bashir, Head of the Department of Physical Therapy at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The meeting was also attended by Professor Chathuranga Ranasinghe, Head, Department of Allied Health […]
Faculty of Law Emerges as Runner-Up at the 50th Jean-Pictet Competition
The Concours Jean-Pictet Competition advances students’ knowledge and understanding of international humanitarian law (IHL). The prestigious competition distinguishes itself from traditional law competitions by emphasising the practical application of IHL through its unique format, which includes impromptu simulated events and role-playing based on fictitious armed conflict scenarios, embodying the motto “taking the law out of […]
Postgraduate Ceremonial Graduation 2024
New Directors Appointed to Interdisciplinary Disaster Resilience Research and Response Centre (ID-3RC), Innovation & Startup Incubator and Statistical Unit
The University of Colombo established three key units and appointed Directors to lead these initiatives in line with its strategic priorities in disaster resilience, innovation, and data-driven decision-making. The appointment letters were formally presented by the Vice Chancellor on 16 March 2026 at the Vice Chancellor’s Office. Professor W S Chandrasekara, Institute of Human Resource […]
Career Guidance Unit Hosts Short Film Competition & Awarding Ceremony
The Awarding Ceremony of the Short Film Competition, organised by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU), was held on 13th March 2026 at the Senate Hall, College House. The event showcased the creativity and talent of students, with a total of nine short films presented by participants representing various faculties. The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine secured […]
University Launches Lotus Scholarship to Support Female Undergraduates
The Lotus Scholarship was established on 12th March 2026 with the intention of providing a monthly scholarship for seven financially needy, female undergraduate students of the University of Colombo. The Scholarship was founded with the intention to empower and assist women to grow and thrive, which in turn is envisaged to not only improve their […]
Orientation Programme of the 29th CTHE Programme – SDC
The Staff Development Centre (SDC) inaugurated the 29th batch of the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) on 11 March 2026 in the Senate Hall of College House. A total of 75 participants enrolled in this programme, marking another significant step in strengthening academic excellence within the university. The programme commenced with a welcome […]
Strengthening Academic Collaboration Between the University of Colombo and the University of Kerala
Professor Sabu Joseph, Head of the Department of Environmental Science and Director of the Centre for Global Academics at the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India, visited the University of Colombo on 11 March 2026. During his visit, he held discussions with the Vice Chancellor, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, the Dean of the Faculty of Technology, […]
Dulanaka Jayasinghe Wins Runner-Up at Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge 2026
The University of Colombo congratulates Mr Dulanaka Jayasinghe, a Master of Arts student in International Relations, Faculty of Arts, who won the runner-up position together with his team at the Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge 2026 held on March 5–6, 2026. This competition, organised by the IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs and the […]
Nepal–Sri Lanka Academic Ties: Professor Manoj Humagain Visits University of Colombo
Professor Manoj Humagain, the Dean of the School of Medical Sciences at Kathmandu University, Nepal, paid an official visit to the University of Colombo on 6 March 2026. During the visit, Professor Humagain held discussions with Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Professor Sampath Punchihewa, Dean of the Faculty of […]
Field visit to Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd | JICA Chair Programme 2025/26
An educational field visit to Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited was organised on 25 February 2026 under the JICA Chair Program for participating undergraduate students. Toyota Lanka is the official distributor and service provider in Sri Lanka for vehicles manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation. Its management and administrative practices are strongly influenced by Japanese organisational principles […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Welcomes 235 New Students at Orientation 2026
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine inaugurated the Orientation Programme for the new entrants to the BAMS and BUMS degree programmes on 16th February 2026 at the Faculty’s Main Auditorium. The event welcomed 235 newly enrolled students and their parents, marking the beginning of an inspiring academic journey. The ceremony was graced by Professor Indika Mahesh […]
Industrial promotion of Sri Lanka – The Next goal and Required policy actions | JICA Chair Programme 2025/26 Lecture IV
The fourth session of the JICA Chair Programme 2025/2026 was held on 12th February 2026 at the Jayaratne Hall, Faculty of Management and Finance. The session commenced with the Welcome Address delivered by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University. Mr Kenji Kuronuma, Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka, addressed the gathering and […]
