Inauguration Ceremony – Masters in Buddhist Studies
The Inauguration Ceremony of the Masters in Buddhist Studies (2018/2019) which is conducted by the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Colombo, was held on 21st July 2018. Ven. Professor M. Dhammajothi Thero, Head – Department of Buddhist Studies delivered the welcome speech. The Invited Speaker was Professor Kapila Abhayawansa, Vice Rector – International Buddhist College (Thailand). Professor Premakumara De Silva, Dean, Faculty […]
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 […]
Workshop on Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine
A workshop on “Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine for a Healthy Living” was held at the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo on 10th July to 15th July 2018 for the promotion of Ayurveda Education in Japan.
Inter University Cricket Championship 2018
The Inter University cricket championship 2018 was successfully concluded last week with an immense win attained by the University of Colombo Cricket team under the strong captaincy of Tharana Nakandala and Vice-captain Udesh Sendanayake. The team was coached under Sanjeewa Jayasinghe who has been their main pillar of success over the past few years. This […]
National Level Intercollegiate Ayurveda quiz Competition -2018
National Level Intercollegiate Ayurveda quiz competition organized by the Shree Dhootapapeshwar Ltd held on 13th July 2018 at BMICH, Colombo and Won the First place by the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. Miss. J.I.D Diddeniya, Miss. A.M Jayarathne, Mr. S.M Palathiratne and Miss. W.T.N Alwis were the winners of National Level Intercollegiate Ayurveda […]
Delegation from WHO visits University of Colombo
A delegation from the Office of WHO Sri Lanka visited University of Colombo on 13th July 2018 & met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo & Professor Indika Karunathilake, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine.
Inter-Departmental Cricket Tournament – Dean’s Trophy
The Faculty of Arts with collaboration of the students who are following the Sports and Physical Activity Course, organized the inaugural Inter-Departmental Dean’s Trophy Cricket Tournament for Dean’s Trophy, under the patronage of Professor Premakumara de Silva, the Dean – Faculty of Arts. This tournament was held on 11th July 2018 from 8.00 am onward at the main university ground. The main objectives of this […]
“Vimarsha” Magazine Launching Ceremony
Head of the Department of Basic Principles, Institute of Indigenous Medicine (IIM), Dr. S.P Molligoda handed over the first copy of ‘Vimarsha’ magazine, 1st Volume, 2nd issue, to the Director IIM, Senior Professor P. A Paranagama on 10.07.2018 at the IIM Board Room.
Delegation from Northumbria University visited University of Colombo
Professor Stanley Oliver, Director of Learning and Teaching for Distance Learning, Northumbria University visited University of Colombo on 09th July 2018. During the visit he met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, Dr. Pradeep Dharmadasa, Dean, Faculty of Management & Finance, Dr. Sajitha, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Management & Finance & […]
Inter University Tennis Tournament 2018
Inter University tennis tournament 2018 was held on the 6th, 7th and 8th of July at Gymkhana tennis court. The tournament was especially a record breaker for both men’s and women’s teams of University of Colombo as they managed to win the victorious Triple Championship for the 5th consecutive time proving their dominance, yet another […]
Launching “Upadeshanya” Magazine – 17
The Professional Counselling Service Association launched the UPADESHANYA-17 Magazine on the theme of “Family Counselling” on 08th July at the Faculty of Education from 9.0am to 12.00pm. and a guest lecture by Dr. Kanthi Hettigoda on “New Trends in Family Counselling” was conducted to mark the event. The Dean-Faculty of Education Professor Manjula Vithanapathirana, Emeritus Professor Roland […]
Visit from Robert Koch Institute Germany
Dr. Andreas Detlef Nitsche, accompanied a delegation from the Robert Korch Institute , Berlin, Germany on 6th July 2018 and met Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo. University of Colombo and Robert Korch Institute has an ongoing joint research collaboration. Ms. Beate Annette Nitsche, Ms. Beate Becker- Ziaja, Ms. Therese Muzeniek and […]
Seminar on PPP Funding
The International Office of University of Colombo organized by a seminar on PPP Funding Programme introduce by German Academic Exchange Service on 5th July 2018. The Seminar was conducted by Ms. Sikha Sinha, Senior Advisor, DAAD Office, New Delhi, India.
Academic Mentoring Program of Faculty of Medicine
Formal and structured programs on faculty mentoring are conducted by many established Universities across the globe. However, this concept still remains relatively new to many Asian Universities. The need of a formal mentoring program for the Faculty of Medicine, Colombo was highlighted during the institutional review process carried out by UGC on Sri Lankan Universities […]
Joint Conference of Partial Confucius Institutes in Asia 2018
The 2018 Conference of Partial Confucius Institutes in Asia was held at the BMICH on 27th – 28th June 2018. This conference was organized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hamban) in China and the University of Colombo and University of Kelaniya. The Conference attracted delegates from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Iran and Turkey. Participants from China and […]
Guest Lecture Series, Department of International Relations-Faculty of Arts
The Department of International Relations organized a Guest Lecture Series, from 20th June – 26th June 2018 to share the expertise knowledge of International Relations, provoke new thoughts and stimulate engaging conversations on contemporary International Relations topics. This is the first series in the academic year of 2017/2018.
