Reid Lit Chats 2025: A Groundbreaking Festival of Words, Voices, and Vision at the University of Colombo
The first-ever Sri Lankan English literature and language festival organised by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, was held on 21–22 June 2025. The event featured Q&A sessions with renowned writer-academics Sumathy Sivamohan and Vivimarie Vanderpoorten, a screening of short films by Anomaa Rajakaruna followed by a discussion, a memory walk through the Faculty […]
Inauguration & Awards Ceremony – Certificate Course on Translating the Science of Happiness and Meditation into Practice
The Centre for Meditation Research (CMR), Faculty of Medicine, proudly hosted the Inauguration and Awards Ceremony for the Certificate Course on Translating the Science of Happiness and Meditation into Practice (CSHM) on 21st June 2025 at Mini Auditorium 01, Faculty of Medicine. The course is funded by the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, USA. The event […]
A delegation from the Education Work Alliance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) visits the University of Colombo
On 20th June 2025, a delegation from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) visited the University of Colombo. Professor Zhou Zeyang, Vice Chairman of the Education Work Alliance of the SCO National Multifunctional Economic and Trade Platform (Former President of Chongqing Normal University), led the delegation which included Tian Angfeng (Chairman of CTS Travel Group Chongqing […]
Graduation Ceremony – 16th Batch of Diploma in Travel & Tourism Economics and Hotel Management
The University of Colombo proudly celebrated the Graduation Ceremony of the 16th Batch (2023) of the Diploma in Travel & Tourism Economics and Hotel Management (DTTEHM) on 19th June 2025 at the New Art Theatre (NAT). The event was graced by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University, who attended as the Chief […]
UOC Retains Top Spot in Sri Lanka in QS World University Rankings 2026
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its World University Rankings 2026 on 19th June 2025, featuring 1501 institutions from 106 locations worldwide. The QS Rankings serve as a globally recognised benchmark for evaluating universities based on five key indicators: Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Learning Experience, Global Engagement, and Sustainability. Four Sri Lankan universities are featured […]
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine celebrates the International Yoga Day 2025
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine celebrated International Yoga Day 2025 in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), High Commission of India, Colombo, on 19 June in the faculty premises. The SVCC organised this celebration at 116 venues around the country at the same time on this day, while FIM proudly hosted the main […]
China-Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Lab on Green Plant Protection Launched at IBMBB
Staff Community Organises Annual Poson Kadala Dansala for the Fourth Consecutive Year
To commemorate Poson Poya Day 2025, the staff community of the University of Colombo organised the Poson Kadala Dansala for the fourth consecutive year on 18th June 2025 at the College House premises. The event commenced with the observance of Pañca Śīla, led by Venerable Professor Agalakada Sirisumana Thero of the Department of Sinhala, Faculty […]
Sri Lanka’s first Hydrogen Methane Breathalyzer installed at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine
The Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, marked a significant milestone with the launch of Sri Lanka’s first Hydrogen Methane Breathalyzer, signifying the full operational readiness of the newly refurbished Gastrointestinal Physiology Laboratory. With this advancement, the lab is now fully equipped to conduct daily clinical investigations for patients, enhancing both patient care services and […]
Post of Director Centre for Quality Assurance (CQA) – (Internal Applicants Only)
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Nurturing Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders: Faculty of Technology Welcomes 325 New Students to Drive Sri Lanka’s Innovation and Development
In a significant step toward shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s technological advancement, the Faculty of Technology ceremonially inaugurated its Orientation Program for the 2024/2025 academic year on June 17, 2025. Held at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), this milestone event marked the official welcome of 325 bright and ambitious new […]
IHRA Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence in Human Resource Advancement
The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA) proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary on 16th June 2025, marking five decades of unwavering commitment to human resource development and lifelong learning. The commemorative event, held at the IHRA Auditorium from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr Kumari Jayawardena, the founding […]
Main Students’ Union Representatives Meet Vice Chancellor to discuss key Student Issues
A productive discussion between the members of the Main Students’ Union of the University of Colombo and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Indika Karunathilaka, was held on 16th June 2025 at the College House premises. During the meeting, the students raised key concerns related to their hostels, accommodation, transport facilities, IT infrastructure, and lecture hall conditions. The […]
Post of Research Assistant (on Contract) and Post of Part-Time Helper – Center for Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine
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Inauguration Ceremony of the Postgraduate Diploma Programs 2025/2026 – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
The Inauguration Ceremony for the second intake of four Postgraduate Diploma programs and the third intake of the Indigenous Orthopedic Treatment program was held on 14th June 2025 at the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine. A total of 67 postgraduate scholars were enrolled for the academic year 2025/2026, marking increased interest in advanced studies in Indigenous […]
