Human Library
The Library in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts organized a Human Library project for the newcomers on 11th February 2019 at the Main Library. This was held as a part of the orientation programme at the Faculty of Arts. The number of subject experts shared their knowledge and experience with students.
Annual Research Sessions of the Library – 2018
The Library Network held its Annual Research Sessions on November 27th, 2018 on the theme “Paradigm Shift of University Libraries in the Digital World”. The Sessions contained 12 research presentations on the sub-themes; Information dissemination in the digital environment, Managing E-Resources in the Digital Era, Library innovations for digital natives. Professor Inder Vir Malhan from […]
Human Library
The Main Library organized a Human Library programme, parallel to the National Reading Month, where the readers were able to meet Subjects Experts, on 10th October 2018 at 10 am. to 12.00 noon at the Main Library premises. The Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Professor Samantha Herath, Coordinator of the journalism Unit, Professor Sandagomi […]
Library Science Training for ‘Pirivena’ Directors
A three-day workshop was held for Pirivena (Buddhist Monastic) Directors at the NILIS, University of Colombo from 2nd to 4th October 2018. It was the first stage of the Formalizing Program of Buddhist Monastic Libraries organized by the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka and NILIS. Twenty-three participants attended the workshop. Retired Senior Lecturer of […]
Donation to the Library by 1966 Alumina
“University of Ceylon, Colombo 1966/69 alumni donated Rs. 500,000.00 worth of books to the Main Library on 11th November 2017 to commemorate their Golden Jubilee celebration, in order to enrich the minds of university population with knowledge. A display of donated books was done from 8th-10th November 2017 at the Main Library”.
Workshop on “New Trends in Library Space Design: Library Design with Low Cost or No Budget”
Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor University of Colombo lighting the traditional oil lamp at the Inaugural Ceremony of the Workshop on “New Trends in Library Space Design: Library Design with Low Cost or No Budget”, organized by the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo. The workshop was held on […]
Regional Workshop on “New Trends in Library Space Design: Library Design with Low Cost or No Budget”
NILIS – University of Colombo, in collaboration with Goethe Institut – Colombo, is organizing a regional workshop on “New Trends in Library Space Design: Library Design with Low Cost or No Budget” on 21-22 November, 2016. Objective of the workshop is to empower library professionals on planning library buildings and space more attractively, effectively and in a […]
Opening of the “Learning Commons” in the Main Library
Opening of the “Learning Commons” in the Main Library was commenced on 16th June, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. by Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayaka, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo. Learning commons are learning spaces similar to libraries and classrooms that share space for information technology, remote or online education, tutoring, collaboration, content creation, meetings and reading or study.
Human Library – Talk to an expert
The Library and the Faculty of Arts in collaboration with giz organized a Human Library project on 06th May 2016, for the newcomers at the ground floor, Main Library. Following experts shared their knowledge and experience with students. Experts
Diploma & Certificate Awards Ceremony and Inauguration of Postgraduate & Continuous Development Programs – Faculty of Medicine
The awards ceremony for Diploma and certificate programs in the Faculty of Medicine took place at Mini Auditorium 2, UCFM tower on the 14th of February 2024. This event was conducted under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, and in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, […]
Appreciation and Recognition: Awarding Certificates to the Committee Members of ARS 2023
The University successfully concluded the inauguration ceremony of the Annual Research Symposium (ARS) 2023 on November 2, 2023. Subsequently, various faculties, institutes, Sri Palee Campus, UCSC, and the Library conducted their respective research sessions. Following the completion of all ARS 2023-related activities, certificates were awarded to the committee members at the Senate Hall, College House, […]
Commencement of Duties for Year 2024
The University of Colombo officially initiated its activities for the New Year on January 1, 2024, at the College House premises. A special event marked the occasion, attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne along with the Rector of Sri Palee Campus, Dr P Mahanamahewa, Deans of Faculties, Directors of institutes […]
Launching of the book “An Odyssey through a Century: The Story of the Faculty of Science
The book “An Odyssey through a Century: The Story of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo”, documenting the 100-year history of Science education at the tertiary level in Sri Lanka, was conceived in 2021 as part of the centenary celebrations of the Faculty of Science. This book is the result of dedicated work involving […]
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