Vice-Chancellor’s message – COVID-19 Outbreak Notices | Best of health and safety measures at all times
Dear members of staff and students, The Health Ministry statistics denote that the City of Colombo and the suburbs are at high risk for COVID19 community transmission. Therefore the UoC has revised work schedules for non-academic staff to be on a roster since 23.10.2020. We also note that a fair proportion of staff are from […]
Reporting to work of the Non- Academic Staff During COVID -19 pandemic
This is to inform you in order to continue the university functions smoothly and without any interruption, it is advisable to adhere to the following procedures by the nonacademic staff on reporting work during COVID- 19 in line with the health and safety guidelines of the Ministry of Health. Non- Academic staff should report for […]
Fun with A capella
“Life is for the living…Let life be like music” It’s been months since we first heard of COVID-19 and the pandemic has altered our passions while changing our styles of life as well. No matter what changes the times have brought amidst the global pandemic situation, choristers of Euphony made quarantine full of rhythms. Thus, […]
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 […]
Vice-Chancellor’s message – COVID-19 Outbreak Notices | Online mode
Dear members of staff and students, I touch base with you at the 48-hour mark of the current re-arrangement of functioning of our University. Settling back into the online mode of university activities is essential, and I am certain you have reverted without undue distress. The media reports of increasing numbers of test positives among […]
Vice-Chancellor’s message – COVID-19 Outbreak Notices | We made a collective decision..
Dear members of staff and students, I convey my sincere appreciation to you all for your support and cooperation in dealing with a possible threat of resurgence of COVID19 infection. I appreciate how each and every one of you, from differing study programs and settings, have abided with the best of health and safety protocols […]
Academic Staff Training Workshop – Confucius Institute
Aiming to build a high-level Confucius Institute of corresponding academic ability in addition to its Chinese language education, the Confucius Institute, University of Colombo (CIUC) initiated the first Academic Staff Training Workshop for CIUC and the Teaching staff from 2nd – 4th October 2020. The Dean, Faculty of Arts – Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, […]
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
Entrepreneurship Skills Development – How to Write a Business Proposal
The Career Guidance Unit of the University of Colombo organized a workshop on “Entrepreneurship Skills Development” under the topic on “How to Write a Business Proposal” for the undergraduates of the University of Colombo on 30th September 2020 from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at the Hall WW 112 (West Wing) Faculty of Management & […]
Felicitation of the 7th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo – Professor Gamini Lakshman Peiris on his assumption of office as the Minister of Education of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo felicitated their former Vice-Chancellor and an illustrious alumnus Hon. Prof. G. L. Peiris, the newly appointed Minister of Education recently at a function held at the Senate Hall of the University of Colombo. The event was attended by Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Academics, and Alumnus. Mr. Rajeev Amarasuriya, the […]
Awarding Ceremony of the Certificate Course in Chinese Language
The certificate awarding ceremony of the ‘Certificate Course in Chinese Language 2018/2019’ of the Confucius Institute, University of Colombo (CIUC）was held on 29th September 2020 at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Faculty of Arts. This is the first certificate awarding ceremony since 2018. The Dean, Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, the Deputy […]
International Tourism Leaders’ Summit and the International Tourism Research Conference
The 7th International Tourism Leaders’ Summit (ITLS) and 6th International Tourism Research Conference (ITRC) were held on 27th September 2020 in parallel to UNWTO World Tourism Day Celebration in the Year 2020 organized by the students and Alumni Association of Tourism Economics and Hotel Management (AATEHM) of the Department of Economics, University of Colombo, under […]
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
Vice-Chancellor’s message – COVID-19 Outbreak Notices | Made in UoC
My dear Students, I convey my very best wishes to all our students currently on campus for teaching-learning activities and assessment through re-scheduled examinations. We are so happy to have more of you on site, as our University becomes so vibrant in your presence. I wish to reiterate my request for your best of attention […]
Online Learning in Sri Lanka’s Higher Education Institutions during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The temporary closure of educational institutions during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has abruptly transformed the global education landscape in favor of distance learning. This radical shift saw a surge in the use of various digital platforms and applications, including digital learning management systems, collaboration platforms for live-video communication, massive open online courses (MOOCs), and […]
The Inauguration of the MA in Sinhala Programme – 2020/2021
The Inauguration of the MA in Sinhala 2020/2021 programme was held on 5th September 2020 at the M.B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala. The Welcome address was delivered by Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, Head | Department of Sinhala. A special lecture for the new intake was delivered by Professors Ven Agalakada Sirisumana. Emeritus Professors Kusuma Karunarthne, […]
