Fostering Academic Excellence: Launching Eight Journals of the Faculty of Arts
The launching of eight journals, published by the different departments of the Faculty of Arts was held on the 13th of February 2024 at the Faculty of Arts premises. This significant event brought together many esteemed figures including the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H. D. Karunaratne, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor […]
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The Opening of the CCIS Corner at the Main Library
The Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS) transferred its library collection to the Main Library of the University on October 16, 2023. The collection was officially handed over to the Library by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University. Dr Satyanjal Pandey, the Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, […]
Dean’s Awards Literary 2022 – Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts proudly hosted the Dean’s Literary Awards Ceremony and Talent Show on 7 September 2023, commencing at 2:00 p.m. at the New Arts Theatre (NAT). Distinguished guests in attendance included the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu. The event’s […]
General Convocation 2022 – Notice
The General Convocation 2022 will be held on the 05th and 06th of September 2023 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
Swara Thathaka Randi Husma – Faculty of Education
The cultural event “Swara Thathaka Randi Husma” (ස්වර තතක රැදි හුස්ම), took place on August 3rd, 2023, at the Faculty of Education premises. This event was meticulously orchestrated by students pursuing the PGDE (full-time) program in Sinhala medium, Tamil medium, Drama and Theater and TESL. The fundamental aim of this endeavour was to cultivate a […]
Establishment of the “Scholars’ Corner” of the Library
The instigation of the first ever “Scholars’ Corner” in a university library in Sri Lanka has taken place at the Library, University of Colombo on 17th July 2023. The initiative came to fruition by receiving the first generous book donation from Emeritus Professor J.B. Disanayaka, consisting of nearly 300 books related to the Sinhala Language, […]
University Honours Founder’s Legacy with 120th Commemoration Celebration
The University celebrated the 120th commemoration of its esteemed founder, Sir William Ivor Jennings, on May 31, 2023, at the Senate Hall, College House. Sir Ivor served as the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ceylon in 1942 and left keeping an indelible mark on the history of education in Sri Lanka in 1955. The […]
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Demise of Most Rev. Archbishop Oswald Gomis
Book Launch: Drama and Art of Drama
The experimental book “Drama and Art of Drama” written by Dr Ranjith Senanayake, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Sinhala Studies, was launched on January 12th, 2023 at the New Arts Theatre. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, was the Chief Guest at the event. Additionally, the dean of the Faculty of Arts, […]
Study Programmes in Demography 2023
Department of Demography is calling for applications from well-qualified candidates for the following study programmes (English Medium), on or before 25th January 2023. MPhil/ PhD in Demography (English Medium) – 2023 Masters in Demography (MADEM) English Medium – 2023 (One Year) Postgraduate Diploma in Population Studies (PgDPS)- 2023 (English/ Sinhala Medium)
50th Death Anniversary Seminar of Professor Senarath Paranavitana
The Department of Sinhala organized a Seminar on 4th October 2022 at the Senate Hall, College House to commemorate the 50th death anniversary of Professor Senarath Paranavithana with the presence of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo. The students following the MA in Sinhala program, Sinhala Honours degree program and other invitees from […]
