University of Colombo Extends Appreciation to Emeritus Professors
The University of Colombo showed its appreciation for the services of Emeritus Professors by issuing Identity Cards on August 21, 2023. Currently, there are 84 Emeritus Professors affiliated with the university, and 32 of them attended the event. During the event, Senior Professor (Chair) H. D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor, provided an overview of the […]
Business Idea Competition (BIC) 2023
The Business Idea Competition (BIC) was successfully held on August 18, 2023, at the Faculty of Management and Finance for the sixth consecutive time. The journey of BIC was initiated by the Department of Management and Organization Studies in 2016 with the aim of enhancing the creativity, innovativeness, and entrepreneurial skills of undergraduates. Senior Professor […]
‘Gee Laalasa’ Sambhashana Sandyawa 2023
‘Gee Laalasa’ Sambhashana Sandyawa was held on Wednesday, the 16th of August 2023, at the New Art Auditorium, starting from 3:00 p.m. The event aimed to nurture artistic inspiration and literary appreciation among university students, with a particular emphasis on the fusion of literature and music infused with artistic value. The event featured twenty classical […]
Professor Carlo Fonseka Oration in Medical Humanities
The third Professor Carlo Fonseka Oration in Medical Humanities of the Faculty of Medicine was held on 15th August 2023 in the Faculty of Medicine premises. Professor Susirith Mendis delivered the oration on the topic, “Medicine, the Humanities, Carlo and I”. The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, who […]
Inauguration Ceremony and Information Session of DBA 2023/2026 intake
The Inauguration Ceremony and Information Session for the 2023/2026 intake of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Degree Programme took place at the Faculty of Management & Finance on August 12, 2023. Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the University, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Other attendees included Professor Prasath Rathnasinghe, the […]
Master of Cybersecurity (MC) Degree Inauguration 2023
The Master of Cybersecurity (MC) Degree Inauguration 2023 was successfully held on August 12, 2023, at the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC). A total of twenty-eight students, including 27 local students and one international student, have enrolled in the program. The event was conducted in a hybrid mode and consisted of two sessions: […]
Closing ceremony: Masters in Financial Economics Program for Foreign Students
The students from the foreign batch of the Masters in Financial Economics program for 2022, offered by the Department of Economics successfully completed their on-site learning period at the University of Colombo. The program’s successful conclusion was celebrated at the Closing Ceremony held on Friday, August 11th, 2023, at the Faculty of Arts. The closing […]
Opulentia 2023 – The Accounting Day
The ‘OPULENTIA ’23 – Accounting Day’ organized for the first time by the Students Association of the Department of Accounting, marked a pivotal moment for the Department of Accounting and the entire Faculty of Management and Finance. The event was held on 9th August 2023, at the New Arts Theatre. The event saw a robust […]
International Students’ Day
The inaugural International Students’ Day of the University of Colombo, organized by the International Office, took place on August 8th, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the College House Auditorium. The event occurred in a hybrid format with the participation of both current international students and alumni from around the world. Currently, the International […]
Book Launch: ‘Immigrants’ Citizenship Perceptions: Sri Lankans in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand”
The book titled ‘Immigrants’ Citizenship Perceptions: Sri Lankans in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand‘ authored by Dr Pavithra Jayawardena, was launched at the Senate Hall on August 3rd, 2023. The book is published by Peter Lang and it comes out as the sixth volume of the series of ‘Studies in Transnationalism’ edited by Dr Jatinder […]
Faculty of Technology Welcomes 324 Fresh Undergraduates for the 2021/2022 academic year
The inaugural ceremony for new entrants to the Faculty of Technology for the academic year 2021/2022 was held on August 2nd, 2023, at the New Art Theater (NAT). The faculty welcomed more than 324 new undergraduate students across four departments: Agricultural Technology, Environmental Technology, Instrumentation & Automation Technology, and Information & Communication Technology. The ceremony […]
UOC signs an MOU with Mastercard Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd
On July 31st, 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the University of Colombo and Mastercard Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd at the College House Premises. The primary objective of this MoU is to confer the Mastercard Gold Medals to exceptional graduates who have achieved the highest marks in two distinct courses. The first […]
‘Pathra Kala Kavu Silumina; Tilakarathna Kuruwita Bandara Abhisambhawana’ felicitation ceremony
Honoring six decades of invaluable service to the Sri Lankan cultural field by renowned journalist, poet, literary critic and author Tilakarathna Kuruwita Bandara, an event celebrating his services was held on Friday, the 28th of July 2023, at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute auditorium from 3.30 pm onwards. The event included the book launch of ‘Pathra […]
Certificate Awards Ceremony & Inauguration of the Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development Programmes July 2023 Intake
The Awards Ceremony for the Certificate Course in Infection Prevention & Control, Certificate Course in Occupational Health & Safety, and Training Program in Clinical Genetics, offered by the Faculty of Medicine, was held on July 26, 2023, at the UCFM Tower. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Dean of the […]
ECE Diploma Awards Ceremony 2023 Honours 537 Students
The Extension Courses in English (ECE) offered by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, held its Diploma Awards Ceremony on July 22, 2023, at the New Arts Theatre. A total of five hundred and thirty-seven students from the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 batches were awarded their Diploma certificates at this ceremony. The ECE is a […]
Celebrating the Inauguration of the Master of Laws by Coursework Programme 2023/2024
The Faculty of Law successfully held the inauguration of the Master of Laws by Coursework Programme 2023/2024 on the 21st of July 2023. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, His Lordship Honourable Justice Janak de Silva, Judge of the Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; the Guest of Honour, […]
