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Jan
31

UCIARS Welcomes 14th Intake of Bachelor of Agro-Technology Honours Degree program

University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) admitted 240 students for the 14th intake of the Bachelor of Agro-Technology Honours degree program on the 31st of January 2023. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne as the Chief Guest, Professor A. D. Ampitiyawatta, Director of […]

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Jan
31

UCIARS Launches Department of Food Technology

University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS) made a significant step in educational excellence with the introduction of the new Department of Food Technology on 31st January 2023. This establishment marked the 70th academic department in the University. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne presided over as the Chief Guest […]

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Jan
29

EXCELLENTIA Awards Ceremony

“EXCELLENTIA” 2023 Annual awards ceremony was held on the 29th of January at the New Arts Theatre, exclusively to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the members of AIESEC at the University of Colombo. Apart from being an award ceremony, it is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the aspiring leaders among the membership, […]

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Jan
28

Annual Pirith Chanting Ceremony at Kithayakara Hostel

Kithayakara student Hostel held its Annual Pirith Chanting Ceremony on its premises on 28th January 2023. This event was organized by the hostel students and aimed to provide blessings to the University students. Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, staff members, and students all participated in the ceremony. View More Photos – FOS Media

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Jan
28

TEMPLANZA ’23 – Grand Finale

Templanza, a public speaking competition with a theme, was organized by the Gavel Club in collaboration with the Leo Club of the Faculty of Science with the goal of encouraging the young voices of the nation to persuade, convert, and compel. The competition was divided into two categories: Inter-University and Inter-School. The theme for the [...]
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Jan
27

SeKuRa University scholarship scheme for Sri Lankan Students

The “SeKuRa” University scholarship scheme is for Sri Lankan students of any ethnicity/ religion, pursuing their studies at State Universities. This project aims to assist university students who are facing economic difficulties to continue their studies without hindrance. The value of the scholarship is Rs.5000 per month for twelve months per annum. The students will […]

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Jan
25

UOC signs an MoU with Ural Federal University, Russia

A delegation led by the Rector of the Ural Federal University of Russia, Victor A. Koksharov, met the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne on 25 January 2023. An MoU between the two institutions promoting joint research, capacity building and student/staff mobility was signed during the meeting. Mr Tilan Wijesooriya, Deputy Secretary General, Federation […]

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Jan
19

UOC signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Scholarrx

An MoU was signed between the University of Colombo and the ScholarRx Collaboration at the College House Premises on 19th January 2023. Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Professor Indika Karunathilake, from the Faculty of Medicine and Ms HK Rangika Lasanthie, Senior Assistant Registrar of Legal & Documentation Branch […]

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Jan
18

The Road to a Nation of Science and Technology: The 6th JICA Chair Session 2022/2023

The sixth session, of the JICA Chair program, an initiative on the Japanese modernization process experience sharing through a series of lectures in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sri Lanka Office and the International Office of the University of Colombo was held on 18 January 2023 at the Auditorium of the Faculty […]

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Jan
17

Vice Chancellor meets with the members of the project consortium “Challenges of Municipal Solid Waste Management”

Members of the project consortium of the “Challenges of Municipal Solid Waste Management – Learning from Post Crisis Governance Initiatives in South Asia (MSWM)” met the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, on 17th January 2023 at the Senate Hall of the University. The delegation was led by Professor Rene Veron, a Professor of […]

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Jan
17

Strengthening the Industry Collaborations

To strengthen the institution to industry concept a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (IBMBB),  and Fadna Tea (Pvt) Ltd. on January 17, 2023. The event took place at the College House Premises, in the presence of the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Director [...]
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Jan
15

Inauguration Ceremony of the External Degree Programs of the Faculty of Science 2023

The Inauguration Ceremony of the External Degree Program 2023, Faculty of Science was held on the 15th of January 2023 at the New Art Theatre (NAT). The ceremony was organized by the ODLC, Centre for Open & Distance Learning Faculty of Science in collaboration with the “Cyber Campus,”. A total of 404 students were enrolled […]

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Jan
14

Professor Nandadeva Samarasekera Inducted as the 41st President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka

Professor Nandadeva Samarasekera, Chair of Surgery and Senior Professor was inducted as the 41st President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka on 14th January 2023 at a function held at the auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine (UCFM) Tower. The theme of his speech was “Training the Future Surgeon”. He emphasised the rapid […]

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Jan
14

Vice Chancellor’s Challenge Trophy 2023 invitational Universities Staff Badminton Championship

The Recreational & Welfare society of the University of Colombo in partnership with the Department of Physical Education and the staff Badminton team hosted the Invitational Universities Staff Badminton Championship 2023 on January 13th and 14th at the Indoor Gymnasium. The event aimed to promote a healthy work-life balance and foster relationships among staff members [...]
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Jan
12

Economic Growth and Japanese Management: University of Colombo JICA Chair Program 2022/2023 Session Five

The JICA Chair program is an initiative which focuses on the Japanese modernization process through a series of lectures in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sri Lanka Office and the International Office of the University of Colombo. The overarching purpose of the initiative is to share Japan’s experiences and lessons learned through […]

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Jan
12

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, […]

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