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Dec
05

UOC Emerges as Top-Ranked University in Sri Lanka – QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024

QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the global higher education analyst, released the sophomore edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 on 5th December 2023. This has featured 1397 institutions across 95 countries and territories and the University of Toronto, Canada was crowned the world’s most sustainable university this year. The ranking also included two universities [...]
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Dec
04

UOC Clinches Silver Awards for Outstanding Annual Report and Accounts

In a momentous achievement, the University of Colombo has secured prestigious accolades at the Public Sector Best Annual Report & Accounts Awards Competition 2022, organized by the APFASL, Public Sector wing of CA Sri Lanka. In the award ceremony held at BMICH in Colombo on December 4, 2023, The University of Colombo claimed the Silver […]

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Dec
04

Celebrating Excellence: Diploma in Sinhala Awards Ceremony 2021/22

The awards ceremony for the Diploma in Sinhala for the 2021/22 batch took place on December 4, 2023, at the New Arts Theatre with the distinguished presence of the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne. The keynote address was delivered by Senior Professor Saman Chandra Ranasinghe, Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, […]

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Dec
03

Faculty of Management & Finance Triumphs in Inter Faculty Overall Championship 2023

The Awarding Ceremony of the Inter Faculty Freshers’ Championships 2023 took place at the New Art Theater (NAT) on the 3rd of December 2023, celebrating the exceptional talents and achievements of freshmen across various disciplines and showcasing the university’s commitment to fostering a spirit of excellence among its newest members. The Inter Faculty Freshers’ Championships […]

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Nov
23

JICA Chair Programme 2023/2024 – Field Visit to UCIARS, Weligatta

As part of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chair Program 2023/2024, participants undertook a captivating field visit to the Institute for Agro-technology and Rural Sciences (UCIARS), University of Colombo in Weligatta, Hambantota. The day’s program was enriched by the presence of the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne and the JICA team members. […]

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Nov
20

Annual Research Symposium 2023 – Sri Palee Campus

The Annual Research Symposium (ARS) of Sri Palee Campus was held under the theme “Excellence in Research in Media and Creative Arts” on the 20th of November 2023 at the Mini Theatre, Sri Palee Campus. The chief guest was the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, and the Guest of Honor was the Rector […]

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Nov
14

Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship Program 2023 and Cultural Extravaganza

In a grand ceremony that radiated cultural vibrancy and academic camaraderie, the University of Colombo hosted the prestigious Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship Program 2023 and a mesmerizing Cultural Event on 14 November 2023. The proceedings commenced with the traditional lighting of the oil lamp, a symbol of auspicious beginnings. Professor Sashika Manoratne, the Director of the […]

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Nov
11

Exploring Eco-Friendly Horizons: CELP Organizes Green Roadtrip Across the Southern Province

The second session of the ‘Green Road Trip’ (A Project to Mobilize Communities for Environmental Justice Across the Country) was successfully held on the 10th and 11th of November 2023 in Galle with the guidance of Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University and Professor Sampath Punchihewa, Dean of the Faculty of […]

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Nov
07

Library Research Symposium (LRS) 2023

The Library successfully conducted its Library Research Symposium-2023 in parallel to the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo on the 7th of November 2023. This year the Library marked the Library Research Symposium for the sixth consecutive year under the theme of ‘Libraries for Research Excellence’ which specifically emphasized and communicated the role […]

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Nov
02

Celebrating Commitment to Research: The Senate Awards for Research and Senate Commendation Awards 2022

The Senate Awards for Research recognizes the contributions of the academic staff members of the University through their research work in national and/or international peer-reviewed indexed journals. The award strives to promote a strong research culture and showcase the University’s contribution to the production of new knowledge. Thirty-five distinguished awardees were recognized for their impactful [...]
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Nov
02

Annual Research Symposium (ARS) 2023

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Oct
27

Royalty Transfer with regards to the Partnership between Fadna Life Science & the University of Colombo

Prevailing economic difficulties have resulted in seeking businesses & individuals looking for better prospects elsewhere. Thus the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (IBMBB) of the University remains a symbol of hope and resilience. It is actively working to uplift local businesses and improve the national economic scenario through innovative initiatives. The effort is [...]
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Oct
25

Collaboration with the Beijing Forestry University

Enhancing its global presence and academic cooperation, the University of Colombo signed a Letter of Intent with the Beijing Forestry University on the 25th of October 2023. A delegation from the Beijing Forestry University recently visited the University of Colombo to discuss on collaborative research projects and student and staff mobility between the two institutions. [...]
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Oct
25

Exploring potential collaboration opportunities with the INTI University, Malaysia

In an endeavour to enhance international educational partnerships and foster academic excellence, a meeting with Associate Professor Dr Asokan Vasudevan from the Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University was on the 25th of October 2023. Dr Vasudevan engaged in a constructive dialogue on the possibilities for future partnership between the two institutions with […]

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Oct
20

Inauguration Ceremony of the Master of Education Program (Foreign Intake for Chinese Students)

The Faculty of Education proudly celebrated a significant milestone with the online inauguration ceremony for its first foreign intake of the Master of Education program, specifically designed for Chinese students. The event took place on October 20, 2023, and was graced by the presence of the University’s Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the […]

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Oct
19

Navigating Success: JICA Chair Program Field Visit to Colombo Dockyard PLC

An exciting educational field visit to the Colombo Dockyard PLC was organized by the JICA Chair Program 2023/2024 on October 19, 2023. Colombo Dockyard PLC is a world-class shipbuilder in South Asia possessing a principal equity alliance with Onomichi Dockyard Company Ltd of Japan. The field visit was a splendid opportunity for the registered undergraduate […]

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