Visit of IFoA dignitaries to the University of Colombo

On 10th October 2025, the Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, was honoured to welcome Ms. Kartina Thompson, Immediate Past President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), and Mr. Vikas Newatia, Advisor, IFoA.

The visit was in recognition of the University of Colombo’s MSc in Actuarial Science program which received IFoA accreditation in 2023, a key milestone that reflects the university’s growing alignment with international actuarial standards. The distinguished guests expressed a keen interest in discussing the re-accreditation process and exploring avenues to further strengthen the collaboration between the IFoA and the University.

During their visit, Ms. Thompson and Mr. Newatia met with Prof. D.U.J Sonnadara, Dean of the Faculty of Science, along with members of the academic staff of the Department of Statistics. They also took the opportunity to engage with both current MSc students and undergraduate students, offering valuable insights into the actuarial profession and encouraging them to pursue careers in this dynamic field.

This visit marks a significant step in reinforcing the relationship between the University of Colombo and the IFoA, paving the way for future academic and professional collaborations.