In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals find it challenging to navigate stressful situations. Recognizing the importance of mental health, the Faculty of Science is proud to introduce Mindwell, a new initiative dedicated to enhancing student well-being. Introduced under the guidance of the University Medical Officer and in collaboration with the Faculty Counselling Team, this programme…
May 19, 2025 — The Faculty of Science at the University of Colombo is pleased to announce the start of the first semester of the new Honors Degree Program in Biomolecular Science and Industrial Biotechnology. The commencement of this program marks a key milestone in the Leading University Project for International Cooperation (LUPIC). The program…
NOTICE STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR Students of 2019/2020 (UGC intake) Special Degree Students of 2020/2021 (UGC intake) General degree Applications are invited from those who graduated from this University for Consideration of this award. Consideration will be given to the following when selections are made. Excellence in academic studies Sportsmanship Interest in aesthetic and cultural…
NOTICE Prof. Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence FOR Students of 2019/2020 (UGC intake) Special Degree Students of 2020/2021 (UGC intake) General degree Applications are invited from those who have obtained a First Class in Special Degree & General Degree from this University, for consideration for the award. Further consideration shall be given to publications…
NOTICE CANEKERATNE PRIZE FOR GENERAL MERITFOR Students of 2019/2020 (UGC intake) Special Degree Applications are invited from those who have obtained a First or Second Upper Division in a Special Degree from this University, and also has considerable achievements in extra curricular activities, for consideration of the award of the above prize. Extra curricular activities…
NOTICE D.P.P. SAMARASEKERA PEACE PRIZEFOR Students of 2019/2020 (UGC intake) Special Degree Students 2020/2021 (UGC intake) General Degree Applications are invited from those who graduated from this University for consideration of this award. The applicant should have: Shown a marked interest either within the University community or outside in activities which foster social harmony and/or Shown…
The academic mentor list has been updated due to temporary reassignments during the sabbatical leave period of several lecturers. Students are advised to refer to the attached document for the revised assignments. Click here to download the updated list.
Please find the attached Application for Senate Awards 2024 and the relevant details. In order to submit the nominees of the awards to the Academic publication division, the application deadline is set for 30.07.2025. Please make sure to send the soft copy of your application to the rangi@sci.cmb.ac.lk and submit the hard copy to the Dean’s office on or before 30.07.2025. Application…
The Buffalo, since ancient times, has been an animal of great reverence owing to its social and cultural significance in the Sri Lankan society. Many chronicles and rock inscriptions (e.g. Galapatha Raja Maha Viharaya, Aluthgama and Hevevissa Korale, Kurunegala) bear ample testimony to this fact. Owning and managing buffalo and cattle herds were considered a…
Silent Spring, spurring the interest of conservationists, industrialists and the general public, was one of the most influential books in recent history. Here, Rachel Carson, signaled the devastating impacts of chemical pesticides on birds, apparent through drastic population declines. Ill-effects of pollution continue to take a heavy toll on integral biotic components in the most…
