University of Colombo’s BSc in Financial Engineering Degree Receives Accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), UK
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University of Colombo’s BSc in Financial Engineering Degree Receives Accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), UK

ByYasuri Wickramasinghe

A significant milestone was marked on 9th October 2025 at the Senate Hall of the University of Colombo, as the BSc in Financial Engineering degree program received official accreditation from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), United Kingdom. The ceremony was graced by several distinguished guests, including Mr. Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner…

Laptop scholarship programme offered to first year undergraduate students of the Faculty of Science
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Laptop scholarship programme offered to first year undergraduate students of the Faculty of Science

ByYasuri Wickramasinghe

Sponsored by SeKuRa (Haycarb PLC) scholarship programme The Haycarb PLC is pleased to offer 10-15 reconditioned laptops to deserving first-year students of the Faculty of Science Application forms can be downloaded from the Faculty website. Completed applications, together with the required supporting documents, should be emailed to the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Science, on…

Submission of Medical for the Semester I Examination.
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Submission of Medical for the Semester I Examination.

ByYasuri Wickramasinghe

You are hereby strictly advised to adhere to the following guidelines in case of your absence from  the semester examination regarding medical illness.  Step 01 :   The relevant application form can be obtained from the faculty website and submit the duly filled application  to the UMO along with the Medical Certificate.  Step 02 :…

J.K.B. Abeysinghe Memorial Gold Medal for the Most Outstanding Student of the Department of Mathematics
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J.K.B. Abeysinghe Memorial Gold Medal for the Most Outstanding Student of the Department of Mathematics

ByYasuri Wickramasinghe

For 2020/2021 Intake The above award will be given to the most outstanding student of the Department of Mathematics who has graduated with an honours degree offered by the Department of Mathematics.  To be considered for the award, a candidate should be a student from 2020/2021 Intake and have the following. Obtained an Honours Degree…

Mentor Connect – Faculty of Science 2025
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Mentor Connect – Faculty of Science 2025

ByYasuri Wickramasinghe

As part of the student support programme in the Faculty of Science, it is planned to introduce a new initiative for first-year students to connect with an academic mentor. The aim is to help students adjust to university life and to guide them in their academic journey. Students are expected to meet their assigned mentor at…

Mentoring Workshop 2025
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Mentoring Workshop 2025

ByYasuri Wickramasinghe

The Career Guidance Unit successfully conducted its second Mentoring Workshop on May 17, 2025, at the ILC Library Building, attracting over 120 students – surpassing previous year’s attendance.  The workshop commenced with expert sessions by distinguished industry professionals: Mr. Roshan Collas, AGM – Alternate Distribution & Business Retention at Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd.,…

2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
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2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

ByYasuri Wickramasinghe

The CMS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. (Photo: CERN)Three academics from University of Colombo are among the researchers honoured with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, awarded to the collaborators of ATLAS, CMS, ALICE, and LHCb. This prize recognizes detailed measurements of Higgs boson properties confirming the symmetry-breaking mechanism of mass generation, the…

Vacancy – Local Academic Coordinator
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Vacancy – Local Academic Coordinator

ByYasuri Wickramasinghe

Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea calls applications for the post of TWO (02) Local Academic Coordinators (LACs) for the Leading University Program for International Collaboration (LUPIC) at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. A Local Academic Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating lectures, conducting tutorials, and assist in laboratory sessions for the honors degree program…

List of Students Selected for Hostel Facilities – Academic Year 2025/2026
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List of Students Selected for Hostel Facilities – Academic Year 2025/2026

ByYasuri Wickramasinghe

Please find  the lists of students who have been selected for hostel facilities for the academic year 2025/2026, as provided by the Students & Staff Welfare Division. 1st Year – Kalinga Mw Girls Hostel1st Year – Thelawala Boys Hostel2nd Year – Kalinga Mw Girls Hostel2nd Year – Kithyakara Boys Hostel3rd Year – Thelawala Girls Hostel

Bursary selections 2024 Batch
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Bursary selections 2024 Batch

ByYasuri Wickramasinghe

List of students selected to receive bursaries and the list of students who have submitted incomplete documents along with the application are attached herewith. Bursary selected list FOSName list of the students who submitted incompleate application List of students who have submitted incomplete documents: Please submit the requested documents on or before 23rd May 2025 to the Student Welfare Division. Documents submitted after…