The Student Service Centre (SSC) building was officially inaugurated on March 4, 2025, by the Vice Chancellor with the unveiling of a plaque located at the entrance to the building on the ground floor. This event was further enriched by student performances, including dance and singing, adding a lively and celebratory atmosphere to the occasion….
The UAP certificate presentation ceremony for the BSc in Financial Engineering degree program, conducted by the CFA Institute, was successfully held on February 27, 2025, at the University of Colombo Senate Hall. This prestigious event marked the official recognition of the program’s adherence to global financial industry standards and best practices. The event concluded with…
A delegation from the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (USA) visited the Faculty of Science on 19 th November 2024. The delegation consisted of Prof Germán Bollero (Dean, ACES), Prof Mary Arends-Kuenning (Associate Dean, International Programs), Prof Sarah Low (Department Head, Agricultural and Consumer Economics), Lauren…
A productive discussion took place with Professor Sun-Young Lim, from the Division of Convergence on Marine Science at Korea Maritime & Ocean University, exploring potential collaboration opportunities with the University of Colombo. The meeting was attended by Senior Prof. Upul Sonnadara, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Senior Prof. Devaka Weerakoon, Head of the Department…
A delegation from Mahidol University, Thailand visited the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo on 21st January 2025. The delegation consisted of Prof Walasinee Sakcamduang (Dean, Veterinary Science), Prof Nopraenue Dhirthiti (Vice President for Global Partnerships) and Dr. Rapee Boonplueang (Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science). They met with the Dean Faculty of Science, Senior Prof…
The Skill Development Session, organized by the Non-Academic Staff Development Committee (NA-SDC), was held on 8th November 2024 at the 5th Floor, Department of Statistics. This event was designed to promote professional growth, celebrate achievements, and foster a sense of community among the staff. The session featured an exciting and diverse program, which included ten songs,…
On July 23, 2024, Library staff of the University of the Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA), led by Mrs. Mudhitha Ankumbura, Senior Assistant Librarian visited the Science Library of the University of Colombo. This initiative was par with the staff development of the Visual and Performing Arts Library. Mrs. Sajeewanie Somaratna, Senior Assistant Librarian, Mr Madushan Lankathilake, Assistant…
Former Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor Kshanika Hirimburegama, has donated 25 books related to Management and Finance that she received from the University of Turku in Finland. These valuable books were presented to the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne on September 18, 2023, at the College House Premises. The event was attended by the Acting Librarian, Mrs Sajeewanie D. Somaratna,…
Mr. M.M. Rifaudeen, the Librarian, along with the library staff of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) paid a visit to the University of Colombo Library on 20th July 2023 to witness the best practices at the Main Library and cutting-edge technologies at the Science Library of the University of Colombo. The Acting…
On the first day of their academic journey, the first-year undergraduates (2022 intake) of the Faculty of Science embarked on their first visit to the science library as part of their orientation day activities on the 29th of May, 2023. The Acting Librarian of the University of Colombo, Mrs Sajeewanie Somaratna, Assistant Librarian of the…
