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 Upul Sonnadara, the Dean Faculty of Technology, Prof Ranjana Piyadasa along with several academics of the two faculties at the New Board room of the Faculty of Science. The discussion centred on possible collaborations based on common research areas, teaching and student and staff mobility. Some of the key research areas identified by the two parties for further discussion were conservation biology, coastal pollution, earth sciences and plant physiology. The meeting concluded with a consensus to explore the key research areas with individual researchers.