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…

Her Excellency Ms. Miyon Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, Visits theScience Library
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Her Excellency Ms. Miyon Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, Visits theScience Library

ByLakindu Hasamal

On 22nd August 2025, Her Excellency Ms. Miyon Lee, the Ambassador of the Republic of Koreato Sri Lanka, visited the Science Library during her official visit to the Faculty of Science,University of Colombo during her visit to the Faculty of Science to the opening ceremony of theBiomolecular Science and Industrial Biotechnology (BSIB) Office at the…

BALIS students of the Open University visited the University of Colombo Library
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BALIS students of the Open University visited the University of Colombo Library

BySanjana Okandagamage

A study tour on Library Automation for the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BALIS) students of the Open University was successfully held on 25th July 2025 at the University of Colombo. The program was organised at both the Science Library and the Main Library of the University, providing participants with valuable exposure to modern…

Inauguration of Emeritus Professor Sarath Kotagama’s Collection at the Science Library, University of Colombo
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Inauguration of Emeritus Professor Sarath Kotagama’s Collection at the Science Library, University of Colombo

BySanjana Okandagamage

A scholarly collection of works by Vidya Jothi Emeritus Professor Sarath W. Kotagama was launched at the Science Faculty Library on 22 August 2025. About 50 books authored by him on Ornithology, Environmental Sciences, Wildlife and Conservation were donated to the Science Faculty Library as the second addition to the ‘Scholars’ Corner’, established at the…

A Group of Officials from the National Library and Documentation Services Board (NLDSB) of Sri Lanka Visits the Science Faculty Library of the University of Colombo.
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A Group of Officials from the National Library and Documentation Services Board (NLDSB) of Sri Lanka Visits the Science Faculty Library of the University of Colombo.

BySanjana Okandagamage

On 31st July, a group of officials from the National Library and Documentation Services Board of Sri Lanka visited the Science Faculty Library at the University of Colombo to gain first-hand insights into the operation of an automated modern library. During the visit, they observed the automated circulation process, including the use of self-check machines,…

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 :…

Launch of Biomolecular Science and Industrial Biotechnology (BSIB) Office at Faculty of Science
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Launch of Biomolecular Science and Industrial Biotechnology (BSIB) Office at Faculty of Science

ByPasindu Maduranga

The Biomolecular Science and Industrial Biotechnology (BSIB) Office at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo was ceremonially opened on 22nd August, 2025 by Her Excellency Ms. Miyon Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, marking a significant development in academic and research collaboration in the field of Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology…

The Dean’s List Award Ceremony – 2024/2025
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The Dean’s List Award Ceremony – 2024/2025

ByPasindu Maduranga

The Dean’s List Award Ceremony of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, marked another milestone in recognising academic excellence. Held on the 14th of August 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the event took place in the vibrant atmosphere of the auditorium in the Students Services Centre, Faculty of Science. This year’s ceremony…