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 of Zoology and Environmental Sciences, and the team working on the Marine Centre Establishment.

The discussion focused on how Korea Maritime & Ocean University could collaborate with the University of Colombo, particularly in research areas related to the ongoing work of the Marine Centre. The conversation also touched on other potential areas for future collaboration, including research and educational opportunities that could benefit both institutions.

Following the meeting, the delegation met with Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, to continue discussions and explore these possibilities further.

The University of Colombo conducted its Postgraduate Convocation for the year 2023 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on the 05 th & 06 th  December 2024.
During this ceremony, a total of 3,383 degrees were conferred, including postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and research degrees across nine different sessions. Moreover, the Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Research Excellence were presented to nine distinguished academic staff members, recognizing their outstanding contributions and achievements in the field.
The Vice Chancellor conferred the following postgraduate degrees on 06 th January 2024 for the students who followed the degree programs in the faculty of science.

As per the instructions of the Mahapola Trust Fund, online application of the MTF is activated on the Mahapola website from 08th January 2025, to register online before 05th February 2025.

Please follow the following steps when you do online registration,
          1. Go to Mahapola.lk
          2. Click on the latest news/Scholarship award for 2022/2023
          3. Click on http://www.mahapola.lk/BankApp/
          4. Put the national ID number
          5. Fill all the details correctly (specially Account numbers, branch numbers and branch codes)

SAR/ Faculty of Science
10th January 2025

Please obtain the “Mahapola Scholarship Certificate” from the dean’s office from 25th of November 2024 from 9.00am to 3.00pm.
Please provide your student ID & NIC and inform your scholarship ID number to the counter at the dean’s office before collect the certificate.

Student list: Download

SAR/ Faculty of Science
21st November 2024

**Your scholarship ID can be found on the notice board.

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 Librarian and the staff of the Science Library warmly welcomed the VAPA team.

The primary objective of the visit was to explore innovative technologies and best practices employed in the Science Faculty library. The team was impressed by the Science Library's state-of-the-art facilities; RFID Self-Check-in/out process, automated circulation process and library security system powered by RFID technology. The team observed how the library had thoughtfully designed learning spaces to cater to the diverse preferences of different user groups incorporating cutting-edge technological adaptations.

The Librarian of VAPA, Dr G R Padmasiri and the staff of VAPA expressed their sincere gratitude to Senior Professor Upul Sonnadara, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Mrs Sajeewanie Somaratna, Senior Assistant Librarian and the staff of the library for providing an opportunity to improve their library experiences by sharing the best practices of the Science Library with them.

For the
2nd and 3rd Year Undergraduates
Faculty of Science

Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation scholarships 2024 for the 2nd and 3rd Year undergraduates are now open.

Those who are interested in apply should submit attached application to deans.office@sci.cmb.ac.lk on or before 03.00pm on 16th August 2024.

Application Form – Download (The password is ” mufg “.)

SAR/Faculty of Science

** Please note that income statements must be attached to prove your annual family income.