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04

International Symposium on ‘SOCIOLOGY FOR EVERYDAY LIFE’ : 3rd – 4th Sept. 2019

The International Research Symposium of the Department of Sociology organized in celebration of its fiftieth milestone, with the theme ‘Sociology for everyday life‘ was held successfully on the 3rd and 4th of September 2019 at the University of Colombo premises. The inauguration ceremony was held on the 3rd of September at the College House Auditorium. The Chief […]

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Jul
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26

Panel Discussion on “Natural Language Processing” – 29th July

The Department of English hosted a panel discussion on Natural Language Processing on 29th July 2019 at 8.30am. During this discussion, the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) and the University of Moratuwa discussed their work in the field. In Sri Lanka, two of the main bodies that work with NLP are the University of Colombo School of […]

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Jul
11

6th Annual Research Symposium (DemARS 2019) Department of Demography – 11th July

The 6th Annual Research Symposium of the Department of Demography, University of Colombo was held on 11th July 2019 under the theme of “Population and Sustainable Development” highlighting the significance of the World Population Day. Dr. Sunethra Perera, Head, Department of Demography welcomed the distinguished invitees. The occasion was graced by the Senior Professor Chandrika […]

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Jul
08

Talk by Prof. Ravi Vasudevan – 08th July

Professor Ravi Vasudevan delivered a talk titled ‘Cinema-Going On the Railway Tracks: Transportation, Circulation and Exhibition of Information Film in Colonial India’ at the Department of English, University of Colombo on Monday 8 July 2019 at 3pm. Professor Ravi Vasudevan co-directs the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) media and urban studies programme Sarai […]

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Jul
05

75th Anniversary of Gamperaliya (ගම්පෙරලිය) Novel (1944 – 2019) – 4th July

A seminar to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Gamperaliya novel written by Martin Wickramasinghe was held on 4th July 2019 at 9.30 am – 12.30 pm at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala. The seminar focused on socio- political and literary context of Gamperaliya novel. The keynote lecture was delivered by Emeritus Professor Jayadeva Uyangoda, University of Colombo. A […]

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Jun
25

Talk by Dr. Priyanvada Abeywickrama – 25th June

Dr. Priyanvada Abeywickrama delivered a talk titled ‘Directed Self-Placement for Multilingual Students in Writing Programs’ at the Department of English, University of Colombo on 25 June 2019 at 4pm. During the session, Dr. Abeywickrama examined the potential of Directed Self-Placement (DSP), which is a self-evaluation process that asks students to place themselves in writing courses, […]

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19

Panel Discussion on ‘How to be a Responsible Digital Citizen ?’ – 19th June

The Faculty of Arts organized a panel discussion on ‘How to be a Responsible Digital Citizen ?’ was held on 19th June 2019 at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Faculty of Arts under the patronage of Senior Professor Premakumara De Silva –  Dean , Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. Dr Harinda Vidanage – Director @BCISLKA, […]

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Jun
17

Book Launch – “සංහිතා දීපනී“ (Sanhitha Deepanee) – 17th June

The book “සංහිතා දීපනී“  (Sanhitha Deepanee) authored by Dr. Ranjith Senanayake (Senior Lecturer, Department of Sinhala) , was launched on 17th June, 2019  at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. This event was chaired by Senior Professor Premakumara de Silva, Dean – Faculty of Arts and  Prof. Ranjana  Hettiarachchi, Rector – Sreepali Campus, Prof. Sandagomi Coperahewa, […]

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