“China in My Eye” Sri Lanka Primary & Secondary School Students’ Drawing Competition – 25th Oct.
The Confucius Institute at the University of Colombo together with Beijing Foreign Studies University and Honghe University organized a drawing competition targeting the primary and secondary school students in Sri Lanka to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relationship between Sri Lanka and China and also for the promotion of bilateral […]
Call for Papers – Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ)
The Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ) is a peer-reviewed academic Journal published bi-annually by the Department of Economics, University of Colombo. Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ) publishes theoretical and empirical papers covering a broad spectrum of topics in economics. The journal aims at academicians, consultants, policymakers, and business managers to publish research work. The journal is pledged […]
Launch of Kolamba: Peer-reviewed Sinhala Journal of the Faculty of Arts – 17th Oct.
The launching ceremony of Kolamba: Peer-reviewed Sinhala Journal of the Faculty of Arts was held on 17th October 2022 at the Board Room of the Faculty of Arts with the presence of Senior Professor H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo. Kolamba is an annual peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary Sinhala journal to foster high […]
Training Programme at Koggala Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum for Sinhala Hons Part III Students – 14th Oct.
A Training Programme for Sinhala Hons Part III students was held on 14th October 2022 at the Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum, Koggala. Senior Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, Head / Department of Sinhala, Professor Sarath Wijesooriya, several other staff members, and third-year students who are following the Sinhala Hons degree programme participated at this event. This is an annual training progarmme conducted by […]
50th Death Anniversary Seminar of Professor Senarath Paranavitana – 04th Oct.
The Department of Sinhala organized a Seminar on 4th October 2022, 2.00 pm at the Senate Hall, College House to commemorate the 50th death anniversary of Professor Senarath Paranavithana with the presence of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo. The students following the MA in Sinhala program, Sinhala Honours degree program and other invitees […]
Inauguration Ceremony of Short Course on Parliamentary Functions and Procedures – 16th Sept.
The Parliament of Sri Lanka and the Department of Political Science & Public Policy University of Colombo jointly initiated a short course on parliamentary functions and procedures for the first time in history. The inaugural ceremony of the course was held on the 16th September 2022 at the University of Colombo with the participation of […]
The Department of English launches a digital humanities laboratory (DHLab) – 16th Sept.
The Department of English of the Faculty of Arts successfully launched a digital humanities laboratory (DHLab) on the 16th of September, 2022 as a hybrid event for onsite and online invitees. Gracing the occasion were the Acting Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Chandana Aluthge who is also the Director of the University’s AHEAD Operational Technical […]
Awards ceremony of the Inter-departmental Debate Competition 2021/2022 – 31st Aug.
The certificate and awards ceremony of the Inter-departmental Debate Competition 2021/2022 of the Faculty of Arts was held on 31st August 2022 at the M. B. Ariyapala auditorium under the patronage of Senior Professor H. D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo and Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. The […]
Blind Cricket in the University of Colombo
For the first time in the Sri Lankan University Sports history, the University of Colombo took the first step to introduce Blind Cricket for the visually impaired students. This initiative will encourage and empower the visually impaired students to explore fresh avenues of extended co-curricular activities in the university. Blind Cricket in the University of […]
