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Jul
21

Inauguration Ceremony – ​Masters in Buddhist Studies – 21st July

The inauguration ceremony of the ​Masters in Buddhist Studies (2018/2019) which is conducted by the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Colombo, was held ​on ​21st July 2018. Ven. Prof. M. Dhammajothi Thera, Head – Department of Buddhist Studies delivered the welcome speech.  The Invited Speaker was Prof. Kapila Abhayawansa, Vice Rector – International Buddhist College (Thailand).  Prof Premakumara De Silva, Dean, ​F​aculty of […]

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Jul
11

Annual Inter-Departmental Cricket Tournament – Dean’s Trophy – 11th July

The Faculty of Arts with collaboration of the students who are following the Sports and Physical Activity Course, organized the inaugural Inter-Departmental Dean’s Trophy Cricket Tournament for Dean’s Trophy,  under the patronage of Prof. Premakumara de Silva, the Dean – Faculty of Arts.  This tournament was held on 11th July 2018 from 8.00 am onwards at the main university ground. The main objectives of this event […]

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Jul
06

Talk on “In My Mother’s House: Reflections on Civil War in Sri Lanka” – 06th July

Professor Sharika Thiranagama of Stanford University presented a  talk on “In My Mother’s House: Reflections on Civil War in Sri Lanka” at the Department of English, on 6th  July 2018 at 4.00 pm . Drawing from a decade of research and writing on Sri Lanka, this talk will reflect upon the consequences of political violence and militarization on contemporary social […]

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Jul
02

Seminar on “In Science We Trust: Public Trust in Science and Scientists in the United States” – 2nd July

The Department of Sociology organized the monthly seminar for the month of June, on  2nd July 2018 (Monday) from 1.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Department of Sociology.  At this seminar, Dr. Dilshani Sarathchandra, an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Idaho, USA, delivered the lecture on “ “In Science We Trust: Public Trust in Science […]

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Jun
28

Joint Conference of Partial Confucius Institutes in Asia : 27th – 28th June

The Conference of Partial Confucius Institutes in Asia was held at the BMICH on 27th – 28th June 2018.  This conference was organized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hamban) in China and the University of Colombo and University of Kelaniya. The conference attracted delegates from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh ,Nepal, Sri Lanka, India,  Iran  and Turkey.  Participants from China and the other countries expressed the need […]

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Jun
26

Guest Lecture Series – 26th June

The Department of International Relations organized a Guest Lecture Series, from 20th June – 26th June 2018  to share the expertise knowledge of International Relations, provoke new thoughts and stimulate engaging conversations on contemporary International Relations topics. This is the first series in the academic year of 2017/2018.

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Jun
18

Dean’s Lecture Series No. 1 – 18th June

The Faculty of Arts has initiated a lecture series under the title of “Dean’s Lecture Series‘ and it’s inaugural lecture was a panel discussion and held on 18th June 2018 from 3.00 pm onwards at the Faculty Board Room, Faculty of Arts.  The panel discussion was on the topic of  ‘Humanities & Social Sciences Education in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Alternative Policy Options’, and the discussion […]

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Jun
12

75th Anniversary of ‘Guththila Geethaya’ (ගුත්තිල ගීතය) – 12th June

A seminar was held on 12th June 2018, at 09:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in M.B. 犀利士 Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of “Guththila Geethaya” (ගුත්තිල ගීතය) authored by Martin Wickramasinghe. This seminar was organized by the Department of Sinhala in collaboration with Martin Wickramasinghe Trust. Prof.  Rev. Agalakada Sirisumana […]

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Jun
12

Ramazan Ifthar Programme – 12th June

The Faculty of Arts organized the Ramazan Ifthar Programme on 12th June 2018, to enhance the positive attitudes among students and the staff about living and functioning in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society.  This programme was held in the Faculty of Arts premises under the patronage of Prof. Premakumara de Silva, the Dean – Faculty of Arts.  

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May
26

Annual Review Workshop – 25th & 26th May

The Annual Review Workshop – 2018, Faculty of Arts was held on 25th and 26th  May 2018 at Hotel Citrus, Waskaduwa. The discussions were held under following domains.  1. Programme Management 2. Human and Physical Resources 3. Programme Design and Development 4. Course /Module Design and Development 5. Teaching and Learning Strategies 6. Learning environment, Student Support and Progression 7. […]

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