A Discourse on Contemporary Literature in Sinhala – 04th Oct.
The Department of Sinhala and Sinhala Society organized a the Discourse on Contemporary Literature in Sinhala on 4th October 2017, 10.00 a.m. at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium of the Department of Sinhala. Mr. Keerthi Welisarage (Best Novel), Mr. Prbhath Jayasinghe (Best Short Stories) and Mr. Lakshantha Athukorala (Best Poetry Collection) who have received the Best […]
The inaugural Sociology Head’s Forum
The inaugural Sociology Head’s Forum was held on the 29th September 2017 at the Seminar Room, Department of Sociology, University of Colombo with the participation of all the heads of departments or their representatives. The following members were represented in this historical gathering to discuss the matters relating to the field of Sociology and anthropology. Prof. Premakumara de Silva […]
International Research Symposium on English Language Studies – 28th Sept.
International Research Symposium on English Language Studies – 2017 English as a Second Language: Knowledge, Learning and Production Symposium date: 28th and 29th September 2017 Venue: University of Colombo With the rise of English as a global lingua franca, the field of second language studies has become enriched with innovative, reflective and rigorous research aimed […]
Seminar on “What has Social Work in common with Psychoanalysis: An Epistemological Inquiry” – 14th Sept.
The Department of Sociology organized the monthly seminar for the month of September, on 14th of September 2017 at 12.00 noon to 1.30 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Department of Sociology. At this seminar, Prof. Bogdan Lesnik presented the lecture on “What has Social Work in common with Psychoanalysis: An Epistemological Inquiry”. Prof. Bogdan Lesnik is a professor […]
Inauguration Ceremony of the Department of English Language Teaching – 29th August
The Inauguration Ceremony of the Department of English Language Teaching (DELT), Faulty of Arts was graced by the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake as the chief guest. He was welcomed by the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Professor Athula Ranasinghe and Head, Department of English Language Teaching, Ms. Savitri Dias. Among the distinguished guests was […]
Seminar on “Religious Innovation and Social Reform in Sri Lanka: 3 Perspectives from the Field” – 17th August
The Department of Sociology organized the 2nd Seminar for the month of August, of the Department Seminar Series on 17th of August 2017 at 10.00 am in the Seminar Room of the Department of Sociology. At this seminar, Samson Keam, Catherine West and Ben Vecchiet presented on “Religiou樂威壯 s Innovation and Social Reform in Sri Lanka: 3 Perspectives […]
Launch of ‘Professor Emeritus Indrani Munasinghe Felicitation Volume’ – 09th August
The launch of ‘Professor Emeritus Indrani Munasinghe Felicitation Volume‘ was held on 09th August 2017, at 3.00 pm in the FGS Auditorium, College House, University of Colombo. The key note speech was delivered by the Professor Emeritus S. Pathmanathan, Chancellor – University of Jaffna.
Seminar on “Negotiating with Yakās: A Performative Approach to Study Healing Rituals and Demons” – 03rd August
The Department of Sociology organized the August Monthly Seminar of the Department Seminar Series on the 3rd of August 2017 at the Seminar Room of the Department of Sociology. At this month’s seminar Dr. Eva Ambos from University of Heidelberg, Germany, presented on “Negotiating with Yakās: A Performative Approach to Study Healing Rituals and Demons.” […]
Seminar on Economics of Garbage Disposal – 27th July
Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA) in Collaboration with the Development Resource Center (DRC) of The Department of Economics of the University of Colombo along with the Knowledge Sharing Partnership between the University of Colombo and the World Bank organized Seminar on Economics of Garbage Disposal under the theme of Solid waste to Solid Wealth: Technical Perspective on Sri Lanka Solid […]
Book Launch – නිවාස පිළිබඳ සමාජ විද්යාව සහ තිරසාර නාගරික සංවර්ධනය – 27th July
The launch of ‘නිවාස පිළිබඳ සමාජ විද්යාව සහ තිරසාර නාගරික සංවර්ධනය’ (Sociology of Housing and Sustainable Urban Development), authored by Dr. N. Chandrasiri Niriella, Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology was held on 27th July 2017, at 3.00 pm in the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. This event was chaired by the Senior Professor […]
