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 […]
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.
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. […]
Seminar on “Trauma in Diverse Populations of Women and Children: The Need for Culturally Competent Treatment” – 18th May
The Department of Sociology organized the monthly seminar for the month of May, on 18th May 2018 (Friday) at 2.00 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Department of Sociology. At this seminar, Associate Prof. Elizabeth Ruiz, Governors State University, University Park, Illinois, delivered the lecture on “Trauma in Diverse Populations of Women and Children: The Need for Culturally Competent Treatment”. Elizabeth […]
Dr. Newton Gunasinghe Memorial Lecture – 16th May
The Department of Sociology, University of Colombo and the Sociology Alumni Association of University of Colombo, in collaboration with th威而鋼 e Social Scientists Association of Sri Lanka have organized the 30th “Dr. Newton Gunasinghe” Memorial Lecture, on the 16th May, 2018 at the Auditorium, Department of Sociology, University of Colombo from 3.00 pm – 4.30 […]
Inaugural Ceremony – Certificate Course in “Introduction to Buddhist Studies” – 05th May
The Department of Buddhist Studies commenced a certificate course in Introduction to Buddhist Studies on 05th May 2018. The course aims to provide a substantial knowledge of Buddhism in English through the Buddhist sources and to improve the students’ skills to translate Pali verses and process. The eminent scholars Prof. Oliver Abenayake, Prof. Ven. M. […]
Inauguration Ceremony – MA in Sinhala 2018 , 28th April
The inauguration ceremony of the MA in Sinhala 2018 conducted by the Department of Sinhala, University of Colombo was held on 28th April 2018 at 9.30 am at M B Ariyapala auditorium, Department of Sinhala. Prof Premakumara De Silva, Dean, Faculty of Arts, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Prof Ashoka Premarathne, Professor of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya delivered the keynote address.
Inauguration Ceremony – Diploma in Sinhala 2018 , 27th April
The inauguration ceremony of the Diploma in Sinhala – 2018 conducted by the Department of Sinhala, University of Colombo was held on 27th April 2018 at 9.30 am at M B Ariyapala auditorium, Department of Sinhala. Prof Premakumara De Silva, Dean, Faculty of Arts, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Dr. Praneeth Abeysundara, Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology […]
PhD Fellowships from UNITED BOARD – 24th April
The United Board, a nongovernmental organization, endeavors to respond to the diverse challenges and opportunities facing the universities in Asia, especially where the needs are great. United Board shares its interests in developing institutions that offer multidisciplinary education and that nurture a spirit of compassion, equity, reconciliation, social responsibility, and mutual respect among religious and […]
Seminar on “Narrative Methods and Storytelling in Social Work Research.” – 23rd Feb.
The Department of Sociology organized the monthly seminar for the month of February, on 23rd February 2018 at 2.00 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Department of Sociology. At this seminar, Associate Prof. Mojca Urek, Faculty of Social Work, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, delivered a lecture on “Narrative Methods and Storytelling in Social Work Research”. Assoc. Prof Mojca Urek, Ph.D. […]
