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Oct
12

Seminar on “Forty Years On: The processes of change in a Sinhalese Fishing Village” – 16th Oct.

The Department of Sociology organized the monthly seminar for the month of October, on  16th of October 2017 at 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Department of Sociology. At this seminar, Prof. R. L. Stirrat presented the lecture on “Forty Years On: The processes of change in a Sinhalese Fishing Village”. Prof. R.L. Stirrat taught at […]

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Oct
10

Chinese Rhythm and World Melody – 12th Oct.

The Confucius Institute, Faculty of Arts with collaboration of the Gannan Normal University, China organized the Chinese Rhythm and World Melody (Chinese Music & Dance Tour Performance, South Asia 2017) on 12th October 2017 at the New Arts Theater , University of Colombo at 12.oo noon. This event was sponsored by the Confucius Institute Headquarters, China […]

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Oct
10

Book Launch : මයුර සන්දේශය – ශාස්ත්‍රීය සංස්කරණය – 10th Oct

“Critical Edition – Mayura Sandeshya”(මයුර සන්දේශය – ශාස්ත්‍රීය සංස්කරණය) authored by Dr. Ranjith Senanayake (Senior Lecturer, Department of Sinhala) , was launched on 1oth October 2017 at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium. The book was critically reviewed by Rev. Professor Agalakada Sirisumana Thero, Professor Emeritus P. B. Ekanayake, Professor Emeritus Rohini Paranavithana, Dean – Faculty […]

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Oct
03

Tourism Leaders’ Summit and International Research Symposium – 3rd & 4th Oct.

The third consecutive Tourism Leaders’ Summit and International Research Symposium organized by the Department of Economics, University of Colombo will be held on 3 and 4 October at the BMICH in Colombo. For more information , please visit :     http://tourismleaderssummit.org/     Consolidating the boom in tourism development and the tourism development activities in […]

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Oct
03

A talk by Thelma Wheatley – Interracial Love in Colonial Ceylon and Toronto – 04th Oct.

A talk by Canadian author Thelma Wheatley titled Interracial Love in Colonial Ceylon and Toronto was held on 4th October 2017 , which was organized by the Department of English, University of Colombo.  

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Oct
03

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 […]

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Sep
29

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 […]

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Sep
16

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 […]

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Sep
12

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 […]

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Aug
31

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 […]

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