International Research Symposium (DemARS 2025) Department of Demography Call for Abstracts
The Department of Demography, University of Colombo, calls for abstracts for ‘DemARS’, the annual research symposium of the department. This year, the conference will be held on the theme ‘Population and Sustainable Development’. Submission of short abstract Deadline – 25 September 2025 Submit your abstract to: demars-conference@demo.cmb.ac.lk Guidelines &Abstract Submission Template- https://shorturl.at/tLzUZ
STUDY PROGRAMMES MPhil / PhD in Demography – 2025
The Department of Demography at the University of Colombo invites applications for its MPhil/PhD in Demography programme (2025 intake). This research degree is designed for those working in population research, policy, or teaching. Students begin enrolled in the MPhil programme, with the possibility of upgrading to a PhD. The programme fee is LKR 300,000 for […]
Study Programmes | Diploma in International Migration Studies (Dip. in IMS) – 2025
The University of Colombo’s Department of Demography offers a one-year Diploma in International Migration Studies for professionals, researchers, and NGO staff working in the migration sector. Students learn migration theories, policies, research methods, and Sri Lanka’s migration patterns through evening and weekend classes. The program uses hybrid learning with classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings […]
MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES 9
The Department of Demography at the University of Colombo successfully conducted its 9th Multidisciplinary Research Seminar on July 29, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Room 302 of the Faculty of Arts. The seminar featured Dr. Alicia M. DeLouize, a scientist in Biological Anthropology from the University of Oregon, USA, as the guest speaker, […]
Call for research papers |The Demographer Journal – Volume 2 | Issue 2
The Department of Demography at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, has issued a call for papers for the second issue of its second volume of “The Demographer,” an interdisciplinary,bi-annual, open-access, and double-blind peer-reviewed journal. They invite original research papers from both Sri Lankan and international academics, postgraduate students, independent researchers, and professionals for the […]
World Population Day Celebration 2025
World Population Day, celebrated annually on July 11, raises awareness about population issues, emphasizing reproductive health, family planning, and gender equality. It promotes sustainable development and informed decision-making, empowering individuals, especially youth, to shape their futures. The day serves as a call to action for collaborative efforts toward a sustainable world. The theme for World […]
Study Programmes | Diploma in International Migration Studies (Dip. in IMS) – 2025
The University of Colombo’s Department of Demography offers a one-year Diploma in International Migration Studies for professionals, researchers, and NGO staff working in the migration sector. Students learn migration theories, policies, research methods, and Sri Lanka’s migration patterns through evening and weekend classes.The program uses hybrid learning with classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and […]
Vacancy: Temporary Assistant Lecturer – Department of Demography
The Department of Demography, University of Colombo, invites applications for the post of Temporary Assistant Lecturer. Applicants must hold a Special Degree in Demography with a First Class or Second Class Upper Division. Strong written and communication skills in English will be an added advantage. Interested candidates should submit their application along with a detailed […]
Multidisciplinary Research Seminar – Series 8
The Multidisciplinary Research Seminar, Series 8, organised by the Department of Demography, University of Colombo, will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (IST) at the Faculty Board Room, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. Prof. Mohammad Mainul Islam, from the Department of Population Sciences, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, […]
Webinar on Gender disparities and population aging in developing Asia
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚” The Department of Demography is pleased to share this upcoming webinar organised by Department of Demography – University of Colombo, in collaboration with Universitas Indonesia, Population Association of Sri Lanka and the International Journal of Population Issues. You are welcome to join via Zoom through the […]