Felicitation ceremony for Emeritus Professor KAP Siddhisena
Prof. K.A.P. Siddhisena, Emeritus Professor of Demography, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo retired in January, 2014 after completing a long and distinguished university career spanning over 37 years. Nearly for four decades, he held several eminent academic positions including the post of Senior Professor, Professor, Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer. He played a vital […]
Research Symposium on ‘Emerging Population Issues and Challenges’
The Department of Demography, Faculty of Arts, organized a Research Symposium under the theme of ‘Emerging Population Issues and Challenges’ on 17th of December, 2014. The inauguration ceremony was held at the Auditoriumof the Department of Economics, University of Colombo. This Research Symposium was a great opportunity to academics and postgraduate students to demonstrate their […]
Awarded the Dean’s Certificate of Appreciation
3rd Year &4th Year Special Degree Students of Department of Demography Irangi Samarakoon & SanduniWijerathna For being awarded the Dean’s Certificate of ppreciation For the Most Outstanding Student of the Year 2014.
Investing in Youth in Sri Lanka
Young people between the ages of 10-24 years make up nearly a quarter of the world’s population today. This demographic dividend represents a golden opportunity for many developing countries to experience accelerated economic growth as a result of changes in the population age structure. But harnessing a demographic dividend is not automatic, and requires strategic […]
Guest Lecture “Investing in Youth in Sri Lanka”
Guest Lecture on Investing in Youth in Sri Lanka By Alain Sibenaler, UNFPA Representative, Sri Lanka & Country Director for The Maldives ♦ Date: August 6, 2014 ♦ Venue: Board Room, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo ♦ Time: 12.00 – 1.00 p.m.
General Convocation 2013
The General Convocation of the University of Colombo was held on 10th and 11th June 2014 at the BMICH. His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis, the Chancellor of the University of Colombo conferred the Degrees at this Convocation. More Photos…
Commencement of the Master of Arts in Demography – 2012/2013
The inauguration of Master of Arts in Demography – 2012/2013 was held on 01st February 2013, at the Seminar Room, Department of Demography, University of Colombo. This M.A. programme in Demography provides an opportunity for further study in the field of population for persons who possess a sound academic background in Population Studies / Demography […]