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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Temporary Research Assistant – Department of Demography
The Department of Demography, University of Colombo, invites applications for the post of Temporary Research Assistant. 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 Curriculum Vitae […]
Certificate Course in Research Methodology – 2025
Call for application for the Certificate Course in Research Methodology The Department of Demography, University of Colombo will commence a three-months Certificate Course in Research Methodology in the month of April 2025 with the expertise available at the department. The programme will be conducted by Emeritus Professor KAP Siddhisena and Professor Manori K Weeratunga. This […]
Guest Lecture on Future of Global Migration
A guest lecture, organized by the Department of Demography, University of Colombo, in collaboration with the Population Association of Sri Lanka (PASL) on migration and development, was held on February 19, 2025 from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at the Board Room, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. The guest lecture was conducted by Prof. […]