National Geography Conference-2019
“Power of Geography for National Development” The Department of Geography together with Sri Lanka Association of Geographers (SLAG) organized the ‘National Geography Conference 2019’, under the theme of “Power of Geography for National Development”. The conference was held on 29th August 2019 at the Auditorium, Department of Economics from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. The prime objective […]
Best Presenter – 3rd International Conference of Climate Change (ICCC 2019) – Ms. K.L.W.I. Gunathilake
Ms. K.L.W.I. Gunathilake, a final year undergraduate who is following the Special Degree in Geography from Department of Geography, University of Colombo participated in 3rd International Conference of Climate Change – ICCC 2019, which was held in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on 21st and 22nd February 2019. She presented a paper titled ‘Assessing household carbon emission […]
PG Diploma in Environment and Regional Development – 2019
The Department of Geography is calling for applications from the qualified candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma in Environment and Regional Development, and the closing date for submitting applications has been extended upto 17th May 2019.
Training workshop on Super Map GIS
Department of Geography organized a training workshop on Super Map; a GIS software from Peoples Republic of China on 07th November 2018. The training was conducted by Ms. Nicole Chen, Technical Manager, Super Map International Business Center, Beijing, China. Main focus is given to 3D visualization and 3D analysis techniques using Super Map GIS. Undergraduates […]
42nd Programme of the GIS Short Course – 2018
The Department of Geography has successfully completed its 42nd Programme of the Short Course in Geographical Information Systems on 28th January 2018. It was an eight day (full day) training programme consist with introducing GIS for the young group of decision makers in coming from different fields. Certificate awarding was held at the board room […]
Diploma in Geoinformatics – 2018
The Department of Geography, University of Colombo calls applications from qualified candidates for course of Diploma in Geoinformatics, upto 10th February 2018.
Field Excursion – Coastal Geomorphology – 2018
The Department of Geography University of Colombo has completed another field excursion under the course unit Coastal Geomorphology on 06th January 2018 at Kalido beach Kaluthara. It was a one day programme focused on identification of coastal morphological features, coastal dynamics and measuring of wave parameters. Students were gained practical experience on waves and its […]
Visit from the Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Science – 2018
The Department of Geography and the Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Science have partnered for the range of activities which will be conducting in the future. As the first step group of Scientists have visited the department and conducted a successful field excursion covering many parts of Sri Lanka starting from “Endiri Lena” […]
Guest Lecture on Natural Hazards
The Department of Geography organized a Guest Lecture on Natural Hazards at the Room no. 23A, Department of Geography, on 14th November 2017 from 12.00 noon to 2.00 p.m. The lecture was be delivered by Mr. Sugath Dissanayaka, Director (Awareness), Disaster Management Center, Colombo.
Awarding Ceremony – Advanced Certificate Course for A/L Geography Teachers – 1st batch
The certificate awarding ceremony of the 1st batch of the Advanced Certificate Course for A/L Geography Teachers was held on 19th August 2017, at the Department of Geography, University of Colombo. Prof. Lasantha Manawadu , Head – Department of Geography, Dr. Fareena Ruzaik – Co-ordinator and the academic staff of the Department of Geography participated […]
