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 […]
Field Visit to ‘Bathalegala’
Field Visit to ‘Bathalegala’ under the course unit GYG 2118 – Physical Environment of Landscape, was successfully completed on 23rd July 2017. Bathalegala is a distinguishing feature of that scenery, rising nearly 2,600 feet above the mean sea level and considered a delightful landmark which has challenged painter, poet and photographer from time immemorial. It […]
Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2017
The Department of Geography is organizing the 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium, based on the dissertations of final year undergraduates who are following the Special Degree in Geography, scheduled to be held on 19th July 2017. The inauguration ceremony of this symposium will be commenced at 8.30 a.m. in the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium and the […]
