International Conference in International Relations – 2026
The Voice of the Global South in the 21st Century International Relations 22nd August, 2026 organized by the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Click here for Declaration-Form Click here for Guidelines
Sri Lanka-Thailand Dialogue and University of Colombo Visit
The Sri Lanka-Thailand Dialogue held at Siam Nivasa, Colombo, on 29 August 2025, brought together diplomats and academics to mark 70 years of friendship between the two nations. The Dialogue was enriched by the presence of three distinguished ambassadors, H.E. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka Ambassador, Ambassador Chulamanee Chartsuwan, former Ambassador of […]
15th anniversary of the Department of International Relations
On July 29, 2025, the University of Colombo commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Department of International Relations and the 40th anniversary of the Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) at the Senate Hall. Honoring these important milestones, a book titled “Reflections on International Relations,” a collection of 19 academic articles, was launched. The […]
The Annual Freshers
Welcome of the Department of International Relations ‘Luminara 2025’ was held on 18th of July 2025 where the 2nd Year honours students were welcomed with great comradary by the 3rd year honours students. The event focused on enhancing soft skills and partnership between the students with entertainment acts,dancing items,and fun games. It was a pivotal […]
Workshop: Small State Capabilities in Managing Regional Power Rivalries on June 19, 2025
On June 19, 2025, a research dissemination workshop titled “Small State Capabilities in Managing Regional Power Rivalries: A Case Study of Sri Lanka” was held at CALL, Department of International Relations, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. The event was organized by the Department of International Relations in collaboration with The Asia Foundation and the […]
Afro Asian Exhibition
Afro-Asian Regionalism: A Landmark Exhibition On March 25, 2025, the Department of International Relations and the Awarelogue Initiative presented the Afro-Asian Regionalism Exhibition at the Orang Area faculty of Arts. This event showcased the historical and contemporary significance of Afro-Asian cooperation over the past 70 years. Highlights included and a detailed discussion on the Bandung […]
NARA Visit
National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) Visit The Department of International Relations organized a field excursion for INR 3271 Maritime Security students to the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Students explored the Maritime Museum and attended insightful lectures on topics such as Oceanography, Hydrography, fishing […]