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The Department of Political Science & Public Policy recently hosted a farewell ceremony for the fourth-year students, marking the end of their undergraduate journey and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. The event was filled with emotion, gratitude, and celebration. Our department members shared words of encouragement and appreciation, while students reflected […]

This collaboration aims to facilitate student and staff exchange programs, enhance research skills, and promote academic development. The Vice-Chancellor, Senior Prof. H.D. Karunarathna, expressed full support for the initiative and encouraged the department to expedite the finalization of the MoU.  

The Department of Political Science and Public Policy hosted a guest lecture on February 17, 2025, titled ‘Sustainable Development’ by Prof. Mayumi at the University of Saitama, Japan. In this lecture, she provided a comparative analysis of sustainable development, drawing from her own experiences in countries such as Nepal, Japan, Greece, and Sri Lanka .

On February 19, 2025, the University of Colombo, in collaboration with IFES, successfully hosted the first session of the Policy and Governance Forum. The discussion focused on “Local Government Authority (LGA) Elections and Electoral Reforms.” The event brought together 25 participants, including officials from the Election Commission, academics, and civil society representatives. Together, they identified […]

The Youth Training Program on Enhancing Electoral Literacy and Civic Engagement of Undergraduates, organized by the Department of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Colombo in collaboration with IFES Sri Lanka and with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), reached its culmination at a ceremony held on January […]

The Department of Political Science and Public Policy recently organized its three-day annual field training program for final year political science undergraduate students in collaboration with IFES and USAID in the Trincomalee district. The program included interactive focus group discussions (FGDs) involving professionals and local politicians. These discussions aimed to gather insights and perspectives on […]

On October 24, 2024, the third year students in Political Science organized an event,  titled ‘Civitas 2024’ to welcome the recently selected students to the Department. This event provided a platform for students in both years to showcase their talents. It marked a remarkable milestone in our journey towards a new era of Political Science studies.

A one-day workshop on ‘Electoral Literacy and Civic Engagement’ was held at the Arts Faculty board room from 9.00 a.m to 3.00 p.m on 13th September, 2024. This workshop was organized by the Department of Political Science and Public Policy in collaboration with International Foundation for Electoral Studies (IFES). The objective of the workshop was to […]