Field Training Programme at Anuradhapura for Sinhala Hons Students (Pt III) – 2022
The Field Training progarmme for Sinhala Hons Part III students was held on 1st and 2nd September 2022 at Anuradhapura. This is an annual programme organized by the Dept of Sinhala for the final year students following the Sinhala Hons degree programme. This progarmme provided an opportunity to study ancient Sinhala monuments and sites pertaining to Sinhala culture and arts. […]
The Launch of Sarasa Journal (සාරස ශාස්ත්රීය සංග්රහය) – 08th June 2022
The launching ceremony of Sarasa Journal (සාරස ශාස්ත්රීය සංග්රහය) of the Department of Sinhala was held on 8th June 2022 at 9.30 am at the M.B. Ariyapala Auditorium. The Vice Chancellor Senior Professor H.D. Karunaratne graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu , Dean – Faculty of Arts, Senior Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, […]
The Inauguration Ceremony of MA in Sinhala Programme (2021/2022 batch) – 19th March
The inaugural ceremony of the Master of Arts in Sinhala 2021/2022 programme conducted by the Department of Sinhala, University of Colombo was held on 19th March 2022 at the New Arts Theatre, University of Colombo from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm. Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean| Arts graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Mohammed Mahees, […]
Donation of Sinhala Books to the Department of Sinhala Library – 21st Nov.
A collection of Sinhala books in the possession of Morawaka P. F. Abhayawickrama’s (1886-1966) personal library was donated to the Department of Sinhala Library, University of Colombo on 21st November 2021 at Morawaka. Mr. P.F. Abhyawickrma was a renowned Sinhala scholar and author who served as School Principal in the Morawaka area. Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, Head / Department […]
10th Annual Sinhala Studies Symposium 2021 – 16th Sept.
The Inauguration of the 10th Sinhala Studies Symposium 2021 organized by the Department of Sinhala will be held on 16th September 2021 at 9.00 am via zoom platform. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. This year’s symposium will be held under the theme of ‘Academia’s Contribution to Sinhala Studies’ to mark the […]
A Literary Discussion to mark the 75 years of Martin Wickramasinghe’s Sinhala Sahithye Naegima – 10th Sept
A Literary Discussion to mark the 75 years of Martin Wickramasinghe’s Sinhala Sahithye Naegima (The Rise of Sinhala Literature) organized by the Department of Sinhala | University of Colombo 10th September 2021 @ 5.00 pm via zoom https://learn.zoom.us/j/61784255097?pwd=MFdRUWhvTFE0SS93emZLTFJyU2dCdz09 Meeting ID: 617 8425 5097 Passcode: Sinhala@10
Dean’s Awards Literary Competition 2020-2021
Registration Form : https://forms.gle/PNydaR1ZXJxZpvcU9 (in Sinhala medium) https://forms.gle/sbdmheKyZMVXvMPFA ( in Tamil medium) https://forms.gle/YnvVcCfxWzQJurZ68 (in English medium)
The Inauguration of the MA in Sinhala Programme – 2020/2021 batch
The Inauguration of the MA in Sinhala 2020/2021 programme was held on 5th September 2020 at the M.B. Ariyapala Auditorium, Department of Sinhala. The Welcome address was delivered by Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa, Head | Department of Sinhala. A special lecture for the new intake was delivered by Prof Ven Agalakada Sirisumana. Emeritus Professors Kusuma Karunarthne, Rohini Paranavitana, Professor Sarath […]
