Vice Chancellor’s Challenge Trophy 2023 invitational Universities Staff Badminton Championship
Economic Growth and Japanese Management: 91¿´Æ¬Íø JICA Chair Program 2022/2023 Session Five
The JICA Chair program is an initiative which focuses on the Japanese modernization process through a series of lectures in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sri Lanka Office and the International Office of the 91¿´Æ¬Íø. The overarching purpose of the initiative is to share Japan’s experiences and lessons learned through […]
Book Launch: Drama and Art of Drama
The experimental book “Drama and Art of Drama” written by Dr Ranjith Senanayake, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Sinhala Studies, was launched on January 12th, 2023 at the New Arts Theatre. The Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, was the Chief Guest at the event. Additionally, the dean of the Faculty of Arts, […]
South Asian Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research and Interventions: Partnering with UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) partners with the 91¿´Æ¬Íø in establishing a South Asian Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Gender Equality, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research and Interventions signifying the longstanding partnership between the two institutions which dates back to 1973. The scope of the Centre of Excellence encompasses promoting multidisciplinary research, […]
Naada Nu’23
The Music Society of the Faculty of Science is a space for like-minded students who share a love for music. As students from an environment of scientific learning, the Music Society provides a welcome respite as it encourages the pursuit of arts and creates well-rounded students. Initiated in 2015, the Music Society had the sole […]
A New Board Room for the Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science celebrated the opening of its new Board Room on the 3rd of January 2023. The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Mr Rahal Abeyrathne, Works Engineer, and Mrs Tharushika Pathiranage, Former Deputy Registrar of the Faculty of Science. The building which will house the new […]
Long Service Awards Ceremony 2022
Digitalization of Tree Inventory
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø, as a premier educational institution, has already adopted Sustainable Development Goals. Following this, a comprehensive tree inventory has also been prepared for the university. The University started a digital form of tree inventory by using QR codes from 2nd January 2023 as part of the new year celebrations. Through scanning the […]
Commencement of Duties for Year 2023
91¿´Æ¬Íø ceremonially commenced duties of the New Year on the 2nd of January 2023, with a special function attended by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice-Chancellor along with Dr P. Mahanamahewa, Rector of Sri Palee Campus Deans of Faculties, Directors of institutes, Mr K.A.S. Edward, Registrar, Acting Bursar and all other staff members […]
UOC signs an MOU with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the 91¿´Æ¬Íø on 29th December 2022. The purpose of the MoU is to design, establish and operationalize a Youth Wellness Centre at the Faculty of Arts to address the wellness needs of students of the Faculty. Specific Objectives of […]
General Convocation 2021
Prof. Tilak Hettiarachchy Award for Academic Excellence – General Convocation 2021
D. P. P. Samarasekara Peace Prize – General Convocation 2021
Canekeratne Prize for General Merit – General Convocation 2021
Student of the Year of the General Convocation 2021
Sudden unexpected drop of air quality in Sri Lanka
National Building Research Organization (NBRO), Sri Lanka, has observed unhealthy air quality levels in many parts of Sri Lanka since the 7th & 8th of December 2022. The air quality index (AQI) in most parts of the country has been between 150 and 200. The unhealthy air quality observed has been attributed to a rise […]
