The Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for New Building of the Department of Statistics
The foundation stone for the new statistic department building of Faculty of Science, 91¿´Æ¬Íø was laid in the faculty premises on 2nd of October 2017, at the auspicious time soon after 10.00 a.m., with the blessings of priests of different religions lead by venerable maha Sanga. The chancellor of the 91¿´Æ¬Íø […]
The inaugural Sociology Head’s Forum
The inaugural Sociology Head’s Forum was held on the 29th September 2017 at the Seminar Room, Department of Sociology, University of Colombo with the participation of all the heads of departments or their representatives. The following members were represented in this historical gathering to discuss the matters relating to the field of Sociology and anthropology.  Prof. Premakumara de Silva (91¿´Æ¬Íø, Convener), […]
International Research Symposium on English Language Studies – 28th September
International Research Symposium on English Language Studies – 2017 English as a Second Language: Knowledge, Learning and Production Symposium date: 28th and 29th September 2017 Venue: 91¿´Æ¬Íø With the rise of English as a global lingua franca, the field of second language studies has become enriched with innovative, reflective and rigorous research aimed […]
Signing of Accelerate Agreement with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
There was a recent addition to the MOU between 91¿´Æ¬Íø and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) with the signing of the Accelerate Agreement on 19th September 2017 by Vice Chancellor of 91¿´Æ¬Íø, Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake and ACCA Sri Lanka Head Ms.Nilusha Ranasinghe. The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Programme […]
17 undergraduates of 91¿´Æ¬Íø receive Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation Scholarship
Under the MoU signed between 91¿´Æ¬Íø and Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation, 17 scholarships (an allowance of 300 USD per student) of 5100 USD were awarded to selected 17 undergraduate students of 91¿´Æ¬Íø by Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation based on the academic merits of the students. The scholarship awarding ceremony will be held on […]
Opening of the Newly Renovated Laboratory of the Department of Zoology and Environmental Science that holds its Prestige as the Oldest Laboratory in the University System of Sri Lanka
The opening ceremony of the newly renovated laboratory for Undergraduate studies of the department of Zoology and Environmental Science was held on the 18th September 2017.
A High-Profile Education delegation from Yunnan Province, China visited 91¿´Æ¬Íø
A High-Profile Education delegation led by H.E. Mr. Li Xiaosan; Member of the Standing Committee & Head of the Organization Department, CPC Yunnan Provincial Committee visited 91¿´Æ¬Íø on 18th September 2017 and met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake; Vice-Chancellor and senior academics of 91¿´Æ¬Íø. The purpose of this visit was to strengthen the […]
Strengthening Tech Transfer activities at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø with WIPO support
One day workshop was conducted by two consultants from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on September 14th 2017 at the Senate Hall, 91¿´Æ¬Íø under the guidance of Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, the Vice Chancellor of the 91¿´Æ¬Íø in order to facilitate the Tech Transfer activities at the University. Dr. Richard Cahoon […]
Professor Indran Indrakrishnan honoured by Georgia Senate
Recently, the Georgia Senate (USA) honoured Prof Indran Indrakrishnan, a graduate from Colombo Medical Faculty through its bipartisan resolution unanimously passed by the senators at the state assembly. No other physician has received such a distinguished recognition in the history of Georgia Senate. Prof Indrakrishnan was honoured for his exceptional work in treating and raising awareness on colon […]
Inaugural book launch of the Colombo Medical Faculty Publishers, the publishing house of the Faculty of Medicine, 91¿´Æ¬Íø
The Colombo Medical Faculty Publishers (CMFP) had its inaugural book launch at the New Building Lecture Hall, Faculty of Medicine on 12th September 2017. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof.Lakshman Dissanayake attended the function as the Chief Guest while the Dean, academic and non-academic staff, representatives of ‘1964 Colombo Batch’ and well-wishers also graced the occasion. The CMFP […]
FMF Sport Week 2017
FMF Sports Week 2017 was held during 11th -15th September 2017. There were 10 sports events organized for both students and staff of the Faculty. The award ceremony of the sports week took place with the participation of the Vice-chancellor of the university as the Chief Guest and Dr. R. Senathiraja, Dean Faculty of Management […]
Delegation from Shinshu University, Japan visited 91¿´Æ¬Íø
Prof. Tanaka and Prof. MinZhi Chua, Assistant Professor from Global Education Center, Shinshu University, Japan visited 91¿´Æ¬Íø on 11/09/2017. During the visited they met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor, 91¿´Æ¬Íø, Prof. K.P. Hewagamage; Director, 91¿´Æ¬Íø School of Computing. , Dr. Noel Fernando; Senior Lecturer and Mr. S.T. Nandasara; Senior […]
University of Southampton to collaborate with 91¿´Æ¬Íø
A delegation led by Prof. Colin Grant, Vice President(International), University of Southampton, United Kingdom visited 91¿´Æ¬Íø on 8th September 2017 and met Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor, 91¿´Æ¬Íø. Prof.Ajit Shenoi, Director of the Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute (SMMI) and Mr. Keith Johnstone, Director of International Relations & Development accompanied Prof. […]
Opening of the Vidya Jyothi Professor V K Samaranayake Auditorium
Opening of the Vidya Jyothi Professor V K Samaranayake Auditorium (UCSC) was held on 2017 sep 06 More Photos
91¿´Æ¬Íø to train statisticians of National Bureau of Statistics, Maldives and Maldivian National University under UNFPA funding
A delegation from National Bureau of Statistics, Maldives and Maldivian National University led by Dr. Raheema , Dean of Research Maldivian National University visited 91¿´Æ¬Íø on 06 September 2017. The UNFPA resident representative to Maldives and representatives from UNFPA office, Colombo also accompanied the delegation. The purpose of this visit was to initiate […]
Bangladesh High Commissioner Visited 91¿´Æ¬Íø
His Excellency Mr. Riaz Hamidullah, High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka visited Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice Chancellor, 91¿´Æ¬Íø on 04th September 2017. During the meeting the High Commissioner suggested the possible areas of collaborations between 91¿´Æ¬Íø, Universities in Bangladesh and the High Commission. Professor Lakshman Dissanayke […]
