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The Library of the University of Colombo successfully conducted two internship programmes for undergraduate students from the University of Kelaniya and the University of Colombo from  December 2025 to February 2026. The programme was designed to provide practical exposure to the core functions of an academic library. During the training period, the interns worked closely [...]

A hands-on training session on document uploading to the Institutional Repository (IR) of the University of Colombo was successfully conducted on 28th January 2026 at the Skill Lab of the Science Library. The session was organised for Library Information Assistants with the objective of enhancing their practical knowledge and technical competencies in managing and uploading [...]

The second session of the Colombo Discourse: Talk to an Expert series, titled “සාහිත්‍යය, සංස්කෘතිය, සහ පුද්ගල සංවර්ධනය : ජීවන අත්දැකීම් ඇසුරින්”, was successfully held on 20 January 2026 at the Main Library of the University of Colombo. The programme featured Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, former Professor of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, as [...]

The University of Colombo held its annual long-service award ceremony at the New Arts Theatre on 2nd January 2026. During the event, three members of the University of Colombo Library staff were honored for their dedicated service: Dr. D.C. Kuruppu (Former Deputy Librarian), Ms. W.H.K. Silva (Senior Staff Assistant), and Mr. E.G. Saman (Work Aide). [...]

On 30 December 2025, students of the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) programme from the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo, visited the Main Library as part of their orientation programme. The Acting Librarian, Dr. Kalpana Manatunga, along with the library staff, warmly welcomed the group. The visit [...]

The library conducted its first International Library Research Symposium on 12th December 2025, themed “Social Responsibility of Librarians: Leveraging Information for Sustainable Development,” marking a significant milestone in its academic initiatives. The symposium was chaired by Dr. (Mrs.) Pradeepa Wijetunge, Librarian, University of Colombo, with Mrs. Shabnam Johoran, Senior Assistant Librarian, University of Colombo, serving [...]

Dr. Chiranthi Wijesundara, Senior Assistant Librarian at the University of Colombo, has been awarded both 2nd and 3rd places in the Biodiversity and Climate Change category at the “ECO CHAYA: Saving the Planet Earth in a Frame” photography competition. The competition, held as part of the Colombo Medical Congress 2025, aimed to raise awareness on [...]

The Main Library of the University of Colombo organised a Breast Cancer Awareness Session on 29th October 2025, under the theme “Early Detection Saves Lives - Empowering Knowledge Against Breast Cancer.” The programme aimed to raise awareness on the importance of early detection, prevention, and support for individuals affected by breast cancer. The session was [...]

The Library of the University of Colombo was honoured to receive a generous donation of books from Her Excellency Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, former President of Sri Lanka, on 24th October 2025. Madam President visited the Library and had a cordial discussion with the Library staff during her visit. The collection, comprising valuable works in the [...]

Event 03 – Bookmark Design Project  The Library of the University of Colombo implemented a special project titled “Bookmark Design Project” to commemorate National Reading Month 2025. This creative initiative was designed to foster a culture of reading while highlighting the artistic talent and innovation of the library staff. As part of the project, staff members [...]