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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 [...]

Event 02 – Book Hunt 2025  In celebration of Reading Month, the Main Library of the University of Colombo organised an exciting and intellectually stimulating competition titled “Book Hunt 2025”  for the library users. The event aimed to encourage greater use of library resources among undergraduates while enhancing and recognising their awareness of the Library’s [...]

The  Library of the University of Colombo launched its new flagship initiative, Colombo Discourses 2025, on 16th October 2025, marking a new milestone in the University’s commitment to fostering knowledge sharing and intellectual collaboration. The inaugural session, themed “Talk to an Expert,” featured an engaging discourse by Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the [...]

The Library of the University of Colombo had the honour of welcoming Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, for an official visit to the Main Library on 16th October 2025. Professor Karunathilake was warmly welcomed by the Library staff and engaged in discussions with both academic and non-academic members. During [...]

A Staff Motivational Session was successfully held on 14th October 2025 at the Library Auditorium. The programme was designed for the staff members of the Main Library and the branch libraries to enhance motivation and teamwork. The session was conducted by Professor M. T. M. Mahees attached to the Department of Sociology, University of Colombo, [...]

An intensive library training programme for the Development Officers of the District Secretariat Office, Colombo, was successfully conducted at the Main Library, University of Colombo, on 08th October 2025. The one-day workshop, held at the Main Library premises, was designed to provide participants with a concise and practical training in library functions and processes. The [...]

Deputy Librarian of the University of Colombo, Dr. D. C. Kuruppu, retired from service on 30th September 2025. She began her career in the library sector in 1991 by joining the University of Colombo Library as an Assistant Librarian. She was promoted to Senior Assistant Librarian Grade II in 1997 and to Senior Assistant Librarian Grade [...]

Event 04 – Book Exhibition at the Main Library In celebration of Literary Month, the Library of the University of Colombo, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs, organized a Book Exhibition on 22nd September 2025 at the Main Library. The exhibition commenced at 9.00 a.m., showcasing a wide range of publications from the Department [...]