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Ms. M. N. F. Sakeena, Senior Assistant Librarian at the Main Library, University of Colombo, was invited to participate in the international Living Lab titled “Relational Ethics Protocol for Transdisciplinary Research in the Anthropocene,” held from 22nd to 25th September 2026 in Nagarkot, Nepal. Organised by the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) at the GFZ [...]

The inauguration ceremony of the University of Colombo International Conference 2026, held on 28th October 2026 at the Main Auditorium of the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, featured the presentation of the Senate Awards for Research Excellence. These awards recognise the outstanding research contributions made by academics of the University of Colombo [...]

Colombo Discourse Explores Musical Taste Through Aesthetics, Culture and Technology The Library of the University of Colombo successfully hosted its latest Colombo Discourse, titled “Is Musical Taste a God-Given Gift? Aesthetics, Algorithms and Acquired Taste,” on 15th October 2026, from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. The discourse featured renowned composer, singer, songwriter, musicologist, and author [...]

The Library Cinematic Space (LCS) is a new academic and recreational facility established at the Library, University of Colombo, offering students and staff an opportunity to experience cinema in a relaxed, engaging, and educational environment. Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo, officially opened the LCS on 1st October 2026, in [...]

Prof. Sandagomi Coperahewa, Senior (Chair) Professor of the Department of Sinhala, University of Colombo, donated a valuable collection of books authored and edited by him to the University Library on 18th August 2026, marking the completion of 30 years of his distinguished academic career. A devoted book and library enthusiast, Prof. Coperahewa expressed his gratitude [...]

In commemoration of the sacred Poson Poya, the University of Colombo Library organised a Dansal on 2 July 2026, beginning at 2.30 p.m., as an act of generosity and community service. Bread, dhal curry, and pol sambol were served to participants, reflecting the spirit of dāna and compassion associated with the Poson season. The event [...]

The Main Library of the University of Colombo successfully conducted an awareness session on the Smart Library, Stocktaking, Auditing and Shelving Assistant (SLASA) Toolkit on 18th June 2026 at the Main Library Auditorium. The session was facilitated by Mr. Harsha Balasooriya, Senior Assistant Librarian of the Open University of Sri Lanka and the developer of [...]

In commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, the Main Library of the University of Colombo successfully hosted the third session of the Colombo Discourse 2026 series on 11th June 2026 at the Learning Commons of the Main Library. Mr. Janaka Wijesekera was engaged in the discourse under the topic of “Nature as the Greatest Library: Exploring Circular Wisdom [...]

In commemoration of the sacred Vesak season, a Dhamma Sermon was held at the Main Library of the University of Colombo on 05th June 2026. The sermon was delivered by Ven. Dr. Madihe Sugathasiri Thera, Head of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Colombo. During the discourse, Ven. Thera provided profound insights into Buddhist [...]