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UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA

A gang of thugs have attacked a group of students of the Ruhuna University who were decorating to celebrate the ‘National Student Heroes’ Day’ scheduled to be held on the 20^th of this month. The General Secretary of the Students’ Council of the Ruhuna University Dumnda Tharaka said three students injured in the attack have been admitted to Matara General Hospital.

Matara Police say they have been able to arrest two suspects. However, students say there are continuous attacks on the students and complain that the university administration has failed to provide security to them. The students held a meeting and a demonstration opposite the administrative building of the university against the failure of the administration to find a solution for thug attacks on students which is a frequent occurrence at the university.

(Photographs courtesy ‘Daily Mirror’)

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The oldest University in Sri Lanka, the University of Colombo is a sprawling complex located in the heart of the capital city of Colombo.

In keeping with its motto “Buddhi Sarvathra Bhrajate”, Sanskrit for “Wisdom Enlightens”, the University of Colombo strives to maintain academic excellence in all areas of study. The University of Colombo has 7 Faculties with 41 Academic Departments, a Campus, a School, 6 Institutes and several Centres and Units. Many undergraduate and postgraduate study courses in the fields of Arts, Science, Medicine, Management, Finance, Law, Education, IT, Aesthetic Studies. Molecular Biology etc are conducted by the University. The University also offers several other services, such as library services, career guidance, and services for differently-abled students

Student life is enhanced by a plet

hora of extra-curricular activities offered on campus. The beautiful playground and the modern gymnasium offer sportsmen and women the opportunity to exploit and develop their abilities to the fullest. The New Arts Theatre is often the arena for spotlighting the dramatic/musical talents of our student population.

Today, the University of Colombo with a proud history of over 115 years continues in its endeavour to meet the challenge of maintaining its position as the “Metropolitan University, Modern and International in Outlook and Character”. The location of the University affords the student population all the advantages of a “metropolitan university” in easy access to international information/resource centres, libraries, theatres, sports complexes etc.

Its central location within the City of Colombo provides easy access to a wide range of cultural, entertainment and business f

acilities.

The University of Colombo has a multi-cultural multi-ethnic student and staff population, fostering social harmony, cultural diversity, equal opportunity and unity.