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The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), University of Colombo, organized a “Dansela” on 28th July 2026 on the faculty premises. This simple act of giving was made possible with the generous support of the dean, coordinators, and staff. The event brought together the entire FGS community in a spirit of kindness and unity, reflecting the [...]

The Faculty of Graduate Studies successfully organized a Shramadana campaign to commemorate National Environmental Day, demonstrating our collective commitment to environmental sustainability and the upkeep of our university premises. The campaign was held on June 30, 2026, and saw enthusiastic participation from all the staff of the faculty. The initiative was carried out under the [...]

IRCFGS 2026 FGS About IRCFGS 2026 Call For Abstracts Doctoral Colloquium 2026 Contact The International Conference on Innovation and Sustainability through Multidisciplinary Research (IRCFGS) 2026 is a global platform in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that aims to provide a platform for researchers, academics, policy makers and professionals to share and promote sustainability and [...]

As part of the 2026 International Research Conference FGS (IRCFGS) focused on "Innovation and sustainability through multidisciplinary research," the University of Colombo, Faculty of Graduate Studies proudly presents the Doctoral Colloquium 2026. What is the Doctoral Colloquium? This is an informal round-table forum designed to support PhD students of FGS. Join us for open discussion, [...]

The Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo successfully hosted a One-Day Workshop for the students of Master of Human Rights (MHR) 2025/26 programme on the 13th of June 2026 at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. This workshop was particularly designed to help our students with the essential skills needed to conduct their Independent Research Study [...]

The students of the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychosocial Support (PgDCP) 2025/26 (Weekend Programme), FGS, University of Colombo, successfully concluded an insightful 2-day field visit to Galle on the 6th and 7th of June 2026. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, students visited the Nawajeewa Amadyapa Hada Sewaya (Drug Rehabilitation Center) in Rumassala [...]

This workshop is open to anyone interested in research ethics and responsible research practices. The sessions will focus on key areas including: Procedures and Protocols in research ethics Ethics in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Reporting ethical aspects in research The workshop aims to provide participants with practical knowledge and guidance on maintaining ethical [...]

The Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, warmly invites PhD and MPhil researchers to an engaging Fireside Conversation with Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya. This interactive session will explore how doctoral research can move beyond the thesis and create meaningful practical impact through innovation, policy contribution, digital transformation, and real-world application. Researchers and interested participants from [...]

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The FGS is commemorating the International Women’s Day 2026 on 11th March, 2026. To mark this day, the FGS is launching a collection of reflective essays written by the students and the lecturers of the Master of Gender and Women's Studies 2025-2026.  Download PDF Download Please wait while flipbook is loading. For more related info, [...]