Guest Lecture: “Developing as a Faculty: Pathways to Academic and Institutional excellence”

The Indigenous Medical Education Unit (IMEU) of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, organized a Guest Lecture titled “Developing as a Faculty: Pathways to Academic and Institutional Excellence” on 20^th October 2026 from 12.00 noon to 01.00 p.m. at the Faculty Mini Auditorium.

The session was delivered by Vidya Jyothi Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake, former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. The lecture focused on pathways to academic and institutional excellence, highlighting the importance of faculty development, academic leadership, and continuous institutional improvement in strengthening higher education.

The event was attended by Dean (Acting), Associate Professor Anoma Jayasiri, Heads of Departments, and academic staff of the Faculty, providing an opportunity for professional reflection and knowledge sharing on advancing academic and institutional excellence.