University of Colombo Open Day 2026

The University of Colombo Open Day 2026, organized by the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Colombo, was held on 23^rd September 2026 from 09.00 am to 04.00 pm at the Help Zone premises, University of Colombo. The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine successfully participated in the event, offering information and guidance to after G.C.E. A/L, Grade 12 & 13 school students, prospective postgraduate scholars, teachers, parents and members of the general public, regarding the primary degree programmes, postgraduate programmes, certificate courses, and other academic opportunities offered by the Faculty. Furthermore, the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine maintained a dynamic and attractive stall (Stall No. 04) at the Help Zone premises during the Open Day event, disseminating information to visitors and prospective students, thereby promoting the academic and community outreach activities of the Faculty.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Prof. Indika Mahesh Karunatilake, accompanied by the Director of the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Colombo, Prof. Tissa Ravinda Perera, graced the FIM stall with their presence, and they were welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Prof. S.P. Molligoda and the Coordinator of the Career Guidance Unit of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, Dr. Y.A.U.D. Karunaratne. The Secretary of the Career Guidance Unit of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, Dr. S. Weerasekara and the FIM Faculty Representative (Ayurveda) for the UOC Open Day 2026, Dr. S.M. Palathiratne, actively participated in the event throughout the day.

The FIM arm of the event was organized by the Coordinator/ CGU-FIM, Secretary/ CGU-FIM, Ayurveda & Unani FIM Faculty Representatives and Department Representatives for the UOC Open Day 2026, under the steadfast guidance of the Dean of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Prof. S.P. Molligoda. The event was actively supported by the student members of the Indigenous Medical Faculty Students’ Union of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, and BAMS & BUMS students of the 2023/2024 academic year. The Career Guidance Unit of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the Dean, Deputy Registrar, Deputy Bursar, Senior Assistant Registrar, and all Heads of Departments of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine for their ample support in the success of this event.