UOC signs a MOU with Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India

In a landmark move towards global academic cooperation, the University of Colombo (UOC) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant advancement in the field of Ayurveda education in the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. The agreement, signed on 28 th August 2023, emphasizes the shared commitment of both institutions to enhance the study of Ayurveda and traditional systems of medicine.

Further extended to the above programme on 08 th August 2024, Prof. P. K. Goswami, Dean of the Faculty of Ayurveda, BHU, India, and Prof. C. S. Panday- Department of Ayurveda Siddantha, BHU visited the University of Colombo to discuss progress and future tasks of the signed MOU. The meeting was chaired by Prof. H.D. Karunarathna, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, and coordinated by Prof. P.K. Perera, Dean, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, UOC. Further Associate Prof. S,D, Hapuarachchi , Coordinator of the Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products, FIM-UOC, and Dr. J.M. Dahanayake, secretary of the Unit of Research and Development of Natural Products, FIM-UOC participated in discuss future research collaborations.

The newly formed partnership promises to foster an exchange of pedagogical practices, enrich the academic resources available to students and researchers, and enhance the global understanding of Ayurveda and traditional medicinal systems. Through this collaboration, both universities aim to cultivate a deeper appreciation and knowledge of their respective Traditional systems of medicine, thereby contributing to the holistic advancement of the field.