Department of Statistics - University of Colombo

We are hiring..

Post of Lecturer (Probationary)/Lecturer (Unconfirmed)/Senior Lecturer Grade II/I

📅 Closing Date: December 29, 2025
For more details and to apply, visit: https://cmb.ac.lk/post-of-lecturer-senior-lecturer-legal-officer

📢 *Registration Deadline Extended!*

Don’t miss out on two insightful workshops at the *International Conference in Data Science 2025*, jointly organized by the Department of Statistics and the Center for Data Science, University of Colombo.

🔹 *Workshop 1:* *Predictive Modelling in the Age of AI*
📆 24th November 2025 | 🕣 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🔹 *Workshop 2:* *AI Agents, Explainability & Governance*
📆 26th November 2025 | 🕣 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Engage with leading experts and deepen your understanding of cutting-edge AI and data science practices.

📅 *Extended registration deadline:* 20th November 2025

🔗 For more information and registration, scan the QR code or visit:
https://science.cmb.ac.lk/icds/icds-2025/workshop/

To Explain or To Predict: Predictive Modeling in the Age of AI
Discover how to harness AI for building, validating, and evaluating predictive models. Learn from an expert and gain hands-on experience with real datasets.
📅 Date: 24th November 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Department of Statistics, University of Colombo
🔗 Register now:https://science.cmb.ac.lk/icds/icds-2025/workshop/

To Explain or To Predict: Predictive Modeling in the Age of AI

Discover how to harness AI for building, validating, and evaluating predictive models. Learn from an expert and gain hands-on experience with real datasets.

📅 Date: 24th November 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Department of Statistics, University of Colombo

🔗 Register now:https://science.cmb.ac.lk/icds/icds-2025/workshop/

Bridging Autonomy and Accountability: AI Agents, Explainability & Governance
The future of AI isn’t just autonomous, it’s accountable. 🤖
Explainability and governance at the heart of responsible AI.
Join us to explore how powerful AI systems can stay ethical and transparent. Learn from top experts on building explainable and accountable AI.
📅 Date: 26th November 2025
🕗 Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Department of Statistics, University of Colombo
🔗 Register now: https://science.cmb.ac.lk/icds/icds-2025/workshop/

Bridging Autonomy and Accountability: AI Agents, Explainability & Governance

The future of AI isn’t just autonomous, it’s accountable. 🤖
Explainability and governance at the heart of responsible AI.
Join us to explore how powerful AI systems can stay ethical and transparent. Learn from top experts on building explainable and accountable AI.

📅 Date: 26th November 2025
🕗 Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Department of Statistics, University of Colombo

🔗 Register now: https://science.cmb.ac.lk/icds/icds-2025/workshop/

Python Essentials for Data Science
https://science.cmb.ac.lk/cds/

A big congratulations to Dr. Dilshani Tissera on her appointment as the Head of the Department of Statistics! 🎉📊

Your unwavering commitment, leadership, and service have been a guiding light to both students and colleagues alike. We are truly proud to see your journey reach this well deserved milestone. Here's to new beginnings and continued excellence under your guidance!

With warm wishes and heartfelt appreciation,
From all of us at Stat Circle 💙

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana, Head of the Department of Statistics, for the unwavering support and guidance extended to both Stat Circle and the Department of Statistics!🌟📊

Your encouragement and leadership have been instrumental in shaping our journey and inspiring us to grow. We are truly grateful for your continued trust and commitment to our work.

With heartfelt appreciation,
From all of us at Stat Circle 💙

Deadline extended: BSc (External) Applied Data Analytics
https://science.cmb.ac.lk/edp/

We’ve heard you, and we’re excited to announce that the abstract submission deadline for the 3rd International Conference in Data Science – ICDS 2025 has been extended to 8th September 2025! 🎉

🔍 Theme: “Autonomous AI Agents: Redefining Decision-Making in a Data-Driven World”
📅 Dates: 25th – 26th November 2025
📍 Venue: Faculty of Science, University of Colombo (Hybrid Mode)

👉 Don’t miss this chance to showcase your research and connect with leading experts in Data Science!
Submit your abstracts here: https://science.cmb.ac.lk/icds/abstract-submission/

💡 Exciting news: The conference proceedings proposal has been submitted to Springer for possible publication in a Scopus-indexed book series. Stay tuned for updates! 🚀

🔔 Tag your colleagues and research friends who should not miss this opportunity!

BSc (Ext) Applied Data Analytics...
Now calling applications...

For more info: https://science.cmb.ac.lk/undergraduate-programmes/external-degree-programmes/bsc-external-in-applied-data-analytics/

The wait is over!
We are excited to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 3rd International Conference in Data Science - ICDS 2025, to be held on 25th and 26th November 2025. This year’s theme is “Autonomous AI Agents: Redefining Decision-Making in a Data-Driven World”

The deadline for abstract submission is 25th August 2025.

📍 For submission guidelines and more details, please visit: https://science.cmb.ac.lk/icds/

Plus, don’t miss out on our Data Science Hackathon — stay tuned for more updates!