Faculty of Medicine Archives

Commemorative coin to mark 150th anniversary of Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo Source:Island The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a circulation standard commemorative coin with a face value of Rs. 20 to mark the 150th Anniversary of Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo in recognition of its contribution to the nation as the first medical faculty in the country. This coin was issued at the request of Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. The Crest of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo is depicted at the center of the coin. Number “150” in large numerals appear above the logo and years “1870-2020” in small numerals appear below the logo. Words “Colombo Medical Faculty” in English, Sinhala and Tamil appears along the periphery. The face value “20” in large numerals with the words “Twenty Rupees” in Sinhala, Tamil and English and year “2020” just below the words. ...

40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians 2019: Indian links Source:Indian Link The inaugural 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians list was announced this month. Aiming to recognize the contributions of next generation Australian leaders from Asian backgrounds, it featured a number of Indian-origin Australians. An initiative of Asialink, PwC and Australian National University, the list includes accomplished leaders in the sectors Arts Culture & Sport, Community & Advocacy, Corporate, Education, Entrepreneurship, Science & Medicine, Professions, and Public Sector & Government. Dr Meru Sheel 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians 2019 (Winner, Science & Medicine Category) Dr Meru Sheel, ANU Research School of Population Health. Shivali Nayak 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians 2019 (Education) Interviewing AR Rahman for ABC News Breakfast Interviewing an international student Dr Jagnoor Jagnoor 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians 2019 (Science & Medicine) Dental Surgeon, Senior Lecturer at UNSW’s Faculty of Medicine. ...