Celebrating 23 Years of UCSC Excellence

UCSC Anniversary Tribute

“This is not just a celebration of UCSC—it’s a tribute to the hundreds of individuals who shaped its remarkable journey.” (Photo Archive Library (c) Turrance Nandasara)

A Legacy Rooted in History 

UCSC celebrates 23 years of excellence, but its true legacy spans over 58 years of dedicated contribution to computing and education in Sri Lanka. From humble beginnings in the Mathematics Department, Statistical Unit, and Computer Centre, to the pioneering Department of Statistics and Computer Science and the visionary Institute of Computer Technology—each chapter laid the foundation for what became the fully-fledged Department of Computer Science, with Statistics forming its own path and ICT continuing independently.

The Birth of UCSC

The final merger of ICT and DCS gave rise to UCSC, a centre of academic and technological innovation. Though these original entities are no longer visible within UCSC, their spirit lives on in every line of code, every lecture, and every breakthrough.

Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future

As we honour the past, we also look ahead—with hope, ambition, and a commitment to shaping the future of computing for generations to come.