Flinders University VC visits Port City Colombo

Flinders University Vice Chancellor Professor Colin J. Stirling recently visited Port City Colombo as part of the ongoing discussions regarding the educational investment opportunities available within this visionary master-planned city development. 

He was accompanied by a delegation of officials, including Gateway International School Group Chairman Dr. Harsha Alles. The delegation was welcomed by Deputy Managing Director Thulci Aluwihare and other representatives from CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt.) Ltd. 

Professor Stirling’s visit to Port City Colombo was preceded by Flinders University’s milestone meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe regarding the setup of an offshore international campus, which took place earlier that day. 

The Flinders University delegation also met with Secretary to Prime Minister and recently appointed Commission Member to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Anura Dissanayake and Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana. 

The visit encompassed a curated tour and detailed presentation at the Port City Colombo Sales Gallery, where the delegation was briefed on the scope of the project, construction progress and future projections as an upcoming regional business hub and financial centre within South Asia. The presentation also elaborated on how Port City Colombo would incorporate a dynamic cross-cultural network for international and local students to build connections, foster impactful skillsets and pursue a rewarding academic tenure, which would prepare them for challenging careers in the future. 

The Flinders University delegation was further provided an experiential tour of particular locations at the project site, including the Marina Promenade, Downtown Duty-Free Mall development and 2.5 ha land plot allocated to the International University campus. 

According to a recent press release by the President’s Media Division, Flinders University is expected to “significantly enhance the country’s educational offerings and provide local students with greater access to world-class education”.

Port City Colombo warmly welcomes a potential successful partnership with Flinders University, upon approval and finalisation by the government of Sri Lanka and Colombo Port City Economic Commission.