The University of Colombo School of Computing is delighted to announce its achievements at the National ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2023, which took place on October 25th, 2023, at the Monarch Imperial. UCSC dominated the Tertiary category of these awards, securing a significant number of mentions for its student projects. This includes 4 awards in the Technology category, 2 awards in the Business category, 2 awards in the Postgraduate Student Projects category, and 1 award in the Commercial Category, clearly showcasing its excellence.
The following outlines the awards, their respective projects, and the corresponding award categories.
Tertiary Technology Category:
- Gold Award – VT?VR: Pioneering the Metaverse; Next-Gen Real-Time Vessel Traffic Monitoring
- Silver Award – AudiPhix
- Merit Award – Anatomia
- Merit Award – Taekwondo Poomsae Evaluation using Skeleton points
Tertiary Business Category:
- Silver Award – SignOMeet
- Merit Award – Ayura
Postgraduate Student Projects Category:
- Gold Award – Multi-Goal Seeking Path Planning Algorithm
- Award for the student research project of the year – Multi-Goal Seeking Path Planning Algorithm
Commercial Category (Research and Development):
- Merit Award – Bankbot
At NBQSA 2023, students faced several demanding phases, pitting their skills and determination against participants from different universities and IT companies. Nevertheless, the unwavering dedication, technical proficiency, and remarkable teamwork displayed by these students made them stand out as true champions among their peers. These accomplishments not only showcase the exceptional abilities of the students but also underscore the effectiveness of UCSC’s rigorous educational programs, which consistently nurture outstanding professionals in the field.
This year marked the 25th anniversary of the event, which, as in previous years, was coordinated by the Sri Lanka Section of the British Computer Society, also known as the Chartered Institute for IT. The occasion was distinguished by the esteemed presence of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the honorable Ranil Wickramasinghe, who served as the chief guest, and the Minister of Technology, the honorable Kanaka Herath, who graced the event as the guest of honor. Both dignitaries extended their congratulations to the award winners, who felt a sense of pride in being acknowledged.
