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Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology (CIRP)[1] is a private institute of higher education in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the commercial capital of the country. CIRP primarily provides higher education and training in psychology and related areas. The main campus is housed in two units known as Sea Side Campus and Land Side Campus facing each other on the Colombo – Galle main road.
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| Motto | Ad Lucem |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Towards the light" |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2010 |
| Founder | Dr. Darshan Perera |
| Dean | Dr. Ranjith Batuwanthudawe |
| Students | 600 |
| Location | , Sri Lanka |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations |
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| Website | researchandpsychology |
Incorporated in June 2010, CIRP was granted registration as an awarding body by Tertiary & Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka in December 2010.
History
editColombo Institute of Research & Psychology (CIRP) was established in 2010 with the aim of popularizing and promoting psychology education, psychological research and practice of psychology in the country. It aims to increase capacity building in the field of mental health and establishing psychological services in par with international standards.
CIRP is the only academic institution in Sri Lanka that operates with its own psychotherapy and research divisions providing internships to students in therapy, counseling, research and other related areas of study.
Facilities
edit- CIRP owns a multi facet psychotherapy center and a counseling laboratory.[2]
- CIRP is the only Sri Lankan institute with a neuropsychology laboratory which is equipped for conducting researches related to neuropsychology.[3]
Student life
edit- The Student Union of CIRP
The student union of CIRP is a student council which ensures the respective needs of CIRP’s student body are heard and represented. The student union takes the responsibility of organizing social & recreational student activities and organizing student career guidance services.
- CIRP Toastmasters Club
The Toastmasters Club of CIRP gives the students an opportunity to improve their speaking and leadership skills.
- D' Psyched
D' Psyched [4] is a student singing group.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Colombo Institute of Research & Psychology recently changed as Colombo International Institute of Higher education, introduces new Programmes". Wijeya Newspapers Ltd.Colombo. Sri Lanka. November 6, 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Business psychology - Understand before seeking to be understood". Daily FT. August 1, 2014. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ^ "Facts & Myths about Psychology education in Sri Lanka". Sunday Times. 3 February 2013.
- ^ D' Psyched [1] /