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St. Nicholas’ International student, Cecilia honoured to be a part of the Digital Diamond Jubilee gift to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The year 2012 heralded the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, (Her reign is second only to Queen Victoria’s reign of 63 years) and also the occasion of her completing 60 years as the Head of the Commonwealth. The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) embarked on a special project, to create a digital archive [...]
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Access to over 100 universities after O/Levels
If you are a parent with a child who recently completed Local O/Level examinations and you want your child to complete his/her Higher Education, you now have to determine the best choice in terms of a pathway for your child to enter the best possible universities. While A/levels are a more familiar option, as parents [...]
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Northumbria University – BMS 10 year partnership grows in strength
BMS commenced the 8th batch of Bachelors Degree in Business programmes recently and UK University lecturers, Dr. Guy Brown and Ms. Claire Hoy who conducted the induction lectures are seen here with the students.
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Students of Oxford College of Business attend the Heriot Watt University Graduation in Malaysia
Heriot-Watt University (HWU) together with Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steve Chapman, lecturers and other staff, honorary graduates of the University, members of the Senate, and of the Court, Deans of the University and Heads of School/Institutes and many other high dignitaries were among the guest of honour at the Graduation Ceremony held at JW Marriot [...]
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Business Master’s Programmes from University of West London
ANC Education, with a proven academic excellence of ten years, launched its School of Postgraduate Education in June 2012 with the aim of providing the largest portfolio of Masters Degrees in collaboration with the University of West London, UK. ANC Education has grown in stature to become the only education conglomerate offering education options from [...]
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Join the Top 1% of the World’s
Monash University has made its mark as a University of high standards for quality. A degree from Monash is a student’s first and perhaps most significant step towards career success. As a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities and internationally recognised as being in the top 1% of the world’s universities (Times Higher [...]
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Horizon students shine at Edexcel exam
Horizon College International (HCI), marked its fourth anniversary in September 2012 and since venturing into the field of education, it has once again in this short period of time, achieved a remarkable feat at the Primary and Lower Secondary achievement tests for those within 8-14 years in English, Mathematics and Science conducted by Edexcel. The [...]
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“JOES” Annual Christmas Party 2012
We are proud to announce that the 25th AGM and Silver Ball Dinner Dance was a great success and our next event on the calendar this year is the Annual Christmas Party which is to be held at the Jetwing Blue, Negombo at 7.00 p.m. @ Center Point, on the 14th of December 2012. Like [...]
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What’s the opposite of fast food? – slow food!
Slow Food is a global, grassroots movement that represents the ethical manufacturing, preparation and consumption of food. The movement currently sees participation of around 150 members. The movement aims to promote the ethical production and consumption of food so as to promote sustainable development, biodiversity conservation as well as preservation of indigenous types of food [...]
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IESL Uva Centre, holds AGM
The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) Uva Centre, held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 28th Nov, 2012 at Nest Line Holiday Resort, Badulla in the presence of a large gathering of its members, distinguished guests and special invitees. Eng. Tilak De Silva, President of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, the parent body of the [...]
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“Amalian” does Mother Lanka proud
Deputy Head Prefect 2011/2012 Master JC Umar Azwer of Amal International School, Colombo 6 won the world Best Speakers Award at JCI world conference held Taipei Taiwan on the 22nd of November 2012. Where the 60 countries participated. He has brought credit not only to his school, but also risen the Sri Lankan Flag very [...]
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APIIT’s association with the MSDN Academic Alliance
What is MSDN AA programme? Employers demand that the college graduates they hire posses the latest technical skills; these skills have become a key component of a student’s education and are crucial to career development in this fast-paced, technology-driven world. A student whose education includes training and hands-on experience using the latest software and tools [...]
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Experience the Business Awesomeness in December!
As the Sri Lankans step in to a whole new era in terms of an economy with a sustainable growth, Addressing the contribution of the youth towards the efficacy of the said progressive economy has taken the center stage as a timely significant concern. The requirement of a platform that brings together the business giants [...]
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University of Sunderland Engineering Degrees at ICBT Campus
University of Sunderland (UoS) Engineering Degrees: BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and BEng (Hons) Electronic & Electrical Engineering will be delivered in Sri Lanka at ICBT Campus commencing January 2013. Those with A/L (including pending results) may enroll via Edexcel BTEC HND from year one and final year top-up for those have completed a HND in [...]
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12 months reputed UK MBA at an affordable fee from the University of Wolverhampton
The BCAS Campus (British College of Applied Studies) is a higher education institute with thirteen years of experience in providing a quality tertiary education. The institute has built up a reputation of excellence and trust over this period of time. As an institute constantly looking at improving the educational opportunities made available, BCAS Campus now [...]
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Scholarships for future fashion designers at Raffles Institute of Higher Education!
Selecting the best college to make your dreams of becoming a designer into reality is a major decision. If you would like to achieve your career goals in design, Raffles will provide you with the platform to succeed! Design programmes are taught by a truly international panel of experienced lecturers who create a professional and [...]
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Knowledge Base Business Studies (KBBS)
KBBS is a pioneer institute specializing in conducing courses for major Professional accountancy bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, CA Sri Lanka and ICEAW. KBBS’ main focus is not merely to produce qualified Accountants but professionals who can display high skills in their varied accountancy disciplines & who in turn would then be of high demand [...]
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APIIT Foundation: First Step towards becoming a professional after O/Ls
The APIIT Foundation Programme, quality assured by Staffordshire University, UK, is specially designed for students with O-Level qualifications. It imparts skills and knowledge required to pursue higher education in Business and Computing disciplines. Thus, the APIIT Foundation is an attractive pathway to enter the internal British Degree Programmes conducted at the APIIT City Campus in [...]
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M. D. Gunasena launches industry first ‘Loyalty Member’ programme
M. D. Gunasena the leading publisher, printer and bookseller, launched a Loyalty Member initiative a first in the industry, at a ceremony held at the Colombo 05, Vajira Road Book Shop. The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of Mr. Percy Gunasena – Chairman, Mr. Ananda Gunasena – Managing Director and Mr. Rajiv Gunasena [...]
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Broward College named among top ten Community Colleges in USA
American College of Higher Education (ACHE) functions as the International Campus of Broward College USA, in Sri Lanka, and is approved the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS), a regional accrediting agency in the USA. ACHE is the only American Education provider in Sri Lanka to be approved by a US Regional Accrediting commission. [...]
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Engineer your future with Northshore College – Join the January 2013 Intake
‘Engineers belong to the greatest profession in the world, responsible for almost everything that makes life worth living – from leisure activities to medical treatment, mobile communications to modern transport systems.’Demand for good engineers is high, in practically every country in the world. In the IT and electronics sectors in particular, there are world shortages [...]
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12month MBA at Oxford College of Business ‘Only the best get selected’
For those applying for the 12month MBA programme at Oxford College of Business (OCB), professional experience has never been more heavily scrutinized. The emphasis placed on experience of applicants joining The Best MBA in the country is huge, and has only grown greater. Unlike most educational courses, for MBAs, almost without exception, you will need [...]
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Hundred spellers take stage at the fourth quarter final
An uncanny silence fills the studio as the next batch of hundred competitors take their place to battle it out for the next twenty seats at the semi finals. The competition last weekend drew attention to the fourth competition in a series of five competitions that identified the 20 who will go through to form [...]
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CfPS Law School launches new website
The iconic leader of legal education in Sri Lanka, the CfPS Law School, which is also a registered centre of the University of London for its prestigious Law degree programme launched its new website www.cfps.lk on the 02nd of December 2012. The modern and minimalistically designed website gives a comprehensive understanding of the three main [...]
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New LL.M. in international banking and finance law
In the wake of the recent economic crises, attention has been focused on the role of banks and financial institutions with regard to ineffective risk management practices, uneconomical or unfair lending policies, breach of fair dealing norms and generous executive bonus schemes, to name only a few of the underlying causative factors. Recently, in the [...]
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SLIIT and Illinois State University sign MoU
SLIIT recently tied up with Illinois State University – USA by signing a MoU for academic exchange and co-orporation in teaching, research and training for advancement and dissemination of learning. Both institutions have agreed to an exchange of scholars and faculty for the benefit of students and staff. Professor Lalith Gamage, President/CEO of SLIIT and Sheri [...]
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Public Lecture by Dian Gomes on Effective Leadership and Motivation
A public lecture on Effective Leadership and Motivation, organised by the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), will be held on December 13 2012. The speaker at this event will be Dian Gomes, Group Director – MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., a renowned speaker, a celebrated leader, and an iconic corporate figure. This public lecture is part [...]
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Blue Ocean makes first foray into Asia’s new maritime hub
Blue Ocean, UAE’s leading training and consultancy company has made its first foray into Sri Lanka to groom a new generation of logistics professionals. Sri Lanka is poised to become Asia’s new maritime hub with a renewed focus on strengthening the communication and logistics network. Blue Ocean Academy stands on an enviable reputation built on [...]
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Fashion Designer from Swedenthrough Konstnärsnämnden- Art Grants committee, Recycles Fish Skin for Fashion!
AOD – International design campus situated in Sri Lanka, is known as the local creative nucleus and the exchange point for international and local designers. Earlier this year, AOD facilitated a Swedish/Spanish fashion designer to visit Sri Lanka and work on a special internship at their design campus in Colombo.This talented young designer- Jenny WelwertGil, [...]
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Two students at IIT give gaming a new dimension
With the video gaming industry constantly evolving, two young students with diverse talent from the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT-www.iit.ac.lk) have taken the gaming world to a new dimension. Through IIT’s unique academic guidance, Stefan Udumalagala and Hasitha Dananjaya have created a product to market in the sphere of gaming. Revolutionizing the video gaming industry, [...]
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Dimuthu and Dusara from Rahula shine at Mathematics and Science Olympiad 2012
The 9th International Mathematics & Science Olympiad 2012 was held at City Montessori Inter College RDSO Campus, Lucknow, India from 29th October to 1st of November 2012. 18 students for Science and 9 students for Mathematics have participated from Sri Lanka. Dimuthu H. Amaraweera and A.G. Dusara Gamindu of Rahula College have participated for Science and [...]
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Nimal conferred with Brevet Colonel Position
The Principal of Rahula College, Matara, Mr.Nimal Dissanayake has been conferred to the post of Brevet colonel in recognition of services rendered to Vijitha National School, Dikwella and Rahula College to promote and develop cadet platoons in both schools. The college held an official ceremony recently to felicitate the new position given to the principal with the [...]
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Unique learning opportunity with MSU’s hospitality programmes
The rapid growth of international hospitality and tourism over the years has generated not only revenue for the countries involved, but also enormous employment opportunities. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), there were an estimated 880 billion visitors traveling across world who spent up to US$852bil in 2009. Hospitality and tourism management is a [...]
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Relax Help is on hand
To make the students feel at ease, many IITs, including IIT-Madras, had a week-long induction programme for first-year students. An HRD panel has recommended full-time counsellors and psychiatrists to help those with suicidal tendencies in colleges. Tackling the issue of suicides has always been a matter of concern for premier technical institutes. A new finding [...]
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Karandeniya Central provides more opportunities
Karandeniya Central College (Karandeniya Madya Maha Vidyalaya) is one of the topmost schools in the Elpipiya Zone due to knowledgeable students produced by the school, attitudes and skills of their students in recent years. The vision of the school is: “Building a strong society with knowledge students possessing attitudes and skills.” This is the backbone [...]
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Prajapathy Gothami has proved its mettle by its achievements
Since the inception in 1890 Prajapathy Gothami Balika Maha Vidyalaya has been a been deep-rooted with excellence. The school has been classified as the only girls’ school in Ambalangoda area. This school has fulfilled its responsibility to the society by producing leading experts in all fields. In 1890 Mrs. L. Lora De Silva Jayawardana, daughter [...]
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Nalanda cadets felicitate Lt Col. (Rtd.) A.M.W. Dhananjaya
Nalanda’s cadet platoons of 1977 and 1978, that won the Herman Loos’ Cup for their alma mater have organized a ceremony to felicitate Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) A.M.W. Dhananjaya and to commemorate the 35th anniversary of winning the Herman Loos’ Cup – at the SSC on the 15th of December 2012. Nalandians were the winners of [...]
