Peradeniya Management Faculty freshers welcomed
New students were welcomed to the University of Peradeniya Management Faculty at a ceremony held recently. Vice Chancellor Professor Upul B Dissanayake welcomed the ‘freshers’ to the faculty saying the door was open for them to compete with the world, and reminding them that they have a future in both the public and private employment [...]
O/Level exam centres to be offered for students abroad
Sri Lankan students living overseas will be able to sit for the GCE (Ordinary Level) Examination at examination centres to be set up in selected countries from next year, a senior official said. Commissioner General of Examinations Sanath Pujitha said six countries had been selected, but this number could be higher after plans are finalised. [...]
CTU appeals to HRCSL against changes in Grade One admission list
A government move to interfere with the Grade One admission list for 2019 in popular schools in the Western Province was referred to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on Wednesday (19). The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said that the Western Provincial Education Minister and some provincial members had last week summoned principals [...]
Trade union opposes amendments to Grade Five Scholarship Exam
An education trade union is opposing any moves to revive the activities of a committee appointed to make amendments to the system of conducting the Grade Five Scholarship Examination. Mahinda Jayasinghe, President of the Lanka Guruseva Sangamaya said that they believe reappointed Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasm will revive the committee after Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe [...]
Schools, education institutes told to clean up premises to prevent dengue
The Education Ministry has directed schools to launch a clean up campaign on December 30 and 31 to ensure that mosquito breeding grounds are destroyed to minimise the spread of dengue, a Ministry spokesman said. In addition to schools, Education Faculties, Teacher Training Colleges and Zonal Education Offices have also been told to carry out [...]
Join the Foundation In Science (FIS) at IMC and realize your dream
IMC is the only approved and accredited learning centre of Vitebsk State Medical University (VSMU) Republic of Belarus, and Lincoln American University (LAU) Guyana, South America to deliver their Foundation in Science(FIS) Pre-MedicineAdvanced Level Embedded programme in Sri Lanka for both Sri Lankan and Maldivian Students who wish to continue their higher education at one [...]
Marketing plays a key role to build sustainable entrepreneurs
Creating more and better jobs is an emerging challenge for the Sri Lankan economy. Indeed, it is an issue that concerns a diverse group of stakeholders in the country. For several years now a debate has been raging as to why Sri Lanka does not have as many entrepreneurs as most of its regional counterparts. [...]
Education: The way forward in Life
It is a known fact that education is the pathway to success. As reiterated by Nelson Mandela, it is a weapon that can be used to ensure that you succeed in all that you do. While riches and luck may be a fleeting notion, education is a constant that cannot be taken away. With the [...]
La Trobe Business School Graduation
The La Trobe Business School held its Graduation Ceremony on December 19th.Dr David Arelette, Professor of Practice Entrepreneurship (Centre) with his students with their Master of Management (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) degrees after the graduation. The La Trobe Master of Management offers many different second year major options – as well as Entrepreneurship, there is HR [...]
CA Sri Lanka confers 356 students with Degrees, MBAs, CTAs and Diplomas at joint convocation
At a joint convocation organised by CA Sri Lanka’s School of Accounting & Business, School of Taxation and Business School, a total of 356 students were conferred with degrees, MBAs, CTAs as well as Postgraduate Diplomas and Executive Diplomas. The Annual Convocation 2018 of the three schools of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri [...]
Forestpin sponsors University of Moratuwa team to the YES Bank Machine Learning Competition finals in Bangalore
A Sri Lankan Student team has been selected to present their findings at the YES Bank Machine learning competition in Bangalore, India.YES Bank invited data scientists, companies, researchers and students from all over the world in August to take part in a machine learning competition that involved access to the actual data of YES Bank. [...]
CMA Sri Lanka speech craft batch # 9 excel in fast track completion
Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka’s (CMA’s) relentless pursuit to equip professional Accountants, with communication and leadership skills, had another twist to the 9th Batch, under the guidance of Founder President Professor Lakshman R Watawala. Two special modules to focus on leadership attributes titled “Career Path Guidance & Positive Thinking” and “Teamwork & [...]
UCL Scholarships to reward extraordinary achievements
In recognition of the outstanding talent of many students, UCL offers a range of prestigious scholarships to reward students for academic, leadership and extra-curricular achievements. The combined value of the scholarships awarded by UCL since its inception in 2016 is over LKR. 21 million; a significant percentage of UCL’s tuition fees. Scholarships Award Categories – [...]
Admissions for Foreign State Medical Universities 2019
After completing the Advanced Level Examination 2018, a limited number of students will be eligible for the Medical Faculty in Sri Lankan government universities and most of the children will lose the opportunity though they have achieved good results. Students get a golden opportunity on 05th of January 2019 (Saturday) at 9.00 am at the [...]
CINEC into history for introducing new health sciences degrees approved by MoHE/UGC
The creation of the faculty is a part of the vision and strategy to become a health sciences destination for students, academics and research, allowing Sri Lankan students to gain quality higher education opportunities locally. The Faculty of Health Sciences will deliver a range of challenging, research-focused, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes all taught in the context [...]
Business Management School (BMS) Sponsors EDEX Expo 2019 as Gold Sponsor
Business Management School (BMS), is proud to be associated with the EDEX Expo 2019, as a Gold Sponsor. Business Management School (BMS) is a non-state educational institution in Sri Lanka, which records 20 years of success in providing innovative undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes through blended learning of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. BMS qualifications [...]
Saegis Campus Sponsors EDEX Main Expo 2019 as Gold Sponsor
Saegis Campus is proud to be associated with the EDEX Expo 2019, as a Gold Sponsor. Saegis Campus standouts as a leading Non State Higher Education Institute in Sri Lanka, approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs. They offer Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees in association with reputed international universities and also conducts [...]
CINEC Campus, Pioneer and Leader in Sri Lankan Maritime Training
Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College (CINEC), established in 1990 is Sr Lankas’s pioneer in Merchant Marine Maritime Education. CINEC can proudly boast off as the largest Maritime Educational Training Facility approved by the Directorate of Merchant shipping in Sri Lanka, and recognised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and European Maritime Safety Authority (EMSA). [...]
Join ANC after O/L & be career competent at 21
College is a great investment, and over the last 5 years, the number of students that have foregone the A Level and headed straight to college has skyrocketed as the job market is getting increasingly competitive.In this context, those who have gained international exposure and hands-on experience during their studies are twice as likely to [...]
Asiri Group of Hospitals together with IIHS awarding scholarships for Nursing Diplomas
Asiri Group of Hospitals together with International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) are awarding a full scholarship of Rs one million value for a Diploma in Nursing. This 3 year programme is offered to deserving students, upon successful completion of which there is guaranteed job at Asiri Group of Hospitals. Students can apply for this [...]
JMC – An International School that provide Quality without Compromise
Education is a universal right and every child is entitled to receive the best education made available to them. In Sri Lanka, schools are focus on uplifting a child’s learning status that would enable them to become better citizens. However, many schools around the country tend to steer away from ensuring that a child receives [...]
Discover Raffles: Design Open Day
Opening doors to Sri Lankans design enthusiasts, Raffles Colombo organising the final Open Day for 2018 on 28th of December. Focusing the four main programmes which are offered by the Raffles; Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design and Multimedia Design. Objective is the event is to offer the experience of how to be the next [...]
SLIIT funded grant pioneers research to develop autism assessment tool
SLIIT, the nation’s largest degree awarding institute also recognised for excellence in research has funded a research grant to develop a groundbreaking Autism Assessment Tool. While an Autism diagnosis covers a spectrum of children with a wide range of skills and impairments, the diversity of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) make it difficult to correctly diagnose [...]
Azmath Ruzly emerges Best Allrounder
The 126th annual Prize Giving of Zahira College Colombo was held at the Abdul Ghaffoor Auditorium in Colombo, where students were presented with certificates and medals for their academic and extracurricular achievements. The Best Allround Student of Zahira award went to Azmath Ruzly who received the Brigadier A. Ariyapperuma Memorial Challenge Trophy, Deshamanya Prof. M.T.A. [...]
Top eight teams reach crucial stage
The brave innings of Ashan Nirasha (No. 6 batsman) 61 not out in 46 balls inclusive of five sixes and four fours guided Ashoka de Silva Cricket Academy to an upset 4-wicket win over MCA ‘Blue’ in the ongoing 13th MCA Inter Academy 30 Over Under-15 Tournament 2018, pre-quarter-finals, last Wednesday. MCA ‘Blue’ (No. 1 [...]
Zenel Zakeer Best All Rounder Trinity Juniors
Zenel Zakeer won the Best Allround Student award at the Trinity College, Kandy Junior School Prize Giving. Zenel, 11, represents Trinity in three sports — Rugby, Football, Swimming and Cricket. He also represented his House in all these sports. Zenel excelled in his studies as well going up to Zonal and Provincial levels The Best [...]