Environmental Fair by Kirama Dhammananda Vidyalaya
Students of Kirama Dhammananda Vidyalaya in the Hambantota District held an Environmental Fair where local and eco-friendly products were on sale. Pic by W.A. Nelka
Govt. to expand 13-Year Compulsory Education system: Akila
The Government will expand the 13-Year Compulsory Education system from next week, by introducing it to more schools, Education Minaister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam told the Education Times. Accordingly, the programme will be expanded to 712 more schools at an event presided over by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, next Thursday at Temple Trees. Currently, the programme [...]
Rs 26,400m for 3 Technology Faculties 1 Engineering Faculty
Cabinet this week granted approval to a proposal submitted by Minister of Higher Education Rauf Hakeem, to set up Faculties of Technology in Kelaniya, Rajarata and Sabaragamuwa Universities, and a Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sri Jayawardhanapura. Once implemented, the new Faculties, estimated to cost Rs 26,400 million, will provide higher education facilities [...]
Do AL students follow the wrong combination of subjects?
Analysis of the GCE Advanced Level exam results have raised questions whether students follow the wrong combination of subjects for the A/L stream. The latest analysis shows that about 20,000 students failed in all 3 subjects, while 18,000 failed in 2 subjects, and another 20,000 failed in 1. Exams Commissioner General Sanath Pujitha said the [...]
System malfunction prompts MoE to call for fresh applications
The Ministry of Education (MoE) was compelled to call for fresh applications for the National Diploma in Teaching, for 2019, at the National College of Education, after the online application system malfunctioned. The MoE website said that, to facilitate candidates who had difficulty in applying online this year, they had decided to accept applications by [...]
Teacher Shortage threatens Closure of Schools- CTU
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) last week said that several schools are on the brink of closure due to the lack of teachers in those schools. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said that the Government’s policy of posting teachers according to the population strength of schools and not according to the subjects, has resulted in [...]
‘Walk’ for a Drug-Free Society
A ‘Walk’ was organised by the Kelaniya Nenamal School recently, in keeping with the week dedicated for schools to carry out Anti-Narcotics awareness programmes. The School’s administration Board, Staff and students participated in the ‘Walk’, the aim of which was to create a drug-free society in the country.
Peradeniya Medical Students hold ‘White Coat Ceremony’
Medical Students of the University of Peradeniya (UoP) recently held their traditional ‘White Coat Ceremony’to re-emphasise the responsibilities and commitment of a medical student in developing humanism in healthcare that encompasses all the competencies and professionalism in medicine. The traditional of White Coat Ceremonies was initiated in Pritzker School of Medicine in the University of [...]
MoE seeks Unions’ input to solicit parents’ funds
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has decided to obtain views of Educational sector trade unions in its plans to collect funds from parents to maintain schools. This is after a decision to suspend 2 related Circulars strongly opposed by the trade unions. Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam this week met with trade union representatives to [...]
‘AMCEHA 2019’ at Jaffna University
The University of Jaffna (UoJ) has been in a festive mood for the past few days, with its Thirunelvely Campus decorated with colorful flags and slogans of ‘AMCEHA 2019’ adorning the university. ‘AMCEHA 2019’- International conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy & Health Applications (AMCEHA) organized jointly by UoJ and the Western Norway University [...]
DS Senanayake Library Kandy goes digital
DS Senanayake Library developed out the of public funds from the Kandy Municipal Council (KMC), is the first outside Colombo to go digital. Already 90,000 books have been fed into computers to be issued to members, and also for easy reference within the Library. Inaugurated in 2015, the Library is ready to issue books on [...]
2019 GCE AL Applications close on Feb.25
The Department of Examinations said that applications for the 2019 GCE Advanced Level Examinations, to be held in both the old and new syllabus, will close on February 25. Private candidates will have to submit their applications by March 1. Application form can be downloaded via www.doenets.lk
‘Momentum Youth Expo 2019′ by S. Thomas College OBA
S. Thomas College (STC) Mt. Lavinia Sub Warden Asanka Perera and S. Thomas College Old Boys Association (OBA) Assistant Secretary Tilan Wickramasinghe briefed the media on the Momentum Youth Expo 2019 scheduled for February 23-24, at Nugasevana, BMICH. The exhibition is organized by the STC OBA, and will offer youths opportunities to build career prospects [...]
Why Australia is the No 01 Study Destination for Sri Lankan Students
The largest Sri Lankan population outside the Island is currently in Australia. Each year 1000’s of students cross the seas, hoping for the opportunity to gain the best education and thereafter a more prosperous life in Australia. It is a land of hopes, and one close to the hearts of many Sri Lankans. However, what [...]
How to become the best delegate!
Sri Lanka Model United Nations (SLMUN) is the largest youth simulation of the United Nations in South Asia. At SLMUN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors of countries that are members of the UN, from Argentina to Zimbabwe. The students, better known as delegates, debate on current issues on the organization’s vast mandate. They [...]
Equip your Child with Public Speaking, Leadership and Sound Values
Do you want to give your child a boost to develop his personality? Are you ready to equip her to be a leader and responsible human being with sound values who will contribute to make Sri Lanka and the world a better place? Children need guidance and motivation to go in the right direction. They [...]
IMC offers Sri Lanka’s first ever medical education transfer programme
International Medical Campus (IMC) the leading medical education pathway provider and the largest medical university placement centre in Sri Lanka launched the country’s first ever Medical University Transfer Program that will revolutionize medical education opportunities for Sri Lankan students. This unique partnership with Lincoln American University (LAU) in Guyana will provide Sri Lankan medical students [...]
After A/L’s, Invest in your Future @ ICBT Campus…
ICBT Campus the leader in private sector education in Sri Lanka has been offering great opportunities for students to obtain world class foreign Degrees in many disciplines since 1999. In association with some of the best British Universities, ICBT Campus offers Bachelor’s Degrees in IT, Business Management, Quantity Surveying , Engineering & Psychology. Studying at [...]
The tenth inaugural Professorial Lecture by Prof. Hema Pathirana, the Dean of the College of Chemical Sciences took place on the 24th of January 2019 at the PPGL Siriwardena Auditorium. The lecture was a wealth of information on the academic endeavors of Prof. Pathirana, exploring the characterization of thin film semiconductors, developing degradation methods for [...]
Blooming Buds Pre School-Kotikawatte Annual Concert
The Annual concert of Blooming Buds Pre School-Kotikawatte was held at Nawarangahala recently. The occasion was graced by chief guest Mr. Pulasthi Wanniarachchi (CEO Incarnet Pvt. Ltd.), guest of honour Mr. Lalith Parakum (Hiru Dancing Star), Ms. Risali Dandeniya (Hiru Super Dancer) along with parents and teachers.
British Council partners with GoSL on career guidance in schools
The British Council of Sri Lanka announced this week that it continues to strengthen its longstanding partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka in education and skills development. The British Council has been working for nearly seventy years with the Government of Sri Lanka across a range of ministries and departments. In 2017, British Council’s [...]
Designing A New Future for Higher Education
It is a fact that the workforce needs for education are shifting towards lifelong learners. Hence higher education institutes and universities will need to respond in many different areas. Learning about the challenges and trends and the responses that higher education institutions need to face remain relevant in these shifting times. The nature of students [...]
Colombo Journal of Advanced Research launched by ANC School of Postgraduate Education
ANC School of Postgraduate Education, under the patronage of University of West London (UWL), launched the maiden issue of the Colombo Journal of Advanced Research (CJAR) at the MBA Orientation Session of the spring 2019 batch – a full-house event held at the ANC Auditorium last week. CJAR is a quarterly publication which is expected [...]
Enrol in Auckland University in NZ & Secure Great Career Opportunities – Meet University representative at Edlocate in Colombo on 26th February
The New Zealand education system is government regulated and has strong quality assurance systems to ensure high-quality education at all levels of the education system. It ensures and assures Quality, Global recognition and Caring for students especially international students. In NZ, you can be certain of gaining a high-quality education that will improve your job [...]
“It was at ANC I found an avenue for my aspirations”
Amaani graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Psychology from the State University of New York, completing her full degree at ANC. A perfectly balanced student between academics and extra-curricular activities, she strived for excellence and took the full advantage of all the opportunities ANC offered her. She is grateful to ANC for the [...]
Study at Murdoch in Perth, Western Australia
Experience a new world of thinking Your success is our highest priority Murdoch’s forward-thinking students are answering tomorrow’s questions, today. Are you ready to join them? Studying at Murdoch University isn’t just about learning in your chosen field, we offer far more than a conventional education. Graduating with a Murdoch degree means you will enter [...]
ACBT the trusted Australian
Why did you come for the event? ACBT is known for Australian Education in Sri Lanka and I have family that have been to ACBT and gone to Australia. What did you find out from the exhibition? The number of different opportunities for us with the different universities in Australia and to see the range [...]
Careers in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Do you want to pursue a Hospitality and Tourism industry Related Career? Do you Love serving people? If YES, here are the high paying career opportunities in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. The Hospitality and Tourism industry is an emerging yet a rewarding one. It is the fastest growing industry in the world and grown [...]
Design Thinking: The Next Revolution In Education
A defining feature of the last century was that most jobs were relatively clear cut (banker, electrician, teacher, etc). In our own time, however, people increasingly have careers that are underscored by a theme. In this respect, Sam Seidel is most certainly a 21st century kind of guy. After splitting his time between studying at [...]
How is e-commerce helpful to your business?
Do you run a business that’s going on well and you’re wondering how to expand sales globally? Are you hesitant to break into e-commerce because of security concerns, or simply a lack of understanding about that element of business? If you’re in any kind of business are thinking of it, or if that’s where you’re [...]
Korean Tech begins student enrollment for the inaugural academic year
Sri Lanka’s ne west vocational training institute, the‘Korean Tech’ in Orugodawatte will commence its inaugural academic year introducing the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 5 Diploma courses in April this year. The Diploma courses will be conducted on Automotive Technology, Pneumatic &Hydraulic Technology, Robotic Technology, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technology, Welding Technology, Refrigeration & A/C [...]
Welcome to The University of Auckland OPEN DAY, organised by Rivil International
The University of Auckland is ranked within the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings, making it New Zealand’s highest ranked university. It is also the largest and most comprehensive. The University’s student population of 42,000 includes 6,000 international students representing over 110 countries. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University [...]
INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY
Since 2000, the International Mother Language Day is celebrated on the 21st of February. The UNESCO General Conference accepted the proposal made by Bangladesh to dedicate a day to recognize the Mother Language. It is a public holiday in Bangladesh which also happens to be the anniversary of the day when Bangladeshis fought for the [...]
Are flat hierarchies overvalued? F1 racers think so
In 2015, the World Economic Forum released a survey in which 86% of people believe in a global leadership crisis. Four years later, the headlines describe companies that dominate the news, fake chronicles, even catastrophic political decisions. What do you think of the remaining 14% today? Organizations treat this “leadership crisis” in different ways. A [...]
Uncharted Power Founder Jessica O. Matthews On Building The Anti-Silicon Valley Energy Startup
“My name is Jessica O. Matthews, and I am the founder and CEO of Uncharted Power. I used to tell people I’m the perfect mashup between Bill Nye the Science Guy and Beyoncé.” Matthews’ opening line at Disney’s recent Demo Day, where startups that completed its accelerator present, carries a lot of truth. Like Nye, [...]
Eight young Lankan football players off to MILO Champions Cup in China
Eight young talented Sri Lankan football players stand the chance to win an opportunity of a lifetime; to compete in the first ever MILO Champions Football World cup which will be held in China. MILO hopes to achieve this massive feat by once again teaming up with FC Barcelona. Milo’s aim is to nourish the [...]
Australia’s Richest 2019
The extravagant miner Clive Palmer is back in force. With assets estimated at $ 1.8 billion, he returns to the 20 richest countries in Australia for the first time since 2014, setting up 20. He also makes his debut as a billionaire thanks to payments from license ordered by Judge CITIC Pacific Minings Project STIC [...]
Learning the Modern Montessori Way….
At ANC-MMI Pre Schools, our programme objective is to develop characteristics in a child that will enable her to thrive in the future cosmopolitan world. That includes developing a child into a divergent thinker who can adapt and assimilate into cultural diversity, an independent thinker who has love for learning and an individual who has [...]
Here you have a golden opportunity to, Study in Europe with Schengen visa & Part Time Jobs
Bachelor & Master Do you have 3 simple passes ? Do you have a bachelor degree? Riga Technical University – Latvia The Dream of every student is to enter a State University in Sri Lanka after completing the Advanced Level Exam but according to the current situation in the Education System, most of the children [...]
Business Psychology, the Science of Understanding, Predicting and Influencing Human Behavior at Work
Business & Psychology in Sri Lanka In Sri Lankan corporate sector, Psychology still does not enjoy the same degree of popularity, acceptance and attention that it receives in the other parts of the world, but the use of psychological theories, models and testing in business is slowly but steadily increasing in Sri Lanka. Similar to [...]
NIBM School of Computing organizes «SMART Life with IOT 2019”
NIBM School of Computing introduces a National wide Educational programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Education consisting of a with a series of workshops, seminars and a competition to educate the future generation in the advancing technologies. NIBM School of Computing with its 50 years of excellence offers the school leavers and employed professionals [...]
ANC sponsors the 85th Battle of the Saints cricket encounter and offers Scholarships
ANC Education is pleased to sponsor the Battle of the Saints, the annual cricket big match between St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College, to commemorate the 85th cricket encounter between two of the leading catholic schools in the country who have displayed a rich and long tradition emulating impeccable values, qualities and character over the [...]
Range of Masters programs in psychology from CIIHE School of psychology to suit your career ambitions
MSc Clinical & Counseling Psychology is a postgraduate qualification aimed at training individuals who aspire to develop a career as professionals as Clinical Psychologists or Clinical Child Psychologists and other professional in Clinical and therapeutic psychology. This programme will provide knowledge through class room based teaching and improve therapeutic skills through supervised training in a [...]
Why Journalism Urgently Needs A Domestic Marshall Plan – And Democracy Demands It
This week a commission of prominent experts sounded an alarm about the precarious state of the news media in the U.S. and the resultant danger to our democracy. They rightly emphasized that trust in the news media is at an all-time low and that a changing business environment has left local newspapers in dire straits. [...]
Australian Education Expo 2019 hosted by aspirations
Aspirations Education will host the “Australian Education Expo 2019” that takes place on the 16th February 2019 at Hotel Galadari, Anthurium Hall from 10 am to 5 pm. It will undoubtedly be the most eagerly anticipated Australian Higher Education event for the aspiring students and professionals alike, who would want no stone unturned in his/her [...]
For the first time in the history of SLIM – an awards ceremony to honour accredited SLIM study centres
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, (SLIM) organized an award ceremony to celebrate the excellence of its various Study Centers on the 24th of January at Waters Edge. The event was hosted by the National Institute of Marketing where several SLIM Study Centers received accolades and were rewarded for their excellent results in imparting knowledge [...]
Prominent Educationist Bandara Dissanayake rewarded as the Entrepreneur of the year at Annual FCCISL Award Ceremony
Bandara Dissanayake Managing Director of Sakya Academy Of Higher Education and Saegis campus Nugegoda was adjudged as the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the year 2018 at the recently concluded award ceremony at BMICH Colombo. The Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards is the ultimate accolade one can achieve as a Sri Lankan entrepreneur. This [...]
Jeff Bezos shows us:
Jeff Bezos came out of the ashes of bad decisions in the Phoenix style to make a big decision. It shows us individuals, CEOs, board members and other leaders: how do we deal with bullying and blackmail if you have everything to lose? It may be necessary for the richest man in the country, or [...]
Gateway Colombo clinch TISSL Netball Championship
Gateway College, Colombo emerged champions in the Under-20 Inter-International (TISSL) Netball Tournament 2019 in the finals played at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo. Both, Gateway College and Ilma International Girls School, who hosted the tournament for the ninth successive year, remained unbeaten in their respective groups matches, qualifying them to be in the finals. In [...]
Praboda and Kavinda take TT honours
Praboda Mallawa of Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya and Kavinda Manoj of Dudley Senanayake Central College, Tholangamuwa hogged the limelight at the Malani Harischandra Challenge Trophy Sabaragamuwa Province Open Ranking Table Tennis Championship -2019 when they emerged champions in the Under 21 Girls’ and Boys’ Singles events respectively. Mrs. Malani Harischandra, former Teacher-in-Charge of Table Tennis, Dudley [...]
Dheera House worthy champions
Dheera House emerged worthy champions of the C.W.W. Kannangara Maha Vidyalaya Sports Meet, which was held on January 7 at the Campbell Park in Colombo. The champion Dheera House accumulated 351 points in total to come on top while Chandra House was declared runners-up after raking in 276 points. The overall third place went to [...]
Carter House with 252 points emerge champions
Carter House with 252 points emerged champions at the School for the Deaf, Ratmalana inter house sports meet held at the school’s grounds Ratmalana recently. Misken House finshed second with a close 250 points while Gibbon House occupied the third position with 205 points. Sashika Prasad and Udari Sandunika both of Miskin House were the [...]