Rural schools peer into out of space
Nalanda College Astronomical Society (NCAS), Nalanda College Alumni Astronomical Society (NCAAS) and Astro Minds organised a programme to promote Astronomy in rural schools was conducted on February 9-10, in Rambukwella Secondary school, Ududumbara and Kaikawala Secondary school. Meemure, located in the outskirts of the Dumbara mountain range. A scene captured during the event.
International schools must register with MoE: Akila
The Ministry of Education (MoE) will seek Cabinet approval shortly to make compulsory the registration of all International schools, with the MoE. Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam told Education Times that the move will enable the MoE to supervise the International schools to ensure that proper standards are maintained. “We will also be able to [...]
Hike in University admissions by 660: UGC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) will this year increase the intake of students to national universities by 660 students. This follows a total of 76,596 applications received from GCE Advance Level (A/L) qualified students in 2018. The UGC Secretary Dr. Priyantha Premakumara said the UGC is in the midst of the selection process. Around 177,907 [...]
Govt. ‘forgets’ Uniform Vouchers for Grade 1 students- CTU
Around 320,000 Grade 1 students who joined schools this year have not received their quota of Uniform Vouchers (UV), the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) said. The CTU said the MoE confirmed not taking the new entrants into account when preparing the UVs for the 4.2 million students in the country. The Government was compelled to [...]
Education Unions to protest against Teachers’ salary anomalies, arrears
The JVP-backed Ceylon Teachers Services Union [(Lanka Guruseva Sangamaya) CTSU] and the Principal Services Union have called for a protest opposite the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Battaramulla next Thursday (28), demanding that the Government clears salary anomalies of teachers, pays arrears and stops asking teachers to carry out work they should not be doing. [...]
Nalanda College, Astro Minds ‘Dumbara Sky’ has rural schoolchildren starstruck
In an important joint initiative, Nalanda College Astronomical Society (NCAS), Nalanda College Alumni Astronomical Society (NCAAS) and organised ‘Dumbara Sky’ on the theme ‘Taking Astronomy to Sri Lanka’s Villages’. The worldwide initiative taken by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) paved the way for this project, as they celebrated their golden jubilee calling for project proposals [...]
Peradeniya University Branch in the Maldives: VC
University of Peradeniya (UoP) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Upul B. Dissanayake addressing the Undergraduate Research Symposium said that a Branch of the UoP would be established in the Maldives, and the connected papers are before the Attorney General for scrutiny. Ambassador of Turkey in Sri Lanka Tunca Ozcuhadar was the Chief Guest at this Research [...]
Postgraduate Diploma Awards Ceremony 2019
The 1st Postgraduate Diploma Awards Ceremony of the Postgraduate Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences (PGIHS) was held at the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya (UoP), last week. 394 Diplomas including 39 in absentia, were awarded under 12 disciplines- Accounting & Finance, Archaeology, Economics, Education, English, Islamic Civilization, Management, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Tamil [...]
Negombo Dist. Scout Association 75th Anniversary
“The Scouts Movement, since its inception, has been a challenge for all the other world organizations that are still unable to work on a common platform, organizing people, specially children, without discrimination such as religion, caste, nationality etc,. But not so with this organiztion,” said World Scouts Organization Committee Member and Deputy Chief Commissioner of [...]
150 AL students awarded Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships
The prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships for 2017-18 were awarded to 150 Advanced Level students from all 25 Districts across Sri Lanka, by Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. The Minister appreciated the assistance provided by India, including for the new trilingual school in Polonnaruwa and Saraswathy College Kandy. He also thanked India for providing training [...]
Parents protest Grade 5 Schol. Exam Achievers’ Non-admission to popular Schools
Parents of St Thomas’ High School Matara students who qualified to enter ‘popular’ schools, after passing the Grade 5 Scholarship Exam, conducted a protest, as their children had not been admitted, and police had to be called in to control the crowd. Pic by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk
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With the uncertainties and controversy surrounding us, very few things are still certain. One of these is the need for education as a tool for personal development. Regardless of the country you live in, or the leadership and industry needs, the need for education and educated graduates remains constant. However, the fine print of society [...]
Malaysia – Most affordable study destination
Malaysia Education Exhibition March 2019 will be held at Cinnamon Grand – Cedar room on 09th & 10th March 2019 for the 13th consecutive year. International Scholar Educational Services ( Malaysian Center at International Scholar) in collaboration with Winning Magnitude Malaysia organises the exhibition bi annually. The purpose of the event is to educate parents [...]
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The ability to give powerful speeches and deliver effective presentations is key for anyone to shine in their organisational and social setting. The terms “Public Speaking” and “Presentation Skills”, relate to communication skills that convey leadership and persuasion. Those with dynamic public speaking skills, better persuasion and confidence stand out as leaders. The art of effective [...]
CfPS Law School – University of London Graduation 2019
Minister of Higher Education Rauf Hakeem was the Chief Guest at the annual graduation ceremony of the CFPS Law School’s University of London Laws Programme held last week. 86 graduates and diplomates were conferred their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree and the Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law by Dr. Mary Stiasny Pro Vice- [...]
“ANC is a gateway to a prestigious U.S. degree”
ANC stands steadfast as the #1 provider of US education in Sri Lanka, for ANC students receive an internationally respected education that prepares them for future professional pursuits: ANC alumni have found their calling in many a field, including business, engineering, health care, education, research, and journalism and scatter around the country and around the [...]
ESOFT Metro Campus offers full 3 Year British Degreeswith assured Industry Placement
ESOFT Metro Campus with partnership Kingston University offers Full 3 Year British Degrees with assured Industry Placement. Degrees are BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Networking and Network Security), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Web and Mobile Application Development), BSc (Hons) Multimedia Technology. Kingston University [...]
25th COMUN Conference from March 1-3
The Colombo Model United Nations, the oldest UN simulation in Sri Lanka, is the fifth largest student run MUN conference in the world. Encompassing simulations of the various UN General Assemblies and select UN specialized committees, the conference has provided an unparalleled platform for debate and leadership for thousands of students from across South Asia [...]
Gavel conducts a workshop for Enliven 2019
On the 17th of February, 2019, The Gavel Club of University of Colombo organized a workshop for students interested in speech and for the contestants of the competitions which are to be held in the near future, as the first step of ‘Enliven 2019’. The workshop commenced at 9 am at PLT Hall, Faculty of [...]
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Start your Pre-Med A/L embedded programme with Excellent Medical Career Opportunities in USA, Canada, Australia, UK and Europe. IMC offers the Foundation in Science A/L embedded FIS/Pre-Medicine Programme in Sri Lanka for Students who wish to continue their higher education overseas. The programme exclusively designed for students who successfully completed their Local or London O/Ls, [...]
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Hotel and Tourism Management (Hospitality Management) sector provides great career opportunities in Sri Lanka and abroad. The demand for highly trained and skilled personnel keeps increasing year on year in all the countries that promotes Tourism. Why Hotel Management at AAH? at Australasian Academy of Hospitality Management students have the opportunity of learning not only [...]
The Only Guaranteed Pathway to a ‘Group of 8 University’ in Australia and a Top 60 University in the World!
UCL (Universal College Lanka) holds the unique distinction of being the only transnational education institute in Sri Lanka which exclusively provides a guaranteed pathway to the prestigious Monash University through its exclusive partnership. Monash University is a Group of Eight (Go8) University which comprises of Australia’s eight leading Research Universities, and a TOP 60 University [...]
Can software help people create better themes?
Although almost everyone agrees that critical thinking must be learned at school, teaching the best reasoning is not easy. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that concept mapping can help students participate in a better way of thinking and an upcoming review of research claims that helping students create online organizers to reason more solidly. [...]
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To everyone struggling to survive, Born on April 16, 1889, in South London, my mother Hannah Chaplin was a vaudeville singer while my father, Charles Chaplin, Sr., was a vaudeville actor. When I was just three years old, my father left my mother Hannah. Mother was single then, and had to find a way to [...]
Aspirations Malaysia – Education Exhibition 2019
Aspirations Education will be conducting “Aspirations Malaysia” Education Exhibition 2019 on 2nd & 3rd of March 2019 from 10am to 5pm at Galadari Hotel Orchid Room, for the benefit of students aspiring to commence overseas education in the near future. Little over 15 years ago Malaysia was unknown to many Sri Lankans as a quality [...]
ESOFT and GDITVS join hands to transform lives through education
As Sri Lanka’s IT sector progresses in line with its vision to become a major contributor to the economy, certain regions in the country lag behind. Among these is the Nuwara Eliya District. However, a new initiative by two educational organisations promises to change things. They will provide Information Technology and English courses at subsidised [...]
Importance of Design thinking brought alive at the International Forum for Students (IFS)
Gateway Graduate School, the higher education and professional development arm of the Gateway Group, in association with the University of Adelaide, Pearson Edexcel, Teesside University and Deakin University hosted successfully the second annual International Forum for Students on the 12th of February 2019. This innovative conference, exclusively meant for the high school students of Sri [...]
Meet TOP Malaysian University representatives in Colombo and Kandy
Edlocate with the Malaysian universities it represents in Sri Lanka and the Maldives has jointly organised INTERVIEW sessions for prospective students both in Colombo and Kandy. Students are able to discuss with the University representatives and Edlocate counsellors on the best study options for them for both under and post graduate studies to enrol in [...]
Institute of Certified Manangement Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) Pathways to Deakin University
Why study at Deakin University? We’re rated 5 stars for world-class facilities, research and teaching, as well as employability, innovation and inclusiveness. With internationally recognised research and teaching, Deakin ranked 213 in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). This puts Deakin in the top 2% of the world’s universities. ˜ With Deakin, you [...]
Awareness programme on “Dreaming bigger dreams” for enticing school children and teachers of Western Province for Engineering organised by SLAAS-Section C
Eng. (Ms) Kumudu Amarawardhana, Rapporteur, Section C/SLAAS Dr. (Ms) Buddhika Gunawardana, Secretary, Section C/SLAAS An awareness programme on the theme “Dreaming bigger dreams” for enticing schoolchildren and teachers of Western Province for Engineering was conducted by the Section C of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) on 29th January 2019 at the [...]
A successful Canada University Fair 2019
It was a full house at the Canada University Fair 2019 attracting over 400 participants on Saturday, February 16th at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo and on Sunday, February 17th at ANC Branch Campus Kandy organised by the Canadian High Commission in partnership with ANC. Students from all around the island met with Canadian university representatives [...]
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AOD presents Sri Lanka Design Festival and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2019; where fashion, design, technology and business merges
Sri Lanka’s lead innovation catalyst—AOD announces the upcoming editions of Sri Lanka Design Festival and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka for November 2019. AOD’s design centred education philosophy will shape the two international events taking place in Colombo, directing local and global talent collaborations towards new career frontiers where creative thinking intersects with technology. November [...]
Internationally acclaimed Biomedical Science programme from MSI
In Asia’s 217th QS World Ranked University in Sri Lanka, the Management & Science University (MSU) Malaysia, since last 10 years proudly offers its award-winning industry recognized degrees in Sri Lanka though Management & Science Institute (MSI) in several key disciplines that are geared to meet the needs of the future business landscape. These include [...]
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 [...]
‘From knowledge to wisdom’ by Miralces Language and Drama School
Miracles Language and Drama School, located in the hub of the city of Gampaha, was inaugurated in 2003 with just two student enrollments. It has since thrived along, through a carefully structured course in English language, speech and drama to assume a leading role in the field of English language learning in Gampaha. True to [...]
Think about it? studying medicine abroad
“Every year approximately 300,000 students sit for the Advance level examinations in Sri Lanka and around 30,000 students out of them are eligible to get admission to the government medical universities” Think about it? And what does the rest do? What are the options left out for them? The conventional answer many children give when [...]
Anniversary celebrations of Vidura College: Colombo 20 years and Kalutara 2 years
Having produced a vast number of intellectuals in multiple fields to serve both in Sri Lanka and overseas over the last two decades, Vidura College proudly commemorated its 20th Anniversary in Colombo in January 2019 and the 2nd Anniversary of its Kalutara branch in February 2019. Among the many events organized to mark the 20th [...]
Australian Qualifications –Win stone school of Culinary art
Win-Stone School of Culinary Art is one of the leading hotel schools in Sri Lanka equipped with a range of courses to help students to reach their career goals in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. The institute is globally recognised for its excellent training skills in hotel operations and catering, entrepreneurship and much more. Mr [...]
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 university in NZ. The University’s student population of 42,000 includes 6,000 international students representing over 110 countries. In the QS World University Rankings by [...]
Pegasus House clinches overall title
Pegasus House clinched the Mariyam Iqbal Challenge Trophy at the 33rd annual Inter-House Swimming Meet of Wycherley International School, which was held on February 8 at the Royal College Swimming Complex. Champions Pegasus House produced six age group champions as their swimmers Kavindra Nugawela and Eemaan Reza Rafiq emerged winners in the Open Boy’s and [...]
Naleemiah Nidhahas Trophy 2019
To mark the 71st Independence Day Celebration, Nidhahas Trophy 2019 was organised by the Beruwela Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies Batch of 2019 was held at Jamiah Naleemiah grounds from February 1 to 6. A total of 10 teams participated and the final match between 4th Year student and 2019 7th Year (NIIS) batch was [...]
Chathurya, Tehan and Dilvan to represent Sri Lanka at Junior Davis Cup
Chathurya Nilaweera, Tehan Wijemanne and Dilvan Herath will represent Sri Lanka at the Junior Davis Cup, which is to be held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo from March 4 to 9. A total of 17 countries namely — Pacific Oceania, Singapore, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, [...]
Over Rs. 5 million awarded in cash prizes for E-sports
Gamer.LK – the leader in Esports and Digital Entertainment experiences, organised the largest Digital Entertainment and Technology expo in Sri Lanka for the second consecutive year – Dialog Play Expo Sri Lanka at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC). The three-day expo showcased the latest technology and experiences available for digital entertainment enthusiasts [...]
CCC School of Cricket shows their supremacy once again
CCC School of Cricket once again showed their supremacy in junior cricket, when their tiny tots, the Under Nine cricket team did excellently well to win the inaugural Under Nine Inter Academy Cricket Tournament, organized by the Premier Cricket Foundation, Colombo recently. CCC Juniors emerged champions on an unbeaten note defeating Brendon Kuruppu CA, Nondescript [...]
Chamod Sandaru reaches 1000 run mark
Piliyandala Central’s dashing right hand batsman Chamod Sandaru, playing in the Under-19 Division II Cricket Tournament has reached the magical 1000 run mark this season. Sandaru has scored four hundreds with a top score of 114 not out coming against St. Peter’s College, Negombo in a match in which he scored twin centuries. He has [...]
Asian International School secures two age group c’ships
Asian International School (AIS) secured two Age Group Championship titles at the International Schools Athletic Championships (ISAC) concluded at the Sugathadasa Stadium recently. Thinal Senanayake secured the Under-16 Boys Age Group title establishing a new meet record in the 100m event. He also bagged a Silver Medal in the 200m event. Young AIS athlete Aathif [...]