Moratuwa Uni. Undergrads’ ‘Hasarella’ benefits St Sebestian Vidyalaya, Madampe
Undergraduates of the Department of Materials Sciences & Engineering of the University of Moratuwa were able to bring smiles under their programme ‘Hasarella’, by providing Computer Facilities and Library Facilities to St Sebastian Vidyalaya, Madampe. Part of the funds were raised by selling pens, while private institutions and the Sampath Bank also supported the programme. [...]
Scholarships for foreign students to cease
The Higher Education Ministry will soon seek Cabinet approval to halt the Scholarship scheme for foreign students, a senior Ministry official said. The move is due to several reasons including Financial implications of the scheme and also to offer the benefits to Sri Lankan students. Currently, 140 foreign students benefit from the scheme introduced in [...]
Education Sector Unions oppose MoE official’s transfer
A group of Teachers’ and Principals’ Unions is requesting the Ministry of Education (MoE) to cancel the transfer of an MoE official, for talking to the media. In a letter signed by four Unions, namely Ceylon Teachers Union, All Island Teachers Union, Sri Lanka Principals’ Union and Independent Education Service Unions’ have said that the [...]
Rs 300m Indian grant to upgrade Estate Schools
Government intends to enhance infrastructure facilities in Estate Schools, in six Provinces, with an Indian grant of Rs 300 million. The schools to be developed are in the Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Western, North-Western and Southern provinces. Under this project, schools with poor facilities will be identified and provided with new buildings, sanitary facilities, drinking water, [...]
MoE to recruit 2,000 Student Counsellors- Akila
The Ministry of Education (MoE) is to recruit 2,000 student Counsellors later this month, said Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. He said they will be assigned to all National schools and to Provincial schools with more than 1,500 students. Their main task will be to handle issues of students above Grade 6, and they will [...]
UCL grooming IT experts through globally recognised Monash programmes
UCL conducts the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY), a pre-university programme that prepares students to join the Monash College Diplomas offered at UCL or enter the first year at Monash University, including the degrees and majors related to the IT fields – Business information systems, Computer networks and security, Computer science, Creative computing, Cybersecurity, Data [...]
The City Campus with Global Facilities
I n order to produce globally competent, employable graduates, the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies has partnered with world renowned leaders in education, the Swinburne University of Technology, as well as numerous California State Universities. The dynamic partnerships forged, ensure that NCHS together with Swinburne and Calstate produce the very best graduates. Through the carefully [...]
The World Needs You!
The Statistics of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Worldwide The tourism and hospitality industry are one of the strongest and fastest growing industries in the world in terms of overall GDP, employment and growth. The year of 2016-2017 was excellent for the tourism and hospitality industry, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council’s 2017 reports [...]
Join CFPS to start your career in Law
In an unpredictable and ever-changing postgraduate job market, students must be fully prepared to deal with professional realities. Today, when employers open their doors to new recruits, they look for ‘well-rounded’ candidates. They look for someone who not only excels at the practical aspects of his job, but who also clearly demonstrates the academic prowess, [...]
Gateway’s STEAM tour boosts student expectations and achievement
The popularity of STEM and Robotics has increased year on year at Gateway, since they were first introduced to students two years ago. In support of the enthusiasm with which students completed tasks and achieved new skills, the school set up Innovation Laboratories which are fully equipped to prepare students for the technology-driven world they [...]
Mod’Art International – Brings opportunities for Sri Lankan students through its Global network
Mod’Art International, a top Parisian School of Fashion, with an international calling, trains future leaders and key market players of the textiles, accessories and luxury industries. Mod’Art International is a leading institution offering Bachelor, Master of Arts and MBA programmes in Fashion Design and fashion Management. Through multiple interdisciplinary projects, Mod’Art International offers a unique [...]
Excelsia College: Championing professional leaders for the future
With almost 200 higher education colleges across Australia alone, making the right choice can be an overwhelming and daunting decision. Thankfully, Excelsia College exists to provide quality Higher Education courses to hundreds of domestic and international students from across the globe, including students from Sri Lanka. Having a strong educational ethos firmly built into its [...]
Your International Academic and Career Pathway through IIHS
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) is certainly beyond doubt one of the very few educational institutes in Sri Lanka that thrusts not only its young and mature learners to shine in academia but to also gain confidence and exercise their own aptitude to be all round achievers. IIHS believes in ‘creating SMART people’ [...]
Inter-Religious Committee fights for Right to wear abaya, hijab
The Kandy District Inter-religious committee has taken up the case of seven Muslim teachers who have not been allowed to serve in their schools wearing their cultural dress. Secretary Renuka Molligoda said they intend lodging a complaint with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) against the Schools’ administration and the Ministry of Education (MoE)’s failure to [...]
Mahinda College Students engage in Environmental programme
Students of Mahinda College, Galle, this week, took part in an environmental programme around the District Secretary’s official residence in Bataganwila. The concept of the programme was of the District Secretary’s Somaratna Vidanapathirana.
Self Financing Scheme Scholarships from India
The High Commission of India (HCI) has called for applications from GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) and Advanced Level (A/L) qualified Lankan students to apply for undergraduate courses in India, under the Self Financing Scheme for the academic year 2019-20. Applicants for the MBBS-BDS course should have obtained marks of 50% in the National Eligibility cum [...]
Parents need not guard schools during school hours- MoE
The Ministry of Education (MoE) issued a communiqué to all schools last week that, with immediate effect, parents should not be requested to guard schools during school hours. This follows several complaints received by the MoE that parents are inconvenienced by schools requesting them to provide security for schools. It has been observed that even [...]
School wall collapses, parents demand inquiry for prior inaction
Parents of a school in the Southern Province are demanding an immediate inquiry regarding the sudden collapse of a parapet wall this week, as authorities had failed to take preventive action to remove the wall, despite previous warnings. The incident occurred at the Thalpawila Madya Maha Vidyalaya in Matara, during heavy rains experienced on Tuesday. [...]
No Tamil Teachers for A/L Science and Maths in 3 Provinces
Lack of Tamil medium classes in Science and Maths in three Provinces in the country, is barring students from following their Advanced Level studies in the two streams. Schools in the Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa Provinces do not teach Science and Maths in Tamil, as they do not have Tamil teachers. This is despite the [...]
Prof Eugene F. Fregetto visits Sri Jayewardenepura University
Well known academic, researcher, Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing (Rtd), Prof Eugene F. Fregetto, recently conducted an informative session on ‘Publishing Research papers in American Journals’ for the academics of the at its Faculty of Management University of Jayewardenepua Studies & Commerce. His visit was on the invitation of the Department of Entrepreneurship. Professor Fregetto [...]
Nimsara Manimelwadu selected for International First Aid Competition
Nimsara Manimelwadu, a student of Mahinda College, Galle, is 1 of 5 students from Sri Lanka, selected to take part in an International First Aid Competition to be held in Malaysia from July 19-21. He is the Cadet leader of the St John’s Ambulance Service. Pix By Sirangika Lokukarawita
Masters in Business Administration at Colombo University
The University of Colombo has called for registration for Masters in Business Administration in Accounting & Information Management and in Finance, at the Faculty of Management & Finance. Those who possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or an equivalent professional qualification and the required minimum post-qualifying managerial experience are eligible for registration. Registrations [...]
Classifying, grouping schools on ethnic, religious basis is dangerous- CP Gov.
Central Province (CP) Governor Maithree Gunaratne has highlighted the consequences of classifying schools on ethnic and religious bases. “The greatest threat we have today, is to classify the present generation and compartmentalise them on religious and ethnic bases, even in Education”, Mr Gunaratne said at a recent official ceremony in the CP, to declare open [...]
HSBC Premier launches International Student Banking services for students planning to study overseas
HSBC has launched an international student proposition to support the aspirations of students planning to study overseas. The international student proposition was developed around key findings from HSBC’s global Value of Education Survey, that evaluates education trends, parent’s hopes and fears into their children’s education, attitudes and behaviour towards funding and student experiences. The findings [...]
IIT grooming future innovators and corporate leaders
“IIT has helped me see my capabilities, my potential and helped me grow as a person” With over 3,000 graduates that are currently empowering over 250 multinational and local blue-chip companies, the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is renowned for producing innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Kugamoorthy Vethapriyan, popularly known by his friends and colleagues [...]
Building a career of the future at Australia’s top University
Chathuri Jayasundera was inspired to study at the University of Melbourne to further her love for microbiology at a leading research institute.Ranked number one in Australia and 32 in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings; the University of Melbourne attracts talented students from all over the world – including more than [...]
Focus and study: Best time is now !
Given the Easter attacks in April and the poor management of the situation by Sri Lankan authorities, the GDP is likely to hit -1 to 0% said the President/ CEO- Sri Lanka/Maldives and respected business professional Dr Rohantha Athukorala who was the Key note Speaker at the Annual District Conference of Rotaract – Sri Lanka [...]
International Application Day – One Application to World’s Top Universities
ANC Future Center ANC Future Center successfully concluded the International Application Day on the 01st of June 2019 at ANC Education. The reason where this event was unique from the rest was, we apply on behalf of you to world’s top universities in 15 different destinations such as Australia, USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, Latvia, [...]
SLIM expands Marketing education all across the Island
The national body for Marketing in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) has partnered with several provincial educational institutes in a bid to extend Marketing Education to all regions of the country. The tremendous growth and demand across the nation towards the field of marketing over the last couple of years has [...]
Enjoy the Best of America while you Study
“At Cal State San Marcos, we are committed to preparing tomorrow’s leaders and solving critical issues to build better, more sustainable communities at the regional, national and global level.” – Dr. Karen S. Haynes, President, Cal State San Marcos Building on an innovative 28-year history, California State University San Marcos is a forward-focused institution, dedicated [...]
After O/Level, Join One-year A/Level programme with Pre-Medical Foundation at IMC
10 reasons why parents and students should select 1-year Fast Track A/Level programme at IMC International Medical Campus (IMC) is the leading Provider of direct placements of students to Medical Universities in Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. IMC has a portfolio of Universities in four continents which provide wider options for students who are [...]
Horizon Campus offers the industry renowned BIT programme from the University of Moratuwa
With a strong belief that valued partnerships with the top academic entities will create the synergy that would enable to produce graduates and Software Engineers of high caliber. Horizon Campus who had signed an MOU with the University of Moratuwa, now offers the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) program of University of Moratuwa which is [...]
CBLC 2019:
‘CIMA continues challenge to find the best business brains in Sri Lanka’ The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) announced that they will continue the Corporate Business Leaders Challenge (CBLC) programme for the second year. This challenge is designed for aspiring professionals who are self-driven for success. All the participants will go through a comprehensive [...]
Geological background and Economic Minerals in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, island country lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait. It is located between latitudes 5°55′ and 9°51′ N and longitudes 79°41′ and 81°53′ E and has a maximum length of 268 miles (432 km) and a maximum width of 139 miles (224 km). When consider about the geological background of [...]
SLIIT pursues cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs as only local institute to launch Bsc (Honours) in Biotechnology
SLIIT, recognised as Sri Lanka’s premier non-state university, in a pioneering effort is offering students the opportunity to pursue the science of living organisms and its practical application through the launch of a BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology. Overall, SLIIT’s Faculty of Humanities and Sciences new BSc (Hons) Biotechnology offers the first ever solely local Bio [...]
HRMI Convocation and Awards Ceremony
A graduation is a major milestone and a significant accomplishment in life. The HRMI Convocation and Awards Ceremony held at the BMICH witnessed over 7500 students receiving their awards at Masters, Bachelors and Diploma levels. It was graced by the Academic Council of HRMI and the officials from Pearson and University of Northampton-UK.
The 48th Annual Sessions and 78th Anniversary Celebrations of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
Yeoman Service Award Professor Srianthie A Deraniyagala will be awarded the Yeoman Service Award at the 48th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon on 10th June 2019 at Sri Lanka Foundation in recognition of the yeoman services rendered in an honorary capacity and thereby richly contributing to the educational programmes of the Institute [...]
CA Sri Lanka continues to impart importance of IT security and forensic accounting among accountants and students
In a corruption, fraud and cyber-crime rampant world, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), in its capacity as an influential professional body, has played an exemplary role in strengthening the skills of professional accountants and accounting students to combat these growing dangers. In line with this important objective, CA [...]
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 [...]
Royal draw first blood, Trinity win junior games
Royal College staged a clinical performance to outclass traditional rivals Trinity College 34-17 in the First Leg of the 75th Bradby Shield encounter played at Pallekele last Saturday. It was the home team that opened the scoring with an unconverted try through centre Tevin Karunanayake to take an early 5-0 lead, but the visitors bounced [...]
Pakistan clinch series 3-2 as Sri Lanka test players for Youth WC
The Pakistan Under-19 cricket team clinched the 5-match Youth ODI series against Sri Lanka Under-19s 3-2 at the Sooriyawewa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. Sri Lanka Under-19s won the first game played on May 26, by 26 runs but Pakistan Under-19s bounced back to sweep the three following games quite comprehensively, to record an early [...]
Rahul dazzles as BSC clinch U-17 title
The British School in Colombo (BSC) clinched the Inter-International Schools Under-17 Cricket Tournament when they edged-out Lyceum, Nugegoda by 11 runs in the final worked off at the Shalika Grounds in Narahenpita. BSC put into bat piled up a formidable 198 for nine from their allotted 40 overs with Rahul Chigullapalli scoring a splendid 114 [...]
Holy Cross Gampaha wins District Shuttle Championship
Holy Cross College, Gampaha won the Gampaha District Badminton Team Championship at the National Sports Festival Badminton Team Tournament 2019 conducted by the Western Province Sports Ministry and worked off at the Holy Cross College Indoor Stadium, Gampaha.
Gamer.LK announces annual SLT Inter-University Esports Championship
For the fourth consecutive year, Gamer.LK, the pioneer in Esports and digital entertainment in Sri Lanka, brings the excitement and thrill of competitive video gaming to the university-level with the Inter-University Esports Championship powered by Sri Lanka Telecom PLC. Considered the largest university-level sporting event in the country, this year’s event will have over 40 [...]
Sri Lanka Youth U18 women’s cager team bows out on a low note
Sri Lanka Youth Under 18 Women’s basketball team bowed out from the 3×3 World Cup Basketball tournament 2019 on a low note losing all four league matches thus failing out to find a slot in the knock-out round. The tournament was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The island team playing in Group ‘A’ along with Egypt, [...]