Undergrad-Staff clash at Ruhuna Campus
Unrest at the University of Ruhuna disrupted student activities in 5 Faculties with students clashing with staff members, prompting authorities to call in the Police and Army to protect the Faculties located in Wellamadama. The affected 5 Faculties have been closed down. A scene of the protests. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk.
Peradeniya University in legal battle to reclaim its land
The University of Peradeniya (UoP) is trying to regain a plot of prime land, which is being used for a weekly fair by villagers, with the backing of the Gangawata Korele Pradeshiya Sabha (PS). According to UoP Vice-Chancellor Prof Upul B. Dissanayake, the land, belonging to the UoP, had been given on a 1-year lease [...]
12,000 claims, totaling Rs 533 million, paid
More than 12,000 claims, amounting Rs 533 million, have been paid under the Suraksha Insurance scheme during the past 6 months, said Education Minister Akila Vrija Kariyawasam. Of them, payments were made for 145 student deaths and 1,630 parents’ deaths. Currently, 4.5 million students are covered under this insurance scheme and a student is entitled [...]
GCE A/Ls from August 5-31
The 2019 GCE Advanced Level Examination will be held from August 5-31, 2019, in 2,678 centres, with 337,704 students sitting, the Examinations Department said last week. Around, 139,475 students are expected to sit under the old syllabus and 198,230 under the new syllabus. The Examinations Department is preparing to issue the Admission cards soon. – [...]
24 volunteer teachers appeal for permanent positions
Twenty-four Volunteer Teachers (VT) who have been denied permanent positions in the Eastern Education sector, are appealing to the Eastern Province (EP) Governor, that they be absorbed into the mainstream of teachers. In a letter to the Board of Appeal (BoA) for VTs, the teachers said that, though their names appear in the list of [...]
School Inspectorates in National, Provincial schools from next month
The School Inspectorate (SI) system is to be introduced in National and Provincial schools with effect from next month, after a delay of about 2 years. “Cabinet approval was granted for the proposal recently, enabling the implementation of the plan,” said Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. The SIs will be under an independent body, affiliated [...]
150th Meeting of Colombo University Gavel Club
The Gavel Club of the of Colombo (UoC) held its 150th Gavel meeting this week. The UoC Gavel Club inaugurated in November 2014, is an affiliate of Toastmasters International. It is the only Club that focuses on enhancing Leadership and Communication Skills in English, for undergraduates in the entire University. The Club is open to [...]
Prof. (Dr) Dayantha Wijeyesekera marks Golden Jubilee in Academic and Professional Career
Prof. (Dr) Dayantha Wijeyesekera marks 50 years in his Academic and Professional Career. Having obtained a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (UoE), UK, in 1969, Prof. (Dr) Dayantha Wijeyesekera entered the Academic field that year at the UoE. He continued his Academic field at Katubedda, initially, the Ceylon College of Technology, and then at [...]
Colombo Uni’s. Institute of HR Advancement launches journal
A Journal published by the Institute of Human Resource Advancement of the University of Colombo (UoC), was launched last week. The first copy of the Journal was presented to the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Mrs) C. Wijeyaratne. Lecturer Dammika Perera, who is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal, seen presenting the 1st copy to [...]
Blood donation campaign by Carmel Girls’ School Chilaw
A blood donation campaign was organised by Carmel Girls’ School Chilaw, under the guidance of its Principal Rev Sr Mary Priyanka, its staff and its student Parliamentarians. Pic by Augustin Fernando.
Kingswood Interact Club wins Governor’s Shield
The Interact Club of Kingswood College Kandy concluded a remarkable year of Service, winning the Governor’s shield as the Most Outstanding Interact Club in the Island for 2018-’19 at the 29th Interact District Assembly held recently. In Interact history, Kingswood is the first stand-alone school from the Kandy Interact Zone to win the Governor’s shield. [...]
Study Medicine at the Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia
MBBS Admissions Are Open Now For October 2019 Intake: International Medical Campus (IMC) the Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in Overseas Medical Placements to world’s leading Medical Universities across the Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia and South America are inviting applicants to apply for the MBBS programmes offered at the Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia. IMC [...]
Your time starts now
Are you wondering what to do? What journey to pursue? What university to choose? If so, you are reading the right article! Nawaloka College of Higher Studies is proud to announce that the October Intake is now open. By enrolling, you will be able to enjoy a host of local and international benefits and privileges. [...]
Oxford College of Business recognised as one Asia’s Best Workplaces – 2019
Oxford College of Business, Sri Lanka’s leading higher education provider, has been recognized as a Best Workplace in Asia for 2019 by Great Place to Work® (GPW), the global people analytics and consulting firm known for its annual Best Workplaces list. Furthermore, Oxford College of Business is also proud to announce that it has been [...]
Removing Labels- International Schools can be used as ‘ Oases of Unity’
The name Goolbai Gunasekara reverberates as one of the pioneers of international school education in Sri Lanka. Many generations of students were privileged to flourish under her guidance. She has been literally ‘ seasoned ‘into becoming the veteran she is today through the influence that she received from early childhood. Goolbai was moulded in a [...]
UCL International Foundation Year Valedictorian Dinu Rajendran gears up for huge success in life
Universal College Lanka (UCL) is Sri Lanka’s premier higher education institute committed to achieving and maintaining international standards and a higher quality of higher education to students seeking globally recognised degree programmes with its exclusive partnerships with top ranked universities in the world. With a choice of two degree programmes; the BA(Hons) in International Business [...]
Get Equipped With Communication Skills for Success
Are you a Young Adult getting ready for Next Steps? Your exam results have come. The doors are now open to you for a bright future. In the competitive environment of today, how does a young adult get that cutting edge to face the next steps with confidence and make an impact? How do you [...]
World Population Day
The World Population Day was instituted in 1989 by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme and is observed on the 11th of July annually. It happened due to an outgrowth of the interest generated when the world population reached five billion on the 11th of July 1987. The UN authorised the event [...]
University of Melbourne recognises Edlocate as One of its most valuable agents
University of Melbourne held its “South Asia VIP Agents” symposium at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai , India from 5th -7th June. The invitees for the event were senior executives and management staff from their appointed agents in Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh and Nepal. The event was to update decision makers of the [...]
Global Gateway Solutions –Pathway to Enter the Global Academic Arena..!
As a pioneer in student migration consultancy, we provide specialized guidance to Sri Lankan students who wish to join globally recognized foreign universities to become qualified global citizens with high standard of professionalism. The students have the opportunity to choose universities in France, Japan, Australia, Switzerland and other countries as per their choice and qualifications [...]
Royal Society of Chemistry UK accredited Graduatenship programme in Chemistry
The Educational arm of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon the College of Chemical Sciences proudly announce the new intake of students for January 2020 which will commence in August 2019. Students who got 3 A/L passes in the science medium including chemistry are eligible to apply for the above programme. Those students who are sitting [...]
Icon for Public sector leadership: Dr Rohantha Athukorala
One of Sri Lanka’s respected business personalities who has over a 17 years of working for private sector Multinationals – ReckittBenckiser, Unilever and Diverseylever in India and there after served United Nations( UNOPS) Winning many awards for outstanding leadership was awarded the Icon – Public Sector Leadership for his service to the country by Business World International. [...]
Study British Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Degree in Dubai
The University Of South Wales (USW), UK is a major player in UK Higher Education and has long been renowned for its partnerships with major employers. The University of South Wales, Dubai – a new international campus, opened in 2018 as a part of an exciting development at the heart of the global hub for [...]
NIBM becomes the Platinum Sponsor of “NITC 2019”
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) becomes the Platinum Sponsor of Sri Lanka’s largest ICT Conference “NITC 2019” scheduled to be held from 8th to 10th October 2019 at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. NITC 2019, under the theme “EMBRACE DIGITAL”, organised by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) for the 37th consecutive year. [...]
An interview with the founder of Sri Lanka Model United
In conversation with the Chargé d’affaires of Sri Lanka Model United Nations (SLMUN), Mr. Rohan Ellawala. Mr.Ellawala is the founder of SLMUN. His passion and intentions to bring international relations and diplomacy to the youth of Sri Lanka has led to the creation of this significant conference. Over the past decade SLMUN has created many [...]
The Richest People in the World
Capitalism is taking some lumps—and not just in the headlines. For only the second year in a decade, both the number of billionaires and their total wealth shrank, proving that even the wealthiest are not immune to economic forces and weak stock markets. By our latest count there are 2,153 billionaires, 55 fewer than a [...]
Horizon Campus gears up to be a leading force in Bio Technology Education in the country
Horizon Campus with their vision of establishing itself as a leading institute in the country in bio technology education,has strengthened their ongoing relationship and affiliation with the Nilai University in Malaysia. Nilaiis a highly respected and internationally recognised University for their unique programmes thatdraws on world-leading academics and industry champions to deliverin-depth multidisciplinary curriculums to [...]
CIMA Students’ Society holds Mind Challenge for 21st consecutive year
CIMA Mind Challenge, Colombo’s most sought-after business quiz competition, organised by the CIMA Students’ Society, was held successfully at the Hilton Colombo Residences on Sunday, 7th April 2019. This marks the 21st consecutive year in which the event has been hosted. A total of 40 teams took part in the quiz competition, mainly representing top [...]
The future of investing: Fintech 50, 2019
Want half a share of Apple, or bitcoin alongside protective puts? The investing, trading and wealth management firms on Forbes’ Fintech 50 2019 offer more than just the services once exclusive to big banks and traditional financial firms. They’re tapping into markets by merging new tricks with the old. Take, for example, the maturing roboadvisor [...]
AOD presents, ‘Extraordinary Minds’ a one of a kind Open House, at its new home—Colombo Innovation Tower
“Witness the future talent, education & jobs of tomorrow” The pathway to success no longer seems to be a one-way road headed in a single direction. The ideal job candidate now seems to be someone who is great at public speaking, and a social media wiz with a six-thousand minimum follower base, who is also [...]
From Toyoda to Toyota
History In 1933 the famous Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer company was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda; the son of Toyoda Loom Works founder Sakichi Toyoda. At first it started off as a division of his father’s company but a few years later it broke away and started off as an independent company in 1937. The journey In 1935 the company launched the [...]
Earn Bachelors from the Highest Ranked European State University right here in Sri Lanka
State University of Grodno, European State University Early Childhood Education & Psychology Why settle for anything else? Most Affordable and Highest Ranked East European undergraduate programs in Sri Lanka now offered at AIC Campus. AIC Campus, the Leader in transnational university education is proud to introduce another innovative and attractive study programme for students in [...]
The War Time Leader of Great Britain
Sir Winston Churchill- 1874-1965 (November 30th 1874 to January 24th 1965) Second World War saw the emergence of Germany as a rejuvenated world power under the guidance of Adolf Hitler where the Great Britain had the task of almost single handedly to resist Germany in the initial stages of the War. The British Politician who took [...]
Ph.D. awarded by a European State University
Highest Ranked Doctoral Program in Sri Lanka now offered at AIC Campus. AIC Campus, the Leader in transnational university education is proud to introduce another innovative and attractive study program for students in Sri Lanka and Maldives. State University of Grodno, a leading European Research University located in Eastern European Region, has partnered with AIC [...]
Training work shop at Sarasavi Uyana MV, Kandy
A leadership training work shop was held at the Sarasavi Uyana MV, Kandy recently. The event was organised by the Sarasavi Uyans MV Old Boys Association and was participated by Prefects of Sarasavi Uyana MV, Dharmaraja, Viharamahadevi and Watarappola schools. Apart from the leadership programme, the students received the experience of a practical activities session. On [...]
St.Sebastian Prize Giving-2018 a huge success
The Annual Prizegiving ceremony of St.Sebastian College Moratuwa for the Academic year 2018was held on 25th June 2019 at College premises with Rt.Rev.Dr.J.D.Anthony,the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo, as the Chief Guest. He was welcomed by Fr.Ranjith Andradi the Rector, Fr.Anthony Lakshman the Vice Rectorand the priest community, along with the Vice Principal, [...]
CA Sri Lanka, South Eastern University signs MoU to strengthen accountancy education
In an effort aimed at promoting and nurturing accounting education, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and the South Eastern University entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to enhance accountancy related education across the country. On behalf of CA Sri Lanka, the agreement was signed by the Institute [...]
SRI LANKAN WHO CARVED AN INDELIBLE REPUTATION IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN
Education is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber and future of an individual. “If the people remember me as a good teacher that will be the biggest honour for me”. (A. P. J. Abdul Kalam – Former President of India) Yes, no doubt, teaching is a noble profession. But, not all [...]
“ANC-Northwood students graduate competent, confident, and career-ready.”
Ranked #18 in Best Value Business Schools in America and #2 in Best Business Colleges in the state of Michigan, Northwood University is committed to educating tomorrow’s business leaders and entrepreneurs. Northwood University’s exclusive partnership with ANC Education provides internationally recognised qualifications and prestige of a world-class institution, while offering the convenience of completing your [...]