Letters of Appointment to 16,800 unemployed graduates
A section of unemployed graduates await their opportunity at a ceremony in Nuwara Eliya, to collect their Letters of Appointment, under a government programme to provide employment to 16,800 unemployed graduates. Minister V. Radhakrishnan was the Chief Guest at the event, while District Secretary Rohana Pushpakumara also participated. Pic by Shelton Hettiaarachchi.
Bribery Commission aims to reduce school admission bribery
The Bribery Commission aims to reduce bribery and corruption for school admissions in national schools. As part of the programme, they are briefing Principals of National schools, past pupil association representatives and School Development Society members on the programme, in batches, from August 1-15, in Colombo, as they make up part of the interview board [...]
NIC from age 15
The Department of Registration of Persons will commence issuing National Identity Cards (NIC) from the age of 15 years, instead of 16, from this year, a senior official said. “The move will help GCE (O/L) candidates to obtain their NICs one year ahead, and avoid last minute delays, said Commissioner General of Registration of Persons, [...]
Education Unions demand removal of SP Governor
Education Unions last week held a major protest opposite President’s House in Colombo, demanding the removal of the Southern Province Governor Keerthi Tennakoon, for creating a precedent where Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) officers were allowed to cross over to the SLEAS cadre. The Unions were from the principals, teachers and Sri Lanka Education Administrative [...]
Retiring teachers against new requirements by Pension Dept.
Retiring teachers in government schools have requested the Public Service Commission PSC to look into a new system imposed by the Pension Dept. that causes much hassle in the disbursement of Widows and Orphans pensions (WAOP) to teachers. The new system where retiring teachers have to obtain all documents from the areas they have worked [...]
Peradeniya University No.1 in SL, ranked 1,196 in the world
According to the latest rankings of the top Universities, by citations in top Google scholar profiles, the University of Peradeniya remains on top among Sri Lanka’s Universities, ranked at 1,196. The other Sri Lankan Universities are the University of Colombo at 1,269 and the University of Kelaniya at 1,583, University of Jayewardenepura at 1800, University [...]
Air Marshal Sumangala Dias felicitated by his alma mater
Nalanda College Colombo paid tribute to the newly appointed, 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, at a special assembly held at the College premises this week. The Principal, Staff, students and a distinguished gathering of past Nalandians, along with the College Cadet Platoon and the Cadet Band heralding [...]
Ensure child victims’, child witnesses’ responses are effective- Law College Principal
Effective responses must be ensured for child victims and child witnesses by all those involved in the criminal justice system, starting with the scene of the crime and continuing through prosecution, said Sri Lanka Law College Principal Indira Samarasinghe P.C. Ms Samarasinghe made the remarks delivering the 29th Susan George Pulimood Memorial Oration on ‘Child [...]
Exams Dept investigates A/L invigilators’ signatures
The Examinations Department is inquiring into the possibility of the signatures of two invigilators for the 2019 GCE Advanced Level Exam, being forged. There appears to be a discrepancy in the signatures of the two invigilators who attended a seminar conducted at the Nuwara Eliya Zonal Education Office to prepare them for the GCE A/L [...]
‘Sinhala Language Day’ at Kilinochchi Hindu College
For the first time in decades, Kilinochchi Hindu College, in the former war-torn capital in the North organized a ‘Sinhala Language Day’ as an awareness campaign to encourage students to learn Sinhala as a second Language. Minister of National Integration, Official Languages, Social Progress & Hindu Religious Affairs, Mrs Densiya Kiritharan, and Kilinochchi Inspector of [...]
French envoy gifts French books to Kelanyia Uni.
Ambassador for France in Sri Lanka, Eric Lavertu gifted French books to Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof. D.M. Semasinghe of the University of Kelanyia (UoK) recently, when he visited the UoK on July 22, and met the VC and staff of the French Unit of the Department of Modern Languages. There were discussions on how to [...]
Over Rs 1b for infrastructure development in the Education sector
The Cabinet this week approved a series of proposals for the construction of buildings at a cost of more than Rs 1 billion, for the Education sector. The proposals presented by Acting Minister of City Planning, Water Supply & Higher Education are n Construction of a Help Zone in the University of Colombo, awarded to [...]
Richmond College Galle, 205 years old
Richmond College Galle, considered the oldest Methodist school in Asia, will be completing 205 years. To mark the event a Service was celebrated at the Richmond Hill Methodist Church, by Bishop Asiri C. Perera. Pic by Gamini Mahadura
Rs 55m Cancer Research Center at Peradeniya University
A Center for Cancer Research, constructed at a cost of Rs 55 million, was opened by University of Peradeniya Vice Chancellor Prof Upul B. Dissanayake. A Pre Congress Workshop on Smokeless Tobacco and Arecanut control in Sri Lanka was conducted at the Faculty of Dentistry’s Bambaradeniya Hall, following the opening. – L.B. Senaratne
Chinese Education and Cultural Center launched to strengthen Academic links with China
Facilitating and enhancing the pathway for joint academic and cultural opportunities between China and Sri Lanka is to strengthen future relationships and cooperation between the two countries. The first Study Center promoting Chinese language and degrees from the second largest University in China, the Zhengzhou University, was ceremoniously launched on the 24th July 2019 at [...]
Innovative Leadership Training at Swinburne
With a rich history of over 100 years, Swinburne University continues to be a leader in the fields of science, technology and innovation, producing cutting edge research and outstanding industry-oriented graduates each year. Leadership Training with Local Giants Swinburne is committed to providing industry related training as part of the education, helping the students gather [...]
IIT graduate speaks of her journey towards success
“In my opinion, IIT is not an institute which only gives you academic qualifications. IIT is a place that will help you improve your knowledge, skills and attitude. The best part of choosing IIT is that it allows you to get the real world experience in the industry during the third year internship programme where [...]
Cal State holds your hand, ensuring smooth transition to USA
Starting college can be a dramatic life change for students—a milestone that is both exciting and overwhelming. Orientation programmes can ease the transition into campus life by helping students become familiar with their new environment and their peers. For some students, however, facing a unique set of challenges requires a more tailored approach for becoming [...]
UCL reinforces partnership with University of Central Lancashire
Universal College Lanka (UCL) has carved out a niche as the premier tertiary education institute reputed for establishing partnerships with top ranked universities in the world, in their mission to offer higher quality higher education to discerning students in Sri Lanka. Having set foot on this path in the year 2015, with their exclusive partnership [...]
Seethadevi Girls’ College Kandy wins at Inter-School Western Music and Dance Competition 2019
Seethadevi Girls’ College Kandy won the 1st Place in Western Dance ( B. Category- open) and 3rd place in the Western Orchestra, surpassing tough competition, in the recently concluded Inter-School Western Music and Dance Competition 2019 held in Maharagama National Institute of Education. The Western Dance squad was ably guided by Master-in-chief Mrs.C.Pradipika while choreography [...]
A True friend is the best possession
Friendship is described as a relationship of mutual affection between people. The characteristics of friendship include kindness, love, sympathy, empathy, honesty, loyalty, generosity, forgiveness, understanding, trust and compassion. True friends enjoy each other’s company and feel free to express one’s feelings to the others and even make mistakes without fear of judgement. “A friend is [...]
ACBT – The Strategic IELTS Partner of the Year
Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT),with its IELTS experience spanning nearly 2 decades, once again became the proud winner of the most prestigious accolade of “Strategic Partner of the Year” at the British Council IELTS Awards Night held at Kingsbury Hotel on 31st July 2019. Since its affiliation with the British Council to deliver [...]
Discover Deakin University, Australia: Ranked in the Top 1% worldwide
Deakin University ensures students are ready for their future career. Our approach to learning puts emphasis on practical experience and our curriculum is informed by the best in industry. Deakin degrees are world-class and on an impressive upward trajectory in global rankings. We offer degrees across a wide range of study areas. A degree in [...]
CINEC CAMPUS JOINS HAND WITH KNOWLEDGE FIRST 2019 EDUCATION EXHIBITION. AS A “ EVENT PARTNER”
CINEC Campus is one of Sri Lanka’s largest non-state sector higher education institutions situated in the picturesque suburbs of Malabe, in close proximity to Sri Jayawardenepura, the administrative capital of Sri Lanka. The CINEC campus was established in 1990 with the vision of building close working partnership with the industry, the professional organisations and other [...]
DFCC Bank join hands with Gateway Graduate School to offer an exclusive loan facility to students
Gateway Graduate School recently entered into an agreement with DFCC Bank to provide an exciting new student loan scheme that would ease the burden of students and parents, for all courses offered at Gateway Graduate School. The low interest scheme is designed in a manner where students are given the flexibility to pay only the [...]
ANC Future Center – Medical Placements No.1 Medical Placements Center in Sri Lanka!
Completed your A/L’s? O/L’s? confused about what exactly to choose next is a phase every student goes through. Making the right decision at this stage in life will be a game changer. If you have ever dreamt of becoming a doctor and struggled hard in deciding which site to land in or whom to approach? [...]
Huawei stands tall The pride of China
HuaweiTechnologies was established with the purpose and goal oftaking digitalization to every person, home and organisation for a fully connected, intelligent world, the Huawei Company was established. During these thirty years of history the company has taken the long steady pathway towards success avoiding the shortcuts which puts the quality at risk. One of the [...]
Apple Incorporated- The Journey Towards The “iVerse”
The brand ‘Apple’ has become synonymous within IT industry, transcending further from personal computers which was it’s initial specialization. The popularity of the brand name is such that it is immortalised as the word’s first public company to be valued at 1 trillion US Dollars. Achieving such a feet for any corporate is not an [...]
‘Illumination Night 2019’: A night of fun and frolic
The students of NCHS Kandy partied the night away at ‘Illumination Night 2019’, an annual event held by the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies. The event was held on the 28th of July, at Golden Crown Kandy. Dressed in their red and black finery, the students and staff danced to their favorite hits, as they [...]
UCL Monash Graduation Ceremony 2019
Universal College Lanka (UCL), Sri Lanka’s premier transnational higher education institute held its annual UCL Monash Graduation Ceremony on a grandeur manner at the Waters Edge recently. Held for the third successive year, the Graduating Class of 2018/ 2019 comprised of 276 students who successfully completed the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) and the Monash [...]
Appreciating English Elocution with a refined soul- A Mother, a Banker and a Teacher
Effective oral communication entails accurate structuring of the language and grammar; semantics, syntax and pronunciation. That is not to say that the speaker should arrange the word flow in a sophisticated way. The custom made vocabulary, tone, pitch and composure should be adapted in relation to the audience under consideration. Fail to do so, and [...]
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 [...]
Lecturer Hasini Cooray shares insight on University of London LL.B at Horizon Campus for its highly successful graduation rate
Having begun her career in lecturing seven years ago, with the inception of Horizon campus’s LLB undergraduate faculty which is an affiliate of the University of London’s International Programme, Hasini shared insight on the programme’s highly proven success rate since its commencement in 2012. Hasini is an alumnus of University of London itself, thus giving [...]
Stafford International School Prize Giving 2019 : A huge success
The annual prize giving of Stafford International School was held on the 22nd of July at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre. The Chief Guest was Mr. Lakshan Madurasinghe who is the Head of Public Relations & Communications at Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka. He is a distinguished past pupil of Stafford International School.
Java Institute for Advanced Technology Partners EDEX Midyear Expo 2019 as a Diamond Sponsor
Java Institute for Advanced Technology is proud to be associated with the EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2019,as a Diamond Sponsor. Most Advanced Software Engineering Degree Programme in Sri Lanka – JIAT – The Java Institute for Advanced Technology is a leading research-based higher education institute in Sri Lanka. It provides Sri Lanka’s most advanced Software Engineering [...]
Godapitiya National School PPA gets office building
The Past Pupils’ Association’s office of M/Godapitiya National School was ceremoniously opened by the school’s current Principal J. Uyangoda, and past Principal and Advisor of the PPA, L. Chandrasena on July 28. Present on the occasion were PPA office bearers and alumni including Dr Neel Wasantha, lecturer at Lincon University, Malaysia, and Ms Kusum Liyanage, [...]
Four mothers felicitated
Four mothers who had given birth to four or more children were felicitated recently at the Saragrand Reception Hall, Pitabeddara. On a concept of Actor Lakmal Gajanayake this event was organized by Pitabeddara Nilwala Friends organisation. The event was graced by Sasthrapathi Gonadeniye Sumanasiri Thero, Tele drama Director and Actor Sudaththa Thilakasiri, Actress Thilini Madhushani, [...]
The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) partners EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2019 as a Gold Sponsor
The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is proud to be associated with the EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2019, as a Gold Sponsor. The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is a pioneer in providing globally renowned higher education in Sri Lanka which offers specialized offshore British degree programmes in IT and Business since its inception in 1990. [...]
RMIT Foundation programme at ICBT Campus, transfer to Australia in 9 months after your O/L’s
Pursuing higher education is a goal in any student’s life. While many travel abroad, some prefer to be in their home country for their degree. In Sri Lanka, there are many private higher education institutes that promise the best education for students. Out of them, ICBT Campus has been around as a potential higher education [...]
Humanising communication between brands and people through Graphic Design
AOD graduate Chani Perera behind Riot House Studio talks branding, creative education and where design and science should intersect to open up bigger and better possibilities for the world At a time designations and career descriptions are becoming more imaginative than ever before, I still like to call myself a graphic designer,” says Chani, opening up [...]
Australian Medical Council (AMC) Approved Highest Ranked European Medical Degree Admissions after O/Levels and A/Levels
Start your Medical Education with IMC Pre-Medical Programme Become a Medical Doctor in Australia No IELTS | No Bank Balances| Immediate Departure International Medical Campus (IMC) the leading medical education pathway provider and the largest medical university placement centre in Sri Lanka, offers an ideal programme that prepares O/Level students for International Medical University admission [...]
Kalutara Holy Cross College Old Boys Union’s annual general meeting
Kalutara Holy Cross College Old Boys Union’s Colombo Branch held its annual general meeting at Samuthura Hotel in Colombo 03, under the partnage of OBU president Raj Loganathan. Former Minister Imtiaz Bakeer markar participated as Chief Guest. Rev.Fr.Carlton De Silva patron and Principal also graced the occasion.
Advances in Concrete Technology, Structural Engineering and Design(ACTSED): Dedicated to Helarisi Abeyruwan
Helarisi Abeyruwan is to retire from his position of Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2019. In grateful appreciation of his long and dedicated service to the university, and of his outstanding teaching, research and technical contributions to many fields of engineering, an international conference is organised. It [...]
A range of top-notch programmes from MSU – One of Asia’s Top QS World Ranked Universities
When choosing which university to attend, it can be easy to get distracted by the old guard: those institutions that have been around for centuries, and that dominate the upper echelons such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Princeton spring to mind. But many more institutions also deserve your attention. THE’s 2019 Young University Rankings reveal the best universities under 50 years old, assessed across teaching, [...]
SLIIT secures prestigious win showcasing design excellence of Architecture students
SLIIT School of Architecture students recently showcased their talents winning the ‘Chetty Beach Front Development Design Competition’ recently. The competition hosted by the Northern Province Governor’s Office, required the architecture students to design a novel and sustainable Beach Front visitor facilities center, ideal for visitors and pedestrians. Demonstrating their academic and professional aptitude, the students [...]