Leapfrogging the climate crisis
It was a love or hate reaction and both sides equally passionate about sixteen-year-old’s Greta Thunberg’s impassioned speech at the UN Climate Summit this week castigating world leaders with a strident “shame on you!”. The guilty immediately spoke up. Some world leaders, blamed for their inaction on the climate crisis, notably the leaders of the [...]
Chathuri leads WCIC
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce at its 34th Annual General Meeting held on September 24 at Hotel Galadari appointed its Board of Management for 2019-2020. Chairperson – Chathuri Ranasinghe; First Vice Chairperson – Indrani Fernando; Second Vice Chairperson Illanga Karunaratne; Joint Secretaries Ramani Ponnambalam & Zahara Cadar; Treasurer Sonali de Silva; Asst Treasurer [...]
Teachers in a class of their own
Teachers in a protest campaign outside the Fort Railway Station this week – Pic by Amila Prabodha Gamage
96,000 Tabs for GCE A/L students and teachers by end October – Akila
The Ministry of Education (MoE) will distribute 96,000 Tabs to GCE A/L students and teachers of National schools, end of next month, keeping with a pledge in 2015. Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said the Tabs will be distributed in 3 stages under the proposed programme estimated to cost Rs 4 billion. Mr Kariyawasam said [...]
Rs 1,340m paid to students under ‘Suraksha’ insurance scheme- MoE
A sum of Rs 1,340 million has been paid to students across the country, under the ‘Suraksha’ insurance scheme, the Ministry of Education (MoE) claimed last week. Accordingly, Insurance agent Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd had received around 29,000 claims from students, as of August 2019. The Suraksha scheme gives health, accident, and life cover to [...]
Experts Committee to review National Education Act
Cabinet approved the appointment of a Committee of Experts representing the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women & Child Affairs and Dry Zone Development, to review the new National Education Act and present recommendations. The Ministry of City Planning, Water supply & Higher Education, Ministry of National Policies, Economic Affairs, Resettlement & Rehabilitation, Northern Province [...]
Ministry says salary issue resolved, strike unnecessary
Following the strike by the Ceylon Teachers’ and Principals’ Unions last week, the Ministry of Education (MoE) said the strike was unnecessary, as their salary anomaly issue has been resolved and will be effective from next year. A statement issued by the MoE said the recommendations of a salary anomalies committee will come into effect [...]
Principals and teachers warn of indefinite strike for salary revision
Principals and teachers warned they would go on an indefinite strike from mid next month, if their demands on salaries is not agreed upon. Prior to the indefinite strike, they have warned of a continuous 5-day strike commencing October 7, as they have not been able to get a favourable response so far. Some 30 [...]
Human Resources Development key to sustain organisations- Uni. Don
Text of the Speech by G.H.Abeyweera, the Dean of the Faculty of Management of UvaWellassa University at the HRM Diploma Awarding Ceremony organized by Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Uva Province, Badulla Hon. Governor of Uva Province, the Chairman, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the distinguished invitees, the executive officers of the Board of Management [...]
University non-academic staff Unions warn of intensified TU action
University non-academic staff Trade Unions (TU) warn they are prepared to further intensify their TU action over demands to rectify their salary anomaly issue. Co-President of the University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC) Dhammika S. Priyantha said their members would “flood the streets of Colombo” on October 3 (Thursday), for a massive show of strength, [...]
‘Development through Sustainability’- Eastern University Research Conference
The annual Research conference of the Eastern University – Trinco Faculty, was held last week, on the theme of ‘Development through Sustainability’. Among the subjects discussed were Science, Finance, Commerce, Technology, Management, Social Science and Tourism . The conference was presided over by Chief Secretary of the Province, Prof. Vallipuram Kanagasingham, while D.M. Sarath Abeygunawardena [...]
Sri J’pura Nurses Training School under Colombo Uni.
Cabinet approved the proposal presented by Minister of City Planning, Water Supply & Higher Education, to assign the buildings, including the land where they are located, assets and staff of Sri Jayewardenepura Nurses Training School, which is administrated by the Ministry of Health, Nutrition Indigenous Medicine, to the University of Colombo .
‘Sarasa’, featuring Victor Rathnayake
The 2002 A/Level batch of Mahinda College, Galle, will stage a solo concert, ‘Sarasa’, featuring Maestro Victor Rathnayake on October 5, at the Auditorium of the Karapitiya Medical Faculty at 6.30pm. Tickets priced at Rs. 2,000, Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 5,000 are available at Sarasavi Bookshop – Galle, Sridara Pharmacy – Karapitiya and Singer Plus [...]
Australian Education Standards, in Sri Lanka
Nawaloka College of Higher studies (NCHS) is a provider of globally recognised higher education qualifications. Located in the heart of Colombo, the NCHS campus consists of modern facilities, providing students with an international learning environment. With a strong commitment to provide high quality education, NCHS offers distinctive benefits that are tailor made to suit the [...]
Despite zero public fees, Germany’s private universities are booming
At first glance, Germany might seem an unlikely place for a boom in private, fee-charging universities. Famously, the nation’s public universities are all but free to attend, even for foreign students, and are seen as consistently decent in quality. But despite this, an ever greater number of students, German and foreign, are choosing to pay [...]
Study Medicine at the Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia
International Medical Campus (IMC) the Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in Overseas Medical Placements to world’s leading Medical Universities across 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 Facilitates students to select a medical university based on the [...]
Gateway signs MoU with World’s number one Teacher Education Institution at the International Forum for Teachers
Gateway Graduate School entered into a working relationship with the prestigious University of London to offer the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) to the teaching professionals of Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh and Nepal. This programme was officially launched on the second day of the International Forum for Teachers (IFT) 2019. The fourth consecutive International [...]
SLIIT ROBOFEST 2019 showcases creativity and enthusiasm during Annual Robotics Showdown Competition
SLIIT ROBOFEST 2019, the annual much awaited robotic battle organised by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology for the 10th consecutive year, concluded on a high note recently showcasing creativity and boundless enthusiasm. Held since 2010, the main objective of SLIIT ROBOFEST is to inspire [...]
Commercial Credit introduces student loans for APIIT students
The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Sri Lanka, one of the leading private institutions providing quality higher education, has launched an Education Loan Scheme in partnership with Commercial Credit and Finance PLC. The scheme was launched to provide a viable solution to meet the higher education aspirations of youth in Sri Lanka. Shammi [...]
The MBA programme of Canterbury Christ Church University UK
Are you dreaming to? Start your own business Work in a new country Obtain a promotion Move into a new functional area Move into a new industry Make some new connections Get registered to Canterbury Christ Church University MBA programmeme at Saegis Campus. Overview: Business world is rapidly changing due to complex global business environment [...]
SLIM Joins Hands with the EDB to Conduct Awareness Programme
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) in collaboration with the Export Development Board (EDB) conducted an awareness seminar for the applicants of the ‘Erambuma’ credit scheme. SLIM, in keeping with its sustainable approach to business, joined hands with the EDB to educate local entrepreneurs on marketing and essential business practices. The National Budget 2018 [...]
Randev : Brave and a fighting champion
One of the greatest sportsman Mohamed Ali that said “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a Champion”. Which is what Peterite Black Belt Karateka Randev Athukorala did. Platelet count at 72,000 diagnosed with Dengue, Randev was just just 41 days from the South Asian Karate Championship to be staged [...]
UCL – The choice of high achievers
The BA (Hons) International Business degree awarded by the University of Central Lancashire offered at Sri Lanka’s premier higher education institute, UCL (Universal College Lanka) is a globally recognised degree programme inclusive of a year’s internship in one of Sri Lanka’s blue-chip companies, providing the undergraduate with a year of much valued industrial exposure required [...]
The need to prepare to face emerging employment trends
Pearson Higher Education Forum 2019 Focusing on Employment Trends and the need to prepare learners to face the emerging skills requirements was the objective at this year’s Pearson Higher Education Forum. The topic which is a key area of interest and a point of debate across industry and educators was discussed during the Pearson Higher [...]
Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon-Malabe Campus
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, established in 1971, the successor to the Chemical Society of Ceylon, which was founded in 1941 is the only professional body for chemists responsible for maintenance and enhancement of the profession of Chemistry in Sri Lanka. The Institute has been conducting the Graduateship in Chemistry Programme since 1979 and has [...]
Learn from the best to be the best
Tourism industry in Sri Lanka have been growing since 1980’s and have the potential to grow further. Achieving higher growth in this industry needs better and friendly policy and improve skills. Although labour supplying abounded in Sri Lanka industry owners often complain that they do not get skill workers to cope with modern technology in [...]
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 [...]
Congratulations to ANC Education for Winning the National Level Six Sigma Award
ANC Education participated for the national level competition at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) organised by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP) and were selected as the winners of the Bronze Award under the Six Sigma Category (the highest level of Quality Category). This award was [...]
Be a Powerful Public Speaker and Presenter
Do you want to persuade colleagues? Sell to a client? Shine as a leader? The power of the presentation, makes the difference between the individual’s and company’s success or failure. Ability to make powerful presentations and speak confidently in public, also enables students to have a cutting edge and earn high grades. Rainbow Institute, a [...]
Study in Europe / Russia
REC Campus (Russian Educational Centre) has been sending students abroad for more than 20 years and has become the number 01 Foreign Educational Provider in Sri Lanka. REC Campus has forged strategic collaborations with leading universities in Russia and Europe which allows the students to expose themselves to global thinking and best practices in global [...]
AOD : School of Fashion changing the game in the fashion business
As the business of fashion transforms globally, Sri Lanka’s offer is also evolving to mirror these inevitable shifts. Building on its economic success as an apparel manufacturer with a global reputation for quality and a serious commitment to sustainability, Sri Lanka is now bringing in some promising local talent to the focus. One of the [...]
SLIM joins hands with Dilmah’s MJF Foundation to empower less privileged youth
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) has collaborated with the Merrill J. Fernando (MJF) Charitable Foundation to provide tailor-made professional qualifications in sales for low income youth in the country. The agreement was signed with the MJF Foundation at the Dilmah Ceylon head office in Peliyagoda. Together with MJF, SLIM aims to contribute towards [...]
Gateway’s Choral Festival showcases creativity and collaboration
The Gateway Colleges held their Choral Festival for the 4th consecutive year and celebrated the first anniversary of the Adelaide Choral Fest – born of an inspirational partnership between Gateway College and the University of Adelaide, the Soul Sounds Academy and Gateway Graduate School – on Thursday, 19th September at the Gateway College Dehiwala Auditorium. [...]
ESOFT Metro Campus receives
ESOFT Metro Campus was recently granted Non-State Degree Awarding Institution status, with effect from 30th August 2019. This was in accordance with Section 25 A of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978, which allows for the Ministry of City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education to make such a declaration after reviewing the expert [...]
Local pathway to Australia’s No.1 Young University for students in Sri Lanka
With the first classes commencing in October, there is still time to enrol at UTS Insearch Sri Lanka – the new pathway college to the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia’s top ranking young university. At the recent launch event, attended by the Prime Minister Ranil Shriyan Wickremesinghe, it was noted the institute will provide [...]
Delivering best results through assured quality
Being in the Education industry and leader in Higher Diploma / Bachelors programmes for the last 38+ years, IDM Nations Campus has launched “College of Legal Studies” in 2013 with the aim of fostering an understanding and appreciation of the law, ethical responsibilities, and practical training to enhance their personal and professional ability to adapt [...]
CSSL to host 37th National IT Conference during National ICT week 2019
37th National Information Technology Conference (NITC) organised by Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) will be held on the 8th, 9th and 10th October at Shangri-La Colombo during the National ICT Week this year. Ministry of Digital Infrastructure and Information Technology recently announced the National ICT week in October 2019 and a series of ICT [...]
ANC hosts ‘Application Week for Spring 2020’ for Bachelor’s & Master’s level degree programmes
The successfully concluded U.S & Canada University Fair 2019 attracted hundreds of participants on Saturday, September 21st at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo and on Sunday, September 22nd at ANC Branch Campus Kandy organised by ANC Education. Students from all around the island including after O/L & A/L students along with parents met with U.S and [...]
Annual Research Symposium 2019 of the College of Chemical Sciences
The 12th of September 2019 marked an important day in the calendar of the College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. The College hosted the first session of the Annual research symposium on this day where undergraduates were given the opportunity to conduct oral presentations on their respective research projects. The seventy projects that [...]
MORAGAHAKANDA TREE PLANTING PROJECT BY 2018/2020 MBA BATCH OF COLOMBO UNIVERSITY
On September 20th and 21st, the 2018/2020 MBA batch of Colombo University and lecturers joined hands in an incredibly noteworthy initiative by planting over 200 trees near the Moragahakanda Tank. The project, which was titled ‘Green Wave’, will be an important part of improving the environment minimising negative impact through the planting, maintenance and preservation [...]
NIBM:Power up with the change
The higher education industry in Sri Lanka has grown in a notable way after independence, to become one of the best systems of its kind in South Asia. However, we now live in an increasingly diverse, globalised, and complex, media-saturated society. Under-investment in digital libraries, information technology, laboratories, and digital classrooms makes it very difficult [...]
VIEC expand to Sri Lanka
6th September 2019 was a historical day for VIEC as they expanded their global network by opening a branch in Sri Lanka. With 23 years of experience in the student recruitment industry. Today, VIEC is one of the leading education consultants worldwide with a reputation of integrity & ethics. Since its inception in 1996, VIEC has recruited more [...]