Teachers’ Day Celebrations
Teachers’ Day was marked in several schools throughout the country recently. One such event was at the Kirama Ambalantota, with the participation of schoolchildren.
Laptops for 665 schools sans computer labs- MoE
Cabinet has approved distribution of laptops to 665 schools sans computer labs, a Ministry of Education (MoE) official said. The schools will be selected from the 9 Provinces, with 15,445 laptops distributed before year’s end. Rs 2 billion has been allocated for the project in 2019, and will be continued for the next 3 years. [...]
Results sans District/National rankings removes peer pressure- AVK
As District rankings or National rankings of the Grade 5 Scholarship exam results were not released this time, students did not compare marks, or disparage other students, said Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. “A Question paper is not a determining factor of one’s performances, hence I avoided ranking students.” “Grade 5 students are subject to [...]
University non-academic staff call off strike temporarily
University non-academic staff on Friday (11) agreed to temporarily call off their month-long islandwide strike, following President Maithripala Sirisena’s directive to the Salaries & Cadre Commission to resolve their salary anomaly issue within a month. University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC) Co-President Dhammika S. Priyantha said Union representatives met with the Higher Education Ministry Secretary [...]
Crowded classrooms as Govt. absorbs 44,568 more students- CTU
The Ceylon Teachers Union(CTU) said, the Government’s move to absorb 44,568 students to intermediary Grades in National schools has created a spillover effect in the classrooms. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said that classrooms in popular National schools are overpopulated, with some holding as much as 50 students and above, which has created a difficult [...]
Int’l Research Conference on ‘Challenges to Humankind in the face of new Technologies’
The 12th International Research Conference (IRC) on ‘Challenges to Humankind in the face of new Technologies’, with the aim of offering focused and in-depth discussions on a number of selected topics, together with plenary and technical sessions under several main topics and disciplines, was held on September 11-12, at the KDU, Ratmalana. KDU, which has [...]
St Sylvester’s College Kandy Media Day on Oct.18
The Media Day of St Sylvester’s College Kandy will be held next Friday (18) at the College Auditorium with former Police Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (Rtd) Ranjith Gunasekara, an Old Boy of the College, as Chief Guest. The College Media Circle was formed in 2012, with an Arts event in memory of the late [...]
Hotline for 2019 GCE O/L Practical exam candidates sans NICs
The Department of Registration of Persons (RoP) has introduced a hotline, 0115 226 115, for candidates of the 2019 GCE Ordinary Level examination Practical exams, who haven’t received their National Identity Cards (NIC). The RoP Department said more NICs have to be issued for this year’s candidates. Even though the candidates were advised to carefully [...]
Guidelines for foreign students’ admission to Private universities
The Ministry of Higher Education & Home Affairs will soon submit a joint Cabinet paper to streamline guidelines for the admission of foreign students into non-state highter educational institutes. Accordingly, foreign students will have to submit proof of a guarantee of US$ 2,500 per year, to ensure they have funds to cover their expenses. They [...]
Prefects Investiture at Bandaranayake MV Veyangoda
The Badges for the newly appointed Prefects of Bandaranayake MV Veyangoda, was held recently with Gampaha Sumedha Vidyala Managing Director as the Chief Guest. A Prefect Umesh Savinda seen receiving his Badge.
2018 Annual Awards Day of Badiuddin Mahmud Girls’ College Kandy
The 2018 Annual Awards Day of Badiuddin Mahmud Girls’ College Kandy was held on September 5, at the School Auditorium, with past pupil Dr. (Ms) Rizana Branudeen Health Promoter & Healthcare Trainer, National Health Service, Primary Care, UK, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Dr.( Ms ) Branudeen said the school played a major [...]
SL Navy conducts Leadership Training Programme for Trinco’ schoolchildren
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a Leadership Training Programme for schoolchildren in Trincomalee, on October 5-6, at Tissa Maha Vidyalaya, where SLN Officers of the Counseling Unit of Eastern Naval Command, counseled the prefects of the school. The Leadership programme was organised by the Principal and staff of the School, with a view to [...]
2019 International Conference on Health Sciences on Oct.17-18
The 2019 International Conference on Health Sciences Organized by the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura (UoSJ) in collaboration with the Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital and the Homagama Base Hospital will be held on October 17-18. This conference, which had been held on a local platform for [...]
Library Workshop for Teachers
The Dr Richard Pathirana Public Library recently organised a Workshop for teachers, conducted by the Senior Assistant Librarian of Rajarata University Ms K.R.N. Harshani – Pic by Sirangika Lokukarawita
UTS Insearch Sri Lanka welcomes new Principal
With its first classes soon to commence, UTS Insearch Sri Lanka has announced a key appointment: the new Principal, Ms Alison Hiscox. Ms Hiscox, an Australian who has relocated to Colombo, is excited about her new role. Ms Hiscox, an international education management professional who has worked in transnational education for over 20 years, said, [...]
Become a Medical Doctor with Triple International Qualifications
International Medical Campus (IMC) the leading medical education pathway provider and the Largest Medical University Placement Centre in Sri Lanka, offers an ideal programme for students after their O/Levels and A/Levels for the first time in partnership with two distinguished higher educational institutions. Now Sri Lankan Students as soon as they complete their A/L Examinations [...]
Celebrating gender diversity and inclusivity
Swinburne Pride 2019 has been confirmed as the biggest yet, with a record 500 students and staff participating in the Fair Day and Pride March. The celebration of diversity, love and pride took place at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus on Thursday 22 August, and this year’s theme was ‘family and relationships’. Staff, students, community members, family [...]
Your Opportunity to meet the Calstate representatives
The lure of a better life in America is one that appeals to most youth. Be it the glamour of Hollywood, the excitement of the start up culture or even the innovation and change brought by entrepreneurs such as Elon Musk, America offers something for everyone. California State University California State University is a name [...]
New Principal of Amal International School assumes duties
M.N.M.Riza assumed duties as principal of Amal International School recently.Prior to his appointment he served as the Deputy Principal (Academics) of Zahira College, Colombo. A ceremony was held recently by the Board of Directors, School Management team, teachers and students to welcome the new principal. School Board Directors Chairman Ashroff Rumi said Mr. Riza brings [...]
Gateway’s Scrabble Champion youngest to win a trophy
Adheesha Dissanayake of Gateway College has been the youngest player to take part in the Sri Lanka Masters Scrabble Tournament and also the youngest to win a trophy in the history of this event. He did so by edging out a former Sri Lanka Youth Team mate, Pasindu Malawaraarachchi in the finals of the plate [...]
Visit the NZ Application Week, organized by Rivil International (www.riviledu.com) on 14th, 15th and 16th October 2019
New Zealand is one of the most attractive and welcoming study destinations in the world. New Zealand is also known as one of the best countries in the world to live. Two of its key metropolitan cities, Auckland and Wellington, have consistently ranked among the top cities with the highest quality of life. New Zealand’s [...]
AIS Student Excels at Oxford Summer School
Oshea Reddy attended the Oxford Royale Academy’s world-renowned Oxford Summer School, on a full scholarship, in the summer of 2019. She enjoyed two rigorous weeks where she attended seminars, focusing on Global Issues, Contemporary History and Philosophy. Oshearevelled in this intense intellectual experience led by Oxford’s lectures. Reflecting on her experience, she says, “Diving head [...]
ANC-MMI Celebrates Children’s Day!
1st October 2019 ANC Modern Montessori International (MMI) celebrated Children’s Day and made it a very special day for the kindergarteners who enjoyed a variety of fun activities, face painting, the bouncer, music and events organised at our 3 pre-school centers in Kotte, Dehiwela and Skeleton garden in honour of Children’s Day. MMI also hosted the ‘Children’s [...]
Tree Planting by Peradeniya University Alumni Association (Colombo Chapter)
The Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya, Colombo Chapter, launched a Tree Planting Programme themed “Towards a Green Environment”, in Western Province Schools. The objective of this project is to inculcate in schoolchildren, the importance of keeping the environment clean and reducing the “Greenhouse Effect.” The programme is to be launched on October 18 [...]
St Nicholas International College Colombo All-Island Winners
St Nicholas International College (SNIC) Colombo emerged All-Island winners of the Intermediate Choir Competition in the mixed voice category at the Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Drama & Speech. The All-Island competition was organised for the 22nd time by the British & International Federation on September 11. 14-year-old Megan Bartholomeusz of SNIC won Gold, as [...]
Gateway’s success at MUN continues to grow
The delegation of Gateway College once again showed a great display of talent at the 12th session of SLMUN 2019, held on the 5th and 6th of October. The delegates received numerous top awards this year too giving testament to their dedication and diplomacy. In the World Health Assembly, Adheesha Kumarasinghe acquired a double award, [...]
BCAS expo-2019
For the first time in the Kalmunai area BCAS expo-2019 – Higher Education & Job fair exhibition was organized by BCAS (British College of Applied Studies) Kalmunai Campus with the participation of higher educational institutions locally and internationally at BCAS Campus Kalmunai premises (392/1 Main Street, Kalmunai) last Thursday and Friday(September 12th and 13th). The [...]
IIT celebrates 30 years of Excellence at the annual convocation 2019
Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in British higher education in Sri Lanka and the country’s premier IT and Business campus, celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, consequently hosting its annual convocation at the BMICH recently. The Chief Guest for the event was Dr. Peter Bonfield OBE – Vice-Chancellor and President of the University [...]
Opportunity to represent Sri Lanka at the International Chemistry Olympiad-2020
The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is a competition organized for secondary school students of all levels from all over the globe with the objective of promoting their creativity and cognitive skills in solving Chemistry related problems. While identifying and recognising the most talented youngsters in Chemistry, the IChO helps to facilitate cordial relations between the youth of [...]
ANC’s Fall Intake Freshman Students attend the Movie Premier ‘Joker’
Freshman students that enrolled for the Fall’19 semester had a thrilling experience at the blockbuster movie premier ‘Joker’ shown at the Scope Multiplex Cinema at Colombo City Center on 4th October 2019. Over 100 freshman students who enrolled for Fall semester in our U.S & Canada University Transfer Programmes, Northwood Degree Completion Programmes and Northern [...]
‘A State of Mind’ – Mental Health & Psychology Exhibition organised in observing World Mental Health Day 2019
‘A State of Mind’ – Mental Health and Psychology Exhibition organised by the Students’ Council of Colombo International Institute of Higher Education (CIIHE), School of Psychology was held on the 08th, 09th and 10th of October 2019 at the their Campus in Colombo 04. The exhibition was organised in commemoration of the World Mental Health [...]
Study Medicine/Engineering / Management in Russia, Belarus & Latvia (European Union)
Russian Educational Center (REC) has been sending students abroad for more than 20 years and recently renamed as REC Campus in the new location of No:181, High Level Road, Nugegoda near the fly over giving the excellent service to send students to Russia, Europe, Belarus, Australia and other countries. Russian Educational Center has been sending [...]
Finest Bakes Institute concludes Annual Graduation ceremony successfully
Finest Bakes Institute which is located in colombo 4 achieves another milestone by hosting their annual graduation ceremony for the academic year 2018-2019. The event was held recently at Hotel Ramada. Over 90 students were awarded with Uk diplomas and degree from the American academy of project management. The Institute hosted the inaugural Sri Lanka [...]
AOD supports local schools to build a more creative future for Sri Lanka
Leading schools’ principals gather with AOD international faculty and academics at the Colombo Innovation Tower to discuss the importance of creative education to Sri Lanka, and where learning experiences can directly connect to work opportunities in the future. Our world is changing faster than ever before; and within this mass shift there are a few [...]
Meet World Famous French Universities – Think France Education Fair 2019
For the first time in Sri Lanka – Engineering, BioMedical, Business Grande Ecole France remains to be one of the most developed countries in the world. France is a member of European Union and is of the most visited tourist destination in the world. The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, Montmartre, Arc Triomphe, Versailles, and [...]
There is something missing…
Throughout the years humans have been developing and expanding their knowledge and have come up with new inventions which make our lives comfortable, where everything is at our fingertips. All you need is Just one click… We at present are living in apps. Want to talk? Click me. Want food? Click me. Want money? Click [...]
For the First time in Sri Lanka, a broad range of Master’s Qualifications offered by CIIHE School of Psychology in Collaboration with UK’s first change-maker University
CIIHE School of Psychology, South Asia’s leading private campus for higher education in psychology is offering a broad range of postgraduate qualifications in Clinical, Counselling, Child, Applied and Business Psychology. These programmes are offered in collaboration with University of Northampton UK. This will be the first time that this many choices are made available to [...]
UCL’s Dean reiterates the importance of DATA SCIENCE
Dr. Dhananjaya Kulkarni , the Dean of Academic Affairs at Universal College Lanka presents his insight into how Big Data Analysis and Data Science in general enable interesting ways of conducting market and consumer-behaviour analysis, which are considered as key areas of importance for strategic business growth today. BIG DATA AND DATA SCIENCE Large volumes [...]
Achieving the highest passrate through adhering 80% attendance!
“The Success of LLB (Hons) is that it recognises and embraces candidates from varying backgrounds approaching with different areas of strength while enrolling to college of legal studies with several goals to succeed the programme, to pass the attorney exam, and to utilize their law degree to great success. Meeting students where they are as [...]
Pioneers in Clothing Technology Education, BCCT, continues to Inspire Aspiring Industry Professionals
The Brandix College of Clothing Technology (BCCT), a subsidiary of leading apparel manufacturer, Brandix Lanka Ltd., has been offering pioneering clothing technology education since 1996, catering to school-leavers aspiring to embark on a career in the clothing industry, as well as those employed aiming to enhance their knowledge and skillset. BCCT’s curriculum is segmented into [...]
“Developing your soft skills is of paramount importance”
The Prize-Giving of Convent of Our Lady of Victories Moratuwa was held on 12th September 2019 and Prof. Mrs. Jean Perera, Chair Professor of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. She is a distinguished past pupil of the school and in her address she [...]
SLIIT’s Got Talent 2019 showcases students’ immense artistic flair
The annual much-awaited ‘SLIIT’s Got Talent 2019’ edition gala pageant, organised by the Student Community of the Faculty of Engineering SLIIT concluded at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre recently. Held on a scale similar to many popular local reality talent competitions, this year’s SLIIT’s Got Talent 2019 was a show-stopper and demonstrated students’ artistic flair. SLIIT’s [...]
WAY MAKER
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 Arranged and orchestrated by Bradley Knight, ‘Way Maker’ is a dynamic worship experience, inspiring new beginnings, rediscovering timeless traditions, connecting with God’s truths and [...]