School affected by heavy showers
Schools in the Madurankuliya area of the Puttalam District too, were affected by the recent heavy showers. A scene from a school in the area- Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
Another Rs 2.3b needed for ‘Nearest School is Best School’ programme- MoE
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has appealed for another Rs 2.3 billion to complete projects related to the project of converting the nearest school as the best school. “Due to the Finance Ministry’s delay in releasing the funds, a number of projects related to this programme have been held back or delayed, resulting in some [...]
It’s ‘business as usual’ at State Universities
Academic activities at State Universities islandwide returned to normal this week, after their non-academic staff called off their strike and returned to work. Several universities have already recommenced classes, while postponed exams too are being rescheduled. Most fee levying courses conducted by State universities will also commence during the weekend. Universities have been putting out [...]
Sinhala and Tamil books into Tamil and Sinhala respectively
The Ministry of Education (MoE) intends to have all Sinhala and Tamil Literary works of Sri Lankan authors translated into Tamil and Sinhala respectively. Accordingly, the Library & Documentation Services Board has been directed translate all books written in Sinhala to Tamil and vice-a-versa. It is believed that, this will enable Sinhala and Tamil readers [...]
Suraksha Insurance paid Rs 1,588m to 35,000 students in last 10 months
The Ministry of Education (MoE) said last week that 35,000 students had benefited from the Suraksha Insurance Scheme (SIS) in the last 10 months. SIS, which came into effect from December 1, 2018, has paid out Rs. 1,588 million to students and parents of schoolchildren, including 4,800 applications concerning deaths of students, parents and guardians. [...]
CTU against MoE declaring 8 Provincial schools as National schools
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) take over of 8 Provincial schools, declaring them National schools gives the wrong message to parents that quality education can be obtained only from National schools. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said last week, that the MoE had announced that it has taken over [...]
14th International Research Conference on Management & Finance
The 14th International Research Conference on Management & Finance (IRCMF) organised by the Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Colombo (UoC) will be held on October 25. Through this conference, the Faculty’s objective is to enable academics of the Management discipline to engage, debate, and present their on-going Research. This year, the Research papers [...]
Violinist Hiranya brings honour to Good Shepherd
A felicitation ceremony was held on October 14, in honour of Grade 12 Commerce student Hiranya Sathsaraniya Meththasinghe, who brought fame to her Alma Mater Good Shepherd Convent, Nuwara Eliya, winning the ‘Sangeeth Abhiman’ and ‘Sangeeth Praveen’ with the Violin and the Esraj, against contestants from Colombo schools. Identifying her talents, her music teacher Mrs [...]
White Cane Day at Public Library
The Sri Lanka Council for the Blind marked White Cane Day at an event held at the Colombo Public Library on Tuesday (15), with Hameedias Deputy Managing Director Hussain Sadiq as Chief Guest. The Council distributed items to visually handicapped persons, while a scholarship scheme was introduced for students from Grades 6-12. ‘Amity Foundation’, a [...]
Sri Sumangala Prize-Giving
The annual Prize-Giving of Sri Sumangala Hikkaduwa will be held on October 23 at the school.
World Children’s Day by SL Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit
World Children’s Day was marked by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) on October 1 at the Air Force Grounds, with SLAF Commander Air Marshal Sumangala Dias as Chief Guest. SLAF SVU Chairperson Mrs Mayuri Prabavi Dias provided leadership to organise the event. A scene captured at the event. Pix by [...]
The International Conference on Health Sciences 2019
An international conference on Health Sciences under the theme of ‘ Steering Horizons: Aspiring Excellence’ organised by the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in collaboration with the Colombo South Teaching Hospital together with Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital and the Base Hospital Homagama was held on the 17th & 18th of [...]
Best universities in the world by location
Looking beyond the UK, US and Switzerland, see below to find out the top university in each of the other 82 countries included in the ranking. Argentina: Universidad de Buenos Aires – ranked 73rd in the world Australia: Australian National University (ANU) – ranked 24th Austria: Universität Wien (University of Vienna) – ranked joint 175th Azerbaijan: Baku State University – [...]
Become a Medical Doctor with Triple International Qualifications
3 International Qualifications | 6 Years Commitment Enter with O/Ls and A/Ls IMC Education, 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 [...]
Only American University Transfer programme with Degree Assurance
Sri Lankan students who are studying for the 2+2 American Transfer Programmes offered at various higher educational institutions in Sri Lanka are finding it difficult to secure a US student visa. Therefore, due to the prevailing US Student visa restrictions, after completing the 2-years of study in Sri Lanka, students get stranded without a degree [...]
Instill the awe of ‘Tropical Health of Medicine’ with Professor Ian Wronski
History books speak of heroes who achieved greatness, at the expense of others. Then there are those who wish to serve the masses without expecting praise nor honor, but the mere satisfaction of realization that their efforts made the impossible more practical. Professor Ian Wronski is one such character who fits the description. As a [...]
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 ICBT Campus [...]
Study at ACBT and transfer to Australia
Study at ACBT Australian College of Business Technology (ACBT) with its long-standing academic partner, Edith Cowan University (ECU), awards undergraduate degrees in a range of disciplines such as Commerce, Computing, Engineering and Health Studies. In addition to providing an all-inclusive ideal learning environment, students also have a number of pathways to choose in order [...]
AIS student shines at the University of Melbourne
Dulanya Cooray submitted an essay which won her a full scholarship to the Trinity Young Leaders Programme at the University of Melbourne. Held in July and December each year, YLP gives young leaders from around the world an opportunity to immerse themselves in a dynamic intellectual community. Dulanya took part in the social justice stream [...]
TISSL to conduct International Conference for heads of school in November ‘Leading and Learning in turbulent times’
The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL), the Association of the Premier International Schools in Sri Lanka, will be conducting the Annual International Conference for heads of school from 22nd to 24th November 2019, at Marriot Resort & Spa Hotel, Weligama under the theme ‘Leading and Learning through turbulent times’. TISSL formed in 2003, brings [...]
AOD invites parents and school-leavers to explore its Future Forward Education Model
AOD Campus Kick-off at Colombo Innovation Tower on the 26th of October will unveil its futuristic approach to educating young people with creative-tech-business combined skill-sets that prepare them for the real challenges & opportunities of tomorrow. AOD is at the forefront of leading Education changes to match the needs of tomorrow. Parents have the added [...]
Graduation Ceremony 2019 BCS Chartered Institute for IT
British Computer Society (BCS) The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka celebrated its 20th Graduation Ceremony and academic achievements on Tuesday 15th October 2019 at the BMICH where 488 received certificates and awards for BCS Higher Education qualifications for the year 2018/2019. Michael Grant, President, BCS The Chartered Institute for IT was the Chief Guest, [...]
UCL STEMfest 2019
The inaugural UCL STEMfest 2019 introduced STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields to students in the science streams of leading schools with a range of hands on activities, interactive demonstrations and STEM oriented entertainment at the UCL Campus recently. The event organised by the student-led STEM Club of Universal College Lanka (UCL) sought to [...]
Senior educators visit UTS Insearch Sri Lanka
With Orientation commencing at the new UTS Insearch Sri Lanka College, two senior educators from Sydney will visit Colombo next week to meet staff and students as they prepare for the start of classes. Ms Sally Payne, Associate Dean of Studies for UTS Insearch, is visiting as part of UTS Insearch’s quality management program, supporting [...]
NITC 2019 “Embrace Digital” reveals the digital initiatives of the Government
The 37th National Information Technology Conference (NITC), country’s largest and longest running ICT Conference organised by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) was held recently in Colombo under the patronage of Minister of Digital Infrastructure and Information Technology Ajith P Perera as the Chief Guest. A large number of ICT professionals witnessed the successful [...]
Revamping Global Education- Achieve Learning Outcomes with Pearson Education
Learning is an art, which isn’t limited to sitting in a classroom, listening to a lecture, taking down notes and memorizing. It is a craft which can be perfected from any location; regardless if it is in a remote or an urbanized setting. Pearson Education provides a blend of content, curricula, assessment, training and information [...]
Social awareness campaign and a worthy cause
A considerable number of people belonging to all walks of life, irrespective of their social status suffer from various disorders. However, these patients are reluctant to discuss this matter openly with the ones who could very conveniently and comfortably help them to overcome this situation. It is no secret that our deep rooted cultural beliefs [...]
Dr. Nilmini Withana prominent Educationist honored at Annual Nelson Mandela Peace Awards
Dr.Nilmini Withana who holds a PHD in Humanity was recognized at the recently concluded Nelson Mandela Peace Award at BMICH for her performance in Social service as well as business excellence, under the patronage of High Commissioner of South Africa HE Robina P marks. Nelson Mandela Peace Award is organized in almost every country to [...]
OKI International School Award Ceremony 2019
The Award Ceremony for the academic year 2018/2019 of OKI International School network was held on 11th and 12th of this month at the Junior School main hall in Wattala. Around five hundred students from the schools of OKI International School network at Wattala, Kandana, Kiribathgoda, Kotikawatta, Biyagama and Negombo were awarded for their academic [...]
The World Education Fair 2019 – The Seqauel was Good, too. (Working-title)
Students of Sri Lanka were treated to an unexpected event this year as the World Education Fair was held for the second time this year. Strictly an annual event; this was the 1st time in its 7 year history that the Education Fair was held on multiple occasions in a year. When asked why the [...]
ANC Application Week Commences with Acadia University a Top 5 Undergraduate University
For over 26 years Acadia University has been ranked as one of the top 5 undergraduate universities in Canada. Acadia attracts international students from over 80 different countries to their university, and is highly popular for its affordability, lowest cost of living and offering a 97% employment rate within 3 months of graduation. ANC’s long [...]
Visakha Nursery School Art Competition a huge success
The Visakha Nursery School held an Art Competition for the children of the Upper Nursery under various themes recently in the School Hall. About 135 children participated in the competition featured in the above picture are the Prize winners selected under the different categories with their certificates. The competition was organised on the direction of [...]
Translators make us united in a diverse world
Let us honour the translators on the International Translation Day which is celebrated on the 30th of September. Translators’ job is crucial as their endeavors have an impact on relationships between cultures and countries. Through their effort, they bring people together to share new and captivating information that was previously only accessible to specific groups [...]
Over 250 graduates conferred degrees in IT and Business at annual IIT 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, held its annual convocation at the BMICH for the 25th consecutive year on the 8th of October 2019 with the graceful participation of representatives from both University of Westminster and IIT. The convocation [...]
Foundation Stone laid for the new Malabe Campus of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
Monday, 30th September 2019 marked an important day in the history of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon as the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for the Proposed Building of the Institute’s Malabe Campus was held at Halbarawa Gardens, Chandrika Kumarathunga Mawatha, Malabe. The ceremony began with the President of the Institute, Prof. (Mrs.) Priyani A Paranagama, [...]
SLIIT’s Tharusha Randula adjudged winner of prestigious INSPIRELI Award – World’s Largest Student Architecture Contest
SLIIT undergraduate Tharusha Randula, has brought glory to Sri Lanka being named as the Winner of the Grand Prize for Architecture at the INSPIRELI AWARDS, the World’s Largest Student Architecture Contest. Organised by the international social network Inspireli, the INSPIRELI Awards is a global student contest in architecture, urban design, landscape and interior design. The [...]