China ranked world’s second largest arms producer trailing behind US
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 27 2020 (IPS) – Donald Trump, the vociferously unpredictable US president, has long chastised China for seeking “unfair” advantage over trade and tariffs, violating intellectual property rights and “manipulating” the country’s currency to its advantage. But while this blatant political rhetoric has continued ever since Trump assumed office in 2017, the Chinese [...]
Carey College Principal Chief Guests at St Thomas’ Prize Giving
The annual prize giving of St Thomas’ Mt Lavinia was held recently at the school premises. The Chief Guests were Carey College Principal Hemamali Bibile and Mr Maurice Bibile.The school’s Warden Rev Marc Billimoria and Anglican Bishop Dhiloraj Canagasabey are also present in this picture, with the Chief Guests. Pic by M.A. Pushpakumara
Twenty one national schools to be built
The Education Ministry is to set up 21 ‘Super National schools’ – one each for almost every district, in a bid to reduce the pressure on popular schools. Colombo, Kurunegala, Mirigama and Gampaha districts will not have new national schools as there are four existing national schools, which will be upgraded. An Education Ministry senior [...]
Students not allowed in public events, school events to have limited time period
School students should not gather on roadsides to welcome people or take part in fund raisers or other publicity campaigns, Education Ministry officials said recently. The ministry also said a circular was issued with regard to school events and students participating in public ceremonies. “It has been reported through various sources that certain ceremonies obstruct [...]
Unemployed Graduates skeptic about Govt. promises, suspect a crackdown on their activists
The Joint Unemployed Graduates’ Association says it does not trust the Government to deliver its promise to provide jobs for 50,000 unemployed graduates before March 1. Association Convener Ven. Tenne Gnanananda Thera told Education Times they had two rounds of discussions with the President’s Additional Secretary Rohana Abeyratne on the issue. “All we are seeing [...]
New undergraduates begin studies at Colombo Science Faculty
The enrollment ceremony of the 2019/2020 Batch of University of Colombo’s Faculty of Science was held on January 17 at the faculty premises. Registration for the new intake takes place in January every year. This year too, it was conducted successfully with the collaboration of the University’s Examination and Registration Branch and the faculty’s Information [...]
SLTC coming to Colombo; courses not limited to engineering
The Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) has acquired the space used by IESL College of Engineering at Gregory’s Road, Colombo 07, to offer opportunities for students to pursue their higher education in streams outside of engineering. “The SLTC is stepping in to the spaces operated by the IESL College of Engineering to cater to students [...]
Free health camp and improved facilities by Colombo Medical Faculty
A large number of doctors gathered at a medical camp recently, to offer free services to hundreds of people from the rural Yatigalpotta village in Galewela, Matale recently. The health camp marked the end of “Wassana Diyawara”, a six month community welfare project conducted by the Colombo Medical Faculty’s Buddhist Association. The project provided infrastructure [...]
SLIATE to be upgraded and improved, not privatised said Minister
Technology and Innovation State Minister Thilanga Sumathipala appealed to Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) students to not think conventionally when it comes to the upgrading of SLIATE to degree awarding status. At a meeting with SLIATE students in Dehiwala, during an observation visit to the institution this week, the Minister said the [...]
Kumon Dehiwala learning centre wins at 2019 Kumon Asia Oceania Awards
In recognition of their outstanding performance in 2019, the Kumon Dehiwala learning centre was presented with an Award of Excellence at the prestigious Kumon Asia Oceania (K.A.O) conference 2019 held in Sydney, Australia. The Kumon Dehiwala learning centre was recognised as one of the top five centres for achieving the highest numbers of J by [...]
A Qualification set to a rewarding career…
There’s no scale to measure the value of life. Healing is a work of heart, and being employed in such a profession is not something which everybody could be rewarded. The study of health sciences equips you with the knowledge and practice to make a difference in people’s lives. Jeewa Education has transformed the lives [...]
SQA Advanced Qualifications – secure your future
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is well established in Sri Lanka. We provide a range of internationally recognised qualifications to help students progress in their education or career. Based in Scotland, SQA works throughout the UK and internationally. We help people to realise their potential by providing a wide range of high quality, internationally recognised [...]
‘AMDT, School of Creativity’ starts Falmouth University UK’s BA (Hons) degrees in January 2020
AMDT School of Creativity, Sri Lanka’s most progressive and highly acclaimed institute for Creativity and Arts recently announced a strategic partnership with Falmouth University, United Kingdom. As a part of this endeavor, AMDT students will be able to obtain BA (Hons) Degrees in various Creative Disciplines such as Fashion Design, Animation & Visual Effects, Graphic [...]
Russian Education Fair
Annually high school graduates face the task of choosing their academic dreams. In recent years, Russia has emerged as one of the most popular destinations chosen by students in pursuit of high-quality education. Tasked with the motive to learn everything possible about education in Russia, we decided to have a face-to face conversation with Mrs. [...]
Expatriates – Learn Sinhala and Understand Sri Lankan Culture
Are you an expatriate wanting to fit in effectively to Sri Lanka and maximize the potential of your stay here? Do you want to communicate in basic Sinhala? Do you like to understand Sri Lankan social and cultural behavior? Then, we at the Rainbow Institute of Communication are ready to equip you with a foundation [...]
HORIZON Campus New Facility to be unveiled in June 2020
Founded on principles of excellence, equality and opportunity for all, Horizon Campus today has become one of the country’s leading campuses, carving out a reputation as an academic powerhouse where a clear focus on excellence has secured national and international recognition by gaining approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Higher [...]
Three Scholarships Awarded at OSC
The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) is the only school in Sri Lanka that offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, a rigorous university preparation programme, which provides a solid base in all areas of knowledge aimed at developing a student as a whole. It follows an inquiry-based approach in gaining and applying knowledge and its [...]
GISM-Massey University Collaboration opens affordable Education Pathways to New Zealand
The only dream of many parents in Sri Lanka is to provide safe and secured education for their children for a peaceful and convenient life in overseas. However, due to unavailability of genuine information, misguidance and lack of their foreign exposure some of them are unable to take correct decisions when selecting a place to [...]
‘Helping rural students in education’
Dharmavahini Foundation started out as a Buddhist Television Channel in 2006. Soon it was decided that more work could be done to benefit the distant villages of the country. Distant Education Dharmavahini Foundation introduced the Distant Learning education programme in association with the Ministry of Education to help school children in remote areas who, in [...]
Canada No.1 in the World for Work, Study & PR
Canada is the No.1 destination if you are looking to do your higher studies and get Permanent Residency (PR) after graduation. It comes as no surprise that when it comes to STEM studies (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), the welcoming nature of the Canadian people, its multicultural diversity and immense career and job opportunities, Canada [...]
149 students graduate with Applied Accounting Degrees at CA Sri Lanka’s School of Accounting and Business Convocation
A total of 149 students of the CA Sri Lanka School of Accounting and Business (SAB) graduated with BSc. Applied Accounting Degrees at its Annual Convocation – 2019 held on Wednesday, 29th January 2020 at the BMICH. The convocation was held under the patronage of Mr. Bandula Gunawardana, Minister of Information & Communication Technology, Higher [...]
The University experience, reimagined
“My time at Humboldt State University pursuing an engineering degree has not always been easy. However, due to the amazing efforts of my campus—particularly the place-based learning communities and peer mentoring programme —I have an incredible amount of support to help me succeed and thrive,” says Maria Angelica Garcia, now a fourth-year engineering student at [...]
IELTS reappointed as a language test trusted by the UK government for Visas
This week, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) announced IELTS, the world’s most trusted language test, will continue to be accepted for UK visas that require applicants to demonstrate their English. Following a tender process, IELTS was reappointed as an official test provider for visas required as part of UK immigration applications. Christine Nuttall, Managing Director [...]
Placing Gen Z in the driving seat of change
There is nothing more sustainable than investing in the confidence and capacities of creative and energetic youth in their formative years. In many countries, youth lack appropriate channels to fully engage in development efforts and practices. However, young people still want to contribute to the progress of their communities. There are many occasions where they [...]
Banking breakthrough for ambitious graduate
In an increasingly competitive job market, having a world-recognised degree from a respected university enables young graduates to stand out from the crowd on the race for employment. At the University of Melbourne, Australia’s number one university and ranked number 32 in the world by the Times Higher World Education Rankings 2020, Sri Lankan graduates [...]
NSBM’s Faculty of Computing establishes Student Operated ‘e-shop’
Cultivating the entrepreneurial eco-system within the university, the students at the Faculty of Computing established a business center, rightfully named ‘e-shop’, with the view to be self-sufficient in terms of tech solutions. The center shall be manned and operated by students of Association of Computer Science of the faculty in partnership with leading tech supply [...]
Let Edlocate bridge your path to Australia;
Edlocate is an organization with a success story of over two decades. Each year we give students the opportunity to meet with representative flown down directly from the Australian Universities to discuss the way forward. Edlocate has a unique stance in the market as they are able to offer the students an option of 28 [...]
SLIM DSBM Students introduce a Novel Concept to Neutralize Garbage Odour
A group of students from SLIM DSBM after sleepless nights has successfully come up with an innovative solution to the problem of garbage odour! Minali, Aparna, Senal, Teshni, Bhagya, Dilki, Kasun.U and Kasun.B have invested the time to ensure that you will never suffer from garbage related odour again. This product is a special edition [...]
SLTC moves into spaces of IESL College of Engineering
In a recent development Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) has acquired the spaces utilized by IESL College of Engineering located at Gregory’s Road, Colombo 07, to enhance the higher education opportunities for students to pursue their higher education aspirations. This move further expands its journey into higher education within the short span of SLTC’s existence. [...]
CMA Sri Lanka Empowers Students with Communication Skills through 15th Speech craft Programme
The CMA Sri Lanka Toastmasters Club successfully conducted the 15th consecutive batch of speech crafters sponsored by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka. (CMA). Twenty one final year students attended the programme over a period of 13 weeks. Since the first Speech Craft programme was conducted in 2015,fifteen speech craft programmes have [...]
UTS Insearch celebrates its maiden Australia Day in Sri Lanka
The University of Technology, Sydney officially entered into Sri Lanka in July 2019, and had its first cohort of students in October. The University provides pathway programmes offered directly from the University of Technology Sydney. It gives students the luxury to choose their choice of specialization in the streams of Business, Information Technology and Engineering. [...]
BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology at SLIIT positions students at the forefront of life sciences toward a wider range of employment opportunities
As a leading non – state higher education institute in Sri Lanka, SLIIT’s BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology degree positions students at the forefront of life sciences toward a wider range of employment opportunities. Biotechnology, the fastest growing science-based industry in the world, is regarded as an engine of growth for the global economy. For students [...]
FITIS and CIMA strengthen their collaboration
Mr. Abbas Kamrudeen, Chairman FITIS and Mr. Aruna Alwis, CEO FITIS met with CIMA President of Global Council, Mr. Amal Ratnayake for a High Tea at an event organised by CIMA at Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo recently. At the meeting, FITIS was able to further strengthen its collaboration with CIMA towards promoting Digital Transformation. CIMA’s Digital [...]
Join The Navitas Education Expo 2020 Right After O/L & A/L
Navitas is a leading global education provider that delivers an extensive range of educational services to over 80,000 students through more than 120 colleges in 27 countries. Navitas is a great starting point to ensuring that you have a successful and smooth transition to university. On successful completion of Foundation or Diploma you will get [...]
Adventus International Education Expo 2020
Managed and operated by a group of international education professionals, Adventus Educationis a leading education consultancy in Sri Lanka and has been growing strong since 2013. Adventus prides itself in providing their students with quality education counselling services and academic freedom. This ensures that students select the subject of study, university and destination that will [...]
Kick Start Your Engineering Degree with the Foundation Course at BCAS Campus!
International Degree Foundation Course in Engineering offered by BCAS is an ideal programme for students after O’Levels to pursue a career in the field of Engineering, Quantity Surveying , etc. The course content covers extensively Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Software Applications, and General Techniques, Physics for Engineering and Construction, Fundamentals of Measurements, etc. This Engineering Foundation course guarantees you progression [...]
Horizon Campus offers degrees of excellence in Early Childhood Education
With the high demand for graduates specialising in Early Childhood education, Horizon Campus has gained a strong reputation for excellence in topping the list of delivering one of the best Early Childhood Education degrees offered in Sri Lanka at present. The degree awarded by Asia e University (Malaysia) spanning a duration of three years is [...]
Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC) MBBS Admission April 2020 Intake
Udari Pasquel award winning Sri-Lankan student at Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC) brings pride and fame to Mother Lanka and IMC Education by obtaining excellence in, 1. Dr. Shobha Nadig GOLD MEDAL for the Best StudentB in Pharmacology. 2. Dr. Shobha Nadig MEMORIAL PRIZE for the Second Best Outgoing StudentS in Phase 01. 3. [...]
Unique learning opportunity with world recognised Hospitality & Tourism Management Programme at (MSI)
Management and Science Institute (MSI) is one of the leading institutions in Sri Lanka that offers professional education to meet global industry demand. At MSI the key focus is to develop knowledge and skills of students while preparing them to obtain employment opportunities with higher studies. Full-Time and part time programme MSI Diploma which is [...]
A Conference to address social issues faced by our youth
Education goes beyond the walls of the classroom and the dozen or so years that the child spends in the primary and secondary stages. It is often the stepping stone that propels the younger generation to reach greater heights. Thus, the future of not just these youth but our entire planet hinges on their development. [...]
Prime Minster Mahinda Rajapaksa pays a courtesy visit to NSBM Green University”
Displaying goodwill and appreciation to NSBM Green University and its many efforts to Drive the nation towards a knowledge-based economy, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka,Mahinda Rajapaksa, paid a courtesy visit to the university premises in Homagama on 27th January 2020. The Prime Minister was welcomed by Prof. E.A. Weerasinghe Vice-Chancellor, NSBM and The Management. The [...]
Department of Educational Leadership and Management opens at OUSL
As The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, The Faculty of Education which was established at OUSL as its fourth faculty in 2003, declares open its fourth department, the Department of Educational Leadership and Management. The Department of Educational Leadership and Management is established as the fourth department through [...]
Australia Gateway, Sri Lanka’s top tier immigration firm commemorates Australia Day
Australia Day is an official public holiday acknowledged throughout every state and territory in Australia. It is a leading annual civic event in Australia, featuring community festivals, concerts and citizenship ceremonies and is celebrated in large and small communities and cities around the nation. To Sri Lankan Australians, the day is of special significance given [...]
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 [...]
American College of Higher Education branches out to Kandy
American College of Higher Education in Kandy has come of age when they declared opened a four-storied building on Sirimavo Bandaranaiuke Mawatha (formerly Peradeniya Road). Tuesday, with the Mayor of Kandy Kesera Sennayake as the Chief Guest. The founder of the College Mrs.Sherryn Yaseen Mangalagama outlined the profile of the College, where she said that she found [...]
SLITA for better career path in Textile & Apparel Industry
The Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel (SLITA) with the mission to facilitate sustainable development of Sri Lankan Textile & Apparel Industry by producing competent workforce with specialized skills, is a widely renowned Training and Technical Service provider for the Textile & Apparel Industry. In an interview with Engineer S. Ilangovan, Director Training & [...]
NSBM Opens Days 2020: A leap towards educational empowerment
The NSBM Opens Days held on 25 and 26 January 2020 was a resounding success and a giant step towards this year’s theme and strife towards elevating the nation via educational empowerment. Hundreds of students and parents flocked to NSBM in order to enroll into the degree programmes of their desire whilst soaking in the [...]
St. John Bosco’s College, Hatton, OBA holds first meeting
The inaugural meeting of the Colombo branch of the Old Boys Association of St John Bosco’s College, Hatton was held on January 26 at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.
One of the UK’s longest-established specialist providers of legal education.
The University of Law is one of the UK’s longest-established specialist providers of legal education. Our origins can be traced back to 1876 with the formation of the leading tutorial firm Gibson & Weldon, and later on, with the establishment of The Law Society School of Law. In 1962 the two were amalgamated to establish [...]
Study Medicine in Russia – Free Seminar
In collaboration with The Russian Centre Colombo; Cultural Section of the Russian Embassy, & Mos-Lanka Investments Medicine is one of the most popular study directions selected by international students at Russian universities. Russian universities have a rich history of training in medical specialties. For over the last 20 years, it has been observed in statistics [...]
Study in Europe with Schengen Visa
REC Campus (Russian Educational center) together with Riga TU Information and Study Centre has been sending Sri Lankan students to Latvia and currently many Sri Lankans studying in the country making a record of maximum Sri Lankan students provider to Latvia. Latvia is located in the strategic location in Baltic region. It is positioned in [...]
Top Engineering Universities at the U.S & Canada University Fair 2020
In Kandy & Colombo on 7th & 8th of February Sri Lanka’s largest U.S & Canada University Fair organized by ANC Education every year for the past decade invites many popular universities to our shores. This year we are featuring our Top Engineering universities from U.S that will be at the fair held on 7th [...]
“The Annual Christmas Carol and Carnival 2019” of OKI International School
“The Annual Christmas Carol and Carnival 2019” of OKI International School, Wattala, Kiribathgoda and Kandana was celebrated on Saturday the 07th December 2019 in the OKI Junior School under the patronage of the Chairperson Mrs. Nirmalie Saparamadu. The Chief Guest was Rev. Fr. Jude Raj – Administrator St. Anthony Shrine Kochchikade.The members of the Management, [...]
Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology Graduation Ceremony 2018/2019
Most important event in the academic calendar of Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology (CIRP), the annual CIRP Graduation Ceremony was held on Saturday 18th January 2020 at Mount Lavinia Hotel. This traditional event celebrates the academic achievements of CIRP’s students who are being awarded qualifications from CIRP an/or Coventry University UK. This year 270 [...]