Amil Abeysundara appointed to lead Colombo District Scout Division
Mr. Gihan Amil Abeysundara assumed duties as the new Sri Lanka Scout Association Colombo District Commissioner on February 1. Mr. Abeysundara had served the Colombo District Branch as an Assistant District Commissioner and as Deputy District Commissioner. He was nominated for the new position by Former Colombo District Commissioner and Executive Committee Chairman Suren Wickramathilake. [...]
Kandy Society of Medicine continues promoting medical education
The academic sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine were held this month. They are held in February every year, and have been a platform for the delivery of continuing medical education in the country. The Chief Guest at the 42nd Kandy Society of Medicine Annual Academic Sessions was Professor Shanthi Mendis of the Geneva [...]
Online applications for Govt. exams, less paperwork
The Examinations Department will take a major step forward by digitalising the application process through online application submission, the Examinations Commissioner Sanath Pujitha said. All school Principals had been instructed to use the schools’s IT facilities or state Nenasala computer centres, to submit online applications. Principals were advised to appoint teachers or office assistants for [...]
Seventh batch of Diploma holders
A ceremony was held recently at the Ratmalana airbase to hand over the certificates for Diploma holders who completed the Academy’s Aviation Diploma. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Airports and Aviation Services Chairman Major General (retd) G.A.Chandrasiri at the Air Auditorium, in the Ratmalana airbase. It marked the graduation of the seventh [...]
Students can now count on calculators to be allowed at exams
Invigilators appointed by the Examinations Department had been given training recently on inspecting calculators brought into examination centres, to make sure they are non-programmable ones, Examinations Chief Sanath Pujitha said. For the first time in the history of state examinations, the use of a calculator will be allowed today February 16 at the Sri Lanka [...]
You can master the art and science of Powerful Public Speaking
The ability to deliver powerful public speeches and make impactful presentations gives a cutting edge to any individual, whether it be in a professional, social or personal setting. The power of Public speaking is not a talent that most people are born with. However it is a skills that can be easily developed and mastered [...]
Give your Future a Jump Start this February with Nawaloka College!
The Nawaloka College of Higher studies (NCHS) is a provider of globally recognized higher education qualifications. Located in the heart of Colombo, the NCHS campus consists of modern facilities, providing students with a learning environment on par withinternational standards. With a strong commitment to provide high quality education, NCHS offers distinctive benefits that are tailor [...]
AIS holds Inter House Drama Competition
The Inter-house Drama Competition of Asian International School was held at the Viharamahadevi Amphi theatre on Saturday 8th February at 6.45pm. This year’s theme was Shakespeare and the four houses performed excerpts from The Merchant of Venice, Measure for Measure, Othello and Macbeth. The award for the Best Supporting Male portrayal was won by Tashiyana [...]
5 Modules; 5 weekends plus blended learning Excutive MBA from a top 50 UK University
Executive MBA can be a pivotal decision in supporting your professional growth. The modern day demands placed on executives are to constantly stay on top of your profession while being relevant in your field. With significant global movements in minimizing the gender disparity in the workplace, women are seeing more opportunities to shine with many [...]
Tribute to a Mathematics Educator Par Excellence
The 102nd birth anniversary of late Emeritus Professor J.E Jayasuriya falls on 14th February 2020. One significant event coinciding with the annual anniversary is the Prof. J.E Jayasuriya Memorial Lecture and this year the lecture will be delivered by Emeritus Professor M. Sornarajah Ph.D., LL.D. (London) of the National University of Singapore, on 14th February [...]
APIIT Sri Lanka introduces BSC (HONS) Cyber Security from Staffordshire University, UK
The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Sri Lanka has just introduced a BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree awarded by Staffordshire University, UK. Cyber security has become a buzzword today given the importance of protecting data and preserving the integrity of computer networks. Currently, cyber threats and crimes are increasing rapidly across the globe; [...]
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 [...]
Institute of Western Music and Speech
The Institute of Western Music and Speech was founded in 1960, when it was known as the “Association of Teachers of Western Music and Dramatic Art.” It was the combined effort of qualified and experienced teachers of Music, Speech and Drama led by Mrs. Olga de Livera, our founder. They dedicated themselves solely towards achieving [...]
The Anc/Navitas Expo 2020 Ends On A High Note
The Navitas Education EXPO 2020 organized by ANC Education, one of the leading international education, career guidance and student placement service centres in the country, concluded last Tuesday 11th February 2020 at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. An overwhelming number of students and parents attended this global event to explore quality higher education options offered by [...]
IDP Education to organise Australia Education Fair for Sri Lankan students
Great chance to meet university representatives and discuss career paths; free counselling with IDP Education, which has over 50 years of experience in international education services IDP Education Sri Lanka is organising its biggest Australian Education Fair on February 16th, 2020 (11 am to 5 pm) at Hilton Colombo. This fair will bring together 40 [...]
‘A20 (ARCHITECT 2020)’ THE MEMBERS’ WORK AND TRADE EXHIBITION
SLIA celebrates the 62nd Anniversary year 2020. Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) established in 1957 holds ‘A20 (ARCHITECT 2020)’ the pre-eminent and most popular trade exhibition in the country for the 38th consecutive time at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) from 20th to 23rd February 2020. The Members’ Work and Trade Exhibition [...]
Dreaming of living in Australia or New Zealand
Two of the most popular study destinations in the world, Australia and New Zealand have always appealed to international students. Indeed who could turn down the beauty of both the countries plus the excellent university options they could offer. If you have always dreamt of studying your Under or Post Graduate programmes either in Australia [...]
Setting the bar for an University experience- NSBM Green University fully geared to face the new decade
“Find greatness in every step”. Such has been the words that inspire the young minds that enter into the National School of Business Management Green University. It has been at the center of attention, and has stirred up an interesting conversation in each of the years following its maiden opening on the 26th October 2016. [...]
Horizon Campus offers intake for industry renowned BIT Degree
The current demand-supply gap for the ICT workforce in the country is widening rather than closing and with the government being overloaded in catering to this demand through its state-owned higher education system alone, means that the private higher education sector needs to step in to educate, train and produce the talent required by the [...]
A British Law Degree oriented to Sri Lankan practice
The law training programme at APIIT Law School leading to LLB (Hons) Law degree awarded by Staffordshire University, UK is unique; students learn not only the British Law with reference to Sri Lankan legal practice, but also a few Sri Lankan law modules. An optional work experience project in the local legal environment is designed [...]
NIBM: Power Up Gen Z to drive the changing world of work
NIBM functions under the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation. In keeping with the objective of making aware the stakeholders in primary and secondary education on current trends and development, NIBM has planned to launch a national level project named NIBM Viswa Pasala in collaboration with Ministry of Education. The purpose of implementing this [...]
ANC’s “Disrupt the Ordinary” with Harpo Gooneratne
A spectacular evening with Mr. Harpo Gooneratne, CEO/Founder of Harpo’s Cafes & Restaurants on 16th of February 2020, brought together over 100 ANC students including U.S & Canada Transfer Students, Postgraduate students of University of West London, SQA Advanced Diploma students and Top-up students as well as U.S Degree Completion students to witness an inspirational [...]
Explore your future in a world recognised University
MSI is a fully affiliated higher educational establishment within the Management and Science University, Malaysia and recognized by many other leading universities worldwide including those in the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and Japan. MSI offers diplomas in 3 key disciplines of some of the fastest growing industries .that comprise of The Diploma in Business Management, [...]
UTS academics visit UTS Insearch Sri Lanka
Current and prospective students will enjoy a unique opportunity to meet leading academics from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) discussing their disciplines. UTS Insearch Managing Director from Sydney, Mr Alex Murphy, will be joined by three distinguished academics from UTS for an engaging discussion about careers of the future. These sessions will give students [...]
How technology can boost Sri Lanka tourism ?
The Sri Lankan government is aiming to double the number of tourists arriving in the country in 2020. Its ambitious targets include bringing in four million tourists and generating five billion US dollars in revenue. While the tourism industry has proven surprisingly resilient after the Easter Sunday attacks, achieving the numbers envisaged by the government [...]
RUSSIAN EDUCATION FAIR 2020
ANC Future Center in collaboration with Education First Russia hosted the Russian Education Fair 2020 on the 8th of February 2020 at the Hilton Colombo. The event was graced by leading university academicians specializing in Medicine, Aviation, Engineering, Auto-Mobile Engineering, Business & Law. Providing a wide range of university options to students in Sri Lanka. [...]
Eight reasons why you should study International Business Management at APIIT Business School
1. The BSc (Hons) International Business Management is awarded by Staffordshire University. Staffordshire University is a leading public university in the UK. It is ranked 37 out of 120 universities in the UK in the Guardian League Tables 2020. The Sunday Times Good University Guide has ranked Staffordshire University as one of the Top 10 [...]
Prof. Deraniyagala recognised for her 40 years of service at the University of Colombo
Professor Srianthie A Deraniyagala was recognized for her 40 years of service at the University of Colombo at the Long Service Award Ceremony 2019 that was held at the Auditorium of the University of Colombo on 6th February 2020. Professor SrianthieDeraniyagala is a Visiting Professor to the College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry,Ceylon. She [...]
CA Sri Lanka’s public sector wing accepting applications from public sector for 2020 Best Annual Reports competition
The Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the public sector wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) is now accepting applications from public sector organisations for the fourth Best Annual Report and Accounts Awards competition – 2020. The competition has become an important platform aimed at [...]
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 [...]
Highest Scholarships awarded at Sri Lanka’s largest U.S & Canada University Fair 2020 in Colombo & Kandy
Highest number of scholarships were awarded at the U.S & Canada University Fair 2020 held on Friday, February 7th at ANC Kandy Campus and Saturday, February 8th at the Kingsbury Hotel Colombo organized by ANC Education. It was a full house attracting hundreds of participants, and students from all around the island met with U.S [...]