Stand off between Police and students at UGC
Policeman stand across the entrance of the University Grants Commission (UGC) preventing students from making a forcible entry into the building this week. Pic by Sameera Weerasekara
MoU signed between Parliament and UGC
The MoU was signed this week to develop a ten-year repository for university research projects Policy makers will now have access to state university research findings following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Parliament and the University Grants Commission (UGC) this week. The MoU on research and data mobilisation will lead to the [...]
March 31 deadline for this year’s NIC applications
All schools should send in students applications for the issue of National Identity Cards by the end of March 2020, the Registrar of Persons said last week. The Registrar of Persons Commissioner General Mr. P. Viyani Gunathilake said the department had sent out a communiqué to all schools and pirivenas urging them to apply for [...]
Public school principals and teachers protest still in action
Public schools teachers and principals went on a ‘go slow’ protest which began on Thursday ( February 27). The reason behind this is the Government’s failure to heed their demands for an interim salary structure, until the Salaries and Cadres Commission is ready with a new salary structure. Because the Government had ignored their request [...]
Winners galore at S. Thomas’ Mt. Lavinia prize giving
The S. Thomas’ College (STC), Mount Lavinia 2019 prize giving was held on January 31 under the patronage of the STC Board of Governors Chairman, Bishop of Colombo Rev. Dhiloraj Canagasabey and Chief Guest, Carey College Principal Hemamali Bibile. She was accompanied to the event by her husband Maurice Bibile. The College Warden, Rev. Marc [...]
International schools should come under Education Ministry’s thumb says Sectoral Oversight Committee
The Assisted Schools Act of 1960 and 1961 should be amended so the Government gets more powers to monitor and regulate international schools, the latest report by Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security said. The report, presented to Parliament last week, said various types of international schools currently function under the Companies Ordinance. The [...]
Media Equipment, CPR Mannequins for Royal College
Distinguished RCOBEC Foundation USA Past President Buddhi Abeyasekera delivered media equipment and CPR mannequins to Royal College Colombo, at a ceremony held at the school Principal’s office on February 7. The equipment and mannequins was funded by the RCOBEC Foundation USA. The media equipment will be used by the Royal College Media Unit (RCMU), to [...]
Memorial building opened at Panadura Good Shepherd Convent
A new building for the Good Shepherd Convent in Panadura was declared open recently. The building was named Rev. Sr. Dhammika Memorial Building. The Archdiocese of Colombo’s Auxiliary Bishop Rev. Dr. J.D. Anthony, addressed those present at the Blessing and Opening ceremony. “Salt and light is the spirit of our children’s lives. Salt is the [...]
Four students behind on-campus CCTV camera removal remanded until March 3
Cameras removed as ragging of new students could be recorded. Four students, including a student monk, from Kelaniya University were ordered to be remanded until March 3 by the Mahara Magistrate on Friday over the removal of CCTV cameras worth Rs 2.6 million installed at the university premises. The initial arrest of 16 students involved [...]
Tighter restrictions for school trips due to safety reasons
The Education Ministry will issue a circular which imposes restrictions on annual educational school trips, next week. Each school will now be required to submit their plan for the trip to the Education Ministry, and a committee will need to study the proposal and approve the trip. The plan should include: the route, the duration, [...]
ACCA gears up to manage the evolving role of the finance profession over the next decade
It’s time to rewire perceptions of the accountancy profession and through their next brand theme “the power of future-ready talent”, ACCA has geared themselves to ensure that their students and members are perfectly placed as the future-proof leaders that business and organisations vitally need in the digital age. During a recent visit to 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 [...]
UCMAS Sri Lanka re-launches under new management with new leadership, direction and vision
Sri Lankan children will now have the opportunity to better improve their learning skills through the introduction of newly revamped brain development program called UCMAS (Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System). This program is aimed at developing the lifelong mathematical skills for children from age four to thirteen years old. UCMAS Sri Lanka is going [...]
SLIM Professional Certificate in Marketing (PCM) – A bright future awaits you
The SLIM open day for the Professional Certificate in Marketing (PCM) 2020 – 1st intake was held on a grand scale recently at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management Auditorium. The event was graced by Stephanie Siriwardana and Randhir Witana as the Guest speakers and a large gathering of over 300 people [...]
“Study in France”
Discover about Bachelor and Master Study Opportunities, Scholarships, Study Visa and Admission Procedures Are you planning to become an Engineer or Business Professional? Or are you still considering your options after A/Level or O/Level exams? Or are you simply looking for more information about education and career options in Engineering and Business? Don’t wait any [...]
5 Modules; 5 Weekends; MBA from Top 50 UK University
Currently women are seeing more opportunities to shine with many international companies hiring women as the future leaders of choice. With the success of movies like Wonder Woman and significant global movements in minimizing the gender disparity in the workplace, women are poised to take on more challenging roles in leading corporates. With such a [...]
Executive MBA from The University of West London
ANC School of Postgraduate Education, in collaboration with the University of West London (UWL) of the UK, launched the Executive MBA program for the top level executives, aspiring middle-managers and multitasking women in Sri Lanka who often has to balance professional, personal, and family commitments. The Executive MBA Programme is ideal for the busy schedules [...]
IELTS – Getting the desired score
The IELTS examination tests your ability to communicate in English in a country, academic institution or workplace where English is your only means of communicating with the others around you. In my experience as an examiner for over 20 years I have seen so many candidates fail to get their desired scores. Many of these [...]
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 [...]
Four students from Sri Lanka appointed Ambassadors for Adelaide, South Australia
Study Adelaide announces winners of Ambassador 2020 programme held for the first time in Sri Lanka Each student to receive a support package worth AUD $5,000 StudyAdelaide, an agency of the Government of South Australia to promote Adelaide as an international study destination has announced the winners of its Ambassador Programme 2020. Four winning students from Sri Lanka were announced [...]
Kalutara Zonal English Awards Ceremony -2019
The Kalutara Zonal English Awards Ceremony -2019 organised by Mrs.Indrani Kommala, Assistant Director of Education (English) – Education Office –Kalutara was held at the Auditorium of Kalutara Vidyalaya recently to felicitate the winners of the 2019 Zonal English Day competitions in English Speech, Drama, Recitation, Cursive Writing, Prepared Speech, Dictation, Group Singing and Creative Writing. [...]
Commemoration of 76th Birth anniversary and 5th Death Anniversary of Emeritus Professor J. N. O. Fernando
The Commemoration Ceremony of the 76th Birth Anniversary and 5th Death Anniversary of the Late Prof. J. N. O. Fernando will be held on the 3rd of March 2020 at P.P.G.L Siriwardene Auditorium, Admantane House. The Alms Giving Ceremony to the Sri Wijayaramaya Temple, Dharmapala Place, Rajagiriya will be held in the morning. In the [...]
Curtin University – SLIIT Academy Foundation Programme Information Sharing Session
SLIIT Academy, a fully own subsidiary of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology held an Information sharing session on 27th February 2020 at SLIIT Academy premises to announce recently launched “ Curtin University-SLIIT Academy Foundation Programmes in Information Technology, Engineering, Business and Health and Life Sciences programmes. One-year foundation programmes provides a pathway to enter [...]
SWLC felicitates 160 University of Bolton Graduates in the fields of Business, Engineering and Computer Science
The most prestigious event of the academic calendar of Study World Lanka Campus (SWLC), the biennial SWLC Graduation Ceremony was held on 2nd December 2019 at Mount Lavinia Hotel. This event celebrated the academic success of SWLC’s students who were awarded undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications from the University of Bolton (UoB) UK. A total of [...]
Future Minds 2020 Career Counseling Programme
Future Minds, the higher education hub and Career Gateway and the most trusted and iconic domicile for expos, BMICH with the collaboration with the most qualified and reputed professional career guidance service provider, Professional Psychological Counsellors’ Association have introduced the premier National Career Counselling programme. “ATHWELA” – “The Best Career Counselling Platform of Victorious Youth, [...]
Bristol Brain Battle 2020- all set to move and shake Sri Lanka’s corporate arena
With a private sector accounting to over 80 percent of its GDP and a promising government sector fuelled by a spirit of transformation, Sri Lanka is home to a bustling assortment of companies. From multinationals to sole traders to franchises to agencies, the country’s corporate sector is both competitive and pro-growth, powered by workforces comprising [...]
Education in 2020
Arrival of the much awaited 2020 almost coincides with the completion of 20 years of excellent service to the nation by Vidura College – Colombo. From its very humble beginning, Vidura has become a veritable giant among the learning educational institutions in Sri Lanka, maintaining its unique blend of Sri Lankan curriculum, education in the [...]
Hailing the Students who are Enrolling in to the University
In last 18th the function of hailing 67 students who are enrolling in to the university from Akuressa Godapitiya National School
Sri Lanka will be 5G enable, economy can catapult – Dr. Rohantha Athukorala
Given that the Global 5G commercialization picking up and Sri Lanka already conducting commercial trials for 5G technology since last year, it is expected that Sri Lanka will have the support of 5G technology provided that the Government will release the spectrum to facilitate its adaptation said the CEO of Clootrack- Sri Lanka, Maldives and [...]
Vidura College Kalutara celebrates 3rd year anniversary on 21st February 2020
The Third year Anniversary of Vidura College Kalutara was celebrated on 21st February 2020. Among many events organised in the school to commemorate this special day, opening up a shrine room and alms giving were very significant events. Mr.D.G.Sumanasekara Managing Director and Group Principal of Vidura College, Director and Consultant Mr.Saradha Sumansekara , Principal Kalutara [...]
Diploma in Laboratory Technology – Learn while you earn
The Diploma in Laboratory Technology is offered by the Faculty of the Natural Sciences of The Open University of Sri Lanka The Diploma in Laboratory Technology is a multidisciplinary programme that deals with acquiring knowledge and skills of the laboratory work related to disciplines such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering. According to the scope [...]
Learn while you earn – NEW Diploma in Tourism at The Open University of Sri Lanka
As we step into the 40th years The OUSL fulfills a long felt need when it launches the Diploma in Tourism Operations in May 2020. This one-year Diploma has been designed to provide the conceptual and practical training needed in the field of hotel and travel trade. It will also provide a nationally recognised qualification [...]
Saman House retain Sangamitta GNS House Meet title
Defending champions Saman House finished on top with a tally of 397 points to emerge overall champions at the annual Inter-House Sports Meet 2020 of Sri Sangamitta Girls’ National School (formerly BMS), Matale held at Edward Park ground in Matale last week. Araliya House with 362 points ended up runners-up followed by Manel (360) and [...]
BEVERLEY INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LIMITED, COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
Beverley International was inaugurated by its founder, Mr. H. K. Upul Herath in 2007. Today, it is one of the leading establishments in Sri Lanka in the field of Student Counseling and Migration. At a time when there was a great demand for Farm Workers and Bakers in New Zealand, Beverly International (Mr. Herath) took [...]
Hotdog Showdown 2020: Another fun-filled event with a huge success
Hotdog Showdown is the signature event of the Rotaract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology (RACIIT) since 2014, first started at our very owncommon room within IIT premises which has since been evolved from just a hotdog eating competition to now a food festival that is held at Green Path with numerous stalls, celebrity guest [...]
Royal Gateway College Australia, celebrates the grand opening of its Sri Lankan Campus
A Wide Range of Recognized Australian Qualifications and Courses Offered to Students and Professionals Aspiring to Study and Work in Australia. Royal Gateway, Australia celebrated the inauguration of its Sri Lankan campus on 21 February 2020, in the presence of distinguished guests –Susil Premajayanth, State Minister of International Co-operation; Dullas Alahapperuma, Minister of Education [...]
Are you after O/Ls?? Confused about what to do next or choosing a career path?
BCAS route to Global Degrees in Science, Engineering, Management and IT. British College of Applied Studies (BCAS) has in its prospectus proven Foundation Studies courses which provide alternative fast track pathways for students to pursue degrees of their choice and make their dream of obtaining Degrees of global acceptance in the field of Science, Engineering, [...]
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 [...]
Time to reflect on time
A respected civil engineer who is now in his eighties posed a question during one of our recent conversation sessions: “In recent times I have seen journalists use the phrase ‘real time’. What does it mean?” We figured out that it is a term connected with computers and is used with computer responsiveness. Also, when [...]