State photography festival: ‘Life with COVID-19’
The State Festival of Photography 2020 was held this week, under the theme ‘Life with COVID-19’. Nuwan Samadhi received the prize for first place. Irrigation Ministry Secretary Anura Dissanayake hands over the trophy to Nuwani. The winning entry. Pix and text by Priyantha Wickremaarachchi
State universities to welcome 7000 more students next year: President Rajapaksa
Increased intake part of a scheme to gradually increase university student numbers Student intake to be increased by another 15,000 students, in 2022. The intake of students to state universities will be increased by 7,000 students next year on a directive by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, an Education Ministry official said. Accordingly, the batch who sat [...]
Politicians and bureaucrats ignoring SC directive to admit their children to popular schools: CTU
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) called on the Government last week to take immediate action on politicians and bureaucrats who are ignoring a court directive and admitting children to intermediate classes in popular schools. This follows a prominent politician’s grandson recently being admitted to Grade Two of Royal College this year despite a Supreme Court [...]
NIC application submission date for this year: August 31
Applicants who will be sitting for the 2020 Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations to submit their applications before August 31 to obtain National Identity Cards (NICs), the Department for Registration of Persons recently announced. “Generally every year we receive 350,000 applications. But until this week we have only received 250,000 applications. Therefore more than 100, 000 [...]
University of Moratuwa Graduation Ceremony to take place in six sessions
The University of Moratuwa, will hold its 41st Graduation Ceremony on August 24 and 25 at the BMICH, in six sessions. The morning session will commence at 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon sessions at 1:30 p.m. and 03.00 p.m. A university official said, a total of 1877 competent graduates with remarkable grades and the potential [...]
No Vice Chancellors for nine universities, new Education Minister urged to take action
The Vice Chancellor post in nine universities, out of a total of 15 universities in the country, have remained vacant for months, pending fresh appointments, a senior University Grants Commission (UGC) official said. When the newly appointed Education Minister Prof G. L. Peiris met the UGC officials on Thursday, the Minister was urged to take [...]
President Rajapaksa tackles key education sector issues in Parliament address
In his inaugural address of the ninth Parliament, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said despite requesting students to follow science and technical subjects to successfully contribute to the economy, some schools do not even have basic facilities to teach those subjects. “Parents request for suitable schools for their children’s education. The shortage of national schools was evident [...]
‘New Lessons’ in tackling COVID-19 in schools and homes: UNICEF
A new national media campaign is asking children and parents to follow seven new and essential lessons to limit the risk and spread of COVID-19, as schools reopen across Sri Lanka following months of closure. The move comes as the Government plans to resume classes for all students early next month. Launched by the Education [...]
Parents on protest in Tissamaharama
Parents of children attending a primary school in Tissamaharamaya held a demonstration this week, demanding that authorities provide the required number of teachers for the school. The parents were protesting that the primary school in Beralihela has suffered from an inadequate number of teachers for months.Parents have threatened to go on a continuous fast if [...]
We must ensure the ‘new normal’ for every school child is one of quality learning: UNESCO Representative for South Asia
“We are happy to note that the re-opening of schools was made possible following a collaboration of the Education Ministry and the Health Ministry. All necessary precautions have been taken in terms of safeguarding every student and every teacher thereby ensuring safety in resuming their learning process by returning to schools,” said Sri Lanka National [...]
Former students of Bolawalana Govt. Teachers’ College to reunite
After almost 34 years English teachers who trained at the Bolawalana Govt. Teachers’ College are organising a get-together on September 1 at Bolawalana, so these teachers will have the opportunity to reflect on the past and have fun with their colleagues. At this event, they will also form an association to help themselves in their [...]
Education reform committee proposes upgrade for National Colleges of Education
The education reform committee set up by the Government to bring in reforms for the country’s education sector has proposed to transform the 19 National Colleges of Education to degree granting institutions. Under the programme which is ear marked for 2022, all Education Colleges will directly admit students for degree programmes from students who pass [...]
Join CA Sri Lanka’s internationally reputed BSc. Degree in Applied Accounting and be a sought-after finance professional
Students who wish to pursue a successful career in accounting and finance can now register for the internationally reputed Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Accounting offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), a world class professional body with a history spanning over 60 years. Students who have successfully completed the [...]
Start an American Degree at Nawaloka College One Direction; Many Pathways
The Nawaloka College of Higher Studies is proud to have partnered with numerous American universities, to help Sri Lankan students achieve their dream of studying in USA. You can now enroll in an American Degree of your choice, only through the Nawaloka College. The partner university campuses California State University Monterey Bay, California State University [...]
Australia’s #1 public Uni for teaching quality – 14 years running
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has received a 5-star rating for undergraduate teaching quality for a record 14 years in a row, the only public university in Australia to receive the maximum rating for this timeframe. The 2021 Good Universities Guide, released on (14 August 2020), also rated ECU’s overall experience 5 stars and number one public [...]
The Rotaract Club of IIT shines once again
Serving the community whilst bringing forth young leaders for a better tomorrow. The Rotaract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology (RACIIT) is a Non- Profit Organisation that strives to give an opportunity for youth to develop as professionals, engaged in Community service activities and International service; all while having fun. During the Rotaract year 2019-2020 [...]
Mind Elasticity is a Must
It was indeed a sad sight to see the CEO of Nokia, ending his speech with tears in his eyes, during the press conference. He said “We didn’t do anything wrong, but somehow we lost”. You don’t necessarily have to do something wrong to lose. Many have lost as a result of either being blind [...]
Nawaloka College Students at the Forefront
Winning team from NCHS at International Conference for Design of low-cost Robot arm “Frontiers in Chemical Technology (FCT-2020)” was organised, and was held from the 20th to 22nd of July 2020, at the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. The conference received over 130 abstract submissions from renowned institutions placed both nationally and internationally. The conference saw [...]
Generous scholarships for Sri Lankan students
With a new semester starting on November 2, at UTS Sri Lanka and Orientation the week before there’s no reason to hold back the journey to university even if travel plans have been delayed. Students can start right away, here in Colombo, knowing they are on a pathway to complete their studies at the University [...]
Importance of women in leadership roles
Gone are the days where so-called, “male dominated roles” such as political involvement and leadership as a whole are set aside exclusively for men. We have entered what would have been a ‘Utopia’ in the past for women in terms of a constantly growing, revolutionary change in roles for women in leadership spheres. Evolving job [...]
Unique American Business Degree completion in Sri Lanka leading to MBA with paid career experience in the USA
Join today and get a head-start in to the exciting world of business! Pathe Global Campus has stream-lined a Businenss Studies Program with 08 specialisations to ensure students are ready for the future to take on the global challenges with insight and information. Our relentless focus on business enterprise, business acumen and entrepreneurship will train [...]
ANC Future Centre Medical Placements
Medical Education Fair 2020 August 29th, 2020 No.1 Medical Placements Centre in Sri Lanka! Completed your A/L’s? Confused about what exactly to choose next is a phase every student goes through. Making the right decision at this stage in life will be a game changer. If you have ever dreamt of becoming a doctor and [...]
IIT’s first Virtual Careers Day 2020 brings together IIT students and Sri Lanka’s top companies
Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in British higher education in Sri Lanka and the country’s premier IT and Business campus, successfully conducted the IIT Careers Day 2020 on an online platform for the first time in its history. The transition to the online platform was in keeping with the need to conform to [...]
The Global University Pathway Programme takes off with the launch of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma by Rosedale Academy at AIBS
Rosedale Academy, the leading international Institute for the new, global, digital generation, powered from Toronto (Ontario, Canada) has partnered with Asian Institute of Business & Science (AIBS) to deliver the Global University Pathway Programme (GUPP) leading in to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)in the streams of Business, Science & Engineering. Why should I obtain [...]
Mod’Art International cordially crowns winners of the all-island art contest
The bridge that links Sri Lanka to the fashion capitals of the world Mod’Art International (Sri Lanka branch) recently hosted an all-island school art’s competition with the fitting support of Sunday Times. The competition was held until the 30th June 2020. The theme for the year was ‘The World and I’ . The school children [...]
You live in Kandy?
Visit Edlocate “Study Abroad” event on August 29 at KCC Meet Edlocate Counsellors at Level 2 Room No 40 at the Kandy City Centre, from 10.30 am to 04.30 pm and arrange to enrol in Australian, New Zealand, UK, Canadian, Ireland, Malaysian & Vietnam universities in January/ February 2021. If you missed sitting the Cambridge [...]
“Think like A Lawyer!”
Join CFPS to start your career in Law In an unpredictable and ever-changing postgraduate job market, students must be fully prepared to deal with professional realities. Today, when employers open their doors to new recruits, they look for ‘well-rounded’ candidates. They look for someone who not only excels at the practical aspects of his job, [...]
The induction of the 83rd President, and annual dinner of the ICC a huge success
The induction of the 83rd President, Professor Sagarika Ekanayake, and annual dinner of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon was held on 15th of August 2020, at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. The evening was honourably graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Emeritus Professor Savitri Kumar, University of Peradeniya and Visiting Research Professor at [...]
Orientation Ceremony for Pearson BTEC HND Computing & Business – August 2020 at BCAS Campus
The Orientation Ceremony 2020 for the Pearson BTEC HND in Computing and BTEC HND in Business was successfully held on 15th Saturday August 2020 from 9.00am to 4.00pm at BCAS Mount Campus Auditorium. Following the opening ceremony and arrival of Chief Guests, students from the August 2020 intake were given a warm welcome speech by [...]
BIT External Degree from University of Moratuwa offered via ESOFT METRO CAMPUS Branch Network
ESOFT METRO CAMPUS, the pioneer in Sri Lanka’s Higher Education industry in the field of Information Technology (IT) has joined forces with the University of Moratuwa, an institution that’s both locally and internationally reputed for producing Engineering and Technical professionals, to offer an External Degree program in Information Technology (BIT). These courses are scheduled to [...]
Horizon Campus educates the next generation of customs officials
Horizon Campus has been training Government officials from Sri Lanka customs to develop their management leadership skills through a flexible MBA program targeted at their specific career needs. The MBA program is designed to progressively lead the participants through a comprehensive course of study with specialization in strategic management that includes principles and practices within [...]
“CMA Sri Lanka COVID – 19 SME development Committee”
Congratulates new Government and confident that development of the SME sector will be given Top Priority The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) incorporated by an Act of Parliament has taken the initiative to set up the “CMA Sri Lanka COVID – 19 SME Development Committee” comprising of Professional Bodies, Chambers of Commerce and [...]
Another huge project to safeguard the community
Loadstar and Office Supply.lk join hands to promote hygiene in a post-pandemic environment which impact over 50,000 students “Project Rakawaranaya” The outrageous spread of Coronavirus and with over 18 million of the global population infected, Sri Lanka has taken drastic measures against the virus whilst making commendable progress in controlling the spread of COVID-19. However, [...]
Get a head start in your creative Career with visual communication: the canvas for future creativity
“Content creation and distribution in the current world is majority visual communication. Therefore where there is transformation, there is an essential requirement for strong visual communicators” In an idyllic world, the different skills people adopt, and the jobs they do with them, create a symbiotic network that keeps humanity moving stubbornly forward. It seems illogical [...]
CIMA expands assistance to University and Self Study students
Given the new norm of studying from home and virtually, most CIMA students attend online sessions for studies whilst there are yet a segment of students in Sri lanka utilising the libraries – Public as well as their University libraries. In order to serve such students, CIMA Sri Lanka, host of the largest community of [...]
Interact champions ‘Covid-19 control environment’ in schools…!
Whilst Sri Lanka has been able to contain the most deadly virus globally Covid-19, as at today almost 21 million people are effected claiming the lives of almost 800,000 people. India recorded one thousand deaths for the fifth day in succession whilst Maldives crosses the 124 cases of Covid-19 patients daily for the last one [...]
Australian Virtual Education Fair 2020
On 28th & 29thAugust 2020 at ANC Special Scholarships up to AUD 90,000 The Australian Virtual Education Fair 2020 is Sri Lanka’s largest International Australian Education fair that will feature over 25 reputed world-class universities and colleges in Australia on Friday, 28th and Saturday, 29th of August in Colombo at ANC premises. Over 1000 participants attend [...]
SLIM partners with Digital Marketing Institute of Ireland
In many ways, digital marketing has proven itself indispensable for present day marketers as it has forced the marketing industry towards a completely new direction filled with innovative technologies, social media connectivity and limitless possibilities. The pioneer in marketing education in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), recently joined hands with the [...]
A range of Top notch programmes from QS World ranked University
When choosing which University to attend, it can be easy to get distracted by the old guard: those institutions that have been around for centuries, and that dominate the upper echelons such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Princeton spring to mind. But many more institutions also deserve your attention. THE’s 2019 Young University Rankings reveal the best universities under 50 years old, assessed across teaching, [...]
Go Forward in Life with Powerful Communication
Give yourself a boost for your personal and professional growth as Sri Lanka is restarting after Covid 19? The ability to speak out and make presentations in public and write effectively will give you a cutting edge as you face with new challenges PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Rainbow Institute of Communication and English, a [...]
The Graduation Ceremony at Soft Skill International another success story
A graduation ceremony, with a difference, elegance and class written all over it. True Soft Skillz International style; was held on August 15th at the BMICH, Colombo. Whilst Twenty-three graduants were conferred with the City and Guilds Advanced Diploma in Teaching Training and Assessing Learning, 10 students from Royal College, a student from Museus College [...]