Universities should be more proactive to keep ragging out of campuses
From strengthening security and discipline to establishing a permanent coordination between universities and police, a recent report by a committee of legal and academic experts released on August 31, has provided some measures to curtail ragging in state universities and other higher education institutions. The committee consisted of Justice Dr. Saleem Marsoof PC as the [...]
Ten districts, ten universities: New city universities for Sri Lanka in 2021
The Government has decided to set up the city university concept in Sri Lanka. It hopes to introduce city universities, based on a new university entrance system, Senior Professor Janitha A. Liyanage said. The Cabinet has approved the proposed amendments to implement the city universities, which will be in effect by 2021. At a recent [...]
School development societies besieged with corruption, should be monitored closely: CTU
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) called on the Education Ministry last week, to develop a monitoring system to regulate the activities of school development societies. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said the school development societies are besieged with corruption. He said several schools principals and some teachers and parents are obtaining money from parents for [...]
World Class University Project: Sri Jayewardenepura University aims high with goal of achieving global rank by 2025
In line with the Higher Education Ministry’s World Class University Project, the Sri Jayewardenepura University has set the goal of becoming a ranked global educational institute by 2025. According to the university’s (Acting) Vice Chancellor Sudantha Liyanage many steps have been taken so far to achieve the target. According to the Vice Chancellor, one such step [...]
A student database to be set up for Surkasha Student Insurance scheme
The Education Ministry will soon prepare a student database, which will help assist the students and the Ministry to clear Suraksha Insurance claims. Accordingly, from Grade One onwards students would be issued an insurance number, enabling education authorities to take up action based on one particular number. The database would assist the Ministry in maintaining the [...]
PTE UKVI launched in Sri Lanka
UK SECURE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST (SELT) to study, work or migrate to UK, now available in Sri Lanka H.E Sarah Hulton, British High Commissioner to SL Pearson Test of English UKVI was launched in Sri Lanka last week with Her Excellency Sarah Hulton – British High Commissioner gracing the occasion as the chief guest. In [...]
Final Call for MBBS/MD Programme Admissions
Only Sri-Lankan Representative to operate a full time Foreign office in the Republic of Belarus to provide student services during entire study period (LOWEST FEE from IMC Education) Pursuing a MBBS/MD degree from Belarus is a remarkable option for many Sri-Lankan students as entrance to Medical University is based on results of Local AL (CCS) [...]
The Global University Pathway Programme at AIBS provides students after O/Level entry in to leading Canadian Universities in just 10 months
Canada has a strong and well-funded system of public education, largely managed provincially. Consequently, some aspects of the education system can vary between provinces. However, as education is overseen by the federal government, the standard of education remains consistently high throughout the country. In the recent years, Canada has become one of the most sought-after [...]
Reforming the Education System- The Journey Towards the Envisioned Future
Education is a universal need. Every parent; regardless if its a convicted felon or a respected social influencer wishes to give the best possible source of knowledge for their beloved children. That is why it is the role of the Education Ministry to enforce stringent policies in order to create the suitable background within the [...]
Professor Nic Beech new Middlesex University Vice-Chancellor
In a Twitter post, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nic Beech said: “I’ve already been so impressed by how our community makes a real difference through education, research and how we engage with the world.” Professor Nic Beech has begun his role as the new Vice-Chancellor of Middlesex University. He joins Middlesex from the University of Dundee where he was [...]
SLTC producing skilled personnel to cater to the needs of the Textile Industry
The Centre for Fashion, Textile and Clothing Technologies (CFTCT) is the newest entry to Sri Lanka’s Technological Campus (SLTC) at Padukka which is in a salubrious atmosphere providing all the necessary mood for learning, excitement, experimenting and a new way of life. It is a place for developing new talent to become future leaders of [...]
Key 2Care Health Solutions now open for Sri Lanka
Overseas Nurses Carers programme, a Key 2 Care Health Solutions and Key 2 Learning College initiative in collaboration with AIESEC now open for Sri Lanka! Key 2 Care Health Solutions Key2Care Health Solutions is an established Australian organisation providing an integrated advisory, compliance, training and staffing support services to the health care sector. Key2Care Health [...]
MSU’s 26th Convocatuon Ceremony a huge success
Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia held its 26th Convocation Ceremony in February 2020, presenting 1,769 graduates from 87 academic programmes. 48 graduates received their PhDs, 34 their Master’s, 1,108 their bachelor’s degrees, and 579 their Diplomas. Awarding the 26th Convocation graduation scrolls and special awards were MSU Pro-Chancellor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Wan [...]
Distraction and Deception can Destroy Destiny
Many have failed in life as they have deviated from their dreams and aspirations at some point in life, simply because they’ve let distraction to deceive them. Once a person is deceived by distraction, he has to invest a part of his energy on the deviated activity. This scenario will not only push him astray [...]
Dr Rohantha to Chair Rotary’s 12,000 Youth- Interact & Rotaract
Rotary the only service organisation that has a nonvoting seat in the United Nations that has around 6200 Interactors and 5800 Rotaractors in the District 3220( Sri Lanka & Maldives) has appointed Dr Rohantha Athukorala as the Chairman – Youth Services Committee for the year 2020/21 by the Rotary District Governor Ajith Weerasinghe. Dr Athukorala [...]
“COVID Free Pera” in full gear
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that has been declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Sri Lanka, over the past 3 months has reported more than 2000 cases. The situation is well under control now and the authorities are planning an exit strategy. With the community spread of COVID 19 Universities of Sri [...]
Skills for Excellence for Children in New Normal
Children, as well as adults in Sri Lanka and around the world are grappling with drastic changes needed for the new normal with the Covid 19 Pandemic. Children especially, are vulnerable and sensitive to change. They need guidance and motivation to develop sound values and skills to go in the right direction. They need encouragement, [...]
Small classes in a caring learning environment
UTS Sri Lanka’s deep commitment to student success Commencing higher education is a significant life step. It involves a major transition for most students. Research1 indicates that students succeed in their first year of tertiary study if they have positive interactions with their learning environment, including teachers, during class time. In fact, this kind of [...]
Gateway College Colombo victorious in the first ever “Distanced Shakespeare” Competition
A silver lining in the dark cloud of uncertainty and upheaval enveloping and reshaping our world appeared, much to the delight of the students of the drama clubs of Gateway College Colombo and Gateway College Kandy, when “Silent Hands Productions” in conjunction with “PodHub”, presented the opportunity to revive the legacy of The Bard with [...]
Master of Laws in International Human Rights now offered at Horizon Campus
Horizon Campus, a leading Non-state higher education institution has now ventured into the Post-graduate Legal market with the introduction of the LLM in International Human Rights in partnership with Birmingham City University, UK. Horizon, as a recognised Ministry of Higher Education degree awarding institution, has been a Recognised Centre for the University of London International [...]
Road to SLMUN 2020
Sri Lanka Model United Nations (SLMUN) returns for its 13th session this year with the promise of a brand-new experience. Considering the status quo around the globe, the theme for the upcoming conference is ‘A world in conflict’; aiming to unite today’s youth to stand up against misgovernance and injustice and creating a better future [...]
Resonance of A Timeless Art
The Unsung Legacy of Architecture reiterated by The City School of Architecture The world never lacks inspiring monumental buildings. Viewers stare in awe, but those who visualized the architectural wonders tend to become an afterthought. Frank Lloyd Wright claimed that “Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” As emphasized, an [...]