Better communication facilities for Lankagama village
The recent visit of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to the Lankagama village in Neluwa, which is located close to the Sinharaja forest, resolved the issue of unavailable communication facilities. Signals were weak in this area, and students found it difficult to focus on their online education activities. They had appealed to the President to resolve the [...]
More students for state medical faculties
In a bid to produce more qualified medical professionals in the country, state university medical faculty admissions will be increased by 350 students. “The aim of this decision by Education Minister G.L. Pieris is to give more enrollment opportunities for students to be admitted to the medical faculties of state universities ,” an Education Ministry [...]
School canteens to re-open, free mid-day meal programme to re-commence
School canteens will be allowed to start operations from September 14 onwards, only if they can ensure that social distancing will be maintained between students and pre-orders of food can be organised, an Education Ministry official said. As the school interval attracts large student numbers to canteens, school principals had been instructed to take steps [...]
In-service advisors for EP schools
More than 450 teachers from the East will be appointed as in-service education advisors to strengthen primary and secondary education, Eastern province (EP) Education Director M.T.A. Nizam said. At present interviews are being conducted, and 466 teachers will be appointed as in-service advisors for 17 educational zones in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Trincomalee districts, Mr [...]
Thirty nine million school textbooks for next year
The Government is in the process of printing 39 million textbooks to be distributed free of charge next year. This week, the Cabinet gave approval for Rs. 1,093.71 million to be allocated to the Govt. Printing Corporation, and another Rs. 2,059.01 million to selected private sector printing institutions. The Printing Corp. will be printing 13,890,000 [...]
New policy for higher education: State campuses to enrol 20,000 more students for 2020/2021 academic year
The University Grants Commission (UGC) plans to enrol 20,000 more students into state universities for 2020/2021 academic year, UGC Chairman Sampath Amaratunga told the Sunday Times recently. Referring to the current university admission policy that was introduced in 1994, the Chairman said the UGC wanted to re-engineer a new policy to facilitate more students. He [...]
Only online applications this year for the National Colleges of Education
Applicants who wish to apply this year to the National Colleges of Education for the 2021 academic year, can only do so online, the Education Ministry said on Friday. The Ministry had decided to open online applications for admission due to the COVID-19 situation in the country . This year, 4253 students would be enrolled for [...]
Renowned columnist wins at Vidyodaya Literary Awards
The Vidyodaya Literary Awards organised by the Sri Jayewardenepura University’s Department of Sinhala and Mass Communication Studies was held at the university’s Sumangala Hall recently. Renowned columnist Yasawardena Rodrigo won the award for Columnist of the year. Mr. Rodrigo had been contributing to our sister paper Ada for many years. His collection was selected from [...]
Education sector personnel’s pensions delayed due to Department’s negligence: CTU
Pension applicants complain about being sent from pillar to post to provide the relevant details about salary deductions to the Education Department Thousands of education sector personnel said their pensions have not been processed on time due to lapses in updating their salary deductions. The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) claimed that around 6000 teachers and principals have [...]
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka’s first child-friendly municipality
The Batticaloa Municipal Council have teamed up with UNICEF to provide more recreation and entertainment to children including those affected by the civil war. Two children’s parks, an arts centre and a centre for sports activities have been set up, Batticaloa Municipal Council Mayor Thiyagaraja Saravanabawan told the Education Times. He said more projects would [...]
First Ever Virtual University Fair organized by ANC in collaboration with Top US & Canadian Universities on Sep 10th at ANC Premises
Virtual &Face-to-Face interactive sessions with U.S/Canada University representatives and the Canadian High Commission ANC Education organized the first ever Virtual U.S & Canada University Fair 2020 in Sri Lanka in collaboration with Top Universities based in Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Arizona, Michigan, Kansas and all across U.S & Canada, providing a seamless experience for participants [...]
A Level Playing field for Employment through Vocational Education
The dynamic visionary, Dr. Seetha Arambepola is a Sri Lankan surgeon and Member of the Parliament from National List. Currently she is the State Minister of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation. As a first-time member of parliament, she is brimming with enthusiasm and passion and has a clear vision of what she plans [...]
Let Saegis be the pillar of your future
To thrive in today’s fast changing world requires a breadth of skills rooted in academic competencies as time and money play a significant role. The current economic crisis is indeed challenging to invest in education. However, only those who are prepared to make a change will win the game. Saegis Campus, being a pioneer in [...]
Start the Global University Pathway programme at AIBS and transfer to a leading UK university in just 10 months
UK education is all about giving you inspiration to develop your knowledge and skills, freedom to be creative, and support to help you achieve your best. UK schools, colleges and universities offer you a world-class education the chance to follow your passion for learning and gain qualifications that are respected by employers and academics worldwide. [...]
Break the Chains of Fear
Just as a tree bears fruits, a person also ought to produce fruits such as prosperity, good health, goodwill and many other qualities that makes man different from any other creature. As we all are aware, an animal is never interested in growth aspects, they’d rather settle for seldom achievements like pride, survival and existence. [...]
Beethoven Piano Competition – 2020
The Institute of Western Music and Speech founded in 1960, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with a sense of pride and joy, as it has grown in stature and established a reputation as the largest and most progressive local Examining Board in Sri Lanka conducting a record number of examinations island-wide in all grades, [...]
A rewarding career in Nursing and Healthcare Practice with Colombo School of Health and Sciences
Healthcare will always be an essential service, and the past few months have evidenced the importance of the healthcare industry. Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers have always been in demand and this demand continues to rise. For the first time in Sri Lanka, the Colombo School of Health and Sciences (CSHS) in collaboration with Colombo [...]
Over 10,000 students sit for CA Sri Lanka’s Business Level examinations
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) successfully conducted the Business Level I & II examinations with an impressive number of students sitting for the exams which was held in August and September. Incidentally, CA Sri Lanka was among the first professional institutes in the country to physically conduct an examination [...]
A degree for the 21st Century
How Sri Lankan students can future-proof their careers The world of work is changing at an increasingly rapid pace. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation are making many jobs obsolete while also creating jobs that have never existed before. We know that technologies will continue to evolve and business conditions will [...]
Most Affordable Education Pathways to New Zealand’s Leading Massey University through GISM Campus
GISM Campus, the only collaborative Education and Research partner in Sri Lanka to Massey University in New Zealand, is now conducting highly job-oriented Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Business Management, Information Science, Logistics and Bioscience pathway programmes with over 25 major options for the students to study in Sri Lanka and transfer to Massey University in [...]
Interact implements Covid Control Certification in 43 schools
Whilst the world is falling apart with over 26 million Covid patients and fatalities touching a million people whilst counties like India crashing at -23.7% GDP growth, Rotary in Sri Lanka is supporting the country with some innovative projects with the 6000 Interactors driving Covid-19 Control Certification at a school level said the Project Director [...]
Colombo South International College Kalubowila ESOL students excel well
Colombo South International College Kalubowila ESOL (English Speakers of other Languages) class, Cambridge Young Learners English Examination conducted by Cambridge University of London awards ceremony was held on September 2, 2020 at the College premises under the patronage of its Chairman/Managing Director Mr.Mangala Wijeyakularatne and Principal Mr.W Dunugama. Those who were present at the function [...]
ECU Sri Lanka invites local students to study Bachelor of Design
With a focus on game and interactive design, this degree provides students with knowledge of both traditional multimedia and emerging digital interactive technologies, while drawing together theory and knowledge from multiple creative disciplines including web, visual and interaction design. Students gain skills and competence in the design, scripting, development and usability of digital media products [...]
“CMA Sri Lanka COVID – 19 SME Development Conference 2020”
Magam Ruhunupura International Convention Centre (MRICC), Hambantota 20th September 2020 We are pleased to announce that the inaugural CMA Sri Lanka COVID – 19 SME Development Conference 2020 – “Solutions to meet challenges faced by SMEs in Financial Management, Bank Funding and Entrepreneurial Leadership in the Post COVID – New Economy” organised by the “CMA Sri [...]
SLASSCOM partners with Pearson Lanka for Tech Webinar series for Undergraduates
The Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has partnered with Pearson Lanka to present a series of Tech Webinars targeted at upskilling IT undergraduates in Sri Lanka. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Sri Lanka and the Universities closed down, SLASSCOM proactively stepped in to bridge the knowledge gap by organizing a series of [...]
UWL Storms up the League Tables –Guardian 2021
A Top 20 UK University in Business, Management and Marketing Top 40 UK University Overall The University of West London (UWL) has climbed an impressive 23 places to become one of the top 40 universities in the UK (ranked UWL 34th out of 121 universities) according to the influential Guardian University Guide and has secured [...]
Royal Institute International School stepping into the 50th year of academic excellence
Royal Institute International School (RI), a pioneer of international schools in Sri Lanka embarked into its 50th year of providing quality education to the children of our nation on the 1st of September 2020. As a responsible provider of primary and secondary education, RI has right throughout been dedicated in crafting well rounded citizens. The [...]
Medical Education Overseas
Join the only Pre-Medical Program in Sri Lanka Start right after O/L’s or A/L’s Overseas Medical Education is available for students who completes “A-Levels in Local (CCS or above) London (CCD or above)”. What about students who have aspiring dreams of becoming a doctor right after O-Levels or talented students who are disheartened with their [...]
Make your Doctor/ Engineer dream a reality with REC Campus
REC Campus is the pioneer in foreign education in Sri Lanka for more than 25 years with excellent service given to the nation. REC has been responsible of sending Sri Lankan students to Russia, Belarus, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and UK for higher education in the streams of Medicine, Engineering, Management, Aviation, Marine and Maritime, [...]
Sri Lanka ranked top country for travel in 2019/ 2020 by Lonely Planet
How can we make it sustainable? The heading I found on internet captured my immediate attention as tourism is something which can bring the most scares resource: Dollars to Sri Lanka. But the question is; are we getting the potential revenue from tourism or have we positioned Sri Lanka properly in the minds of the [...]
Obtain prestigious Japanese Engineering Degree at Kyoto University of Advanced Science
Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) can look back on a 50-year history as an accredited private educational institution in the academic heartland of Japan. To take the next step and challenge on the global scale, KUAS invited a top-notch CEO of a Kyoto-based globally successful electric motor manufacturing firm -Nidec, as chairman, aiming to [...]
Unveiling of the plaque of Past Presidents
Chemical society of Ceylon was established in 1941. In 1972, with the act of Parliament No. 15 of 1972 it became the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. To honor the hard work done by the presidents for the betterment of the Institute, a plaque bearing the names of all past presidents of the chemical society and [...]
Italian Embassy in collaboration with AOD – Inter school Da Vinci Design Competition Announces Winners
In celebrating the year long 500-year anniversary of one of Italian’s greatest artist, designer and visionary Leonardo Da Vinci, AOD and the Italian Embassy (SL) partnered in a search to find the next Da Vinci in Sri Lanka with a creative call out. We were looking for the next generation of creative thinkers, innovators, artist, designers [...]
ACCA expands their reach of Approved Learning Partners amidst challenging times
The qualifications and skill set that the ACCA qualification possess has an attractive aura that has been luring corporations around the globe to acquire talent of ACCA qualified professional to drive their organizations forward over the last decade. ACCA’s presence in Sr Lanka has been rapidly expanding along with a growing demand for their qualification. [...]
Bristol Institute of Management signs up with Results Training
Bristol Institute of Management best known for their visionary thinking, has in an innovative move, added experiential leaning to their MBA programme, making them the first in the market to do so. As stated by Dilshad Jiffry, COO of Bristol Institute “ companies today should ideally have an effective well-designed leadership skill development programme on [...]
FADNA and University of Sabaragamuwa collaborative research gains acceptance at International Conference
Research conducted for three FADNA brands presented at the 28th International Conference on Functional Foods, California, USA The University of Sabaragamuwa, Faculty of Applied Sciences, conducted research based on three FADNA products; ShapeUp Tea, Ezy Tea and Immunni Tea, recently. The extensive study carried out by the university was proposed to the 28th International Conference [...]
Building Emotional Competence Wednesday, 16th September 2020
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka has organised a webinar on ‘Building Emotional Competence’ on Wednesday, 16th September 2020 from 3.00pm-4.00pm via Zoom Video Conference. The objective of the webinar is in a multicultural world of business in constant transformation – Professionals in the workplace with Emotional Competence are better equipped to [...]
Brisbane International School – Open Day 2020
The Open Day of the Montessori section of Brisbane International School was held on the 7th of September 2020, whilst following strict health and safety protocol. This programme was held to give both current and prospective parents who wish to enroll their child at BIS for the new term commencing in September, the opportunity to [...]
Obtain a Scholarship for AIC Campus Study Abroad programmes
As global pandemic rolls through, the year 2020 has become a year deflated of hopes and dreams. Sri Lanka, renowned as a country to produce professionals in the global context with a higher literacy rate, has been hit hard as a result of the global pandemic crisis. Moreover the global financial crisis has extended its [...]
Celebrating One year of success amidst a challenging period
On the 07th of September 2020, Footsteps Preschool Dehiwala celebrated their first year anniversary with students, parents and staff. Stalwarts in the educational sphere, Mrs. Razana Muzni (Principal), and Mrs.Fazra Irfan (Center Manager) on their return from the UAE had a different teaching style in mind with a vision of a Preschool that emphases completely [...]