Dr Seetha Arambepola visits the Arthur C. Clarke Institute
Skills Development State Minister Dr. Seetha Arambepola visited the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies in Katubedda at Moratuwa this week, to discuss current developments of the institution and the issues it faces. The Minister was seen speaking with the staff of the centre. Pic by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka.
University of Moratuwa to benefit from medical faculty next year
70 students to be admitted to the medical faculty early next year; Faculty buildings to be constructed in Nagoda and Katubedda The current Government has decided to establish a medical faculty for the University of Moratuwa next year, as part of its plans for the expansion of the country’s university education system. Early next year, [...]
Sports to be made a compulsory subject in schools
The Education Ministry has planned to immediately introduce a mark scheme for students engaging in sports activities. Education Reforms State Secretary Upali M. Sedere told the Education Times the scheme is to be launched under the theme “Healthy Citizens”, and sports will be made a compulsory subject in schools. He said the World Health Organisation [...]
National Colleges of Education and National Institute of Education to be upgraded to award degrees
Nine National Colleges of Education will be upgraded to universities that can award degrees to students. The objective of this project is to make the entire teaching community graduates. This project and its objective was proposed as a future goal of the Education Ministry’s 2019 annual report which was presented to Parliament last week. Under [...]
38th AGM of UoC’s Alumni Association sees Constitutional Amendment to increase association membership
The 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the University of Colombo (UoC) Alumni Association was held at the University’s Senate Hall. Colombo University Vice Chancellor Chandrika N. Wijeyaratne, who is also the Association’s Ex-officio Vice President, other office bearers and association members took part in the meeting. Several Constitutional Amendments were adopted and passed at this [...]
More higher education opps. for local students as Govt. aims for around 200,000 university students by 2025
The Government hopes to expand higher education opportunities to accommodate nearly 200,000 students by 2025. The mid-term goals for higher education, are set out as a part of the Government’s programme to provide continuous higher education up to degree level for all qualified students. The goals were included in the Higher Education Ministry’s 2019 annual [...]
Special post-grad degree programmes for local Masters and PhD students
New Masters, Phd and Double Doctorate degrees made available through MoU signed with high-ranking Maastricht University The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has offered a unique gateway for postgraduate degrees (M. Phil/PhD) in Europe and Australia, creating Double Doctorate (DD), Double-PhD/M. Phil opportunities for Sri Lankan students, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several foreign [...]
Gateway College Dehiwala receives major honours at SLMUN 2020
The 13th session of Sri Lanka Model United Nations Conference was held last weekend, on 12th and 13th September. The conference was a memorable one to all who participated,since for the very first time, the entire conference was conducted virtually. Even though MUN online presented a completely new challenge,over 400 delegates from 28 leading schools [...]
IIHS announces 2021 intake for three key courses
Sri Lanka is slowly but steadily returning to normalcy after successfully stemming the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. The country’s political leadership, healthcare professionals, tri-forces and the police have carried out a tremendous job to keep Sri Lanka and her people safe from the pandemic. Almost all the countries in the world have waged [...]
Understanding the benchmarks for Child Development, Pre-School/Primary Education with Minister Piyal Nishantha de Silva
A child is the treasure that is destined to conquer the future; the prodigies who are fated to bring the glory of the Sri Lanka into the international world, thus truly making the island paradise the ‘Wonder of Asia.’ Therefore, the decision makers of the country should remain vigilant regarding the upbringing of these impressionable [...]
Study at ACBT and Get ready to transfer to Australia
Study at ACBT Australian College of Business Technology (ACBT) with its long-standing academic partner, Edith Cowan University (ECU), awards undergraduate degrees in a range of disciplines such as Commerce, Computing, Engineering and Health Studies. In addition to providing an all-inclusive ideal learning environment, students also have a number of pathways to choose in order to [...]
A group of students at the University of Colombo make healthier burgers
Today, the number of people suffering from no communicable diseases is on the rise. Further, Doctors believe that the main reason for this is the unhealthy fast food diet today. However, at a time when it is difficult to find healthy fast food, a group of third year students of the Faculty of Management at [...]
MSI offers opportunities to have an exciting & diverse careers in event management
Event Management is one of the growing and dynamic profession that has seen significant growth in recent years. This has led to the emergence of Event Management as a professional skill being recognised and needed by the fast-growing services industry. Committed towards ensuring a high rate of student’s success, Management & Science Institute (MSI) is [...]
Revamping/ rebranding Batik and Handloom in Sri Lanka
Weaving has been an integral part of our culture and civilisation for thousands of years and it is stated in our written history of 2500 years. We as a nation have been capable of making our own clothing, which indicates how developed we have been as a social eco system throughout our history. However, history [...]
Bouncing Back
There is no person in this world who has never fallen or failed in life. Even the most prominent figures have ones been unsuccessful. Abraham Lincoln failed many a times before becoming the president of the USA. The world-famous basketball player Michael Jordan was removed from his college basketball team. J.K. Rowling, the world-renown author [...]
RISING IN CRISIS–A new strategy book For entrepreneurs and managers
A novel book comprising a wide range of strategic insights for entrepreneurs and managers has been published by Shanta Rajapaksha Yapa. This book, probably the first in the world that focuses the post pandemic economic crisis offers several brand new tools. Among them is the R Hexagon which can be used to test strategies of [...]
CA Stage Two to the Highest Ranked UK MBA
Ranked No 17th for Business, Management and Marketing – Highest Ranked UK University in Sri Lanka for Business Management Ranked No 34th in the UK University Overall (Guardian League table 2021) UWL Cutting Edge MBA programme is one of the highest ranked British MBAs in Sri Lanka that offers a tailor made pathway for CA [...]
Bristol Institute launches Foundation Programmes leading to UWE, Bristol Undergraduate Programmes
In the span of just over a year, Bristol Institute set out on an extraordinary journey to provide arguably the best educational experience in the country. The University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol and BIBM were quick to capitalise on the superior ranking of their University when they launched their MBA programme, making [...]
How UTS Sri Lanka sets students up for success
With Orientation commencing at UTS Sri Lanka on October 29, and a new semester beginning on November 2, prospective students and their families may be wondering what kind of experiences that first semester might hold. How does UTS Sri Lanka lay a strong foundation for academic success? How does it help students feel at home? [...]
Start a Swinburne Degree from the Comfort of your own Home
At Swinburne, you can reach your study and career goals through a wide range of courses and pathways. Whether you’re studying at one of the modern campuses in Australia or Malaysia, or are undergoing the degree at the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies, you are assured of the same quality of education. Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne [...]
A Higher Diploma directly from Cardiff Metropolitan University UK at ICBT Campus
ICBT Campus the leader in private sector Higher Education has introduced another first by offering Higher Diplomas (HD) directly from a world-class UK University. Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK is collaborating with ICBT Campus to offer their own Higher Diplomas (HD) to Sri Lankan students. These HDs at British level 5 are academically controlled [...]
Singer, SLIM join forces to boost sales team stature aims to provide a world-class customer experience
Singer (Sri Lanka), the premier consumer durables retailer has collaborated with Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the apex body for marketers, to launch an Advanced Certificate in Retail Services Marketing in a bid to equip Singer sales force with the best practices and industry knowledge in marketing. This collaboration would contribute the Singer’s aim [...]
OBA of St. Sebastians College AGM & Sebs Night family get-together 2020
The 89th AGM is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 26th September 2020 at 5.30p.m. at the College Main Hall. A Holy Mass will be celebrated for the Memorial and temporal welfare of the Members and for the repose of souls of the deceased members at 4.30p.m. at the College Chapel. All the members and [...]
Indoscan joins hands with SLIM to restart the Pharma industry by re-energising and empowering their workforce
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently conducted a tailor-made workshop for the sales and medical delegates of Indoscan (Pvt) Limited, a leading importer and distributor of pharmaceutical products. The exclusive training programme was conducted by Dr. Pradeep Edward, an eminent Marketer who possesses extensive experience in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. This in-house [...]
Dream in Hotel Operations Management with Win-Stone
Q: What is Win-Stone? “We are a leading hotel training school in the tourism industry. We started our operation in 2004 with 45 students and a humble staff. At present, we take around 300 intakes annually. We offer training for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of culinary and for [...]
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) in Business at AIBS prepares students after O/L for entry at Top Business Schools Worldwide
With the focus of offering excellent academic paths to students, Rosedale Academy in Ontario & Asian Institute of Business & Science (AIBS) have introduced the Global University Pathway programme (GUPP) in Sri Lanka. The Global University Pathway Programme (GUPP) comprises of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (1-year university pathway) which can be completed in 10 [...]
Premier Learning Centre by ESOFT Metro Campus opens at One Galle Face
Having identified that the discerning learner has unique requirements that need to be fulfilled with the customer at heart, ESOFT Metro Campus introduces a unique learning paradigm in Sri Lanka, the ESOFT Premier Learning Centre. ESOFT Metro Campus is Sri Lanka’s largest private sector higher education network with a history of 20 years and a [...]
Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education – The Open University
The B.Ed. Honours in Primary Education degree programme offered by the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Faculty of Education. The overall aim of the Programme is to improve the quality of Primary Education in Sri Lanka and provide opportunities to enhance knowledge, attitudes and skills in the field. To open avenues for higher [...]
Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Council 2020/21
Seated (L to R): Dr. N D A Wageesha (Hony. Joint Secretary), Dr. S R Gunatilake (Hony. Editor), Dr. (Ms.) K M T Gunasekara (Hony. Asst. Treasurer), Mr. N I N S Nadarasa (Registrar), Mr. K R Dayananda (Chairman/Board of Trustees), Mr. N M S Hettigedara (Vice President), Prof. (Ms.) S A Deraniyagala (President-elect), Prof. [...]
CA Sri Lanka takes lead to unite local accountancy bodies to help address COVID-19 challenges and way forward
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), played the lead role in banding together the country’s Professional Accounting Organisations to collaborate on an important initiative aimed at showcasing the crucial role the accountancy profession must play amidst the COVID-19 challenges. CA Sri Lanka, together with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), [...]
Seaweed incorporated Yoghurt – An invention by a student of Horizon Campus
Anne Deluxy a student of Horizon Campus studying for her BSc. Degree in Biotechnology garnered attention in the Asian Region when she presented her invention of a new yogurt product enriched with seaweeds. The invention: Although seaweeds are abundantly found in the coastal areas of Sri Lanka and are rich in nutrients like protein, fiber [...]
Bristol Institute celebrates partner university UWE climbing to 21st place in the Guardian League Table
Throughout its two years of educating Sri Lanka’s professional community and aspiring high achievers, Bristol Institute of Business Management has maintained the standards, discipline and commitment to quality of its partner university, the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol). Highly acclaimed in the UK and around the world, UWE Bristol was recently [...]
Shine as a Powerful Communicator in New Normal
Following the stress and challenges of the covid 19 pandemic and adapting to the new normal, most people need a boost to their lives and career. New avenues and innovative thinking is needed to face the change and go forward in life The Rainbow Institute of Communication and English has successfully launched new programmes for [...]
100% Scholarship for grodno state medical university on imc admission fee
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) and London AL (CCD). Presently over 800+ Sri Lankan students have chosen Belarus as a study destination where 400+ students are enrolled at Grodno State Medical University, Republic [...]