Celebrations down south: Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary
To mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, the Consulate General of India in Hambantota had organised the Galle District inter-school painting competition among other events. The winners were given prizes and trophies by Consul General Dipin P.R., Vice Consul Atul Aggarwal and Siridhamma College Principal Ravindra Pushpakumara. Pic by Bandula Wimal
University authorities slacked off with COVID prevention: IUSF
Less than 10 facilities for hand washing and low water supply in some universities The Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) has accused authorities of failing to take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among university students and the wider population. IUSF Convener Ven. Rathkarawwe Jinarathana Thera said they wrote to the University Grants Commission [...]
CTU says increasing student numbers in classrooms against SC ruling
Last week, the Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said it vehemently opposed the Government’s decision to increase student numbers in classrooms next year. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said the move to increase the number to 45 students despite the Supreme Court (SC) directive to decrease the number to 35 in each classroom was in contempt of the [...]
National exams to proceed as scheduled; Ed. Ministry takes health precautions
The Education Ministry has requested all students sitting for national exams to provide information of themselves and their families due to COVID-19 health checks. The Ministry has posted a form on its website, and it has requested all students sitting for the grade five scholarship exams and Advanced Level (A/L) exams to provide information on their [...]
Masks & sanitisers should be provided, temperatures should be checked: CTU
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) called on the Government to take necessary health precautions to protect around 700,000 students sitting national exams, from the COVID-19 virus. While the decision to hold the Advanced Level (A/L) exams and grade five scholarship exams on schedule was welcome, the Government should provide students and teachers serving as invigilators all facilities needed [...]
Modules system from grade six onwards
The Government is considering introducing a system where the students from grade six onwards can complete modules and end their G.C.E. (O/L) exam one year ahead of the normal schedule. Education Reforms State Ministry Secretary Upali M. Sedere said the scheme was to be introduced in 2023, after a pilot project was implemented in 100 [...]
The Government of Australia ensures the highest standards in Higher Education Programmes delivered in Sri Lanka
Why is quality assurance important in Higher Education? Higher education is a key driver of growth performance, prosperity and competitiveness. Therefore, quality assurance plays a central role in the endeavour to achieve excellence in higher education in institutions. However, ensuring that the quality of educational programs meet local and international standards simultaneously, has become a [...]
Why is quality assurance important in Higher Education?
Higher education is a key driver of growth performance, prosperity and competitiveness. Therefore, quality assurance plays a central role in the endeavour to achieve excellence in higher education in institutions. However, ensuring that the quality of educational programs meet local and international standards simultaneously, has become a great challenge in many countries. Accordingly, we see [...]
Study an Australian Degree in Sri Lanka with ECU, ranked in the top 2.5% of universities worldwide
ECU Sri Lanka – Bringing World Ready Home Edith Cowan University’s campus in Sri Lanka represents the future of university education: local, accessible and integrated with industry, delivering an ideal learning environment and access to world-class learning experiences and teaching quality. Study at a top ranked university ECU is ranked in the Top 100 for [...]
State of the Art Facilities to EMPOWER You
How would an engineering student maximise on his learning if he doesn’t have access to engineering labs? How would a business student excel without the availability of an all-inclusive library? The lack of facilities is one of the major impediments that constrict the education of many Sri Lankan youth. With education becoming a popular business, [...]
How Australia’s leading young university fosters entrepreneurship
We’ve all seen the rapid rate of disruption and innovation in our workplaces, and it shows no sign of slowing down. Many traditional jobs are disappearing, while we see new roles emerge. Even just five years from now, more than one-third of skills considered essential for today’s workforce will have changed, according to the Future [...]
Don’t go Naked to War for Life is Purely a Battle
Nobody has ever said that life is a bed of roses, it is purely a battle crammed with drama. From the very moment you wake up in the morning up until you lay your head on a pillow at night, life will throw all sorts of challenges and burdens at you. As I’ve mentioned on [...]
ESOFT Metro Campus opens Premier Learning Centre 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 introduced a unique learning paradigm in Sri Lanka, the ESOFT Premier Learning Centre. The grand opening was graced by Dr. Dayan Rajapakse, Chairman and Managing Director of the ESOFT Group of Companies, Mrs. [...]
Post-Pandemic: How Sri Lanka can be a Maritime Education and Training hub
Sri Lanka is truly a blessed maritime nation. The country’s exceptional maritime services, quality of seafarers and relevant training institutions, strategic geographical location, abundant natural and human resources, among many others coupled with successfully fighting against the global pandemic puts the country in a perfect position to thrive in becoming a maritime education and training [...]
Sysco LABS – Educate Lanka announces successful partnership on comprehensive mentoring programme
In 2017, Sysco LABS partnered with the Educate Lanka Foundation (ELF) to launch a mentorship program that serves as a blueprint for structuring career guidance for young people in Sri Lanka. Through the Educate Lanka Mentorship and Skills Development Programme three mentors from Sysco LABS were matched with young mentees chosen by ELF- and the [...]
SLANSHEI holds AGM & Panel discussion
Sri Lanka Association of Non-State Higher Education Institutes (SLANSHEI) is an umbrella organization formed with the initiation of seven leading institutes coming together to address the needs of the non-state higher education sector in the country in the year 2016. The association was established with the overall mission of working for the betterment of higher [...]
Join the Virtual Information Session organised by Rosedale Academy & AIBS to plan your future with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma
With the purpose of introducing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) to students and parents in Sri Lanka, Rosedale Academy, a leading high school in Ontario and Asian Institute of Business & Science (AIBS) have organised a virtual information session on Thursday, 15th October from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Mr. Ralon Nazareth – Senior Manager, Global [...]
Prospects Academy in collaboration with AeU commences its 8th Masters Degree in Education intake
Prospects Academy, a joint venture partner of Ladies College Institute of Professional Studies (LCIPS – a subsidiary of Ladies’ College, Colombo) in partnership with the Asia e University, Malaysia announced the commencement of its 8th Masters Degree in Education (MED) intake on 20th September 2020. At present, Prospects Academy conducts Diploma, Bachelors Degree and Masters [...]
New Normal – Accountability vs Ownership
Are you truly Sri Lanka, not as a citizen but as a corporate entity or a brand? In the past few weeks, we spoke of building a resilient nation, re-branding Sri Lanka and rejuvenating the SME sector etc, it’s important to stress on the fact that: we are still having the impact of COVID-19. The [...]
The Diploma in Ecotourism and Natural Resources Management offered by The Open University of Sri Lanka
Ecotourism focuses on socially responsible travel, personal growth, and environmental sustainability. Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Ecotourism industry is growing and changing at a fast pace to be an increasingly important source of income and employment in many countries. According to the World Tourism Organisation, ecotourism is recorded [...]
A glorious awakening to TI-Ratana Welfare Centre
Seylan Bank, Kottawa donated 20 computers to enhance IT facilities at Ti Ratana Welfare Centre where free education is provided for underprivileged children. This special occasion took place on August 27, 2020 at the Seylan Bank premises in the presence of Bank Manager Roshan Kandappa, Assistant Manager T. Fazir Saldin and Director of Ti Ratana Welfare Centre, Subadra [...]
Well wishers needed: Young boy seeks financial aid to begin welding business
A young boy by the name of Ishan Kalhara Karunanayake has followed a welding course conducted by the Skills Development Ministry and is looking forward to starting his own business. Ishan Kalhara wanted to pursue higher studies, but was compelled to undergo the training course, as his father had fallen ill with cancer. “His ambition [...]
SLIIT Successfully Transitions Student Life to New Normal
Understanding the importance of simulating a vibrant campus experience and peer-to-peer engagement despite Covid-19 challenges, SLIIT as Sri Lanka’s leading non-state university continues to successfully transition student life in the new normal. Due to the pandemic, the higher education environment has been evolving almost daily. For students about to embark on a new journey it [...]
Supun Sathsara from Galgamuwa and the Bachelor of Management Studies Honours Degree offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka
Supun Sathsara passed his G.C.E Advanced level with 3 B’s in the commerce stream . However, because of the competitive education system, he was not able to gain entrence to the National Universities in Sri Lanka . Supun was The Head Prefect at the Galgamuwa Central College and an active member of the School debate team. [...]
CA Sri Lanka’s SL5 case study exam goes global for students residing overseas
Amidst a global shutdown following COVID-19, which limited air travel between countries, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) came to the rescue of its students working overseas by conducting the SL5 case study exam online in five countries. The online exam was conducted in Qatar, Dubai, India, Bahrain, and Maldives [...]