Kandy Mahamaya Girl’s College celebrates 89 years
Mahamaya Girls’ College in Kandy celebrated it’s 89th anniversary on Friday. To mark this occasion, on par with the 2564th “Buddha Jayanthi” felicitation, the pupils, past pupils, teachers and parents organised Mahamaya panhinden dalada upahara. Where they offered 2564 books written by them to the Sacred Tooth Relic on Friday. Pic by Shane Senaviratne
Education Ministry keen on reopening O/L classes in the Western Province
The Education Ministry has requested the Health Services Director General to provide guidelines to reopen classes for G.C.E. (O/L) for students in the Western Province. The objective would be to open the classes for O/L students in the Western Province from January 25 onwards, a senior Education Ministry official said. He said under the proposed plans the Government [...]
Plantation sector schools to see expansion
The Education Ministry’s proposal to expand schools in the plantation sector received Cabinet approval last week. Under the plan, up to two acres of land will be allocated to each of the 354 schools in seven districts, in estates owned by the Government. Accordingly non-profit making companies managing the estates will be requested to grant [...]
Fund for students in Pirivena schools across the country
The Government last week agreed to establish a fund for students studying in Pirivena schools across the country. Accordingly, a Pirivena Development Fund will be established for the 62,240 students studying in the several Pirivenas including the MahaPirivena, MulikaPirivena, PirivenaVidyayathana, Bilingual Pirivena, Special Pirivena and SolomonsMathasEducation Institutes. The fund is expected to strengthen education facilities [...]
Tilli: A learning tool for empathy, critical thinking and meta-cognition
A game-based, social-emotional learning tool called ‘Tilli’ was recently released on multiple platforms by a team of young innovators. Co-founder at Without Borders, a community education based non-profit, Kavindya Thennakoon spoke to the Education Times on their creation. Tilli empowers five to ten year olds to stay safe, healthy, and happy while targeting three skills: empathy, critical [...]
University of Colombo, arts and humanities and science centenary celebrations: January 21
The University of Colombo, the pioneer in higher education in Sri Lanka, will conduct a series of events on January 21 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Science and the Main Library. The celebrations will begin at 8.00 am in the College House premises. His Excellency President Gotabaya [...]
Teachers take precautions against COVID
As schools throughout the country, except those in the Western Province are now functional under health guidelines, due to the COVID-19 situation, the teaching staff too have taken their own precautions. A scene from the Ambalantota Maha Vidyalaya in Hambantota where the teacher’s table is surrounded with a polythene cover. Pic by Rahul Samantha Hettiaarachchi
World Hindi Day celebrated at Indian High Commissioner’s office in Kandy
“World Hindi Day” was celebrated by the Kandy Indian High Commissioner’s office with the reading of a message by the President of India on the importance of Hindi byRaakesh Nataraj. the Assistant High Commisiner in Kandy. He was also the Chief Guest on this ocassion and the event was held at Mahaweli Reach Hotel under Health requirements. The [...]
Central Govt. should stop micro-managing schools, and give more authority to provincial admin: EFSL
The Central Government should refrain from micro-managing schools reopening and closing and the provincial administration should be given the authority to make informed decisions at grass root level, The Education Forum Sri Lanka (EFSL) said last week. The EFSL, an independent body that works for quality outcomes in local education, said the 316 divisional offices [...]
School textbooks not distributed properly for this year, says CTU
Although schools reopened last week on January 11, the school text books have not been distributed properly to school children, the Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said last week. Several parents had complained that their children had not received text books on many subjects including science and history, CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said. However the [...]
Trainee teachers given appointments in the Central Province
A ceremony to present teaching appointments from the Central Province Education Department to national diploma holders in teaching, was held under the patronage of the Central Province Governor at Dharmaraja College in Kandy. Three hundred and fifty one students who had followed courses at the Colleges of Education in the Sinhala, Tamil and English medium were [...]
New findings on the generation of “free electricity”, research presented to Power and Energy Minister
After extensive research and development, which was extended for nearly two years, an innovative new system has been invented by Sabaragamuwa University External Board Member Jagath Wijesekara. The research conducted was related to the generating of free electricity by converting the gravity and acceleration of moving road vehicles into static electricity. After the official publication [...]
Legal Education in the age of Covid-19 Pandemic
World-wide the COVD-19 pandemic has posed a major challenge to all sectors, including the educational sector. Schools, colleges and universities have had to close down for indefinite periods of time without student access to campuses, libraries and laboratories. Most institutions have readily adapted themselves to the so-called ‘new normal’ norm whereby face-to-face instruction has been [...]
Study Engineering at Kyoto University of Advanced Science in Japan
Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) is an accredited private university located in Kyoto, Japan, one of the most innovation-driven country. KUAS is offering an innovative Engineering program in English language to meet the global demand for street-smart engineers. KUAS ensures that all its graduates will be ready for career opportunities not only in [...]
Brings out the full potential of Aod students
Academy of Design (AOD) annually showcases its most inspiring young design talent. This year this showcase titled ‘Reveal Graduate Showcase 2021’will be a part of the virtual Sri Lanka Design Festival(SDLF) 2021 and will be online on www.srilankadesignfestival.lk and the physical exhibition will be open for walk-ins at Colombo Innovation Tower – a boon for [...]
Prospects Academy offers Diploma to master’s level qualifications for Teachers
Prospects Academy, a leading and well-established higher education institution, which has been in operation for over a decade, offers a wide range of qualifications from Diploma, Bachelor’s, and master’s degree programmes in Education, Early Childhood Education and Teaching. These qualifications are awarded by internationally recognized universities and awarding bodies. A joint venture partner of the [...]
Horizon Campus now offers the BSc (Hons) Biotechnology under interest free student loan scheme
Horizon Campus,Malabe has launched its latest Ministry of Education approved degree programme in the field of bio Sciences in the guise of the Bachelor of Science(Honours) in BioTechnology. Having offered International Degree programmes in the field of Biotechnology over the past 9 years, it was felt that the Campus is well equipped and experienced to [...]
An unmissable event for students in Sri Lanka
With 2021 finally here, this year’s UTS Sri Lanka Open Week is an unmissable event for students preparing for their university journey. From Monday 18 January to Saturday 23 January, the Colombo campus will open from 9.00am until 4.30pm. It’s a great opportunity to see the facilities, explore the state-of-the art learning spaces, and get [...]
UCL students secure over 200 Monash Global Awards of Excellence
Universal College Lanka (UCL) holds the unique distinction of being the only transnational higher education institute in Sri Lanka which provides a guaranteed pathway to the prestigious Monash University through its exclusive partnership. Monash University is a Top 100 University in the world and currently ranked 55th in the world (as per the QS University [...]
Rotaract Track the Spread – Test Marketed by CMC
In a landmark initiative, the app that could track those who have been exposed to COVID- 19 Virus by the Rotaract Club of Kelaniya University has has been selected by the Government of Sri Lanka to be Test Marketed in the Colombo District Under the leadership of Dr Dammika Adhikariwattege the MOH of Central Colombo said [...]
Join the virtual information session with New Zealand’s top 3 Universities to learn more about the only New Zealand foundation programme offered in Sri Lanka
With the scope of facilitating students after O/L to gain entry in to leading universities in New Zealand, Asian Institute of Business & Science (AIBS), UP Education along with three of the most recognised and prominent universities in New Zealand: University of Auckland, AUT & Victoria University of Wellington ,have organised a comprehensive virtual information [...]
Are you ready to start a new chapter in your Life?
When exams are over, options used to include staying in Sri Lanka, going abroad or getting a job. Taking a gap year was also a possibility. However, as 2021 dawns, the only priority is to keep safe. Online education has taken the world by storm, as it has proved to be the only way to [...]
Don’t Test Your Capacity with Poison
The depth of the swimming pool is marked to notify each individual so that they could choose which area they should use according to their capacity. As we all have seen there is a specific area called a ‘baby pool’ which is designed for babies as they cannot swim in a 10.0 feet pool. We [...]
Stepping onto Quasquicentennial with Glory and Grandeur Sacred Heart Convent – Galle
Sacred Heart Convent, one of the leading girls’ schools in the Galle District, held the inauguration of the quasquicentennial celebrations on 24th of November 2020. Founded as a private school on 24th November 1896, Sacred Heart Convent was handed over to the state in 1978. Presently, the school imparts education to 2300 girls moulding their [...]
Oxford College of Business wins top honours at CMA Integrated Reporting Awards 2020
Oxford College of Business (OCB) stamped its supremacy in financial disclosure at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2020, winning the Best Integrated Report – Small and Medium Enterprises Sector. Oxford College of Business also received a special award for Best Disclosure on Materiality and a Certificate of Merit at the 6th edition of [...]
Offers Curtin University Full Degrees in Computing and Engineering
SLIIT will make history with the launch of their new ‘SLIIT International Campus’ at Nawam Mawatha, Colombo during the first quarter of 2021. The new state-of-the-art campus sits on a sprawling 42,000 square feet site, whose design and facilities would match those of its international partners. This is a significant step in the Institute’s plans [...]
Pradeep Edward wins CEO of the Year Award
The Executive Director / CEO of Sadaharitha Group of Companies Limited Dr. Pradeep Edward was awarded the prestigious “CEO of The Year” award at the recently concluded Sri Lanka Brand Leadership Awards 2020. This award comes across as a major milestone achievement in his journey as a corporate leader. The year 2020 saw him reaching [...]
Masters of Law (LLM) in International Business and Commercial Law from University of West London
Enroll Now for February 2021 intake! ANC School of Postgraduate Education, in collaboration with the University of West London launched its LLM programme in Colombo in 2012. The LLM programme has helped hundreds of aspiring lawyers and legal officers boost their employability in Sri Lanka and globally. It is also popular among non-law professionals seeking [...]
Business Ethics: Why it’s time to do business “for better”
As the public looks to businesses for the stability and guidance that many international organisations, governments and political institutions have failed to provide, there’s a golden opportunity for Australia’s small business sector to lift the bar and change how it does business. But how can small businesses walk the walk when it comes to upholding [...]
Is 3 As a must have to be successful as a marketer?
Success is a subjective matter which can carry different connotations depending on the context in which it’s discussed. Even though success doesn’t have a universally accepted meaning, as it is context dependent, we mostly ascribe success to educational success, career success, entrepreneurial success, personal life and work life balance etc. Getting 3As is considered as [...]
SLIIT supports Guru Gedara Season 2 to broaden students education horizons
SLIIT is continuing to provide technical support for ‘Guru Gedara’ the audiovisual mass media solution, launched by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the National Institute of Education (NIE). On the back of a successful 1st phase and the reopening of schools postponed, season two of Guru Gedara was launched on the 9th of November. [...]
Consider refunds if teaching falls short, regulator tells v-cs
England’s higher education regulator has advised universities to consider offering students fee refunds if the “quality and quantity” of teaching have not lived up to what institutions promised at the beginning of the academic year. In a letter to institutions, the Office for Students asks them to review whether they were “sufficiently clear” with students [...]
Start your Digital journey with Asia Pacific Institute of Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing is among the most demanded skills for this decade and beyond with more and more companies taking their marketing efforts online. It is estimated that the global ad spend on Digital Marketing will exceed US$ 120 billion in 2021, and companies that spend in this budget are in the lookout for the right [...]
World Class Overseas Medical Education through IMC Education
Applications for MBBS/MD & Pre-Medicine is Now On Students can now apply on Pending AL results for March/April/ September 2021 Intakes. IMC Education (http://www.imcedu.com/) Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in Overseas Medical student Placements to world’s leading Medical Universities across Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia is inviting applicants to apply for the MBBS/MD programmes offered at [...]
New Learning and Development Strategies for New Normal
Most companies in Sri Lanka and the world are grappling with the challenges of Covid 19. It is clearer than ever now that staff are the most valuable resource of any organisation. Staff at all levels need to be extra smart, work extra hard and shine in communication for organisational survival and growth. Rainbow Institute [...]
Seminar on “ Lipids for a healthy life “ organised by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
Lipids are a dietary essential as they are known to serve different important roles in the human body. They are also simply known as fats and oils. A common misconception is that fat is purely fattening. People are so feared of the word fat; hence they reach out for products with Reduced Fat, Low Fat [...]
Horizon Campus offers 6 Degree programmes on the Interest Free Student Loan Scheme (IFSLS) offered through the Ministry of Education
Horizon Campus, Malabe, a recognised Non-State sector Higher education Institution and a founder member of the Sri Lanka Association of Non State Higher education Institutions (SLANSHEI), now offers 6 degree programmes through the faculties of Sciences, Management, IT and Education, for students who wish to read for a degree programme in the Non State sector. [...]
Servant leaders should not be slaves to their institutions
Early January, we rejoiced at the passing of 2020 and indulged the hope of soon returning to “normal”. But if 2020 taught us anything, it is that normal for many people is pretty terrible. When coupled with a pandemic, the injustices of race, poverty, class and identity became more visible and severe. And just five [...]
CA Sri Lanka’s 41st National Conference goes virtual with an exciting line up of speakers and panellists
An exciting line up of thought leaders as well as high profile speakers and panellists will set the tone for the 41st National Conference of Chartered Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), as they help defy the new normal and inspire Chartered Accountants including Business Leaders and [...]
Study at Cyberjaya University in Malaysia
A great university is made through years of experience and development. With the number of awards the University of Cyberjaya has achieved within its 15 years of excellence, it’s safe to say that the university is well on its way to greatness. Established in 2005, the top-tier university has produced 3,000 healthcare professionals who are [...]
The most affordable American Transfer program in Sri Lanka
What is a Transfer programme? Around 50% of the best universities in the world are located in the US. And the US education system is renowned for its highly accredited professors, massive research capability, and most importantly for advanced technology. Apart from that The USA is the home to the world’s most successful fortune 500 [...]
10 New Online Short Courses to Unlock Your Potential
ESOFT Metro Campus is a trusted name in higher education, with over 20 years of experience in serving the Sri Lankan youth. ESOFT has built a name for awarding qualifications from reputed international partners including Pearson (Edexcel) UK, the British Computer Society (BCS), London Metropolitan University UK, and Kingston University UK. ESOFT has built up [...]
US government still unclear on foreign research ties, audit says
The Trump administration is headed out of office still pressuring academic scientists over foreign research partnerships, but without meeting its pledges to make the rules clearer and more consistent. A new analysis by the US Government Accountability Office, the main auditing body of Congress, has affirmed an inconsistency in disclosure rules across key funding agencies, [...]
SLASSCOM supports Graduate Conversion Programme to close the skill gap in the IT Sector
Intending to overcome the capacity deficit in the local IT industry, Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) works towards upskilling graduates to attain IT careers. “There is a large gap in the IT industry of Sri Lanka in terms of finding sufficient skilled and qualified professionals to join and thrive in the sector,” [...]
Higher education and the pandemic: Key trends to watch in 2021
International student recruitment Much of the focus of the effects of the pandemic on higher education last year was related to the impact it would have on international recruitment, particularly in countries that have come to rely heavily on such students for income (and research talent). However, due to the way data are collected and [...]
Year abroad students from UK ‘struggling to return to EU’
UK students who are on a year abroad have been left in limbo as coronavirus-related travel restrictions and Brexit cause chaos and confusion. Study abroad coordinators at UK universities told Times Higher Education that some students were refused re-entry into Europe after the Christmas holidays, while others were struggling to ascertain which documents they needed to return or [...]