Disability no barrier for academic excellence
Among the thousands of graduates who received their degrees and diplomas at the University of Jaffna Convocation held this week, was Albert Bastian, a person with a disability, who completed his Masters in Cultural Studies. UoJ Vice Chancellor S. Srisatkunarajah, taken up with the efforts of Mr. Bastian, kneels down and hugs him for his academic achievement. Pic by N. [...]
COVID numbers to be reviewed, before WP schools given the all clear to reopen
The Health Ministry will review the current number of COVID-19 cases in view of the current vaccination programme underway, to decide on reopening of Western province schools for all classes, a senior Education Ministry official said recently. The Education Ministry has sought clarification from the Health Ministry regarding the reopening of Western province schools for [...]
Teacher unions to take action for salary anomalies once again: CTU
The teacher unions will collectively disrupt education in schools from March onwards if the Government does not heed their requests for a revision of their salary anomalies, the Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said last week. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said the request for the salary revisions had been postponed for several years by consecutive governments and [...]
A new research and training complex for UoJ’s Agriculture Faculty
A new research and training complex for the University of Jaffna’s Agriculture Faculty was inaugurated on February 5. Education Minister G. L. Peiris, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda and Japanese Ambassador Sugiyama Akira attended the opening ceremony along with other dignitaries. The Japanese Government had provided a grant assistance worth Rs. 2.8 billion to build this [...]
Hospital wards allocated for COVID infected O/L students
Two wards at the Nawagamuwa Divisional Hospital in Kaduwela have been allocated for COVID infected Ordinary Level (O/L) students from the Colombo district, Colombo District Secretary Pradeep Yasaratne said recently. Many people in the district are presently under quarantine due to COVID infected family members, and there is a possibility of detecting COVID cases among [...]
Request for O/L exam staff to receive COVID vaccines disregarded
The health authorities have ignored a request made by the Examination Department to have all teachers and staff who will be working in the Ordinary Level (O/L) examination centres vaccinated. A request from the Examinations Commissioner General to have the 46,000 people working to conduct the 2020 O/L examinations has not been heeded, the Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) [...]
ELTA-ELSE: A new skills building programme through the AHEAD project
The university system of Sri Lanka has begun implementing Enriching Teaching, Learning, and Assessment and English Language Skills Enhancement (ELTA-ELSE) Development Projects (DPs) under the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) programme. Under this programme, 36 faculties and 44 departments are currently employing the skill-building programme that was introduced under results area 2 of the project. [...]
Teacher Training Programme by ACBT at Sabaragamuwa University
English Department of Australian College of Business and Technology conducted a training programme for academic staff of Sabaragamuwa University in November – December 2020. Over 30 academic staff members representing Department of Economics and Faculty of Management Studies of Sabaragamuwa University participated in the training. This 50-hour training programme was organised under AHEAD: a World [...]
ANC Games Day organised by Red Bull Sri Lanka to Kick Start New Semester Spring 2021
Games Day was the perfect Boost for the students starting a new semester at ANC. Red BullPong, Race till you drop, Carry the Bull, PS4 Tournament, Indoor Golf were some of the games Red Bull Sri Lanka organised for ANC Students, welcoming them for the Fresher’s event. Over 100 students from U.S & Canada University [...]
Start a globally recognised UK Degree right after O’Levels at AMDT School of Creativity
Students with O’Level can choose from popular Creative degree-level qualifications ranging from Graphic Design, Animation & Visual Effects, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Creative Advertising, Photography, Creative Multimedia, to Web & App Development, (more courses updated at www.amdt.lk). AMDT School of Creativity: the globally recognised Creative School in Sri Lanka. AMDT School of Creativity, being the [...]
TIMUN V Session; Redefining diplomacy, debate and decorum
In a time where life has come to a halt and many have had to forgo what they have always known, TIMUN V Session was more than successful in its endeavor to bring together the leaders of tomorrow for the fifth consecutive year. The International Model United Nations has always provided its passionate and skilled [...]
Are You A Worrier or A Warrior?
As a youngster I used to constantly worry about my future, as I hardly possessed anything to start a life of my own. Down the line I began to understand that the days I spent worrying had only gifted me with nothing but emptiness, there has been no progress at all in my life during [...]
Why Sri Lankan students are attracted to Sydney
While Sri Lankan students who aspire to international study may have found the last 12-months discouraging, they should not lose sight of their goal. Local students have an excellent opportunity to keep their options open without delaying their study pathway. They can prepare for an exciting and formative life experience by beginning their Australian university [...]
Pursuing True Happiness in lives through Higher Education
Everyone wants a happy life. The common purpose of life is an individual’s happiness and social well-being. Great thinkers and researchers have deliberated on finding sources of happiness throughout human history. In the recent past, an increasing focus has been placed on happiness as one of the most sought-after human qualities from an individual-level to [...]
Exceptional Excellence through Empathy at Royal Institute
Royal Institute (RI), at her 50th anniversary celebrating excellence, is delighted to announce the astounding academic brilliance displayed by her students at Cambridge International Ordinary Level (OL), Advanced Subsidiary level(AS), and Advanced Level (AL) examinations held in 2020. Although, such scholastic excellence is a familiar experience at RI, the joy, pride, and fulfilment it brings [...]
The unveiling ceremony of the statue of the most Venerable Welivitiye Sri Soratha Thero
The Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura reached a new milestone in the history of the Faculty with a modest ceremony held to unveil the statue of the Most Venerable Welivitiye Sri Soratha Thero. The ceremony took place at the premises of the Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Pitipana, Homagama on the [...]
University of Nicosia Medical School in Cyprus Offers Distance Learning for Masters
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is the largest university in Cyprus and in Southern Europe that teaches primarily in English, with more than 12,000 students from over 70 countries coming together in an innovative and transformative learning space. Located in Nicosia, the country’s capital, and with a presence in 18 other cities worldwide, UNIC is [...]
Launching the Asian Journal of Management Studies
The Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka recently launched the Faculty Journal named Asian Journal of Management Studies (AJMS). As an “A” graded faculty in the Sri Lankan state university system, FMS always attempts to be a knowledge hub for the nation by connecting to a broader network. AJMS, [...]
General Convocation of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University 2020
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University witnessed the crowning moment of achievement of the students of the 32nd Intake (04 and 05-year degree programmes), 33rd Intake (04-year degree programmes) and 34th Intake (03-year degree programmes) at KDU General Convocation 2020, held on 17th, 18th and 19thof January 2021 at the BMICH. Fulfilling the requirement of [...]
Start Your Future – Experience is Everything
If you are an enthusiastic individual with a passion for either Hospitality, Cookery, Patisserie, Events or Travel and Tourism then studying in either of these fields will open many global and domestic opportunities. William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT, delivers Australian curriculum that is based on practical skills and knowledge whilst delivering in state-of-the-art facilities. In [...]
Sri Lanka Technological Campus launches country’s first extensive Research Complex
Sri Lanka’s undisputed pioneer in Engineering & Technological education, Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC), opened its fully-fledged research lab complex at the Padukka Campus premises recently. The event was participated by Chief Guest Minister of Education Professor GL Peiris & Minister of Trade Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, Guest of Honour. Minister of Youth & Sports, Namal [...]
Institute of Chemistry Ceylon recognises the bronze medalists of the International Chemistry Olympiad 2020
Uvidu Praveen Sumanasekara of Badulla Central College, Badulla, Arulanantham Abhinanthan of Hindu College, Jaffna and R M S Ravindu Sanwara of Ananda College, Colombo won Bronze medals at the 52nd International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) in July 2020. Fourth member of the Sri Lankan team Shakindi Vihanga of Sujatha Vidyalaya, Matara also won an honorable mention. [...]
Bristol Institute opens 3rd successive intake
The MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of the West of England, Bristol offered by Bristol Institute of business Management is a professionally oriented qualification which is consistently ranked highly in the major UK league tables. The qualification designed to help gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to operate efficiently in today’s fast [...]
Save the Children and Goethe-Institut against Online Violence
The pandemic changed our way of communicating. Online platforms became a trend and replaced traditional way of meeting up and communicating. On one side this brings along many advantages, however, the youth is also exposed to new forms of danger. The Online Violence Campaign project organised by Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka and Save the Children Sri [...]
Canadian Education Fair 2021 by Flex Institute was a massive success
The Canadian Education Fair 2021 organised by Flex Institute, was successfully held on 21st of February 2021 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo with the participation of many enthusiastic applicants who were looking forward to make their Canadian dream a reality. As a reputed Canadian consultation center, Flex Institute has a good command in assisting you with [...]