Schools closed once again due to COVID
With schools closed again due to the COVID situation, educational activities have been affected once again. The Education Ministry is to decide today whether schools can be re-opened next week. One school which remains closed in the Puttalam district. Pic by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
Fall-back qualifications: Undergrad and postgrad courses to be introduced
The University Grants Commission (UGC) will introduce early exit or fall-back qualifications for existing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study. UGC Chairman Sampath Amaratunge told the Education Times this facility was recommended by the UGC’s Standing Committee on Quality Assurance to be on par with international higher education guidelines. “At present when one is enrolled [...]
Long term plan for preschools: Minister
The Government is planning to offer financial benefits to develop preschools in the country under a long term plan. Women and Child Development, Preschools & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education Services Minister Piyal Nishantha said that under the plan the teachers are due to be paid a monthly allowance. He said funding will also [...]
Re-opening of campuses postponed: UGC
Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control State Minister Sudarshini Fernandopulle has appointed a committee to decide on the re-opening of the universities. The committee comprises a representative from each state university. UGC Chairman Sampath Amaratunge said even though the universities were due to reopen soon, they could not re-open due to the current COVID [...]
Decision on re-opening schools to be taken today: Education Ministry
A decision about re-opening schools across the country will be taken today after consultation with health authorities, an Education Ministry official said. The schools which were re-opened on April 19 were once again closed following the surge in COVID-19 patients reported countrywide. The Government said it is reviewing the situation and a decision to re-open [...]
Ranabima College silver jubilee: Stamp and first day cover issued
Ranabima Royal College celebrated its silver jubilee of twenty five years recently. The school was built on the Gannoruwa battleground and this battle was led by Rajasinghe II. It is here that the troops of General De Mello were routed by the forces of Rajasinghe II. On this ground, former Central Province Chief Minister W. [...]
A new digital wall for the J’pura University library
The Digital Wall facility was recently launched at the University of the Sri Jayewardenepura library. It was an initiative conducted in collaboration with the British Council in Sri Lanka. The event was graced by the university’s Vice Chancellor Sudantha Liyanage and British Council Sri Lanka Country Director Maarya Rehman, along with the university’s academic, administrative [...]
Girl Guides visit CDC at Strathspey Estate in Upcot to distribute gifts
The Girl Guides Association of Sri Lanka recently distributed gifts to the children attending the Child Development Centre of Strathspey Estate in Upcot. A total of 160 packs each valued at Rs. 1,500 were distributed amounting to Rs. 240,000 in a community service project organised by the Girl Guides International in coordination with Chrysalis, on April [...]
UoK’s Faculty of Medicine celebrates 30 years
The inauguration ceremony of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the University of Kelaniya’s (UoK) Faculty of Medicine was held on April 05 at the faculty premises. A photography exhibition under the theme “Building a fairer healthier world” was organised by UoK in collaboration with the World Health Organisation. It was held in the Faculty of [...]
UGC Chairman receives order of the Rising Sun felicitation from Japan
UGC Chairman Sampath Amaratunge has been conferred with the order of the Rising Sun by Japan. The Order of the Rising Sun is conferred by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on foreign nationals who have made distinguished contributions to enhancing friendly relations with Japan. Sri Lanka Baseball/Softball Association (SLBSA) Executive Vice President Manoj Fernando, [...]
Navy takes on new CSR project to develop underprivileged schools
The Sri Lanka Navy, has launched another social responsibility initiative this year, under the directives and guidance of Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne, to develop selected underprivileged schools in the country. The prime motive of the project is to create a more conducive learning environment for underprivileged school children. Accordingly, this project was launched in the [...]
Gateway students enter the best Universities worldwide
Gateway students continue to secure admission to the most prestigious universities in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Japan with scores of students currently studying in the top 200 Universities – based on the Times Higher Education World University ranking. Most recently, a few Gateway students entered the world’s [...]
Gateway students can earn University Credits up to a year through the University of Arizona Early University Programme while doing their AL
Gateway College is proud to announce the launch of the University of Arizona Early University Programme in Sri Lanka through which students are able to complete up to 30 credits that will make them eligible to apply for credit transfer to the second year of undergraduate study while they study for ALs. The credits that [...]
Growing through Struggles Vs Going through Struggles
Life is purely a war. Not a single day would pass by without you nor me facing a challenge or struggle. Some may struggle in their relationships, others in their jobs, another might struggle to feed their families, youngsters struggle to stay focused, children struggle to eat vegetables or to wake on time to go [...]
HCL Technologies: One of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies, reshaping IT landscape in Lanka
HCL Technologies is a next-generation global technology company that helps enterprises reimagine their businesses for the digital age. HCL technology products, services and engineering are built on four decades of innovation, with a world-renowned management philosophy, a strong culture of invention and risk-taking, and a relentless focus on customer relationships. With a worldwide network of [...]
AIS STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS BY PRESTIGIOUS US UNIVERSITIES
Students of Asian International School have been recognised by prestigious global universities for many years through generous scholarships for undergraduate study programmes. This year has been no exception as outstanding young ladies and gentlemen of AIS have been successful in securing generous scholarships to top notch US universities. Seheni Kariyawasan has secured a 100% scholarship [...]
SAY HELLO TO THE FUTURE
India based technology company Mindlogicx Ltd (www.mindlogicx.com), specialised into providing examination management services to universities, school boards, recruitment boards and corporates formally entering Sri Lanka through a strategic partnership agreement signed with Business Advisory Group Pvt Ltd (www.aneducator.com), a business consultancy company that specialises in international trade, investments, and education. Mindlogicx headquartered in Bangalore has [...]
QIB Campus opens doors for foreign medical degrees (MBBS/MD) in achieving your dream of becoming a doctor
QIB Campus is a government-registered renowned institute opening its doors for the local students in achieving their dream of higher education. With experience spanning over 17 years, It has provided a trusted service with a well-established network of local and international universities and higher education institutes. It maintains branches in Australia, England, Russia, and Ukraine [...]
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 [...]
Join Edith Cowan University (ECU) Sri Lanka, A World Class University & get your Globally Employable Degree.
Haven’t decided on your future plan after your O/Levels & A/Levels? Here is your opportunity to reach out for a Globally Employable Degree in Sri Lanka. Here are some experiences shared by the winners who have already decided…. The choice is yours…! Please visit us at our Colombo and Kandy Campuses or call us on [...]
FAST TRACK YOUR LIFE at ACBT…..!
Follow the Australian way & be a graduate of Edith Cowan University (ECU) at the age of 20. Here is how you can make it happen…. You finish your O/L Exam at the age of 16. You will complete your University Foundation in one year. (at the age of 17) You will complete your First [...]
Brandix Corporate Campus – A Pathway to Unleash your Passion for Apparel
In unprecedented times like these, the aftereffects of a pandemic will overwhelm many of us. Yet, even in the midst of challenges, there always lies an opportunity for those seeking solutions and are inspired to create change. For those yearning to do all that and more in Apparel Manufacturing, Brandix Corporate Campus (BCC) is the [...]
Is Australia a Good Idea for Higher Studies during a Pandemic?
When weighing up options to study abroad, Australia is likely to register as a top contender to all Sri Lankan students. However before venturing to the land down under, a background study is needed for optimum transit. With the pandemic in full force across the world, things have rapidly changed. Yet the need for education [...]
Are you interested to represent Sri Lanka at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2021 and bring glory to our motherland?
Chemistry Olympiad Sri Lanaka (COSL) committee of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon invites students with three A passes (3As) obtained at the G.C.E (A/L) examination held in 2020 including Chemistry as a subject to apply for the selection examination of the International Chemistry Olympiad. Students with three A* passes obtained at the Cambridge or Edexcel [...]
Mercmarine Training offers Sri Lankan youth an adventurous career pathway in the merchant navy
20th April 2021, Colombo: Merchant Navy is one of the world’s most thriving industries as 90 percent of all goods used worldwide are transported by sea routes. One significant incident that reminded most of us of the importance of maritime trade and our dependence on it, was the recent cargo carrier blocking the Suez Canal, [...]
Rotary Stop the Spread Ambassador say ‘Wear a Mask’
The only fighter brand during the current Covid-19 debacle Rotary’s STOP THE SPREAD project saw its flagship brand Ambassador Dimuth KARUNARATNE – shine out last week with the brilliant performance on the sports field. Centurion Dimuth KARUNARATNE gave Sri Lanka full control of the first day of Cricket between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh staged in Pallakele [...]
SLTC Partners with Prestigious James Cook University in Singapore
Sri Lanka’s leader in innovative, technology driven and research-based education, Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) recently partnered with the Singapore campus of Australia’s prestigious James Cook University (JCU). Under the new initiative, SLTC offers many pathways for Sri Lankan students who wish to obtain the globally recognised JCU degree of Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and [...]
SLMUN 2021 Focuses on Press Freedom
Freedom of the press is the understanding that communication through media should be a right to be exercised freely. In simpler terms, the idea that journalists should be able to convey information and opinions and explore the story they are writing about without facing issues of censorship, or in dire cases, face imprisonment or even [...]
The 135th Anniversary of Convent of Our Lady of Victories, Moratuwa
The 135th Anniversary of Convent of Our Lady of Victories, Moratuwa which fell on the 9th of March was celebrated on the 22nd of April following the health measures. The Chief Celebrant of the Thanksgiving Eucharist was Rt. Rev. Dr. Anton Ranjith, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo. Rev. Fr. Gamunu Dias, the General [...]
BSc (Hons) in Financial Mathematics and Applied Statistics from SLIIT
Although we live in a data driven world, making use of digital data to draw conclusions is not simple. In that context Data Driven Decision Making (DDDM) has become a popular scientific approach to decision making that has proved reliable and efficient. As the popularity of DDDM increases, so is the demand for graduates with [...]
SLIIT Nurtures School Children at ‘Soft Skills + 2021’
The SLIIT Business School (SBS) organised ‘Soft Skills+ 2021’ concluded on an extremely successful note recently helping students engage, cooperate and thrive in building their talents towards personal development and career progression. SLIIT Soft Skills+ event is an annual flagship CSR Project of the SLIIT Business School organised with the primary objective of developing secondary [...]
Sri Lanka’s Tech Startup Programme Spiralation opens for 2021 applications
Sri Lanka’s apex Government body in driving the tech-startup ecosystem, the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) is now calling applications for its national startup initiative ‘Spiralation’ for the ninth year running. The Spiralation series has so far supported more than 90 successful startups across multiple industry verticals -including health, finance, agriculture, [...]
SLIM Elects New President and EXCO at 51st Annual General Meeting
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) held its 51st Annual General Meeting, which saw the induction of its new President Thilanka Abeywardena, who will spearhead the Institute as its 43rd President. This appointment is a milestone in the history of the Institute as Ms. Abeywardena became the first ever female to hold the position [...]
Can charge a ticket for entering Diyatha Uyana Wetland Park?
Most wetlands in cities are designated as wetland parks, because of the dual roles they play in ecosystem maintenance and provision of social services such as relaxation and recreation. The cities depend on ecosystems beyond city limits, they also benefit from internal urban ecosystems (with environmental amenities) located within urban landscapes, which provide a range [...]
Knowledge City Malabe Opens First Educational Building
Colombo, April 21, 2021 - The first stage of Knowledge City Malabe (KCM) by Access Residencies and Foresight Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd was ceremonially declared open by the Minister of Education, Prof. G.L Peiris on April 10, 2021. KCM is set to be a city within a city, which offers everything a person needs in close proximity, with over [...]
Asian International Academy ( AIA) Ventures into World Recognised Engineering Programmes
The mission of AIA has been to equip and empower the next generation to reach the highest goals in their chosen fields. AIA is one of the fastest growing educational groups in Sri Lanka and in keeping with our goals provide expert advice and counselling free of charge and have thus garnered a name for [...]
Future of Science & Technology in Sri Lanka; Are we ready for a revolution?
The onset of the current pandemic has placed science and technology at a higher pinnacle as the need for novel technology and innovation to combat the pandemic is of a great necessity. Sri Lanka having a very high literacy level show promising prospects towards contributing to global science and technology. However, the issues of lack [...]
AOD Grad School presents Sri Lanka’s first Startup School for Creatives
A pathway to launch, innovate, incubate, create leadership for organisations and create change in industries, all whilst graduating with a MA in Design Management and Entrepreneurship. Startup school will be the catalyst to build the ‘reset generation’ of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs that will lead change. AOD Graduate School was well timed in its launch as [...]
Top Alumni of UWL Master’s Programme are among the cream of the crop in Sri Lanka
ANC School of Postgraduate Education and the University of West London long standing partnership have enabled Sri Lankan students to gain a World-Class Postgraduate Education ranked among the best in the world. ANC partnership with UWL have produced outstanding graduates of the highest caliber, and among them include Group CEO’s, Managing Director’s, Head of Legal, [...]
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 its partner universities for 2021 intake. IMC Education [...]
Quality education for students who want to study abroad
Seekers Worldwide was founded over a decade ago with the objective of providing quality information to students hoping to engage in higher studies abroad. We represent universities in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Students are also able to complete their degree at one third the cost of studying in [...]
MSU MBA programme leading to a fast-track Ph.D will take you to new heights in your career
The Management and Science University is one of Malaysia’s top universities and enjoys recognition globally. In addition to the various Diploma and Degree programmes offered at MSU, students can go even further academically by obtaining their MBA at MSU and fast track to a Ph.D. The Management and Science University enjoys an excellent reputation for [...]
Yara Technologies Successfully Conducts “Learning with Google During the Pandemic & Beyond” Webinar
Yara Technologies (Pvt) Ltd [“Yara”], a Google for Education Integrated Solutions Initiative Partner, successfully conducted a webinar on “Learning with Google, During the Pandemic and Beyond” on April 8th, 2021. A distinguished panel of senior educators in Sri Lanka comprising of Asanka Perera (Sub Warden S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia), Malith Kumarasinghe, (Coordinating Principal, Wycherley [...]
Skills and Thrills: Virtual Talent Hunt organised by ICBT Campus
Are you a musician or a singer? Perhaps a dancer? Why not virtually showcase your talent through an online platform with no cost? ICBT Campus has given the opportunity for talented individuals all over the country to exhibit their talents to the world through the support of “Skills N Thrills” event organised by ICBT Campus. [...]
France Education Grant 2021
The opportunity is only for first 10 students of the September Intake – Admission interview for this Education Grant will ends on 07th of May 2021 France is the ideal place to study abroad for your degree thanks to its rich culture, gastronomy, architecture, and thriving student life! Studying in France gives you the opportunity [...]
A Virtual Open Day to Give Students the Best Opportunities and Information
The traditional ‘Open day’ constituted numerous of the NCHS university representatives coming to Sri Lanka, spending time with current students, prospective students and their families. Scholarships, discounts and early registration would be on offer. With the pandemic ravaging all international exposure, the plight of 2021 was an enigma. NCHS was determined however to give their [...]
AOD Virtual Design Open Days, invites all post O/L & AL students to experience AODs Inspiring ‘Design Never Stops’ mission
The ‘Design Never Stops ‘ Virtual Open Days will be hosted virtually from the 8th to the 12th of May to educate and engage on the resilience of creative innovation & is a beacon of positivity amidst further delay in A/L results. Design never stops for future creatives & neither do we. AOD invites A/L and O/L students [...]
Opportunities in Japanese IT industry
The tendency to recruit foreign people for professional jobs in Japan has come out just recently. We foresee that the demand for foreign professionals, especially in the IT sector, will grow up rapidly in the coming years due to increasing demand for such skills and decreasing youth population. It is the right time for Sri [...]
SLIIT to Grant Scholarships Worth Millions to Top GCE A/L Performers
30th April 2021: SLIIT leads the way in rewarding academic excellence by offering full scholarships to the top three performers of the 2020 GCE Advanced Level examination in the Physical Science and Commerce streams. Each scholarship includes full tuition fees and a living allowance of Rs. 160,0000 per academic year for four years. The total [...]
After A/L?
Parents will not hesitate to achieve their child’s dream of getting a better higher education after receiving A/L results. It is important for parents to have some understanding of how to guide their child towards foreign education, as a significant number of pseudo-educational service providers have also joined through important areas such as foreign education. [...]