Students facing hardship due to weak signals
Students in various parts of the country complain that they face issues in following online classes due to a lack of communication signals. Here a student following classes on a roof in Viyaluwa in the Badulla district. The inset picture shows a daughter following classes at a bus stand while her mother watches. The bus [...]
Compulsory online fitness programme for students: Education Ministry
The Education Ministry is to introduce the mandatory daily fitness programme via online for home-bound school students, as concerns have been raised over a physically unfit student population with no sports or fitness training, an Education Ministry official said recently. A daily half hour fitness programme will be introduced on the Ministry’s e-thaksalawa education e-portal [...]
More opportunities for Sri Lankan students at Indian High Commission
The High Commission of India is accepting applications from eligible Sri Lankan students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in MBBS, BDS, BE, B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Arch, diploma level technical courses and diploma in pharmacy courses under the Self Financing Scheme for the academic year 2021-22. Candidates who wish to apply for MBBS/BDS courses will have to [...]
Postpone national exams until next year due to the COVID situations: EFSL
Last week the Education Forum Sri Lanka (EFSL) called on the Government to postpone all national exams in schools by one year due to the pandemic situation in the country. It said that it will be inappropriate to hold exams when the syllabus has not been delivered to all students equally. Currently the online education system engages only 50% [...]
National TV, radio channels not giving enough coverage for education programmes: IUSF Convener
Prioritise vaccinating school teachers, principals, university students, academic and non-academic staff in universities, distribute of printed study material to all students via post, allocate more time for educational programmes through national television and radio channels, conduct classes in small village groups in community centres, expand hostels and lecture halls in universities are among a list [...]
COVID triggered education crisis affecting 4.3 million Sri Lankan students: EFSL
Do not overload children with academic content and focus only on getting them up to speed on essential competencies and postpone all national examinations and other competitive assessments to the end of 2022, the Education Forum Sri Lanka (EFSL) told the Government recently. While EFSL noted the Advanced Level (A/L) exams require special consideration, it [...]
MoU signed between J’pura University and Japan’s University of the Ryukyus
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s Faculty of Technology, the first fully fledged technology faculty in Sri Lanka, further widened its horizons by signing a MoU with the Tropical Biosphere Research Centre (TBRC) at the University of the Ryukyus at Okinawa in Japan, a university official said. TBRC is a research institute of the University of [...]
Education sector to receive vaccinations before schools re-open
The Education Ministry has requested the Health Ministry to allocate vaccines for principals, teachers, non-academic staff and a section of students before schools re-open for the next term. Under the plan the Ministry first requested for vaccines to be made available for nearly 300,000 principals, teachers and selected non–academic staff, Education Ministry Secretary Kapila Perera [...]
First issue of J’pura University’s research journal released
The inaugural issue of the research journal, Advances in Technology (Adv. Technol.), initiated by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s Faculty of Technology, was launched on June 12. Advances in Technology (ISSN 2773-7098) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that covers the theoretical and experimental research pertaining to the knowledge and applications of technology in all aspects [...]
Covid-hit British Council sells Indian IELTS business to IDP
The British Council has sold the Indian arm of its IELTS English language testing business, in a sign of the financial challenges facing the organisation. The council – the UK’s international educational and cultural organisation – said that it had sold the business to IDP Education for £130 million. Kate Ewart-Biggs, the council’s interim chief [...]
A look at Modern Day Slavery: Human Trafficking
We believe that everybody, anywhere, has the right to an enslaved life. However, millions of children and adults are enslaved in every nation on the planet right now. Slavery in the modern era refers to the systematic abuse of others for personal or economic benefit. Modern slavery is all around us, but it is mostly [...]
Dr. Senaka Kelum Gamage appointed New Director of PIM
Renowned Sri Lankan postgraduate education solutions provider and Nation’s Management Mentor, the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Senaka Kelum Gamage as its new Director to lead the institute. Armed with over two decades of experience in university-level education management, Dr. Gamage has also served as Director of World Bank-funded [...]
Loan forgiveness is a poor solution to the US student debt crisis
Trillions of dollars have emerged from recent US stimulus packages and budget proposals, but student loan forgiveness has yet to be addressed. Still, the American people have not forgotten their new president’s campaign promises to solve the disaster of spiralling student debt. Some small steps have already been taken in light of the pandemic and [...]
Dialog Enterprise joins Gateway College as its Digital Education Partner
With the vision of becoming the preferred Digital Education partner for the academic institutions in Sri Lanka, Dialog Enterprise the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, recently partnered with Gateway Collegeto further facilitate the school’s digital transformation journey. On the threshold of building a digital education business vertical, Dialog Enterprise is changing the narrative [...]
Dalhousie University partners with UCL to launch the First 2+2 Canadian Degree in Sri Lanka
A leading U15 research intensive university in Canada, Dalhousie University has established an exclusive partnership with Sri Lanka’s premier transnational higher education provider, Universal College Lanka (UCL), to launch the first 2+2 Canadian Degree Programme in Sri Lanka. This epoch- making event was symbolised at a meeting between the Canadian High Commissioner His Excellency David [...]
SLIIT Breaks New Ground in Engineering Education
SLIIT, the leading higher education institute in the country has, in yet another groundbreaking initiative, introduced a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering degree from Curtin University. Students may now complete this prestigious Curtin University Mechatronics Engineering degree in Sri Lanka or transfer to a Curtin campus after one or two years of study at [...]
Dinuka Chandraratne – Winner of Asia’s Outstanding Service Award for 2021
Mr. Dinuka Chandraratne, one of the leading Insurance Professionals in Sri Lanka was presented with Asia’s Outstanding Service Award for 2021. The award is presented by RULA International and World Research Congress at Asia Awards, Asia’s No. 1 Brand & Leadership Excellence Awards media partnered by the World Chamber. His expertise in insurance, specifically the [...]
Why read for a “Gold Standard” Bachelor of Laws from the University of London at Horizon Campus?
Q: What is the University of London LLB and how long has it been in operation in Sri Lanka The University of London International Programmes are offered in over 150 countries worldwide with over 50,000 students reading for degrees at Recognized Institutions around the World. The University of London has been offering degrees for over 100 [...]
CA Sri Lanka empowers aspiring Chartered ccountants with laptop loans
Staying true to its calling as the National Body of Accountants, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) unveiled a unique loan scheme which paves way for its massive student base to purchase laptops on an easy payment scheme facilitated by two leading banks. Both, People’s Bank and Amana Bank have [...]
CMA Sri Lanka New Council 2021 – 2023 inducted via online
The induction of the new council of CMA Sri Lanka was held on 10th June 2021 via online. CMA Sri Lanka was set up in 1999 with the technical support of CMA Canada (now CPA Canada) and the financial assistance of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). CMA was launched on 3rd June 2000 and [...]
Thinking about overseas studies? Worried about borders being closed? Don’t worry anymore…
There’s no better way to develop empathy, broaden your perspective and expand your horizons than by living and studying overseas. Not only is studying abroad an integral part of your development as a student and as a human being, but it is also a fulfilling and enriching experience that will stay with you for the [...]
Horizon Campus Knowledge City Malabe to be positioned as a leading education provider in the South Asian Region
Horizon Campus is a pioneering higher education provider, with degree awarding status to provide its own degrees, having strong affiliations and longstanding partnerships with top foreign universities such as the University of London (UK), Birmingham City University (UK), Arkansas State University (US), Nilai University (Malaysia) and Asia e University (Malaysia). They recently stepped into a [...]
DIMO offers local students a gateway to 700+ German degrees through its partnership with FH Aachen University
DIMO, one of the leading conglomerates in Sri Lanka with over 30 years of excellence in Vocational Education through its DIMO Academy for Technical Skills (DATS), has recently been appointed as the local representative for FH Aachen University, Germany‘s No. 1 University for Applied Sciences. Sri Lankan students can now enrol at the world-renowned freshman [...]
It is quite a miserable sight to see dogs regurgitate and get back to consume it again
Likewise, I have also frequently gone back to the same vomit time and time again knowing very well that it is futile and destructive. My perspective of life was arrogant, disobedient and shortsighted, therefore, it constantly led me to drive back to the vomit of heroin and sexual immorality. Many opportunities arose before me so [...]
Reinvestment in human resources, infastructure reason for rapid growth
In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Times, Dr. Malitha Wijesundara, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT spoke about the institute’s newly formed faculty and the reasons behind SLIIT’s rapid growth. Excerpts from the interview are below: How would you describe the SLIIT Faculty of Humanities and Sciences? It is the youngest faculty of [...]
Grodno State Medical University – lowest fee from IMC Education!
Only Sri-Lankan Representative to operate a full time Foreign office in the Republic of Belarus to provide student services during entire study period Apply now for September 2021 intake! “Grodno State Medical University – Republic of Belarus” enlisted as one of the world’s “Top 600 Science Universities” in the world (GWC Ranking).Presently over 800+ Sri-Lankan [...]
Kotelawala Defence University forms CSSL’s 1st Gen Z Chapter
The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) is expanding its wings to local universities through its student chapter network. CSSL undergraduate chapters branded as CSSL GenZ chapters and will function as mini Computer Society in each university. The Computing Faculty of General Sir John KotelawalaDefecce University (KUD) became the first GenZ Chapter of CSSL. CSSL [...]
AOD takes local design talent global again!
The Academy of Design (AOD) has added yet another accolade to its portfolio, following the success of BA Fashion & Textile Design graduate Ruwanthi Gajadeera at London Fashion Week 2021. Ruwanthi carved for herself a top spot as 1st runner up for her sustainability-themed designs, when put up against 15 strong international contenders at the [...]
ACCA’s leading industry professionals – Rathnakala Kumaragurunathan
In recent times, the traditional perception of a finance professional has changed dramatically, reflecting an evolution of the role itself – a broadening of the employment spectrum, and individuals themselves opting to enhance their otherwise number-crunching confined profiles within organisations. One such progressive finance professional is Rathnakala Kumaragurunathan (Rathi), Associate Director – Head of Training [...]
ICON Business School produces Five Top ACCA Affliates
ICON Business School has proven itself as a leading ACCA Tuition Provider, with a history of delivering excellent results, currently holding the record of producing some of the highest numbers of Top ACCA Affilates in Sri Lanka. Having seen an exponential growth since their commencement over three years ago, ICON business school has in place an experienced lecture [...]
20th FITIS Young Computer Scientists (YCS) Competition
The Federation of Information Technology Industry of Sri Lanka (FITIS) – Software Chapter is organising the Young Computer Scientist (YCS) competition together with the Ministry of Education and the support of the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), for the 20th time in Sri Lanka. The competition is modelled on the Asia Pacific ICT [...]
SLASSCOM and AIClub inspire 14-year old creator of AI chatbot COLBY
Founded by the Tech Forum of Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) to position Sri Lanka as a hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Asia by creating awareness and adoption of AI, the AI Centre of Excellence (AICx) has been actively promoting the concept as a sought-after discipline among all Sri Lankans, especially [...]
Australasian Academy launches Swiss hospitality qualifications to build and nurture world-class tourism and hospitality professionals in Sri Lanka
Australasian Academy (AA) partners with International Management Institute (IMI), Luzern, Switzerland to offer quality, affordable courses, and open doors to global employment opportunities for Sri Lankans Australasian Academy (AA) in partnership with IMI, Luzern, Switzerland announced the commencement of academic and training programmes in Sri Lanka. AA in partnership with IMI will offer globally recognised [...]
Digitalising: what it means for business, and the environment
World environment day was last week and as we paused to acknowledge the impact of our presence, it is good to not only understand, but to truly appreciate the ability to conduct business, electronically. Sajith Silva and Imtiaz Ariff of Creative Software have shared some useful insights to heighten awareness of e-invoicing and the workings [...]
LNBTI introduces a Special UK Honours Degree completion in Sri Lanka to produce Professionals for the Japanese IT Industry
Japan is cited as an economic powerhouse and is often referred as being one of the most highly developed and technological advanced nations in the world. In terms of safety, quality of life and in economic benefits, Japan is perceived as one of the best places to live and is considered one of the most [...]
Henry Kissinger: scientists must understand history
US foreign policy giant Henry Kissinger has urged budding scientists to steep themselves in history and other humanities to better understand the social impact of their discoveries – particularly runaway breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Speaking at a conference of Nobel laureates, Dr Kissinger, an international relations scholar who shaped US foreign policy in the 1970s [...]
CSSL Digital Policy Dialogue on National Transformation Through Digital ID
A Policy Dialogue on “National Transformation through Digital ID“organised by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) is scheduled for Tuesday 6th July 2021 at 7.00 PM as a virtual event. Participants could register for the event by visiting www.cssl.lk CSSL Digital Policy Dialogue is an initiative of CSSL aimed at catalyzing urgent digital policy [...]