Kelaniya University Teachers protest against KNDU Bill
On Wednesday, the Kelaniya University Teachers’ Association held a protest march against the Kotelawala National Defence University (KNDU) Bill, due to be taken up for debate in Parliament on August 6. The protest was held near Kelaniya University, and other staff members took part too. Pic by M.A. Pushpakumara
No online classes until teachers’ demands are met, strikes to continue
CTU Secretary wants Education Minister to submit Cabinet paper resolving salary anomalies issue Teacher unions will continue their boycott of online classes into next week and do not intend to end their strike action until all their demands are met, a senior trade unionist said recently. At a discussion held between unions representing teachers and [...]
Govt. to set up new judiciary training centre
Last week the Government announced a plan to establish a judicial training academy to train qualified judges. The plan will facilitate upgrading and developing infrastructure facilities in the judiciary along with legal reforms which will be under the digital platform. The facility is expected to give judges a university experience that would increase their knowledge and improve skills. It is [...]
O/L exams delayed once more, papers to be held in February
The Education Ministry’s decision to further postpone this year’s G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations may come as good news for students. However parents express concern over the delay in their children’s higher education plans, an Education Ministry official said. This week, Education Minister G.L. Peiris said the O/L Examination will be held from February 21 [...]
Increase in new uni.student numbers since last year
A total of 43,000 students will be enrolled in state universities, showing an increase in the numbers over the past year, University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Sampath Amaratunge said. He said the students will be selected from around 100,000 applications which have been received. Prof.Amaratunge said students who have already applied have also been given [...]
Teachers to withdraw from exam duties and paper corrections if salary issue not resolved
Teachers will abstain from exam duties and paper corrections, if they fail to obtain a reasonable solution to their salary issues by Monday, Sri Lanka Teacher Services Union General Secretary Mahinda Jayasinghe said recently. He said they were not accepting the statement made by Prime Minister Rajapaksa that there was not enough money to adjust [...]
National Institute of Education to gain 150 experienced teachers
Hundred and fifty experienced teachers will be absorbed into the understaffed National Institute of Education (NIE)so educational reforms can be introduced. A proposal submitted by Education Minister G.L.Peiris to attach 150 experienced teachers with expertise in the relevant subject, who work as teachers in government schools, to the NIE was approved by the Cabinet of [...]
Creativity Uncontained: Online art competition by UoC Alumni
TheUniversity of Colombo (UoC) Alumni Association launched its second annual online art competition, “Creativity Uncontained 2021” last week under three different themes inspired by current events, and for different age groups. “I congratulate the Alumni Association of the University of Colombo for organising an island-wide virtual competition “Creativity Uncontained” for the second successive year,” University [...]
A teacher who was an example to other teachers: Vijaya Weerasinghe
In an era where strikes by teachers and issues over the inability to keep the schools open gets prominence, it is with gratitude that the services of a devoted teacher could be recalled. Former Deputy Principal of Royal College in Colombo, Vijaya Weerasinghe’s service is one that should be remembered, as he served his school [...]
Age is no barrier when pursuing higher education
Ninety four year old Vithanage Aslin Leelawathie Dharmaratne has topped the list in the results of the Tripitaka and Dhamma Pali examination conducted by the Sri Sumangala Memorial Sabha recently. She took part in the prestigious exam alongside much younger men and women, at the D.S.S Senayake College Hall in February this year. She said [...]
USJ’s International forestry & environmental science symposium
The 26th International forestry and environmental science symposium organised by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s (USJ) department of forestry & environmental science will be held on January 20 and 21, 2022 at the university premises. The theme of the symposium will be “Developments in forestry and environmental science in 2021.” The university said the symposium will be an [...]
New stadium and grounds for University of Peradeniya
A new stadium was recently declared open at the University of Peradeniya. Due to the prevailing COVID situation the ceremony was held with a minimum number of guests. The total cost of the stadium was Rs. 35 million and construction for it began in 2017. This stadium and its grounds were built for university’s undergraduates [...]
Former Soviet Federation Ambassador to take up duties as Peradeniya University VC
Prof. M.D. Lamawansa will assume duties as the University of Peradeniya’s new vice chancellor next Wednesday. Prof. Upul B.Dissanayake’s term as vice chancellor ended on Saturday. The reception and farewell which was to take place at the university’s gymnasium has been cancelled on the advice of health authorities. The event will now be held at [...]
The Exordium of Central Colombo Toastmasters
The Exordium: the beginning, the introduction, the first step of a gigantic journey; Central Colombo Toastmasters Club (CCTMC) stood on the precipice of change on July 11. It was a moment of celebration as Exordium 2021, the first-ever installation and induction ceremony of CCTMC, took place marking a dazzling era for the club. Skilled and [...]
MBBS/MD Why Intelligent Students select YSMU ?
Armenia in Eastern Europe? The university is sanctioned by the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) and once a student completes the degree programme with ERPM, he/she can enroll in the Sri Lanka Medical profession. Moreover, it is the best medical university in Armenia which is among the top 100 [...]
ISWA offers Australian Advanced Level for the First Time in Sri Lanka
International School of Western Australia (ISWA) an extension of International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), is Sri Lanka’s first-ever Institute to offer theAustralian Advanced Level programme. ISWA gears students to not only obtain an Australian secondary educational qualification but also grooms them for their Australian journey. Established with the vision of being a positive and [...]
Nestle MD tells APIIT MBA’s ‘ Find your Purpose’
The strongest Industry linked MBA in Sri Lanka – The Staffordshire University presented by Asia Pacific Institute of Technology( APIIT) Sri Lanka, had the privilege of hosting the Managing Director or Nestle Lanka PLC Fabrice Cavallin at the Meet the CEO mid week meeting recently. Mr. Cavallin, a top professional from the global food giant [...]
Study Medicine in Belarus Vitebsk State Medical University is now accepting admissions!
Are you looking for the best university experience with an academically rich programme, excellent clinical exposure in government hospitals which would allow you to work in Sri Lanka or in any country you desire as a Medical Doctor? – Vitebsk State Medical University ranked as one of the Top 500 universities in the world for [...]
CITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (CSA) WINS TWO AWARDS AT THE AYDA INTERNATIONAL FINALE 2021
The Asia Young Designer Awards (“AYDA”) was first launched in 2008 as part of Nippon Paint’s vision to nurture the next generation of design talents across Asia. The event serves as a platform to inspire architecture and interior design students to develop their skills through cross-learning opportunities and networking with key industry players as well [...]
A new herbal immunity booster from the University of Peradeniya
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at the University of Peradeniya has produced a natural safe herbal immunity enhancer. The product is produced by a local manufacturer. This enhancer has been approved by the Department of Ayurveda at the University of Peradeniya. Prof. R.P.V.J.Rajapakse who tested the formula has produced the enhancer with [...]
CA Sri Lanka students ace June Business Level exams to secure top merit and subject prizes
Students of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) comfortably aced through the June Business Level I & II exam to secure the top merit and subject prizes which are awarded to the best performing students at the exams. Business Level is the entry level of the globally recognised Chartered Accounting [...]
Finetech Consultancy Teams Up with Zoom to Bring Industry-leading Video Communications Platform to Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Colombo, Tuesday 20th July 2021: In an effort to grow Zoom Video Communication Inc.’s presence in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, pioneering information technology company Finetech Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd (FCPL), teamed up with the leading video communications provider to offer a seamless communications and collaboration experience for users and businesses in the island nations. During [...]
Dayan D. L. Fernando assumes duties as Principal of Wycherley International School Colombo
Having been established in 1985, Wycherley International School (WIS) is one of the pioneer schools in Sri Lanka to bring International Education to our education system. Stepping in to its 36th year in the Education Industry, Wycherley welcomes a new Principal – Mr. Dayan D. L. Fernando. Mr. Fernando has extensive experience in heading educational [...]
Creative Software becomes first fully corporate-sponsored Rotary Club in Sri Lanka
The Rotary Club of Colombo Tech City recently inducted 73 members from software industry pioneer Creative Software, making it the first fully corporate-sponsored Rotary Club in Sri Lanka. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Colombo Fort, 2020-2021 Governor Ajith Weerasinghe presided over the online event with more than 100 Rotarians in participation. The speakers during [...]
Earn RIC’s International Economics and Finance degree to embrace a world of opportunities
A new contender for the most contemporary and innovative Undergraduate Degree has entered the higher education arena of Sri Lanka. Discover Your True Potential! Every student who enters the halls of Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) is given the opportunity to become the best, in both Sri Lanka and in the world. Over RIC’s storied [...]
Are You Taking Headache Pills for a Heart Attack?
A five year old child can be very reluctant to tell his parents his sicknesses due to the fear he has towards injections. However, if the parents tell him that an operation is even more painful than an injection then the possibility of the child revealing the truth is higher. Suffering is the last thing [...]
Orientation Session for New Postgraduate Students of University of West London at ANC Education
Enrolments Open for Next intake in August 2021 ANC School of Postgraduate Education successfully concluded the New Student Orientation sessions on 25th June and 23rd July 2021 for the General MBA, MBA with Exemptions for CIMA/ACCA and CA, MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology and LLM in International Business and Commercial Law programmes to commence [...]
Shine as a Confident Communicator in New Normal
As the world is adjusting to the challenges of the Covid 19 era, only the smartest and most effective people will be able to make an impact and go forward. The ability to speak out and make presentations in public will give you a cutting edge as you face new challenges in your life and [...]
What makes a man
In an era when social constructs surrounding gender norms and sexuality are being defied and questioned, the term ‘toxic masculinity’ seems to be at the tip of everyone’s tongue. It refers to a set of standards deemed as inherently masculine that “real men” are expected to meet. What sets them apart from general traits of [...]
The pack of girls who are owning the spotlight in Women’s Skateboarding in Tokyo
Four new sports have been added to the 2020 Olympics: Karate, Sport Climbing, Skateboarding, and Surfing. Out of which the girls of women’s skateboarding are capturing the spotlight in Tokyo! Momiji Nishiya of Japan and Rayssa Leal of Brazil won the gold and silver medals respectively, in the women’s street skateboarding event held last week [...]
Way forward for Sri Lanka Higher Education
The real problem of Higher education in Sri Lanka (SLHE) has always been the incapacity of the existing system to meet the ever-increasing demand for higher education. While acknowledging that the current education system itself built on poor policies is inherently defective, clarity on what caused and continue to cause more harm should be understood. [...]
CMA Sri Lanka COVID 19 SME Development Conference identifies, Need for Equity Capital, SME Credit Guarantee Institution, Export Houses to support SME Exports, Cash Flow and Working Capital Management, Employment & Skills Development
The CMA Sri Lanka COVID 19 SME Development Conference “Supporting Small Businesses through COVID 19 Crises” To Celebrate United Nations – Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day, was held on Sunday 27 June online via Zoom with the support of Commercial Banks, Chambers of Commerce, Professional Bodies and Industry Experts supported by the United Nations [...]
CEO of Rainco outlines leadership paradoxes that enabled the company navigate the pandemic successfully
A disruptive business environment requires skills and strategies implemented to successfully navigate through a constantly changing business landscape, keep employees motivated and meet an organisations ROI Epitomizing the adage of ‘never letting a good crisis go to waste’ Rainco, a leading conglomerate offering a specialist lifestyle product range, has successfully redesigned and refined their business [...]