New national policy for education in the works: Minister
The need to formulate a proper system to fill the vacancies of principals in schools was discussed at the Consultative Committee on Education held in Parliament recently. Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena also told the meeting that a new national policy for education is being formulated. While claiming that resolving the current teacher salary anomaly is [...]
TOURISM INDUSTRY URGENTLY NEEDS A NATIONAL POLICY
A veteran tourism sector professional says that if the government intends to target millions of foreigners to Sri Lanka in 2023, the key authorities have to start working on it from today while focusing on the needs of all stakeholders in the tourism sector, motivating them and retaining them in this industry before they seek [...]
Consultant paediatric physicians working closely with Government officers to reopen schools
The Government has decided to re-open schools under the supervision of consultant paediatric physicians. Health services Director General Asela Gunawardena said they have planned to issue guidelines to the Education Ministry to reopen schools under four stages. He said 100 consultant physicians have been already assigned to 100 education zones to coordinate the reopening of [...]
EFSL urges Govt. to postpone 2021 A/L exams
The Education Forum Sri Lanka (EFSL) called on the Government to postpone the 2021 Advanced Level (A/L) exams scheduled to be held in two months. It pointed out that the A/L syllabus had not been covered. In a press release last week, it said that a significant section of students have not been able to [...]
Starve the Serpent and Feed the Lion in You
Each and every one of us possess the nature of two animals within ourselves. If you are eager to overcome the challenges in life, you ought to understand that both a Serpent and a Lion resides within yourself. None of us, including me, are perfect or good at all times.Thus, it is of utmost importance [...]
Global Tourism expert tell APIIT MBA students drive regional tourism
The strongest Industry linked MBA in Sri Lanka – The Staffordshire University MBA at Asia Pacific Institute of Technology( APIIT), had the privilege of hosting one of the top Global Tourism experts- the Group CEO Minor International/ CEO Avani&AnantaraHotels DillipRajakarier last week at the weekly “APIIT MBA Diaries” Rajakarier, is at the helm of driving [...]
Sri Lanka can….Yohani @ 122 million + Likes
There are many Sri Lankan’ who have gone one to shine globally during the pandemic. Whilst Sri Lanka is battling the pandemic with all most thirteen thousand dead and five hundred thousand infected with the deadly virus, there are some Sri Lankan’s who continue to defy the odds and make brand Sri Lanka proud. One [...]
AOD presents Fast Track Design Foundation Programme for Post O/L students
The competition for the best career opportunities no longer lies only in qualifications. Instead, employers are searching for the kind of professional who thinks beyond the average, and is able to come up with out-of-the-box ideas no matter what the business sector is. This means that modern career opportunities are for those who make use [...]
An UNIQUE Opportunity for World Recognised Ph.D Programme from the Management Science University Malaysia
With a track record of proven excellence, that among 47% top university and ranked at 551st in the QS World University Rankings for 2021; and the top 139th in the QS Asian University Rankings for 2021, the Management & Science University (MSU) Malaysia is the ideal choice to enhance your academic track record with a [...]
The Overseas School of Colombo: 64 and Going Strong
The Overseas School of Colombo, which is Sri Lanka’s oldest internationally accredited educational institution, celebrated its 64th anniversary on the 23rd of September. “Never erase your past. It shapes who you are today and will help you to be the person you will be tomorrow” said Ziad Abdelnour. Looking back at the past, the journey [...]
Opportunities for high-achieving students in Sri Lanka
When we consider the unique challenges of the last two years, it’s reassuring to see students with determination reaching their education goals. Young Sri Lankans with talent and ambition deserve every opportunity to succeed, and since its opening in 2019, UTS in Sri Lanka has established a solid track record in providing such opportunities. Students [...]
Does closing schools close lives?
The closure of schools is, of course, damaging to children’s education, however, the damage is far deeper than solely academic. Schools are not just a place for learning- rather, they are places to socialise, develop emotionally, and for some children, a refuge from a troubled family life. Prof. Russell Viner, President of the Royal College [...]
From History of Music to Yohani
History and evolution of Sri Lankan music The earliest historic records of music in Sri Lankan culture dates back to the era of kings where the rulers had their very own team of musicians to praise them, these particular type of praise and worship songs were known as “Prashasthi”. Needless to mention that Sri Lankan [...]
NIHON STAR 2021 SETS REVOLUTIONARY PRECEDENT AS SRI LANKA’S FIRST ONLINE TALENT COMPETITION ORGANISED BY LNBTI
For many, the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have slowed down the pace of life, leaving little else but the mundane to keep us entertained. But for the eager and enthusiastic students and faculty of Lanka Nippon Biz Tech Institute (LNBTI) including the numerous Japanese language teachers and their students nationwide, the past few months have [...]
Using data effectively to support businesses
There is an imperative need to record, manage, and use information for day-to-day operations or strategic decision-making when it comes to businesses. Behind every successful business is the effective use of data. The Masters of Business Information System (MBIS) coursework programme at the School of Information Technology, Monash University Malaysia, prepares students for careers in [...]
The legacy continues
The winding roads of Colombo – Badulla kept stretching forward, each second further and further away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan. The climb was steep and challenging as 99 buses kept flying as they wish. Despite the challenges of the roads similar to any other place in the country, the surrounding was [...]
Sri Lankan student recipient of rent-free apartment for one year
Shenella Karunaratne was only 16 when she came to Midwestern State University from her home of Sri Lanka, and she had to figure out how to be independent in a hurry. Since arriving here in 2015, she had lived at one apartment complex, but the rent kept going up. With COVID causing limitations on how [...]
Bristol Institute kicks off the 9th intake for its highly acclaimed British MBA
Since its establishment, the Bristol Institute of Business Management has carved an important niche across the tertiary education sector as an institute offering some of the best British qualifications amongst which is the Masters in Business Administration by UWE ranked among the top MBA programmes in the UK. Offered exclusively in Sri Lanka by Bristol [...]
Long Journey of a Hostel
September 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the reopened Royal College Hostel (RCH). It is an important mile stone of the College Boarding House. At present the RCH is the second home to over 300 students. All of them are grade 5 scholarship winners joining the School year after year from the remotest parts of the [...]
IVY FUTURE LEADER: Sri Lanka’s first Ivy League-curated leadership academy by Academics Group
Be it medicine, technology, education, business, politics or the arts, there are those who surpass what they do, and transform others by who they are. They demonstrate instinctive critical judgment, creativity and a focused intelligence that translates into extraordinary leadership. And they start young. Academics Group, Sri Lanka’s first cross-sector education think tank with the [...]
Ishaka Perera, first ever Sri Lankan Nurse to join Global Citizen Exchange Programme
“Things seemed impossible for me until I was selected to join the Global Citizen Exchange Programme -Overseas Nurses Carers Programme. This is a programme only offered by Key 2 Care Health Solutions in Australia. As part of the programme I was required to study the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support under Key 2 Learning, [...]