Teacher’s Day 2021 celebrated with protests
Teachers’ day this year was marked with protests by teachers over the unresolved salary anomalies issue. A scene of a protest in Colombo. Pic by Akila Jayawardena
“Double degree” opportunity for arts undergrads, to reduce unemployment: UGC Chairman
Students who have been selected to the arts faculties will be given the option of earning a degree in computer science as well. University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Sampath Amaratunge told Education Times that a proposal was made by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to give arts stream undergraduates the opportunity to follow a degree in computer [...]
A/L, Grade five scholarship exams likely to be postponed till early 2022
Discussions are underway to decide whether the G.C.E Advanced Level exams and the Grade five scholarship exams scheduled later this year should be postponed to early next year, Education Reforms, Promotion of Open Universities and Distance Learning State Minister Susil Premajayantha said. The exams were scheduled for November after being delayed due to the COVID-19 [...]
Applications called for A/L vocational stream, more than 500 schools to offer the subjects
Applications for Grade 12 admissions for 2021 for the vocational stream have been called. The stream will be available in 519 schools, according to the list made available by the Education Ministry. Students will be able to follow National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level four courses in 26 subjects. The subjects are: child psychology and care, [...]
Early intervention a must, to help children
It is important to ensure necessary early intervention for children with development delays even amidst a pandemic, said Nilu Perera, an expert in the field of child psychology. “Early intervention is identifying and providing effective early support for children with developmental delay. Delay in beginning therapy is more likely to result in long term effect [...]
Smart classrooms and computer labs for 200 Galle district schools
Smart classrooms and computer labs will be constructed in 200 schools in the Galle district with the support of India, a Cabinet spokesperson said recently. After considering the urgent need of providing children from low income backgrounds with fair access to quality education with the help of modern technology, the Government made this decision, they [...]
Vaccination drives for senior students from October 21 onwards
Vaccinating A/L and university students will take place before schools and universities are reopened for senior students and universities. A vaccination drive targeting university students will take place from October 11 to 15 in all state universities, an official at the University Grants Commission (UGC) said. UGC Chairman Sampath Amaratunge said the UGC expects all [...]
Peradeniya uni to take measures to improve psychological and mental health of school children
The University of Peradeniya is planning to assist in the development of children’s mental and psychological abilities using the talents and knowledge available within its faculties, as the premier higher educational establishment in the country. Central Province Governor Lalith U. Gamage discussed the question with the university’s vice chancellor Prof. M. D. Lamawansa when the [...]
FADNA donates routers to Wayamba Agro Faculty
Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer and distributor of herbal organic teas, Food and Nature (Pvt) Ltd, FADNA, recently donated no fewer than 60 valuable routers to the Agriculture Faculty of Wayamba University. The donation was made in person to Professor. Jagath Edirisinghe, Acting Vice Chancellor of the Wayamba University. At a time when distance online learning [...]
Outstanding Performer IAL 2021
Avinash Stallone Antonio Navaratne of NICE International School Negombo obtained three A*s and one A at the Edexcel IAL examinations held in June 2021. Two years ago, he acquired eight grade 9s (A*s) and a High Achievers’ Award from Pearson Edexcel for his performance at Edexcel’s IGCSE examinations. Avinash has been an enterprising student at [...]
New policies for religious schools
Vijitha Berugoda, State Minister for Dhamma Schools, Bhikkhu Education, Piriven and Buddhist Universities presided over a discussion with officials and monks over Buddhist religious classes (Daham Pasel) recently. The preparation of a new policy on religious schools was the subject of discussion.
“Priority must be given to the classification of schools and capacity building of teachers”: State Minister
The functions of the National Institute of Education (NIE) came under review last week with Education Reforms, Open Universities and Distance Education Development State Minister Susil Premajayantha stressing the importance of the institute. The Minister said the NIE is the 36 years old official government institution which has been vested with a number of duties [...]
A tribute to all the respected and distinguished teachers of St. Joseph’s College
St. Joseph’s College in Colombo 10, was founded on March 2, 1896 by French missionaries led by Rev.Fr.Christophe-Etienne Bonjean. I am delighted in penning down my tribute to all our respected and distinguished teachers, past and present, who have worked laboriously to produce multi-talented Josephians and make our college a leading school. Dear teachers,“thank you” [...]
CEO of MAS Kreeda tells APIIT MBA’s: Be the best version of you’ by failing early in life !
The strongest Industry linked MBA in Sri Lanka – The Staffordshire University MBA at Asia Pacific Institute of Technology( APIIT), hosted one of the top business personalities from the Corporate world of Apparel the CEO of MAS Kreeda and Board Member MAS Apparel Board Sarinda Unamboowe who discussed “ Be the best version of you’ [...]
Focusing on the Minor Chords and Ignoring the Major
I happened to see a comedy of two friends going camping, however they had a heavy load in their vehicle. Yet, they were ignorant that they failed to take a lighter to ignite the fire. Even though it was a comedy, it surely is an eye opener towards our behaviour. Sometimes we become blind whilst [...]
SLMUN: A Conference like no other
Sri Lanka Model United Nations, is a platform where skills in leadership, negotiation, and diplomacy are identified, nurtured & developed in line with building a stronger and peaceful future for mankind worldwide. Founded by some of the individuals who serve, and have represented Model United Nations across the globe it aims to engage youth leaders [...]
Students enjoy practical advantages at UTS Sri Lanka
A new semester at UTS Sri Lanka begins on 8 November, with Orientation during the week commencing 2ndNovember. This presents a unique opportunity for students to prepare for success at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia’s top ranking young university . Students whose plans may have been affected by current international travel restrictions can [...]
In Remembrance of Mr. R. I. T. Alles
A visionary and a man who dedicated his life to education; A father, a role model, a teacher and an all-round benevolent individual, who gifted loyal students to this country. He was loved by anyone he ever encountered in his life. Born on the 3rd of October 1932 was Mr. Ralph Ignatius Thomas Alles, who [...]
Comprehending International Relations – a necessity in the 21st century
The ever-shrinking world of the 21st century is sustaining the global village we live in today. The movement of persons, finance and commercial products underscores the significance of reliance and the challenge of attempting to remain self-reliant. No country remains isolated – not even islands – as the multiplicity of cross-cutting sectors and segments of [...]
OSC Student Sheruni Pilapitiya Wins Gold Award at ‘Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition’
Sheruni Pilapitiya – a student of The Overseas School of Colombo, was recently felicitated with the Gold Award for the ‘Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition’, bringing honour and pride to her alma mater and our very own island nation. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools, established in 1883, [...]
Experience International Education with INTI International University and Colleges in Malaysia
One of the most respected and trusted names in Malaysia’s private higher education, INTI International University & Colleges now enrol aspiring students from Sri Lanka through AnEducator. The partnership was reached between the University and AnEducator to actively and effectively engage in the Srilankan market and to support students interested in studying in Malaysia – [...]
The City School of Architecture: Q & A Session with Students!
The City School of Architecture with 35 years of excellence in architectural education has provided training for undergraduate and postgraduate students to qualify as Professional Chartered Architects. Established with a comprehensive array of facilities, the City School of Architecture is an institution, which ensures that students excel in diverse skills to become industry leaders. The [...]
AnEducator presents “Study World” by LEAD in Negombo!
AnEducator, one of the leading digital marketing companies in Sri Lanka is delighted to presents its inaugural ‘Study World by LEAD’ event on 23 October 2021 at Avenra Bayfronte in Negombo. Study World by LEAD will have both local and international higher education providers participating to support aspiring students the best possible study opportunities in [...]
Little sign of progress’ on UK association to Horizon Europe
Europe’s association of universities has warned that “many, deep and long-lasting partnerships are at stake” unless the UK’s association to the Horizon Europe research programme is quickly finalised. In a statement, the European University Association (EUA) said there was still “little sign of progress and no clear, official timeline for the finalisation of the association [...]
Excelsia College, Sydney – ‘International Virtual Fair’, 25-29 Oct 2021
‘Let’s be prepared, be the first to be bound to Sydney – be the one to cross the line’ In this time of uncertainty, we want to help students achieve their goals of studying abroad. Excelsia’s International Virtual Fair provides students with the ideal opportunity to learn more about our courses from the comfort of [...]
1st Annual International Undergraduate Student Research Conference (IUFRC 2021)
Sri Lanka Finance Association We are proud to announce that the 1st Annual International Undergraduate Student Research Conference (IUFRC 2021) of Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held on 15th October 2021 under the theme of ‘Promoting and Empowering Young Researchers in Finance.’ This conference is organised by the Sri Lanka Finance Association in collaboration [...]
Bristol Institute collaborates with FITIS as a Premium Corporate Partner
The Bristol Institute of Business Management, a leading tertiary educational institute in Colombo, has entered into a Premium Corporate Partnership with the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS). The partnership paves way for Bristol Institute to act as the Knowledge Partner for a series of webinars organised by FITIS, Sri Lanka’s apex body [...]
Master of Laws in International Human Rights offered at Horizon Campus
Horizon Campus, a leading Non-state higher education institution has ventured into the Post-graduate Legal market with the introduction of the LLM in International Human Rights in partnership with Birmingham City University, UK. Horizon, as a recognised Ministry of Higher Education degree awarding institution, has been a Recognised Centre for the University of London International Programmes, [...]
22 ANC Students leave to the Top Ranked Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) in Armenia for Medicine
This year 22 ANC students will be flying to Yerevan State Medical University which is a world recognised university in Armenia to pursue their dreams to become Doctor of Medicine. These students and their parents chose a university that offers a high-quality education and is affordable qualifications accepted by Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) ANC [...]
Computer science and engineering subject rankings 2022: results announced
The US and UK continue to be world leaders on computer science and engineering, but Australian universities are making considerable gains, according to the latest Times Higher Education subject rankings. The University of Oxford remains world number one for computer science in a top ten otherwise dominated by six US-based institutions. Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology maintain second and third spots, followed [...]
Spectrum Intsitute of Science & Technology; Pioneering towards scientific and technological excellence in the island!
Over the past 20 years, Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology (SIST) has continued to be instrumental in providing young students with globally recognised higher education opportunities in the field of science & technology. At SIST we believe that the youth have an extraordinary potential in the areas of science and technology that is often [...]
Rotary: Back to School Campaign launched
Rotary that has contributed to over a 600 million dollars worth of projects in Sri Lanka from the famous Rotary Polio campaign to the first human heart valve bank, Cervical cancer treatment center and the 25 state of the art schools that was built by Rotary has now extended the two billion rupee Stop the [...]
Design Never Stops and Creativity, Innovation will re build our new world!
[AOD invites A/L and O/L students to its immersive Design Makers Lab Open Day on October 16] At the onset of 2020, no one could have predicted the extent to which the world would be heaved upside down; the unprecedented health crisis and the economic disruption which followed felt most heavily by millennials and Gen [...]
“kǽli–A Sustainable Collection” by Ruwanthi Gajadeera awarded with the 1st prize worth US$10,000
The Winner of the First Prize of 2021 Taiwan Fashion Design Award, AOD Grad Ruwanthi Gajadeera, whose Work Perfectly Reflect the Concepts of Sustainability and Design Creativity 2021 Taiwan Fashion Design Award The finals selection show of “2021 Taiwan Fashion Design Award” (TFDA) has been successfully concluded at Warehouse No. 4 in Songshan Cultural and Creative [...]
Depart to EUROPE in November 2021
The end for the Covid-19 is a “?” Mark Study Engineering, IT, Business and Bio-Technology Covid-19 Pandemic started to rule the world in a negative direction from the end of 2019 onwards, almost we have passed one and half years of our life with this Covid-19 virus. In these one and half years, we would [...]
Management & Science INSTITUTE, The student’s choice after O/L’s for a recognised and affordable higher education
Management and Science Institute (MSI), Colombo would like to congratulate all the students who successfully completed their O/L examinations, and recognise the hard work and dedication taken to conquer one of the greatest hurdles in your life. The doorway to your future starts now, determining your higher education pathway and choosing a suitable degree programme [...]
Significance of Integrating Spirituality into Education in Sri Lanka
What is education for? To develop the country or to develop the people? We often hear about the significance of developing the country. It is about developing the economy of the country. It is about the need to develop our country to the level of other developed countries. It is about the need for an [...]
Pick a Book goes online to celebrate Children’s Day
With the COVID-19 coronavirus still running rampant, this year’s Children’s Day celebrations were different in more ways than one. With change comes adaptation and, taking this in their stride, Pick a Book went a step ahead to make this day a special one for our little munchkins. Children and their childhood needs to be celebrated [...]
CA Sri Lanka continues to cultivate soft skills of aspiring Chartered Accountants through virtual programmes
In its continuing endeavour aimed at cultivating futuristic accounting professionals, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) continued to impart soft skills and other mandatory skills on its aspiring Chartered Accountants even amidst the lockdown. For the fifth consecutive time, CA Sri Lanka virtually hosted the Skills Development Programme in September, [...]
Nottingham rebuked for ‘misleading’ students over China campus
The University of Nottingham has been criticised by England’s higher education ombudsman over “misleading” publicity related to its China campus amid staff claims that its Ningbo outpost is really “a Chinese college that bears Nottingham’s name”. The rebuke from the Office of the Independent Adjudicator in Higher Education (OIA) came as it concluded that an engineering PhD [...]
Pandemic-hit IELTS English language test rolls out at-home exams
The International English Language Testing System – used by students around the world to gain entry into anglophone study programmes and universities – has announced it will begin an at-home testing service. The world’s biggest English test provider, IELTS conducts the only such evaluation approved by UK Visas and Immigration. It is particularly popular among [...]
SLIIT Business School unveils landmark first ‘SLIIT Business Review’ journal to industry discussions
Recognised for paving the way for professional excellence in the corporate world, the SLIIT Business School proudly virtually launched its inaugural edition of its first-ever research journal ‘SLIIT Business Review’ to a distinguished audience recently. To be published biannually, the SLIIT Business Review is a double-blind refereed journal with an objective to serve as platform [...]
Is Western academia keeping up with Asia’s rise?
Overview of Asian studies degrees in the UK In the third decade of the so-called Asian century, European and North American universities and governments continue to neglect the world’s most populous continent. As Asia grows ever more powerful, this must change, scholars tell Joyce Lau It is widely agreed that this is the “Asian century”. Yet [...]
Accountants’ role in helping protect the planet spotlighted at CAPA and CA Sri Lanka’s Accounting Assembly
With climate change continuing to rage on, and humans identified as the biggest culprits behind this unprecedented global catastrophe, the crucial role Accountants can play in protecting the planet, by promoting greener financing and sustainability was highlighted this week. The largest ever regional hybrid accounting assembly of the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) [...]