Petition against CCTV cameras that infringe on students’ freedom
Students of Kelaniya University launched a signature campaign urging authorities not to install CCTV cameras in a manner that infringes on their freedom. They are also demanding to withdraw a suspension imposed on students who were responsible for removing some of the CCTV cameras. Pic by Indika Handuwala
National school development programme underway, Rs 5B allocated for project
16 schools already opened, rest to be upgraded within three years Twenty schools to be developed as tri-lingual schools The Government will allocate Rs five billion for the national school programme in which nearly 1000 schools will be upgraded, a Senior Education Ministry official said. Of the allocation, Rs three billion will be made available [...]
Australian Secondary Certificate of Education to be offered through Gateway College
In a first for Sri Lanka and South Asia, Gateway College will be offering an Australian Secondary Certificate of Education through SACE International in 2022, following the signing of an agreement this month. As one of Sri Lanka’s premium educational institutions, Gateway College will join schools across the People’s Republic of China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Vanuatu [...]
Special centres for Covid positive scholarship students
The 2021 grade five scholarship examination was held with special centres for candidates who tested positive for COVID-19 by the Department of Examinations yesterday. More than a 100 centres had been setup across the island for the examinations to be held said Examinations Commissioner General L.M.D. Dharmasena. Under the arrangement, parents of candidates who tested [...]
South Korea offers more vocational training, job opportunities for Sri Lankans
South Korea has agreed to provide assistance to enhance vocational training opportunities in Sri Lanka. The assurance was given when visiting South Korean National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-Seug called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The South Korean Government will also support Sri Lanka to promote employment generation and investment opportunities. There is ample scope for investment [...]
Trinity College celebrates 150 years
At the 150th anniversary celebration of Trinity College, the school’s principal Revd. Fr. Araliya Jayasundera said there is a need to focus on a robust and holistic education model that empowers the child to face the challenges of the 21st century. “It is paramount that all stakeholders of Trinity partner in this critical transformation,” he [...]
The Election of New Office Bearers for 2021 – 2023 – TISSL
The prominently recognised association of The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL) organised its Annual General Meeting at the Hilton Colombo Residences on the 08th of December 2021, with many decisions taken for the welfare of all its associates. The appointment of new office bearers was witnessed, starting with the Executive Committee, General Secretary, Mr. [...]
80th SLFUW AGM scheduled for January 29
The 80th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) will be held at the SLFUW Headquarters at Kitulwatta Road in Colombo 08, on January Saturday 29 at 3.30 p.m. The meeting will also be streamed through a virtual platform. Office bearers and Council members will be elected at the AGM [...]
MoU to be signed between Ruhuna University and Northumbria University
The Cabinet ministers have given approval for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to be signed between Northumbria University of England and the University of Ruhuna. The MoU is to be signed over strengthening the collaboration of educational activities between the two universities. The students of Ruhuna University would gain access to exchange expert knowledge and [...]
AAT Top achievers awarded as Prize Winners
The students who performed exceptionally well at AAT examinations in July 2020, January 2021 and July 2021 were awarded by AAT Sri Lanka at a special prize winners’ ceremony held at the AAT head office. More than 73 students were awarded island wide and most of them were able to complete the AAT qualification before [...]
Why qualified students should select YSMU for MBBS/MD ?
An education loan scheme with a repayment period of 12 years has been introduced for future doctors by the government banks for the first time in the annals of higher education history in Sri Lanka. The salient feature of this loan scheme is the ability to pay only the interest portion during the first eight [...]
SLT-MOBITEL sponsors Hack:
AI 2021 to unlock power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning to solve real world problems SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, is powering ‘Hack:AI 2021 Hackathon’, with an aim to provide youth a platform to design ground-breaking innovative solutionsto solve real world problems using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. The [...]
Your Best Route to University after O/L’s
If you’ve completed your O/L’s the question of ‘what next?’ can be quite daunting. Options such as foundation programmes, starting employment, completing A/L’s or migration inundate the media, making the ‘right choice’ that much more difficult! Whatever you choose will change the course of your life and therefore must be made wisely. As the world [...]
Nawaloka College Students Graduate from Swinburne Australia Imashi Excels as the Best student
The partnership between Swinburne University of Technology and Nawaloka College of Higher Studies provides students with an accredited pathway programme with advanced standing into an approved Swinburne undergraduate degree. Swinburne’s graduating student, Imashi Senanayake praised the Nawaloka College pathway programme and expressed excitement on graduating. She stated that she selected the Nawaloka College programme due [...]
SLTC signs partnership with Deakin University Australia to launch Industry renowned AI degree
With the amount of data being generated around the planet, AI having become not only a useful tool but a necessary one, valued at every level of business, AI skills have become high demand across all industries and is predicted via a survey conducted by Linkedin on job trends, that AI job opportunities have a [...]
SLIIT opens up new vistas on the dawn of New Year
Through a spiritual journey to a far reaching technical collaboration with Ven. Kirinde Assaji Thero of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple SLIIT marked the dawn of New Year with a Pirith chanting ceremony endowed with Buddhist rituals under the spiritual guidance of Ven. Kirinde Assaji Thero of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple fame. Venerable Thero who is an ardent [...]
How UTS College Sri Lanka sets students up for success
With Orientation commencing at UTS College Sri Lanka on 4th March, and a new semester beginning on 7th March, prospective students and their families may be wondering what kind of experiences that first semester might hold. How does UTS College Sri Lanka lay a strong foundation for academic success? How does it help students feel [...]
An Unique opportunity for Word Recognised Ph.D Programme from the Management and Science University, Malaysia Join our February 2022 intake
With a track record of proven excellence, that among 47% top university and ranked at top 601+ in the QS World University Rankings for 2022; and the top 147th in the QS Asian University Rankings for 2022, the Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia is the ideal choice to enhance your academic track record with [...]
Australian University Transfer Programme at Australasian Academy
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Australasian Academy (AA) School of Hospitality the premier International Tourism and Hotel Management education provider in Sri Lanka offers a unique opportunity for Sri Lankan students to gain an Australian Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management through their new transfer programme. University Foundation Programme Students who have completed their local or London O/Levels [...]
ESOFT’s Battaramulla branch relocated with newest world-class learning facilities
Following a revolutionary vision to empower students with internationally recognised higher education opportunities, ESOFT offers learning with an impact by adhering to world-class education standards. In view of that, ESOFT Metro College Battaramulla has been relocated and revamped with world-class learning facilities to elevate the student learning experience and offer an upgraded academy environment. The [...]
University of Moratuwa and Dhammika & Priscilla Perera Foundation take the first steps in building a skilled ICT workforce in Sri Lanka
A key milestone in Sri Lanka’s ICT education was marked by University of Moratuwa (UoM) and Dhammika & Priscilla Perera Foundation (DP Foundation) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 4th January 2022 to collaborate on the facilitation of open online ICT course development and delivery. The objective of this project is to provide [...]
Group CIO John Keells tell APIIT MBA’s ‘ I believe in Sri Lanka – stay focused’ APIIT launch NEW MBA Syllabi of Staffordshire University ( UK)
The strongest Industry linked MBA in Sri Lanka – The Staffordshire University that has a 21 year partnership with the Asia Pacific Institute of Technology( APIIT) hosted the top corporate personality Ramesh Shanmuganathan the Executive Vice President/Group Chief Information Officer of John Keells Holdings Plc at last week’s APIIT MBA Diaries in the backdrop of [...]
Paralised Thinking & Infant food consuming Adults
A one-year old infant would not be fed a biriyani, similarly a rugger player will not consume infant food prior to a competitive match. Also, no parent would allow a child to ride their tricycle on a main road such as the Galle Road, as it is an area of heavy traffic with rapidly moving [...]
Global Citizen Exchange Programme 2022, now open for enrolment!
Global Citizen Exchange Program (GCEP) presents Overseas Nurses Carers Programme which is an initiative of Key 2 Care Health Solutions with Key 2 Learning College, Australia in collaboration with Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institute, Australia, sponsored by AIESEC and supported by Business Advisory Group for Sri Lanka. The programme is now open for 2022 enrolment for [...]
ACCA and CFA Society Sri Lanka sign strategic MoU
ACCA (Association of the Chartered Certified Accountants) and CFA Society Sri Lanka, recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of contributing to the development of the region’s human capital in the finance sector and to focus on the development of critical competencies and skills which are fundamental for the industry in the [...]
Spectrum Institute of Science and Technology; Expand Goals, Open Doors for New Beginnings
Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology (SIST) steps into yet another milestone where 21 years of quality education from prestigious, globally recognised overseas bachelor degrees are provided to dedicated students of Sri Lanka. Founded in 2002, students have the opportunity to obtain degrees ranging from life sciences, engineering, business and technology from international universities affiliated [...]
Paving new horizons and opportunities in the legal profession – Horizon Campus offers the Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the University of London
Building on their strong tradition of offering modern, flexible, practical degrees which provides a rigorous academic education, Horizon Campus which offers the Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the University of London, has been developing well qualified lawyers for the legal profession in the country and has gained the reputation of offering one of the most acclaimed [...]
Make Your Company Grow with Effective Communication
Most companies in Sri Lanka and the world are grappling with the challenges of Covid 19. It is clearer than ever now that staff are the most valuable resource of any organisation. Staff at all levels need to be extra smart, work extra hard and shine in communication for organisational survival and growth. Rainbow Institute [...]
Saegis Campus shares the Spirit of Christmas
‘Christmas is a season of joy, open your hearts in Christ to make a difference.’ urges Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel, Parish Priest of St. Josephs’ Nugegoda adding significance and greetings to the Annual Christmas Carols organised by Saegis Campus, Rotaractors with the Co-sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Colombo Reconnections. Saegis Campus that endeavours to [...]
Ceremonial Inauguration of the Faculty of Criminal Justice, KDU
The Faculty of Criminal Justice of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was inaugurated on January 19th, 2022, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, Secretary, Ministry of Defence and State Ministry of National Security and Disaster Management, attended the inauguration ceremony as the Chief Guest. The Guests [...]