National Defence College graduation ceremony
President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the graduation ceremony of the National Defence College, held this week. Thirty one students who graduated were awarded degrees. Pic by Indika Handuwela
Mid-day meals: Children selected from more than 7000 schools
More than 1.1 million students have been selected to receive the free mid-day meal until the end of next year, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said recently. In addition to an allocation of Rs 100 million from the government, a string of donor agencies and foreign missions have also stepped into provide to support the programme. The [...]
Seminars to boost A/L students’ morale and prepare for exams
The Education Ministry has organised a series of seminars and programmes targeting A/L students and teachers. The 2022 G.C.E A/L exams will be held from December 5, 2022 until January 2, 2023. Education Minister Susil Premajayantha instructed Ministry officials to conduct seminars island-wide with lecturers from state universities who could guide the students to perform [...]
New IT departments at several state universities
A number of faculties and departments related to Information Technology have been introduced at state universities in the past three months. Education Minister Susil Premajayantha issued a gazette extraordinary on the immediate establishment of an Information and Communication Technology Department at the Uva Wellassa University. Similarly, an Information Technology Department was established in the University [...]
Environment awareness programme in Sinharaja
An environmental awareness programme with the help of the National Environmental Foundation was held for students of four schools around the Sinharaja area. The programme was coordinated by the Sinharaja Sumitharo orgnanisation in Ambagahakanda. The programme included a visit to the Sinharaja forest. Pix by Upendra Jathugama
“Matter of Conscience and Other Stories”: A book for young and old readers
Through his book ‘Matter of Conscience and Other Stories’ author Jayalath Amarasekere tries to touch the hearts of students and parents by portraying the lives of school children in days gone by. The book contains a collection of short stories and has been approved by the Education Ministry’s Publication Advisory Board as a suitable book [...]
New prefects for N’Eliya Good Shepherd Convent
An investiture ceremony for 33 newly appointed prefects of Good Shepherd Convent Nuwara Eliya was held recently. The prefects, with the convent’s principal Rev. Sister Nilanka de Silva and other students, posed for a group picture after the event. Pix by Shelton Hettiaarachchi
MoU signed to improve English knowledge and skills of A/L children
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed last week between the Rotary Club of Colombo Mid City and the Rotary Club Nuwara Eliya at the latter’s District Governor’s official residence to conduct English classes on a monthly basis for six months, in Nuwara Eliya from January next year. The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid City [...]
RETHINK: Opening the door for foreign universities in Sri Lanka
It has been enunciated time and again of the importance of understanding the new reality in the field of education, which has abruptly transformed global education. Nearly 70% of Gen Z students in Sri Lanka plan to study, work, and settle overseas. This leads to foreign countries targeting international students by offering a post-study work [...]
Students allowed to visit Parliament on sitting days
School children, university students and students from higher education institutes registered with the Government will get the opportunity to visit the Parliament on days there are no Parliamentary sittings. The committee on Parliamentary business, which met this week, has decided to approve a proposal made by the Sergeant-at-Arms to relax the restrictions currently enforced on [...]
LNBTI’s first IT degree launched; BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering
Lanka Nippon BizTech Institute (LNBTI) in Maharagama launched its first degree programme this week. LNBTI is Sri Lanka’s first and only Japanese Higher Education Institute, featuring a Japanese job-oriented programme, approved by the Education Ministry. It is an accredited degree awarding institute that offers a unique IT degree programme; a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering. [...]
Last day to apply for A/L exam re-corrections: September 28
From last week onwards, the Exam Department began accepting applications for the re-correction of the 2021 A/L exam papers. Accordingly students who want exam papers written this year re-scrutinised, must apply on or before September 28. Last month, the 2021 A/L exam results were released with 62.9% (171,497 students) of the 272,682 students who sat for the [...]
Choices Galore with NCUK at APIIT
Don’t limit yourself to one university! NCUK International Year One The NCUK International Year One is a first-year undergraduate equivalent programme that builds students’ knowledge and skills. It prepares and qualifies students for entry to the second year of undergraduate courses offered by NCUK universities. NCUK guarantees students a place on a programme of study [...]
Opportunities for high-achieving students in Sri Lanka
Graduates of UTS College Sri Lanka on a pathway to success Young Sri Lankans with talent and ambition deserve every opportunity to succeed, and since its opening in 2019, UTS Sri Lanka has established a solid track record in providing such opportunities. Students encouraged to achieve their full potential As the pathway to the University [...]
Don’t Auction Your Principles
Yesterday, at my cousin sister Sherin’s wedding, I met a very old friend of mine who was well aware of my disastrous past. He invited me to join them for an alcoholic drink. Very humbly, I said that I do not take any kind of drugs at all. In another five minutes another friend of [...]
Top Ranked Master’s Degrees from the University of West London at ANC Education
Opens doors for Career advancement, Migration and Entrepreneurship University of West London (UWL) offers top-ranked, high quality and career-driven Master’s Degree programmes at ANC which gives the required edge for graduates to stand out internationally. University of West London master’s graduates have attained career advancement into senior management positions, migrated for career opportunities overseas and [...]
The debate seminarians at St .Joseph’s OMI
The University students of Colombo together with the National University Chaplain helped with judging the debate held between the two groups of seminarians at St .Joseph’s OMI Juniorate in Nugegoda this evening. We were very happy to help and encourage these seminarians to develop their skills and talents. Fr Ruwan Perera OMI University Chaplain
INCOHST 2022 Interschool IoT competition organised by NCHS
Pretty much any object can be transformed into an ‘Internet of Things’ device if it is connected and thereafter controlled by the internet. The term ‘IoT’ is mostly used for devices that wouldn’t usually be generally expected to have an internet connection. INCOHST 2022 “INCOHST 2022” is an IoT (Internet of things) event organised by [...]
NCHS Open Day 2022
Knowledge is power, and at NCHS we strive to make available all the information needed to make an informed decision regarding your higher education. The opportunity to get all your questions answered The Nawaloka College of Higher Studies conducted an open day on the 10th of September 2022 at Kingsbury, Colombo. Students and parents were [...]
BoC “Nena-Mihira” Grade 5 Scholarship Seminar Series encourages children to excel in education
Bank of Ceylon, the country’s No.1 Bank on part of its Corporate Social Responsibility takes part in sponsoring the island-wide “Nena Mihira” Educational Rupavahini programme in inspiring and guiding youngsters who are sitting for the upcoming Grade five scholarship examination to excel in education. The initial programme was held in Kamburupitiya Upali Wijeyawardana Hall under [...]
Curtin Colombo offers industry-oriented degree pogrammes
Curtin Colombo, the latest addition to Curtin University’s global operations, is now offering its pioneering degree programs in engineering, computing, and business to students in Sri Lanka and the region. Students have the option of completing the programs in Sri Lanka or transferring to Curtin University in Australia or to Curtin international branch campuses around [...]
Excelsia College, Sydney continues enviable reputation for quality
We create a great study environment for you Excelsia College, Sydney has ranked highly in the 2021 Student Experience Survey for three major areas for both undergraduate and postgraduate student experience including teaching quality, student support and skills development. The QILT Student Experience Survey is Australia’s only comprehensive survey of current higher education students, measuring [...]
Turning brands around – part ii – Level 5 Leader of Branding
Last week’s topic was turning brands around and the factors that are affecting the task of turning brands around in the given economic turmoil. Among the factors discussed, the importance of confronting brutal facts and creating a culture of discipline was highlighted. Among the factors that were not discussed; Level 5 leadership and the technology [...]
The Most Trusted Publication Service for Scholars and Academics
Research is what you search again and again, but without publishing it won’t become a thoughtful piece since no one knows what it consists and explained. Publishing is what you cater to the public for their awareness and the feedback what it gets from. Research and Publishing is two sides of the same coin. To [...]
Royal Institute Launches the First and Only Cambridge Certified Online School in Sri Lanka
Beginning of a new dawn with the 50th Year of Royal Institute The traditional method of teaching and learning in the present day, has revolutionised to an active, competency and outcome based, research driven concept that equips the learners with the skills they need to succeed in the digitised world. On the significant occasion of [...]
GRADUATESHIP EXAMINATION IN CHEMISTRY, 2022 LIST OF AWARDS AND PRIZES
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SLIIT Business School organises the first International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB)
In pursuing its mission of conducting impactful research and disseminating knowledge, SLIIT Business School is organising the International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB) 2022 on 1st and 2nd December this year at Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla and the main auditorium of SLIIT, Malabe Campus. This will attract Chief Experience Officers (CXOs) and practising [...]
ANC Education Launches the Highest Ranked British Bachelor of Laws – LLB (Hons) Degree from the University of West London
ANC Education makes history again with its long-standing partnership with the University of West London (UWL), with the launch of the highest-ranked British law degree in Sri Lanka. Now Sri Lankan and regional students post O-Levels/ IGCSEs/ A-Levels can attain a world-class LLB (Hons) degree right here in Sri Lanka. While students can complete the [...]
Opening up a world of design career opportunities with AOD’s Design Foundation programme
The field of design is vast, with several branches of specialisations; and while creatively-inclined high school graduates may have a cursory understanding of the diversity of the creative industry, not many are aware of the dearth of career opportunities a design degree opens up to them. Career options for design graduates are aplenty, but before [...]
Nuturing Future Leaders by Providing a High Quality Leadership Development Experience through ODYSSEY 2.0
ODYSSEY 2.0 is the annual leadership development seminar organized by AIESEC in University of Ruhuna for the second consecutive time to develop leadership potential in the youth of AIESEC in Ruhuna. AIESEC is the world’s largest global youth-run organisation and is always aiming to develop leadership potential in youth.AIESEC in university of Ruhuna is one [...]
Fusecura’22: The Inter-University Corporate Challenge Trophy
Fusecura’22, the Inter-University Corporate Challenge Trophy is organised by the Accounting and Financial Management Association (AFMA), the student body of the Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. It is one of the greatest platforms offered to undergraduates of Faculties of Management Studies covering all State Universities in Sri [...]
Importance Of Education & The Role Of Critical Thinking
“If you do not study you will not be able to find a good job and you will be a burden to all of us”: This idea is conveyed by many parents to their children. Parents spend much energy and resources to find appropriate schools for their children with the hope of providing them with [...]
‘Drama teaches students to push their own boundaries’
Tracy Jayasinghe is an actor and teacher. She has qualifications in theatre from The University of Tasmania and LAMDA, UK. She has been teaching the IGCSE Drama course at Elizabeth Moir School, for the past 3 years. Q: : Drama is seen by some as a ‘soft’ subject. How do you think students benefit from doing [...]
-SLTC Research University Postgraduate Programmes – MSc, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
The SLTC Research University, Colombo is calling applications from suitable candidates for Master of Science programmes offered by the Liverpool John Moores University, UK. Under this partnership, SLTC offers two specialised postgraduate programmes, MSc Embedded Systems and IC Design, MSc in Wireless Communications. The university has enabled both full time as well as part-time study [...]