UGC releases cut-off marks for university entrance
On Friday, University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Sampath Amaratunge briefed journalists about the university cut off points which were released. Pic by Priyanka Samaraweera
President Wickremesinghe conveys ideas to make Sri Lanka the regional education hub
President Ranil Wickremesinghe recently expressed confidence that Sri Lanka could become a regional education hub. Speaking during the committee stage debate on the Education Ministry’s head of expenditure, the President said the country was losing billions of US dollars in foreign exchange due to students going abroad for higher studies. “You are allowing billions of [...]
No more students for intermediary classes until March 24, next year
The admission of students to intermediary classes will be suspended from tomorrow (December 5) onwards, an Education Ministry official said recently. Students to intermediary classes will be admitted only after March 24, once the third term for the 2022 academic year is completed in all schools. The official said the admission of these students would [...]
Vadivel Suresh calls on Govt. to pay attention to estate sector education
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Vadivel Suresh has called the Government to give special attention to students in the estate sector as the current economic crisis has severely curtailed their opportunities. Mr. Suresh said students were undergoing severe hardships and the economic burdens could lead to an estimated 30 percent drop in school attendance. He [...]
Cabinet approval given to increase university lecturers and hostel facilities
Cabinet approval to recruit more lecturers, increase hostel facilities and pay arrears of the Mahapola scholarships ahead of the new intake of university students has been given to the Education Ministry. Approval was granted to finalise the details of the number of lecturers and the hostel facilities to be increased and implement recruitment and construction [...]
New faculties, degrees and courses available for State university students
Thirteen new faculties, 65 new degrees and 90 post-graduate courses have been made available for students, University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Sampath Amaratunge, said recently. The chairman announced this at a media conference on Friday after releasing the university admission cut-off marks for the 2021 A/L exams that were held this year. Accordingly, from the [...]
SevenTeachers.com firmly believes in the potential of online education
This was forecasted even before the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sudden boom in online education. It is now a well-established fact that online education is here to stay and will improve. Seventeachers.com predicted this and still firmly believes in it. Seventeachers.com is not only about providing high quality education using innovating technologies, but it is also [...]
Galle Southlands College Prefects Induction 2022
The investiture ceremony for prefects at Southlands College in Galle took place last week. The Chief Guest was former Head Prefect Dr Rasanthi Jayasundara, currently serving at the National Institute of Health Science in Kalutara. The school’s principal Sumedha Kariyawasam is also seen in the picture. Pic by Sirangika Lokukarawita
“Challenge Your Friend”: An open maths competition by UCMAS Western province
UCMAS franchisees of the Western Province organised “Challenge Your Friend”, an open maths competition for young children and teens, at the Buddhist Cultural Hall in Colombo 5, recently. Around 400 students from 11 UCMAS Centres and other institutions participated in the competition. Children from five years to 14 years participated. The competition began at 9.30 [...]
Global Entrepreneurship Week ends on a high note
The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) has taken up the role of hosting Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) this year, which was held from November 14 to 20, the agency’s Associate Chief Digital Economic Officer Sachindra Samararatne said recently. As part of the GEW programme, a 100 activities which all centred on [...]
Prof. Praneeth Abeysundara appointed National Arts Council Chairman
Prof. Praneeth Abeysundara of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Arts Council by the Education Minister. The National Arts Council was formed in 1952, and in 2019 it was affiliated to the National Heritage, Performing Arts and Rural Arts Promotion State Ministry. Right [...]
Josephian Christmas Carols 2022: “Jesu Redemptor Omnium”
The Josephian Christmas Carols 2022, titled Jesu Redemptor Omnium will be held today (December 4) at the college auditorium from 6.30pm. His Excellency Brian Udaigwe, the Papal Nuncio to Sri Lanka, will grace the occasion as chief guest. The presentation will include carols, anthems, chants, and choruses by modern and classical composers in English, Latin, [...]
“WAYA FOOD FIESTA 2022” by the Wayamba University
Wayamba University’s Waya Entrepreneur Club in collaboration with the Society of Food Science and Technology, organised its first mass event “WAYA FOOD FIESTA 2022”. The society is a part of the university’s faculty of livestock, fisheries and nutrition, and the event will be held the university premises in Kuliyapitiya tomorrow (December 5) from 10.00 a.m. [...]
Creative Thinkers Kindergarten: An inquiry based education system that nurtures critical thinkers
According to the Reggio Emilia Principles there are many languages children use to express themselves and make connections with the world. Reggio educators’ decades of research and study of children reveal that children are constantly engaged in communicating and developing relationships with others, and in constructing their skills and understanding by involving all their senses. [...]
APIIT Law School signs MOU with Bar Association Sri Lanka
APIIT Law School is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) to establish a corporate partnership. The collaboration was formalised with the signing of the MOU between the two institutions with chairman of APIIT Mr. Bandula Egodage and President of Bar Association Mr. [...]
3 Shining Stars From Colombo South International College
Pearson Edexcel High Achiever’s Award ceremony was held on 24 November 2022, at BMICH and three of our students namely Suzanne Tashiya Forbes 3 A* stars and the highest mark, in Sri Lanka for the subject Economics, Rashmika Dineth Perera 4 A* and Sasindu Gimhana de Silva 7* stars in nine subjects , including Commerce [...]
Final Goodbye to Mrs Kumari Hapugalle Perera
Mrs Kumari Hapugalle Perera, former Executive Director of Alethea Group of Schools and Past-Chairperson of The International Schools of Sri Lanka, passed away this week and was laid to rest at the Borella General Cemetery on the 28th of November. Mrs Perera, an alumnus of Bishop’s College and grandchild of Alethea founder Kathrin Hapugalle, comes [...]
Springfield College Nugegoda to offer Cambridge and National Curricula
Springfield College, a fully owned subsidiary of the Gateway Group will open a fully equipped purpose built School in Nugegoda (Kattiya Junction) that will deliver Cambridge and National Curricula in English Medium. The school is situated in a beautifully land scaped property spanning over two acres with plenty of space for play areas which include [...]
Have you set your Travel Goals for 2023? Travel in America with NCHS
The skills and experience you gain from travelling abroad can give life-long personal benefits as well as a leg up in the professional world. Higher education experts around the world state the numerous benefits that studying abroad gives a student. There include gaining experience in global hubs, as well as developing language skills via immersion [...]
Josephian Christmas Carol
“For unto us Puer Natus est Nobis” ( A Child is Born) the Annual Josephian Christmas Carol Service of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo will be held on Sunday, December 04 at 6.00 pm at the Rev. Dr. Stanley Abeysekera Sports Complex cum Auditorium, Darly road, Colombo 10 In the service presided over by His Eminence [...]
Are We Future Ready as A Nation?
The role of Blockchain and Data Science in Shaping a Country Technology is seamlessly becoming an irreplaceable part of our lives. As said by Sukant Ratnakar, “Our future success is directly proportional to our ability to understand, adopt, and integrate new technology into our work”. Everything we do includes technology in a way or other. [...]
Your best pathway after O/L nsbm foundation programme leading to world recognised foreign degrees
Now that the G. C. E. O/L results are released, the most pressing concern among the majority of parents and students is choosing the best pathway available in Sri Lanka to fast track their future aspirations. The pathway should necessarily be future proof to set them the right foundation and lead towards their career goals. [...]
Chewing Gum Problems and A Bag Full of Tears
I have a very good friend of mine, who has been my friend since school days. He also got into a series of issues just like me simply due to his arrogance and reluctance to change. His problems began in 1994, and the same problems are still with him even in 2022. All that he [...]
Australasian Academy Reaches another milestone in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s best Culinary and Hospitality school celebrate fourth anniversary Australasian Academy (AA) first Australian owned higher education institution in Sri Lanka celebrated its fourth successful year of operation in the Island in November. Incepted as an Australian Hospitality education provider in Colombo in 2018 has grown in student numbers and programme offering to greater [...]
Indigenous Medical Faculty and its Christian and Catholic students
Today we have visited the Indigenous Medical Faculty and its Christian and Catholic students at Rajagriya .We had a monthly prayer session on the theme of Sacrificium and had a monthly gathering . I also explained to them about the importance of Season of Advent. Thereafter we had refreshments prepared by the faculty students. Fr [...]
UTS foundation opens a world of study opportunities
UTS Foundation Studies offers many exciting choices for students in Sri Lanka Students in Sri Lanka who have their O-Levels and a desire to study at a leading Australian university can establish a firm foundation for their education right here in Colombo. UTS Foundation Studies is a highly regarded qualification around the world and is [...]
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 [...]
OBTAIN A MASTERS DEGREE FROM A UNIVERSITY WITH A BLEND OF QUALITY AND DISCIPLINE
As the only defence university in Sri Lanka, the KDU ranked 04th amongst the “Most Prestigious Defence Academies in the World” in 2020. In addition, KDU is included in the impact rankings for 2022 as the second-best university in Sri Lanka for quality education. It offers a structured learning atmosphere and state of art amenities [...]
Good Strategy necessary when seeking Australian Visa, says Immigration Lawyer
Mr Dinesh Iriyagolla Weerakkody, Solicitor and Barrister and Immigration Lawyer working in Australia spoke to The Sunday Times on the process of obtaining an Australian Visa and requirements for a prospective Visa Applicant. Mr Weerakkody, who studied at Deakin University and then admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria, strongly recommends any visa applicant to [...]
Sorbonne trials four-day week so staff can get second jobs
The four-day working week is at the forefront of European discussions about work-life balance after the pandemic, but one of France’s leading universities is trialling it for quite different reasons. Sorbonne University is employing staff on 80 per cent full-time-equivalent contracts so that they can top up civil servant salaries with other work. Candidates for technical [...]
The Banner of Royal Institute International School Soars High!
Known to be one of the most competitive examinations in Sri Lanka, GCE Ordinary Level Examination is a highly recognized form of assessment, and it lays the foundation for students across the island to enter into the next dimension of their education through the display of their academic excellence. The immense dedication and hard work [...]
Become an Australian Qualified Caregiver
Sri Lanka’s first and only Institution to offer Australian Qualification in Aged Care Australasian Academy (AA) is the only private higher education institution in Sri Lanka to offer an Australian Aged Care course. In partnership with Australian National Institute of Business and Technology (ANIBT) one of the leading and well established higher educational institutions in Melbourne [...]
Hidden secrets of Top Professionals
The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation ( HSBC) Retail sector invited corporate personality and Black Belt Karate sportsman Dr Rohantha Athukorala to share his insights on “ Corporate Athletism” one of the hype themes out of Harvard Business School. Corporate executive vs being an athlete One of the founders of this new business ethos [...]
CFA Society Sri Lanka Announces BPPL Holdings PLC as the Subject Company for the Local Competition of the CFA Institute Research Challenge
CFA Society Sri Lanka announced that the subject company for its 16th annual Research Challenge will be BPPL Holdings PLC. The Research Challenge is an annual educational initiative designed to promote best and ethical practices in equity research to students from universities worldwide through hands-on mentoring and intensive training. Leading industry professionals mentor students on [...]
Challenges set the pace for Excellence! UCL Graduation Ceremony of the University of Central Lancashire in Sri Lanka
Offering a glimpse to education excellence and creating challenges that are catalyst for embracing change, the UCL Graduation Ceremony of the University of Central Lancashire in Sri Lanka was held at the Monarch Imperial to a glittering audience of graduates, parents, invitees and representatives of the University of Central Lancashire and UCL on 29th November [...]
SLIIT Startups triumphant at NBQSA 2022 winning coveted overall Silver and Bronze Awards competing in commercial categories
Heralding a remarkable milestone, SLIIT Startups Eduscope and Digital Pulz bagged overall Silver and Bronze awards in addition to category accolades competing against commercial organizations at the NBQSA 2022 – The National ICT Awards held recently. Importantly, it is the first-ever instance that SLIIT Startups participated in the prestigious awards and competed under commercial categories. [...]
Study Computing at Curtin Colombo and Gain International Recognition
Curtin University is now offering its world class courses to students in Sri Lanka through Curtin Colombo, the latest addition to Curtin University’s global operations. In recent years, Curtin University has risen in the QS World University Rankings to 193rd position and continues to be in the top 1% of universities globally (QSWUR 2023). Curtin [...]
Saegis Campus Holds Convocation – 2022
Saegis Campus, a leading and the most preferred degree awarding non-state higher education institution approved by the Ministry of Education and recognised by University Grants Commission, held its Convocation in a glittering style on the 30th of November under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nalaka Jayakody at the BMICH Convention Center. With the [...]
YEAR END BALL 2022
The ‘‘YEAR END BALL 2022’’ of the Asian Institute of Business and Science (AIBS) was held on 25th November 2022 at Mirage Hotel Colombo. It was a wonderful night of enjoyment and glamorous festivities which gave the opportunity for the students to experience and create unforgettable memories. It was an ideal platform for the students [...]
CA Sri Lanka helps Accountants embrace tech with a versatile advanced data analytics certificate course
To help Professional Accountants including Chartered Accountants embrace technology, including big data, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), in its standing as a world-class professional body, has once again taken the unique initiative to introduce the importance of data analytics among the professional community in Sri Lanka. The inaugural intake [...]
Knowledge Transfer – A driving force behind the economic revival?
In the early 1970s, the United Kingdom experienced a stark economic challenge. The global oil crisis and the miners’ strike forced the government to declare a three-day working Week. The GDP took a nose-dive, and inflation rose to double digits. In 1976, the government secured a loan of $3.9 billion ($18.6 billion in 2022) from [...]
Academy of Design’s Graduate Exhibition – 360 one; a showcase of design excellence, local enterprise, and societal consciousness
Northumbria University School of Design and AOD Celebrating key milestones of over a decade of a powerful partnership in Design The most highly-anticipated event on the design calendar is here, and off to a great start. 360One, the Academy of Design’s annual graduate exhibition, is currently underway and on its final day, having experienced an [...]
AOD hosted its annual Graduate Exhibition, ‘360 One’ at the Colombo Innovation Tower from the 1st to the 4th December
The opening night was held on Thursday, when AOD’s emerging talent showcased their ideas and designs to industry professionals. Ms Lisa Whanstall, Deputy British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Chief Guest for the Event, officially inaugurated ‘360 one’, and noted the novel ideas about substantivity, technology and recycling materials that were expressed through the [...]
Sysco LABS Fosters the Next Generation of Future-Ready Sri Lankan Tech Talent
‘Project Summit’ Program’s first batch of budding engineers completes their training December 2, 2022: Sysco LABS Sri Lanka’s ‘Project Summit’ program recently celebrated the completion of training of its first batch of engineers. ‘Project Summit’ was launched in May this year to inspire and develop a new generation of future-ready engineers who can excel in the [...]
MSU & MSI COLOMBO, A STUDENT’S CHOICE AFTER O/L & A/L’S FOR A RECOGNISED & AFFORDABLE HIGHER EDUCATION
MSU currently ranks in the QS Top 100 among the world’s top young universities; QS Top 150 among Asia’s best universities; QS Top 30 among Southeast Asia’s best universities; QS Top 301+ for Graduate Employability Ranking; QS World University Rankings 2023 and Times Higher Education Top 300 for University Impact Rankings 2022. Top 200 in [...]
Colombo Stock Exchange powers CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards for eighth year as Strategic Partner
The Colombo Stock Exchange has once again extended its support to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) by coming on board as the Strategic Partner for the eight consecutive year to power the TAGS Awards, which honour financial and non-financial reporting among corporates. Formerly known as the Annual Report Awards, [...]