Scout troop at Pothuvila Vidyalaya celebrates ten years
Pothuvila Vidyalaya in Kalutara recently marked the tenth anniversary of its scout troop. A three day scout camp was held at the school to mark the event. Pic by Sunil S. Thanthiriarachchi
Only two “re-sits” for first year undergrads at State unis: UGC
Final year students might receive more chances to complete exams The University Grants Commission (UGC) is to introduce new guidelines preventing undergraduates unnecessarily prolonging their university stay without completing their academic activities. Accordingly students who sit their first year exams and are compelled to repeat the exams will be given only two more opportunities to [...]
Registration for university students starts next week
The registration of students to universities based on the 2021 G.C.E. A/L results will begin from next week, University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof. Sampath Amaratunga said. Students have been informed via SMS and email. After the registration process is completed other students will be considered for vacancies.
Major anti-drugs programme for students from next year onwards
A major anti-drugs programme will be underway in and outside schools from January onwards, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. He said zonal directors have been sent directives to form drug prevention committees aimed at stopping students using drugs. The committee will comprise zonal education directors, Police officers, health officials, divisional secretaries and a National Dangerous [...]
MoU to be signed between Health Ministry and Christian Medical College in India
A proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Health Ministry and the Christian Medical College of Vellore in India was approved by the Cabinet this week. A programme for transplant of bone marrow was inaugurated in Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in 2015 while the Christian Medical College of Vellore, who has [...]
APIIT Launches ICAEW Study Programme in Partnership with CA Sri Lanka
The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Sri Lanka is pleased to announce the launch of an Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) study programme in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). This unique and pioneering arrangement allows for students to acquire dual professional [...]
International Conference for Accounting Researchers and Educators (ICARE) 2022
“Accountants’ Role in Economic Revival” Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya The Department of Accountancy (DoA) is one of the leading departments in the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya. At present, the DoA offers three undergraduate degree programmes including Bachelor of Business Management Honours in Accountancy, Bachelor of Business Management Honours [...]
Inauguration of Diploma in Laboratory Technology (DLT) of College of Chemical Sciences 2022
The Inauguration of the DLT programme 2022 of the College of Chemical Sciences was held on the 7th of October 2022 at the P P G L Siriwardene Auditorium, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. Prof. M Dayal P De Costa, Senior Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo graced the occasion as the Chief [...]
AOD unleashes new wave of changemakers as 2022 class of design graduands commemorate graduation
Academy of Design honours graduating class of 2022 at convocation ceremony The Academy of Design, Sri Lankan’s pioneering design institution, held its convocation ceremony on Thursday the 8th of December at The Balmoral at Kingsbury Hotel, giving students the opportunity to commemorate the successful completion of their design education. This year, degrees were conferred to [...]
Study Engineering at Kyoto University of Advanced Science in Japan
Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) is an accredited private university located in Kyoto, Japan, one of the most technology-driven country. KUAS is offering an innovative Engineering programme in English language to meet the global demand for street-smart engineers. KUAS ensures that all its graduates will be ready for career opportunities not only in Japan [...]
Negative FM’s & Delayed Dreams
After a disastrous first inning, I started the second inning of my life at the age of thirty. All I had in hand was a tattered twenty rupee note in my ragged blue jeans. Just like everybody else I dreamt of a beautiful life. Yet, a horrible voice from deep within me kept condemning me [...]
UCL offers the best choice of globally recognised International Foundation Programmes in Sri Lanka
Join our International Foundation Programmes after your O/Ls for a secure future! Universal College Lanka (UCL) invites all parents and students to consider the benefits of doing an International Foundation Programme, leading to a globally recognised international degree and beyond in this challenging times. The International Foundation Programmes offered at UCL are holistic, incorporating key [...]
Applause 25: Gateway’s Silver Notes of Broadway
Opening to a Full House in Colombo and Kandy, Applause 25: Gateway’s Silver Notes of Broadway was a resounding success. This production was a part of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of Gateway College and it featured 25 songs from 25 musicals from both the Western World and Sri Lankan Theatre. The joint production performed by [...]
Gateway students win Gold Awards at the Young Computer Scientist Competition
Students of Gateway College won gold and silver medals at the Young Computer Scientist 2022 Awards Ceremony that was held recently at the Ministry of Education under the patronage of Hon. Susil Premajayantha, the Minister of Education. The Gold winners were selected to represent Sri Lanka at the upcoming Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA [...]
St. Nicholas’ International College: More than 30 years of educational excellence
St. Nicholas’ International College in Colombo, a pioneer in international education in Sri Lanka, recently celebrated 31 years of educating students who continue to impact the world. St. Nicholas’ International Principal Rev. Camillus Fernando recently spoke about the achievements, the history and its mission and vision of the school. These are excerpts from the interview. [...]
Deakin University Degree pathways in Early Childhood Education and Psychology – Only @ PCHE
Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE) was established to provide Sri Lankan students with a holistic education. PCHE offers transfer pathways to some of the best Universities in Australia including Deakin University, Monash University, University of Wollongong, University of Western Sydney and Murdoch University. PCHE has a well-established partnership with Deakin University, Australia to provide [...]
SLIIT Business School students reach another milestone in academic publishing
A testimony to the unmatched and unparalleled quality of the education provided by SLIIT, exemplary students Rumali Kaluarachchi, Vinuri Arambawatta & Heyli Perera have published a research paper in Quality and Quantity, which is a high-ranked Scopus-indexed journal and classified under the top four percent (4%) of the Scopus database (Q1 quartile) with Scopus CiteScore [...]
Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2022
The outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards recongnise exceptional student performance around the world in Cambridge International examinations. Congratulations to all Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award winners from Sri Lanka on their June 2022 examination results.
ARE YOU AFTER O/L’s?
A/L’s DON’T NEED TO DECIDE YOUR FUTURE ANY LONGER NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma in Higher Education Studies is an alternative qualification to the traditional Advanced Levels. It is a pre-university qualification that accommodates young learners into a progressive path in undergraduate study. Therefore, International Foundation Studies is becoming more popular among students who [...]
Indian Institute of Technology Madras – IITM meets potential graduates in Colombo
Programmes to be offered in Sri Lanka by the SLTC Research University The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) met with potential candidates for their postgraduate programmes on the 6th of December from 3.00 pm at the Kingsbury Hotel Colombo. The programmes will be delivered in Sri Lanka by the SLTC Research University, which recently entered [...]
Power of Branding – Why the West is rich, and the East remains poor?
The western world is at the forefront of making brands. As you may know, when Coca-Cola was launched in 1876, Elephant House was also launched during the same time here in Sri Lanka, and undoubtedly having a better product than Coke, Elephant House could not get even closer to where Coke reached when Coke became [...]
Bristol Institute holds a successful graduation ceremony celebrating top achievers
The Bristol Institute of Management who currently enjoys an unmatched reputation of being the trendsetter and provider of UK education in Sri Lanka, partnered with a highly ranked global university, celebrated another key milestone in their journey at their recent graduation ceremony held in grand style at the Marino Hotel in Colombo, that witnessed over [...]
AGM of the Newman Society of the University of Peradeniya
The Annual General Meeting of the Committee members of the Newman Society of the University of Peradeniya was held at the University Chapel. The members of the Newman Society participated in the thanks giving Holy Eucharist for praising God for all the blessings showered upon the students throughout the year.The New Committee members were appointed [...]
The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) announces Microsoft as the Gold Partner for the Young Computer Scientists (YCS) Competition
The apex body of the ICT Industry in Sri Lanka, the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), announced that Microsoft Sri Lanka has signed up as a Gold Partner for the Young Scientist Competition (YCS), organised by the FITIS Software Chapter. The FITIS Software Chapter, formerly known as Sri Lanka Association for the [...]
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 [...]