Artistic endeavours: Students showcase their creative side
An exhibition of paintings, sculptures and engravings by students of schools in the Piliyandala Education Zone was held recently under the leadership of Western Province Education Director Srilal Nonis. Former lecturer of the University of Visual and Performing Arts Bharatha Kumara Liyanage was the chief guest at the opening of the exhibition. He also gave [...]
New system for admission of students to intermediary classes
A new system for the admission of students for intermediary classes will be introduced shortly, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha said. The scheme which applies from Grade 2 to 5 and Grade 6 to 11 will be made public within a month, enabling parents to apply for admission of their children. The admissions to these classes have [...]
Points system moves away from written tests alone
The Education Ministry is to launch a pilot project to reduce the number of term tests per year and provide marks for their class room activities. Accordingly only one term test will be held in 108 selected schools across the country for the pilot project, Prof Sunil Jayantha Nawarane, Director General of the National Institute [...]
Vavuniya University to create high quality, job-oriented new curricula
The University of Vavuniya has created a degree programme in Banking and Insurance as well as a degree programme in Small and Medium Enterprises which are set to be launched in July 2023. According to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Vavuniya, Dr Mangaleswaran, the University will also launch a Higher National Diploma in [...]
Undergrads educated on China’s Belt and Road initiative
Undergraduates of State universities pursuing Economics and International Relations were given an opportunity to gain a broad vision on China’s ‘Belt and Road initiative’ during a forum in Colombo. This initiative was put forth by Belt and Road Initiative Sri Lanka (BRISL), an international development organisation with greater knowledge in BRI advice and support. The [...]
Diplomacy; The Subtle Art of Co-existence in an Ever-Changing World
Initially, during the enrollment in the Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs course, I viewed this programme as a bridge to the amazing world we live in, where I could expand my contours on global affairs. Day by day, and session by session, through the eminent knowledge and experience that this course gifted, I now [...]
APIIT to power top IT talent for Acuity Knowledge Partners….
Launch 3 new IT Msc qualifications MSc in Business Analytics, Information Technology and Cyber Security The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology ( APIIT) inked a signature MoU with Acuity knowledge Partners Lanka, to provide top IT graduates in a larger commitment by APIIT to support Sri Lanka’s drive to make the ICT Industry a [...]
AECC, the Multinational Study Abroad Giant launches its new office in Colombo
The chief guest His Excellency Mr. Paul Stephens, The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Maldives inaugurates office in its Grand opening. For the grand inauguration of AECC’s new office in the heart of Colombo, located in No 320, Galle Road, Colombo 03, chief dignitary His Excellency, Mr. Paul Stephens, The Australian High Commissioner to Sri [...]
AOD Design Foundation Programme sets O/L graduates up for a career head start with a globally-ranked design education
As our world becomes more visual –and increasingly relevant across diverse fields- design graduates of the 21st century find themselves applying their skills across industries that are not often associated with creative enterprise. The immense impact of design in our lives now can be witnessed in the fields of manufacturing, communication, architecture, advertising, publishing, and [...]
Deakin University Degree pathways in Early Childhood Education and Psychology Exclusively @ 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 [...]
New Year Celebration of Institute of Chemistry Ceylon 2023
The 2023 New Year celebtation by the staff and students of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon was held on the 1st of January 2023 at the Rooftop of the Adamantane House, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon to convey the New Year greetings. The event was graced by Mr. N M S Hettigedara, President of the Institute [...]
AI – A Replacement To Human?
Artificial Intelligence replacement to Human Intelligence! Everyone is talking about AI and most of them are picturing it against the human kind. Humans picture the future with AI as Man vs Machine. Movies like “Terminator”, “Skynet”, “Black Mirror”, “Blade Runner”, “Iron Man”, all of them show the battle between machine and human. Artificial intelligence is [...]
Wrexham Glyndwr University offers full tuition scholarships for Sri Lankan students
Apply before 27th January 2023 to study Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Adult Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Mental Health Nursing. Career prospects are excellent with the current shortage of nurses in the UK. Students have had a range of employment opportunities working as a staff nurse in NHS and the Private sector in both [...]
APIIT breaks through the international debate awards
If you’ve got the drive and motivation to complete a degree in law, the first and most important step is to select the right law degree. Questions you need to ask yourself include; the Law School’s Rankings, what law specialisations they offer, the facilities and lecturers, as well as the extra-curricular activities offered. A reputed [...]
Negombo Christmas Market followed by open Mic night
This Christmas, us Rotaractors partnered up with Live Negombo and Chroma which was a newly opened space to present this debut event of the Christmas market to the city. “Chroma by Bandula paint centre” was a magical place, decorated with Christmas trees and lights that created a wonderful atmosphere. But that is not all, This [...]
Lyceum redefines Christmas with an eco-friendly approach
We decorate things we care about; and the places we love. We use decorations to make things beautiful, to enrich the meaning of a special place or occasion and express its purpose. As adults, we must not miss opportunities to praise creative efforts, especially by children, which can give us a new impression of something [...]
Christmas carol service -Wattala
The Annual Christmas Carol service of St Joseph’s College, Colombo , Wattala Branch was held recently at the college auditorium under the patronage of well known musician, Rev. Fr. Anton Jayananda. The chief celebrant, Rev Fr. Anton Jayananda receives the statue of Infant Jesus to be placed in the manger the Junior and Senior students [...]
Four State Universities to Jointly offer an Online MSc Programme in Energy for Circular Economy first time in Sri Lanka
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), heading a consortium together with University of Peradeniya, University of Moratuwa and University of Ruhuna, is jointly offering a completely online Master of Science in Energy for Circular Economy postgraduate programme open to Sri Lankan and foreign learners. Full “Circular Economy” thinking in energy is today a necessity [...]
SLIIT’s fully franchised Liverpool John Moores University’s LLB (Hons) Law Degree sets up country’s first new ‘Law Clinic’ offering a solid ground to practice law
Uniquely placed to provide students with the opportunity to observe law in action from their very first year, Liverpool John Moores University’s LLB(Hons) Law programme at SLIIT has a promising initiative to setup a SLIIT Law Clinic which will enable the students to gain solid experience in practicing law. A fully franchised and a fully [...]
Bristol Institute to launch intakes for the ACCA qualification
Bristol Institute of Business Management (BIBM), with their aim to provide world class training for global business management and accountancy qualifications, has within a short span of existence since 2018, carved a niche for itself as an institution promoting excellence and professionalism among students who aim for a career in business and finance. In another [...]
Graduated with a First Class Honours before 21
Twenty one year Kisal Sanjaya Kalalpitiya was awarded the Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in International Business from the University of Central Lancashire in UK recently. He was a student of Universal College and Royal Institute in Colombo. After completing his studies at RI, Kisal Sanjaya joined University of Central Lancashire to follow [...]
Institute of Chemistry Ceylon recognises the champions of the 54th International Chemistry Olympiad competition 2022
-Silver medalist Nelushi Vithanachchi has received a scholarship from the MIT, one of the top universities in USA Students who won the silver and bronze medals at the 54th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2022 representing Sri Lanka were recognised at an award ceremony held on 29th December 2022 at the IChemC headquarters, Adamantane House in [...]
Study Medicine and Be a World Class Doctor
Get a world recognised degree With the Minimum Cost Without delaying another year, now you can enroll for February intake in 2023 for Kursk State Medical University in Russia and Gomel State Medical University in Belarus. Hurry up and register now as seats are limited. More than 260,000 students annually sit for A/L exams and [...]
Practising one kick a thousand times
Rather than Practising a Thousand Kicks One Time As a CEO, I get the opportunity to interview certain people and it makes me feel quite sad to see CV’s of people who have done a dozen of things, yet they have been unsuccessful in mastering and completing at least one of them. Your mind does [...]