Guiding lights: Scouts take part in environmental project
Girl Guides from the Western Province take part in an environmental project aimed at protecting the wetland in Beddagana, Kotte. The Urban Development Authority is taking measures to improve the wetland park.
Grade 1 teachers to get English training
Teachers in charge of Grade 1 classes will be required to undergo special training in spoken English this month. Education Ministry Secretary M N Ranasinghe has instructed all Provincial Directors of Education, in writing, to direct Grade 1 class teachers, and teachers assigned to teach English for Grade 1 to attend the training specially designed [...]
GCE O/L applications to be submitted online
Applications for the 2022 (2023) Ordinary Level examination would be called online, Commissioner General of the Department of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara said. School students should apply through the Principal, and private students should apply privately online. Applications are accepted until February 28. Applicants can apply through www.doenets.lk or www.onlineexams.gov.lk/eic and are required to keep a printed copy. Further information [...]
UGC asks government to fill vacancies in universities
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has appealed to President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Government to allow it to fill urgent vacancies in universities to ensure that education of university students continues unhindered. The government has declared a freeze in most recruitments to the State sector owing to the prevailing economic crisis. The directive also applies [...]
Scholarships at German universities through DAAD
The DAAD Scholarships 2023-2024 is now unlocked for international students to submit applications for admission into German universities for the 2023 academic year. Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) is a scholarship in Germany that primarily focuses on students from developing countries. Students approved for DAAD scholarships get the opportunity to be enrolled in various universities in [...]
Cabinet approves research agreement on food security
The Cabinet decided to grant approval for an agreement for the provision of research services between the Institute of Industrial Technology and the University of Sydney, Australia on January 30. The International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, USA and the University of Sydney in Australia have entered into an agreement with the Consortium of [...]
J’pura Uni becomes first Carbon Neutral University in South Asia
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura announced that it has become the first ‘Carbon Neutral University in South Asia’ by insetting its Greenhouse Gas emissions in accordance with The Carbon-Inset® Guideline. Recognising the importance of climate action, many leading universities around the world have pledged to become carbon neutral by ensuring that there is no net [...]
Colombo Uni leads Lankan universities in international ranking
The University of Colombo was once again placed as the top university in Sri Lanka in the first edition of the 2023 Webometrics Ranking. The Webometrics Rank of a university is strongly linked to the volume and quality of the contents it publishes on the Web. The Ranking evaluates the impact of a university’s web content, citations [...]
ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS Most Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis-called to eternal rest
Emeritus archbishop of Colombo the Most Reverend Dr. Oswald Gomis was a highly recognised Sri Lankan Roman Catholic Archbishop who made significant contributions to the church and society during his lifetime. He was born on 12th December, 1932 in Kelaniya, and received his primary education at St. Benedict’s College, Colombo and at St. Paul’s School, [...]
VISIT EDLOCATE’S “STUDY ABROAD IN CANADA, ENGLAND AND IRELAND – 2023 DAY” ON SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY IN COLOMBO
Edlocate’s “Study Aboard” day is specifically arranged for students to interact with foreign university representatives to gather more information in order to purse the study path that will help them to achieve their academic and career goals. It will also help high achievers to secure scholarships purely based on merit. Over the years Edlocate has [...]
APIIT a promise 50 top IT graduates to VOIGUE
The Leading IT Campus in Sri Lanka, The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) entered into a landmark partnership with Voigue( A company specialise in servicing the Australian market) to provide high caliber IT talent of Sri Lanka to support the growth of the Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO) sector which is a new sector [...]
Gateway College concludes 25th Anniversary celebrations with a glorious Walk and Carnival
The 25th Anniversary Celebrations of Gateway College which began with a religious ceremony held in Kandy last year culminated in a Walk and Carnival on the 28th of January in Colombo. The Walk – “A Step towards our Golden Era” organised by Gateway College, Dehiwala was a colourful event that saw the participation of students [...]
Dilmah Tea and AOD celebrate 75 years of friendship between Sri Lanka and Australia
An event was held to commemorate the collaborative friendship across borders between the countries of Sri Lanka and Australia. This event included a competition, where students of Academy of Design participated in, to recognise this occasion. The 75 long years of collaboration between the Nations is only strengthened by Dilmah Tea’s presence in Australia for [...]
SLTC Green Ignitions to Introduce Biodiesel for Commercial Use
In the past year, Sri Lanka along with many other countries in the world was pushed into an energy crisis of unprecedented proportions, leading to increased interest in biodiesel as a potential alternative fuel source. However, the practicality of producing biodiesel on a large scale can be challenging. Green Ignitions, a biodiesel start-up incubated at [...]
A Muddy Puddle Mind & A Filtered Still Mind
The struggle to live has never been this chaotic for us Sri Lankans. A lot of middle class families are skipping one meal and living on only two meals a day. Parents are committing suicide due to the inability of handling this immense pressure. Even the most educated are struggling to live. Above all this, [...]
Brand Portfolio Management
Managing a brand portfolio has a lot to deal with naming of brands. Giving a name to a brand can even be more difficult than naming a child of yours. Naming of brands itself is a separate topic that was discussed before but today’s article will highlight the important of managing brand portfolio to penetrate [...]
In Sri Lanka, there are several higher education opportunities available, including:
Universities: There are several public and private universities offering undergraduate and graduate programmes in a wide range of subjects including engineering, medicine, law, humanities, and social sciences. Technical Colleges: Technical colleges provide vocational education and training in fields such as technology, business, and design. Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology offer specialised courses in engineering, [...]
China Zhejiang University International School of Medicine partners with Sri Lanka and Australia
The International School of Medicine (ISM) of Zhejiang University (ZJU) of Chinarecently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sri Lankanand Australianpartners on educational and cultural exchange. CAMG Lanka (Private) Limited in Sri Lanka and its subsidiary CEC China Education Consultants in Australia entered into the MoU with ZJU-ISM. The MoU was signed remotely in Colombo [...]
Starting an Australian university adventure in Colombo
Students with pending A-Level results can enrol now When we consider the unique challenges of the last two years, it’s reassuring to see students with determination reaching their education goals. Young Sri Lankans with talent and ambition deserve every opportunity to succeed, and since its opening in 2019, UTS college Sri Lanka has established a [...]
Study at Curtin Colombo and complete your studies in Sri Lanka or transfer to Australia
Curtin Colombo, the latest addition to Curtin University’s global operations, is now offering its pioneering courses to students in Sri Lanka and the region. In recent years, Curtin University has achieved its highest-ever result in the QS World University Rankings by rising to 193rd globally and continues to be positioned in the top 1% of [...]