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Colombo University students protest outside the campus demanding that Mahapola scholarship payments be expedited and hostel fees be reduced. Pic by Akila Jayawardena
Education Ministry attempts to ensure syllabus covered and exams held on time
Heavy examination schedules are expected to delay the completion of the Educational calendar for 2023 until early next year, a senior official of the Education Ministry said. The Education Ministry and the Department have already made arrangements to conduct last year’s GCE Advanced and Ordinary Level exams for early this year while the A/L and [...]
Applications called for exam to recruit graduate teachers
The Department of Examinations has called for applications for the competitive examination to recruit graduate teachers to national and provincial schools in the island. Graduates below the age of 40 serving in any position in government service can apply for this examination, a Ministry official said. This step was taken to immediately fill the large [...]
Zonal Education Offices to handle appeals, Edu Min to stay out of it
The respective Zonal Education Offices will be entrusted to handle appeals of Grade 1 admissions to schools, the Education Ministry has decided. The selection process of Grade 1 students are to be completed and the final list is to be announced by March or early April. Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that all appeals need [...]
Scholarships from Indian institutes and universities made available
India is offering 200 fully-funded scholarships for Sri Lankans to study in prestigious Indian institutes and universities. The Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme offers undergraduate/Post Graduate and PhD courses in various domains such as Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts, among others. The Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme gives Lankans an opportunity to follow Masters [...]
WPRFU distributes stationery to students
The Western Province Rugby-Football Union (WPRFU) distributed school stationary to students from low-income families at Uggalbodda MV in the Kalutara District on January 30. The initial distribution commenced on January 25 to Grade 4 students from low-income families in the Colombo District. This movement was headed by Pradeep Jayasinghe, Principal of the school, together with [...]
Lankan student makes Dean’s List at UNSW
Rivindu Bandara, A Sri Lankan Computational Design Student has received the prestigious Dean’s List award from the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, University of New South Wales, Australia (UNSW) for his performance in 2022. Professor Claire Annesley, Dean, Arts, Design and Architecture, UNSW announced that 21-year-old Rivindu won the award. Rivindu concluded his three-year [...]
Encouraging women to take up a career in science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was February 11 Prof Mayuri Napagoda looks at the gender gap in STEM The image of women in ancient society was generally negative. They were kept down and considered intellectually and physically inferior to men. While the Greek philosopher Aristotle stated that women were incapable of [...]
St Nicholas’ annual award ceremony
St Nicholas’ International College, Colombo held its annual award ceremony at the BMICH on Friday. The chief guest of the event was His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith. St. Nicholas’ International College, Colombo is a pioneer in international education in Sri Lanka, celebrated 31 years of educating students Rev. Dr Fr. Camillus Fernando, Rector/Principal of St. Nicholas’ [...]
Move to reduce Islam and Christianity teachers intake; CFJ complains to HRC
The Centre for Justice has lodged a complaint at the Human Rights Commission (HRC) against the alleged move by the Ministry of Education to reduce the intake of student teachers for Islam and Christianity courses in Tamil medium at national colleges of education. The Centre said during previous years the Ministry of Education called an [...]
Study Events & Hospitality, Leisure Management at a World-ranked University
In this fast-paced world we live in, every decision you make has a huge impact on your future – and it’s important that you find the right education partner and the right education avenue at a very early age if you are to emerge as successful leaders in whichever the industry you choose. When selecting [...]
Federation Australia students visit NCHS
A group of undergraduate students from Federation, Australia, visited the NCHS campus on the 27th January. They were accompanied by Dr. Kushan Tennakoon, lecturer at the Federation University Berwick Campus, Melbourne, as well as Ms. Sharon Reid – Gippsland Campus, Victoria, Discipline Leader – Science and Engineering, Global Professional School. The federation students who are [...]
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 [...]
Shine as a Confident Communicator
Rainbow Institute’s 13th Year Offer Rainbow Institute of Communication is introducing exciting new training modules to meet current needs and challenges, together with it’s highly sought after training in Public Speaking Communication and English language that have been offered over the last 12 years. These courses are designed to enhance Rainbow Institute’s mission to empower [...]
Study Engineering at Kyoto University of Advanced Science in Japan
www.kuas.ac.jp/en/ 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 [...]
Travel the world with NCHS Life after A/Ls
With over 500 degrees to choose from in the Business, IT, Law, Hospitality, Science and Engineering streams, flexible course structures provide students with the opportunity to shape their degree programme to suit their goals, interests and ambitions. NCHS takes pride in its industry engaged programmes that are structured to enable students to be employable on [...]
Preserving your Dreams from Passion Parasites & Dream Thieves
I constantly meet a lot of people who are struggling mentally, one thing they all have in common is that they all are struggling to overcome the regrets that keep condemning them with an inner voice that says “you should have done this or you shouldn’t have done that”. When these regrets are entertained over [...]
St. Joseph’s College Arabi Pasha and the Uplands Tortoise
(Extracts of an article by the late A.C. Dep from a publication ‘Historical and Social Studies’ edited by former Chief Justice Priyasath Dep) This is, indeed, a strange combination. But the story of St Joseph’s College cannot be told without referring to both. Arabi Pasha was an Egyptian National Leader, who was exiled in Sri [...]
Lady with a Vision
Teaching English to the White is something really heavy going. A Sri Lankan girl dwelling in the land of kangaroos won that challenge in dire straits amazingly. She happens to be the main protagonist of this story. Savini Tennakoon is a girl who has not only been blessed to learn English but to teach. [...]
A Global Education at Half the Cost – SLTC Undergraduate Transfer Pathways
The unfolding economic crisis in the country continues to negatively impact the hopes of many Sri Lankan youth who were aspiring for quality higher education overseas. Consequently, the number of students leaving for overseas education has significantly increased in recent times and the demand for local non-state higher education has come to experience new challenges. [...]
Path for Graduates in Actuarial Science Department of Mathematics and Statistics (DMS), SLIIT
Prof. Sarath Peiris, Professor in Applied Statistics Head, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Faculty of Humanities & Sciences Today we live in a world that involves full of digital data, which is continuously evolving. Thus, making use of such data to draw conclusions is not simple, but Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM) has been a very [...]
The Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics Award Ceremony
The 17th Award Ceremony of the Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics was held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute recently. Ingrin is the leading provider of training for printing and graphics professionals employed both in Sri Lanka and abroad. The Managing Director Mr. Ananda E. Wickramaratne is presenting the Best Student award for printing [...]
ALETHEA SCHOOL CELEBRATES 95 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND PROGRESSES FORWARD
A NEW PARADIM IN EDUCATION WITH CEG EDUCATION HOLDINGS Alethea School in Dehiwala, now a part of the CEG Education Group of Schools, celebrated 95 Years of Academic Excellence on the 31st of January 2023. Founded in 1928, the School was one of the last few Private Schools that were granted the Licence of providing [...]
Fate of sri lankan students on medical education abroad
There is an important point to point out to children as well as parents. That is, when a child goes abroad, the first priority should be the safety of the child. At this time, when there is a severe war situation based on the Ukraine-Russia war, the war heat is also present in the countries [...]
Revolutionising Healthcare in Sri Lanka: The Power of IoT in Transforming Medical Industry
“The Internet of Things or simply IoT refers to an interconnected network of devices, sensors, and systems that collect and transmit data. In the medical sector, IoT technology can be used to improve patient care, streamline healthcare operations, and enhance the overall healthcare experience. Usages of IoT such as wearable devices, telemedicine, and remote monitoring [...]
Java Institute for Advanced Technology Partners with EDEX Main Expo 2023 as a Platinum Sponsor
From Left to right – Ms. Kaushani Nishshanka (Student Counselor – Java Institute), Ms. Umesha Erangi (Team Leader, Colombo – Java Institute), Mr. Dilantha Goonarathne (Area Manager, Colombo – Java Institute), Mr. Dilanka Perera (Director – Java Institute), Mr. Mahinda Galagedera, (Chairman – EDEX), Mr. Bimal Perera (Treasurer – EDEX), Mr. Nirosh Attanayake (Committee member [...]
Curtin Colombo Campus partners EDEX 2023 as a gold sponsor
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 [...]
Dr Rohantha Athukorala @ The Marketers Summit 2023, Maldives Edition
The Marketers Summit -2023 is a 2-day Marketing Growth Hackathon event that brings together marketing industry professionals to share knowledge, insights, and strategies. It features keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Top personalities with global experience will be features such Dr. Maria Frangieh (Lebanon): Founder & CEO, Socialprise, Dr. Sachin Bansal (India): Founder [...]
Explore your Australian Journey with Deakin University, Australia, degree pathways at Royal Institute of Colombo
Since establishing a licensing partnership in 2012, Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) and Deakin University, Australia, have uplifted the aspirations of Sri Lankan students. This collaboration has offered students the choice of pursuing their undergraduate studies in the areas of Science, Engineering, and the Environment, through the licensed pathway and blended-learning models. This partnership of [...]
Inauguration Ceremony for the Launch of the Action Plan – 2023 of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
An inauguration ceremony organised by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) on the following action plans of the year 2022/23, was held on 25th January 2023 at Water’s Edge Hotel, Battaramulla: Inauguration of Secretariat for Professional Practice of Chemistry. Launching Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Launching of the VChemEX 2023 – Virtual Educational – Industrial Exhibition [...]
What is brand equity and why it’s important to know?
Brand Equity is probably the most widely used terminology in the vocabulary of practicing brand marketers which at times the concept least comprehended by young marketers who are new to marketing and branding. Therefore, it’s important at the outset to look at few definitions and then elaborate on as to how brand equity could be [...]
ACCA AWARDS ALPHA BUSINESS SCHOOL THE GOLD APPROVED LEARNING PARTNER STATUS
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the globally recognised professional finance qualification endorsed by many employers worldwide, has designed a special programme that assures their learning providers meet and demonstrate challenging performance targets, representing best global practices in the provision of ACCA course tuition and support. The ACCA approved learning partner status comprises of [...]
CFA SOCIETY SRI LANKA AND SLID RENEW THEIR COLLABORATION
CFA Society Sri Lanka and The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) recently renewed their collaborative partnership for the 4th consecutive year to facilitate collaboration between the two professional bodies. The MoU between CFA Society Sri Lanka and SLID will pave the way to jointly promote corporate governance, and share knowledge and experiences. Both bodies will [...]
St. John’s College and Chundikuli Girls’ College in Jaffna collaborate with Yara Technologies
Implements Talkative Parents EdTech Platform to accelerate digitization drive with the inclusion of Cross Channel Communication and online school fee payments December 12, 2022: Yara Technologies (Pvt) Ltd announced its partnerships with St. John’s College (SJC) and Chundikuli Girls’ College (CGC), Jaffna to implement the “Talkative Parents” (TP) EdTech platform across both the schools. The platform [...]
Commonwealth scholars from Sri Lanka receive a warm welcome
The British Council hosted a networking event to welcome the recent batch of Sri Lankan Commonwealth Scholars returning from the UK recently. Commonwealth Scholarships are offered to citizens and permanent residents of a Commonwealth country with a record of academic achievement and the potential to make a positive impact in their home country. The 2021/2022 [...]
SLTC Study Abroad Expo and International University Day
19th February @ the One Galle Face The SLTC Study Abroad Expo and International University Day will be held on Sunday 19th February from 10.00 am at the One Galle Face, Colombo, with the participation of representatives from Top Universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Austria, and India. In addition to SLTC’s own programmes, [...]
Foreign Medical studies?
Exclusive Interview with Industry Expert www.reccampus.com In Sri Lanka, the advanced level examination serves as a benchmark for students. Every single parent is preoccupied with their child higher educational options. If the child has chosen bio stream, it’s evident that being a doctor is their ultimate dream. Thus it is a pretty challenging task to get [...]
Invest in an Education in Fashion Apparel with Brandix Corporate Campus!
Now is the perfect time to invest in an education in fashion apparel. With the increasing demand for fashion, apparel and textiles, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the industry. With ever-evolving clothing technology, it has become increasingly important to stay up-to-date with the latest trends. Brandix Corporate Campus (BCC) has been [...]
SLIIT ICAC 2022 concludes promoting advancements of research in Computing
The 4th International Conference on Advancements in Computing 2022 (ICAC2022) concluded on a positive note recently promoting advancements in computing towards economic prosperity in Sri Lanka. Held on the9th and 10th of December 2022 for the fourth consecutive year, ICAC 2022 was organized by Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT). The [...]
CMA Sri Lanka Grants Fellow Membership To Supun Werasinghe CEO Dialog Axiata At 19th Graduation Ceremony 2022 At BMICH
Mr. Supun Weerasinghe, Group Executive Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC who was Chief Guest and Key Note Speaker at the CMA Sri Lanka 19th Graduation Ceremony at BMICH receiving the CMA Sri Lanka Fellow Membership from Founder President CMA Sri Lanka Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala. The Council Members in the photo from left to right, P [...]
St. Peter’s College Prize Giving 2022
January 18th 2023 is a day that no Peterite will ever forget. After 2 long years of inactivity, the annual Prize-Giving of St. Peter’s College was held from 3.00 pm onwards on this enthralling day. This memorable occasion was graced by Rt. Rev. Dr P. Anton Ranjith the auxiliary Bishop of Colombo. This Prize-giving recognized [...]
Aspiring of studying overseas…?
Why not visit Edlocate Study abroad days in Colombo and Kandy? EDLOCATE is providing a great opportunity for those who are interested in studying in UK, IRELAND, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALND, MALAYSIA and VIETNAM as your study destination. To obtain maximum benefit of this, VISIT EDLOCATE’S STUDY ABROAD DAYS IN COLOMBO & KANDY and get [...]
BSc (Hons) Psychology (LJMU, UK) at SLIIT School of Psychology Equips Students with Enhanced Knowledge in Theoretical and Applied Psychology
UK’s Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) BSc (Hons) Psychology, offered by the SLIIT School of Psychology, systematically prepares students to become ethical scientists, practitioners and professionals with a solid grounding in theoretical and applied fields in psychology. Furthermore, they will be equipped with transferable skills, preparing them for responsibilities outside of psychology. The 3-year Honours [...]
Royal Institute Expands their Scope to Skill Development through Royal Institute Centre of Skills
Royal Institute Department of English revamped and relaunched as Royal Institute Centre of Skills (RICS) to expand its network, considering the country and industry trends along with the rising demand for courses taking a different direction. The ceremonious relaunch unraveled the new logo and launching of the official website of RICS in the presence of [...]
Inaugural batch of Royal College Panadura hosts felicitation ceremony for teachers
The Royal College, Panadura’s inaugural class of students from 1978 to 1990 recently held a special ceremony in honor of their teachers. The event, titled “Teachers’ Tribute,” was held on January 28 at the Saffron Beach Hotel in Wadduwa and brought together former students and teachers to celebrate and pay tribute to the educators who [...]
The Multifaceted Gem: Siyane Toastmasters Club
Effective communication and leadership skills add value to a person and enrich the society around him. That is the primary objective of a Toastmasters Club. Siyane Toastmasters Club has been effectively fulfilling that objective for over a decade as a prominent Toastmasters Club in Sri Lanka and District 82. The number of people whose lives [...]
Eduglobe international Kandy office opening
Eduglobe International opened a new office in Kandy, partnering up with Warlton International Campus. The opening ceremony was a successful event, brining in together, fellow colleagues and business partners in sharing their ideas, thoughts and strategies into developing the education systems. The attendees, coming together, were given the opportunity to discuss, and bring forward their [...]