Free uniform material for provincial and zonal schoolchildren
The distribution of school uniform fabric for provincial and zonal schools was launched by the Education Ministry this week at their premises in Battaramulla. Minister Susil Premajayantha addressing the gathering before the distribution. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel.
Education reforms geared to introducing job-oriented courses
Education reforms, including new subjects, are to be introduced from next year, the Education Ministry has decided. A pilot project for the programme will commence in April and would be continued for a nine-month period before implementation. The reforms will cover classes from Grade 1 to GCE O/L. The main changes will take place for [...]
Applications called for undergrad and postgrad schols offered by Indian Govt.
Applications have been invited from eligible Lankans for the award of 95 undergraduate scholarships and 5 postgraduate (PhD) scholarships offered by the Government of India under the Nehru Memorial/Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2023/24. Candidates should be citizens of Sri Lanka within the age limit of 18-30 years by March 8, 2023 [...]
IIT Bombay campus in Sri Lanka discussed
Possible collaboration between the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and Sri Lankan universities On the invitation of the Dean of IIT, Sri Lanka Consul General in Mumbai Dr Valsan Vethody met to discuss possible collaboration this week, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said. Dr Vethody met with Deputy Director Prof K V Krishna Rao and [...]
Cabinet approves student loan repayment scheme
The Cabinet accepted a proposal on the amendment of the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the payment of non-government higher education degree course fees in installments. According to a Cabinet decision dated August 22, 2022, discussions were held between the Bank of Ceylon, Treasury and Education Ministry concerning the continuation of the [...]
OUSL partners with University of Essex for BSc degree course
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) set forth their first step of linking the BSc Degree Programme with the University of Essex in the United Kingdom. This transnational relationship uncovers new pathways of learning which are not accessible for local undergraduates at present, and strengthen the OUSL mission of life-changing education. The signing of [...]
Be Friends of Nature: Contribute to a Cleaner
Knowingly or unknowingly, we all emit a certain amount of carbon to our surrounding environment. Having an environmental friendly life with less emission to the environment can make our living more sustainable. We all can contribute considerably to reduce the amounts of harmful gases and particles which could cause air pollution by maintaining our lives [...]
British Council scholarships programme to support women in STEM
Sri Lankan students encouraged to apply to continue their STEM education at a prestigious UK university The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM supports women wishing to pursue their postgraduate study in science, technology, engineering or maths at a university in the UK. This prestigious scholarship will allow over 100 women from selected countries (including [...]
AWAKEN FROM SLEEP AFTER TWO YEARS…
After almost two years of dormancy, the Cultural Affairs Organisation of the Katana Divisional Secretariat has been re-organized with the participation of approximately 50 artists who specialize in various fields. The executive President of the organization is now Mrs. Priyanka Kodithuwakku, the Divisional Secretariat, while other office bearers have been selected to help oversee the [...]
Sri Lankan Women Chemists Breakfast 2023
For the third consecutive year, the Women Chemists Committee (WCC) of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon had successfully organized “The Sri Lankan Women Chemists Breakfast” to coincide with the IUPAC Global Women Breakfast. The event was held on 14th February 2023, 9.00 a.m. at the Adamantane House, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon and through the virtual [...]
CSA Presented a Groundbreaking Design Concept – “The Stack”
The SLIA Architecture & Trade Exhibition 2023 showcased innovative and sustainable construction solutions, and the students of CSA presented a groundbreaking design concept that centered around the idea of up-cycling underutilized materials in the industry. The modular construction design was made from recycled metal and electronic waste, with the aim of introducing an up-cycling method [...]
South Australia
Western Australia, the Australian state for those who want a little more, a beautiful state for the restless, for those who want to dive deeper, explore a little longer and go a little further. A place that rewards the wonder for the curiosity that takes time. South Australia, a place for those who want more. [...]
The EDEX Expo 2023 was a massive success
The EDEX Expo 2023, which was held from 24th to 26th February at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) in Colombo and on 4th and 5th March at the Kandy City Centre (KCC) in Kandy, was a huge success. The event attracted a large crowd, including A/L students, job seekers, and professionals looking [...]
MOULDING A PRESSURE PROOF MIND
A mother of a seven year old daughter told me that whenever they advised their daughter of any wrongdoing, the child would always say that she would leave their house. I explained to the mother that it is merely because the child has only been fed with sweets that when she had to consume the [...]
AECC’S Australia Education Fair
AECC is one of the most eminent study abroad consultants in the world, with branches all around the globe. The organisation endeavors to give its students the best consultation and counseling and have been successful in it for several years. Since its dawn in 2008, AECC has been assisting students in kick starting their study [...]
Trinity College Presents a Captivating Lion-Hearted Theatre Spectacle
26th February 2023, Kandy: Being an illustrious educational institute with its notable attainments in the fields of sports and other outdoor activities, this time Trinity College- Kandy with the initiative of the Dramsoc has expanded its purview as a provenance to uplift the theatrical talents of the young Trinitians along with its revitalised focus on [...]
‘Study in India Expo’ brings the best of Indian Education To Colombo & Kandy
India is a popular destination for higher education amongst Sri Lankan students as the country has the second-largest higher education network in the world and an unparalleled variety of academic courses that are recognised globally. The Indian education system has conquered a strong position in the international circuit, attracting students from over 150 countries pursuing [...]
SLIIT makes history with the 2023 QS Asia University Ranking
The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the pre-eminent non-state higher education institution in Sri Lanka, made history when Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) recently announced the results of its 2023 Ranking of The Best Universities in Asia. SLIIT is the first-ever non-state university to get formally ranked in one of the top three world university [...]
SLIIT’s Centre for Open and Distance Education (CODE) delivering next-generation technology courses launches Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer Stage 2 online Course for free
SLIIT’s Centre for Open and Distance Education (CODE), delivering next-generation technology courses launched the second course of SLIIT Artificial Intelligence Course Series – AI/ML Engineer Stage 2 for free via code.sliit.org. The CODE is managed by the Industry Engagement Unit of Faculty of Computing. Stage 2 is a continuation from the Stage 1 AI/ML Engineer [...]
Transforming Healthcare Delivery in Sri Lanka with the Help of Explainable AI: A Game Changer for Better Clinical Outcomes
“As healthcare advances, technology plays an increasingly important role in delivering quality care to patients. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in healthcare industry, offering innovative solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the industry today. But while AI has a lot of potential to improve healthcare delivery, it has its own drawbacks [...]
REWARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH MSU’S Human Capital Management programme
Study at a World Ranked University Management and Science University (MSU) is a Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), global multi-ranked institution focused on building holistic human capital. Envisioning a better, more sustainable future for all, MSU champions equality by providing a level playing field across extensive efforts in transforming lives, enriching future. MSU has also been rated [...]
For the first time in Sri Lanka, RIC Introduces BSc Psychology from the University of London
Psychology has emerged as an interesting and popular degree to pursue in Sri Lanka lately. Students are attracted to this novel yet exciting field because of its potential to help them understand and improve their own lives, as well as the lives of others. The most significant reason for the increasing popularity of Psychology as [...]
Young actors take on challenging play
Fast on the heels of the musical ‘Grease, School Edition’, Elizabeth Moir School presents ‘12 Angry Jurors’ at the Wendt By Mithahasini Ratnayake On March 3 and 4, the stage of the Lionel Wendt Theatre will be taken over with the gripping atmosphere of a tense courtroom, as the talented young students of the Elizabeth [...]