Outstanding Anandians awarded recognition
President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the 135th Annual Prize Giving ceremony at Ananda Vidyalaya, Colombo. Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya was awarded the ‘Anandabimani Award’ at the event. The President also bestowed the Fritz Kunz Memorial Trophy, which is the school’s highest honour, to W S Nimsith for being the ‘Most Outstanding Anandian’ [...]
FUTA and Govt. reach consensus, paper marking likely to begin
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha expressed confidence GCE (Advanced Level) examination marking will commence next week after a solution reached with University teachers. Minister Premajayantha said that three of the outstanding issues was resolved, with three more yet to be resolved. He said discussions were held with the University Grants Commission in resolving the issues. UGC [...]
Maintain privacy when handling complaints: UGC
From the evidence collection phase, throughout the investigation process and even after closure of the inquiry, it is important to maintain privacy and confidentiality when handling complaints, the University Grants Commission said. UGC Chairman Prof Sampath Amaratunge in the directive issued to Vice Chancellors, Rectors of Campuses and Directors of Institutes, suggested universities adopt appropriate [...]
St Sylvester’s College Kandy marks Media Day
The Media Day of St Sylvester’s College Kandy ‘Swarna Panhinda’ was held at the College Auditorium last Wednesday with Psychology Lecturer Dr Ashoke Priyadarshana as chief guest. The event was held under the patronage of Principal of the College Asela Ravindra Ranasinghe. The all-island trilingual media competition winners were presented awards with Mahamaya Balika, Kandy [...]
Cabinet to discuss school admissions for intermediary classes
A Cabinet paper on the manner in which students should be admitted to intermediary classes is due to be submitted, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. He added that soon after Cabinet approval is received, a circular regarding the admission system will be issued, followed by a news advertisement in the form of an application. Admission [...]
Prof Jeewandara named finalist for BSI Research Excellence Award
Prof Chandima Jeewandara, Head and Professor in Immunology, Allergy, and Molecular Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been named a finalist for the BSI Early Career Research Excellence Award. The BSI Immunology Awards recognise exceptional achievements in shaping the future of immunology. The winners will be announced on April 20 during the BSI Immunology Awards [...]
STEAM to be added to school education system: Edu Min
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha says that the new STEAM Education System with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics blended with Art subjects will be added to the school education system in Sri Lanka, with the motive of providing children with the opportunity to practically understand subject theories and principles through simple activities. The Minister provided this [...]
Cabinet approves several moves to expand higher education sector
Cabinet approved the upgrading of existing Siddha Medicine Units to Faculties of the University of Jaffna and Trincomalee Campus – Eastern University of Sri Lanka. A report was called from the University Grants Commission on whether there are sufficient academic and staff facilities for the proposal to upgrade Siddha Medicine Units to Faculties. The Education [...]
The future of a successful career in design starts with a trailblazing force in education – AOD alumni parents affirm
As the post-COVID career landscape moves increasingly towards adaptability, and with industry heads realising that the case for investing in design is strong; who are the creative practitioners they’re now seeking out? The M-shaped designer: multi-disciplinary professionals with a broad range of skills, competencies, and knowledge; high-performance individuals with a global outlook that are able [...]
Broaden your horizons at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
The Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, established in 1870, is the undisputed premier medical school in the country. The Faculty takes pride in its 150 years of history and tradition, and has the expertise, technology and resources to train post-graduates and other aspiring candidates in the health-related areas to meet the modern-day [...]
Basking in Graduation Glory: Curtin University’s Convocation Ceremony for the Class of 2023 held in Sri Lanka
The ceremonial graduation of yet another batch of Curtin University qualified graduates held on the 20th of March 2023 was a testament to the hard work of the students. The ceremony was graced with the presence of His Excellency Paul Stephens, Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Professor Jeremy Kilburn, The Provost of [...]
AMDT School of Creativity – A Gateway to World-Class Education in Creative Arts and Design in Sri Lanka
The AMDT School of Creativity, which is affiliated with Falmouth University – the No.1 Arts University in the UK – and Pearson – the global educational services provider – offers a leading standard of education in creative arts and design in Sri Lanka. The School is more than just an educational institution, and has developed [...]
Gateway College Featured at the World Education Summit
Gateway College was featured in the World Education Summit, the largest annual virtual gathering of the greatest minds in education, passionate teachers and brave leaders from every corner of the world. The summit featured over 100 sessions broadcasted over 4 days. The World Education Summit (WES) is considered to be one of the best, biggest [...]
Resolvers Club is more than just a club, it’s a fun filled lifestyle where we nurture future leaders!
The Resolvers Club of Sri Lanka held its 2nd Annual Pinning Ceremony on the 28th of March 2023 at the Auditorium of Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT Sri Lanka), celebrating the value-based courageous leadership of 12 young adults from diverse fields of study. Here is what Resolvers had to say. What is “Resolvers [...]
A Proud Sri Lankan team member, behind the success of Singapore Airlines 787-10 Dreamliner
On 27th March, 2023 Singapore Boeing 747-10 Dreamliner landed over at the Bandaranaike International Airport for the first time. However only little was known that a proud 41year old Sri Lankan was a key team member, an Aeronautical Engineer by profession was involved in the designing of the rear flap of the Boeing 787 Dream [...]
Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara Educational Assistance Initiative Completes 25 years of Service to the Student Community
Munchee Tikiri Shishyadara CSR initiative was launched twenty-five years ago with the noble aim of providing assistance to school children who are facing many hardships in carrying out their education due to economic difficulties. This is because Munchee as a local brand firmly believes that any kind of contribution made for the education of children [...]
Marching into Excellence: SLIIT holds its 29th Convocation in March 2023
The March Convocation of SLIIT, the country’s most prestigious and well-recognised non-state higher educational institute, was held from the 20th to the 23rd of March 2023 at the SLIIT Auditorium. It is the 29th Annual convocation ceremony of the Institute. The convocation was a grand affair, spanning over four days and consisting of 11 sessions. [...]
Wesley Mathuram on Tuesday, April 4
Tamil Literary Union of Wesley College will hold Mathuram, a Tamil Literary Event on Tuesday, April 4 at 3 p.m. at the college’s Main hall. The Tamil Literary Union of Wesley College consists of Tamil students and staff of the college. Founded in 1944 the TLU aims to spread the Tamil language across the world [...]
Channel or Brand?
Importance of Channel Building for brand building Building brands have always been taken in isolation as a more of a creative act than a rational task. Identifying the right channel/s for any brand will decide how long a brand can go in the journey of its brand life cycle. Without identifying right brands, it will [...]
SLT-MOBITEL powers Future Minds as National ICT Solutions Provider
SLT-MOBITEL is serving as a proud sponsor of the ongoing Future Minds Higher Education Exhibition, in its capacity as the National ICT Solutions Provider of Sri Lanka. In addition to the recently concluded exhibition which took place from the 17th to 19th of March at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), SLT-MOBITEL will be [...]
Horizon Campus enters in to official partnership with Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Horizon Campus, Malabe, one of Sri Lanka’s leading non-state higher education institutions, entered into an official memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Taylor’s University in Malaysia. The official partnership launch was held on the 25th of March 2023 with the motive to set forth a noteworthy step towards broadening educational opportunities for students in Sri Lanka. [...]
School Essay Competition organised by Sri Lanka Thailand Society to commemorate Twenty-fifth anniversary
Sri Lanka Thailand Society has organized a School Essay Competition to commemorate its twenty-fifth anniversary. The Eassy Competition is opened to G.C.E. Orinary Level and Advanced level students of schools in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka -Thailand relations, past present and future is the theme for the competition which will be conducted in English medium. All [...]
You’ll earn a Diploma that is Recognised Globally
The Colombo Cambridge College of High Educators (CCCHE), is one of the best Institutes in Sri Lanka for skills development. The Cambridge College of Higher Education(CCHE), established in 1998, and mother company to Colombo Cambridge College of High Educators (Pvt) Ltd {CCCHE(Pvt)Ltd}. The first-course director of CCHE, Sybil Irene Weerasinghe (Diploma in Montessori AMI – [...]
Revolutionizing the Future of IT Education:
SLIIT Faculty of Computing Introduces Innovative Pathways for Next-Generation Tech Leaders Recognised and renowned as a pioneer in offering world-class IT education, SLIIT’s Faculty of Computing has launched two new unique IT pathways – BSc (Hons) in Computer Systems Engineering and BSc (Hons) in Computer Science creating graduates who are industry ready and able to [...]
Maldives Tourism- case study globally for smart Marketing ! – Dr Rohantha Athukorala
One of Sri Lanka’s respected marketing professionals Dr Rohantha Athukorala addressing the first edition of “ The Maldives Marketing” summit in the Island nation Male’ opinioned that Maldives Tourism is a strong brand globally due to data driven approach by Maldives Tourism that helps build cutting edge brand marketing initiatives. It is a lesson to [...]
Choose your unique path with a UGC/MOHE-approved Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Economics and Finance at (RIC)
For over 30 years, Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) has held its unparalleled reputation in providing University of London (UoL) Degrees with academic direction from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). With this expertise, RIC provides you the unique opportunity to pursue UGC/MOHE approved Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Economics and [...]