Minister vows to reverse Covid-driven downfall in primary education
Says new methods to be introduced to take the standards to international level The COVID-19 pandemic was a major reason for the downfall of the primary education system, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha has said. Addressing the prize-giving ceremony of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya on Thursday, he said the lack of trained teachers had caused a severe downfall [...]
CP ban on tuition if teacher and student are of the same school; unions hit out
The ban on government teachers giving tuition to students of schools where they teach will be futile as long as the exam-oriented education system remains, teacher unions said. Recently, Central Province Governor Lalith Gamage instructed education officials to issue a circular on the prohibition. Central Province Education Director M.G. Amarasiri Piyadasa told the Education Times [...]
Science and IT degree programmes get ADB, WB boost
UGC gets billions to promote job-oriented course; minimum requirement 3 AL passes The University Grants Commission (UGC) is planning to use Rs 1.6 billion in Asian Development Bank (ADB) funds for science- and IT-based educational programmes in state-run universities. Among the projects would be software degree programmes, science-related degree programmes and Information Technology educational activities. UGC [...]
APIIT hosts the Award Ceremony for the NCUK International Foundation Year and APIIT Sri Lanka Foundation
The highly anticipated Award Ceremony for the NCUK International Foundation Year and APIIT Sri Lanka Foundation took place on July 12th, 2023, at the Monarch Imperial Ballroom. The event was graced by Chief Guest, Maria McKenna, Business Development Director – NCUK, who joined in celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of students who successfully completed the NCUK [...]
BCI Campus helps students to spply for interest-free loans
The Benedict XVI International Institute of Higher Education, better known as the BCI Campus, is a Ministry of Education and UGC recognised private degree-awarding institute located in Negombo, offering several in-demand degree programmes and undergraduate pathways to obtain them. These degrees are offered under the Schools of Business, School of Computing and School of Education [...]
British Council facilitates seamless transition to student life in the UK with Study UK Pre-Departure Briefing
The British Council -in partnership with Study UK- is helping students prepare for their move to the UK by hosting an exclusive Pre-Departure Briefing on Wednesday the 26th of July 2023. Open to all students from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal who have received either a conditional or unconditional offer letter from a [...]
‘We The New Global’ campaign takes center stage at Aod’s Open Day – aspiring creatives get a taste of world-class design education
The Academy of Design (Aod) is celebrating the success of yet another Open Day – having opened its doors to aspiring creatives and their parents looking to learn more about what Sri Lanka’s leading design university has to offer. Held this year on Saturday the 17th of June, the halls of the Colombo Innovation Tower [...]
UTS College Sri Lanka Graduation Ceremony 2023
The UTS College Graduation Ceremony 2023 held at the Nelum Pokuna Theater on 1st July was a momentous occasion that marked the culmination of the academic journeys of 370 accomplished students. The event was graced by esteemed guests, including Dr Paul Zeccola, Acting Deputy High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka; Dr John Wood, Director/Chair [...]
July 4th with NCHS USA programme students celebrate at Hikka Tranz
The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century. For us at NCHS (Nawaloka College of Higher Studies), it was essential that all our students who are preparing to move [...]
Sri Lankan candidate Dihan Udugampola achieves rapid success at CFA exams
Dihan Udugampola, a candidate from Sri Lanka, has achieved remarkable success in the prestigious CFA Programme. In his first attempt, Dihan passed all three levels of the CFA examinations, completing the program within just 1 year and 8 months. With a strong passion for capital markets and a desire to pursue a successful career in [...]
Top 100 Universities in the world: Whither Sri Lankan Universities?
Is it a branding Problem? We would expect at least one of our universities to be included among the top 1000 universities in the world. Unfortunately, we are not. As per the chart, India and Pakistan have been able to secure 38 and 14 respectively to be in the list and they are the only [...]
Georgian College, Canada and ApplyBoard, Sri Lanka Host Successful Partner Meetup and High Tea
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Georgian College, Canada and ApplyBoard Inc. recently joined forces to host a highly successful partner meetup and high tea event in the exquisite Crystall Ballroom at the Taj Samudra Hotel. The event took place on Friday, 7th July 2023, and saw the presence of more than 60 prominent and qualified partner [...]
Acing School Exams in Sri Lanka: Preparing Your Students for Success
School exams play a crucial role in determining a student’s academic progress and future opportunities. In Sri Lanka, where education holds great importance, it is essential to equip students with effective strategies to excel in their exams. This article provides valuable insights and tips to help teachers prepare their students to face school exams confidently [...]
Life Storms – Pain Halts and Success Bus
Sometime ago I witnessed our former cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga batting with one hand due to a severe damage he had to face on one of his fingers on the other hand. He was well aware that he was the leader and that he cannot cast down at the pain of a thundering storm that [...]
Minister outlines radical changes in education system
Far-reaching changes will be brought to the country’s education system, where decisive changes will be made next year to produce students who are all geared up for the twenty-first century, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. He made the comment while addressing a news conference themed ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ at the Presidential Media [...]
TISSL successfully hosts the ‘International Conference for School Leaders 2023’ fostering innovation in education
The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL), an association consisting of 23 esteemed international schools in the country, organized the ‘International Conference for School Leaders 2023’ recently. This conference aimed to foster global educational excellence, facilitate partnerships among international schools, and enhance positive relationships within school communities. TISSL has become widely acknowledged as the leading [...]
Only weekend holiday between two terms
The current school term will end on Friday, July 21, and the new term will begin on Monday, July 24, leaving only the weekend holiday between the two terms. The move has been made to reduce school holidays and normalise the public examination calendar. The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis had an impact on [...]
Launching life and career
Professional & Academic Skills Development programme from Ivey Campus Today’s school-leavers need a quick personal skills-developer as they enter the world of higher studies and jobs. Boosting character, study skills and social style, all give a stepping stone in to the future. The Ivey Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT), known popularly as Ivey Campus, [...]
‘Navigating Dire Straits’: The National HR Conference 2023, organised by CIPM, concludes with resounding success
The highly awaited National Human Resource Conference (NHRC) 2023, which is the nation’s premier event for human resource management, organised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Sri Lanka, was held on the 21st and 22nd of June 2023 at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura. This flagship conference marked its return after a three-year hiatus, [...]
In tough times work like a true professional
Globally recession has taken its toll on businesses and will continue to do so. In such a situation, it is quite possible that employees will resort to unprofessional behaviour to safeguard their jobs. However, in these tough times being a true PRO will be the best insurance policy for effective and efficient work. What are [...]
SLIIT Young Engineering Expo 2023 nurtures innovative thinking and career growth for Young Engineers
As SLIIT gears to host the anticipated ‘Young Engineers Expo 2023’ (YEE ’23), organised by the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Saman Thilakasiri, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Senior Professor, SLIIT, explains how the event together with SLIIT is empowering aspiring engineers, equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive in their chosen [...]
Inauguration of Diploma in Laboratory Technology (DLT) of College of Chemical Sciences 2023
The Inauguration of the DLT programme 2023 of the College of Chemical Sciences was held on the 7th of July 2023 at the P P G L Siriwardene Auditorium, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. Prof. Chamari Hettiarachchi, Professor in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. [...]
Annual General Meeting of the Devi Balika Past Pupils’ Association Commemorating 70th Anniversary of the School
The Devi Balika Past Pupil’s Association celebrated a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the school’s Dr. Wimala De Silva Auditorium. Unlike the previous year, when they were banned from entering the school at the last moment, this year’s AGM was well-attended by past pupils, teachers, and principals. Over 200 people, including the President of [...]