A lesson to be learnt: Teachers and principals protest
Teachers and principals this week renewed their protest campaign with a string of demands, including the payment of arrears due to them, and calling for higher budget allocations for the education sector. The protest was held outside the Education Ministry. Eventually the Police used tear gas to disperse the protestors. Pic by Akila Jayawardena
4,700 school principal appointments next weekend
The Education Ministry will grant 4,700 principal (Grade III) appointments next Saturday, ending a four-year wait to complete the process. Governors of the provinces will preside over the functions to be held in the nine provinces while Education Minister Susil Prmajayantha will attend the function of the Western Province to be held in Colombo. The [...]
STEAM education system will be implemented before long: Education Minister
The STEAM education system will be put into effect before long in an effort to implement a rewarding learning experience with non-the oretical tasks, Education Minister Dr Susil Premajayantha said. The minister was speaking at a programme to foster the STEAM education system among students at the National Institute of Education (NIE). This education method [...]
UGC asks for Rs 10 billion allocation in budget
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has requested an allocation of Rs 10 billion for the next year through the annual budget. UGC Chairman Prof Sampath Amaratunga said the allocation is required for the construction of buildings, purchase of equipment, research work and infrastructure facilities. He also pointed out that 2,000 lecturers needed to be recruited [...]
New law to mandate school meals by 2030
A new Act ‘State School Nutrition Supported Fund’ will be introduced early next year to achieve broad coverage of the school meal programme by 2030, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. Addressing the first meeting of the Global School Meals Coalition in Paris, the minister said the Legal Draftsman’s Department is currently finalising the draft Act. [...]
Peace Corps to continue English programme for 5-year period
A memorandum of understanding between the Education Ministry and Peace Corps, an institute supported by the US Congress, to promote teaching English in Sri Lanka is to be extended for 5 years. Peace Corps programmes have been implemented in Sri Lanka during 1962-64, 1983-1998, and 2004-06. In 2018, a memorandum of understanding was signed between [...]
Huawei to support annual study programme for software and hardware engineers
Huawei Technologies’ Senior Vice President, Simon Lin, announced plans to support an annual study programme for Lankan software and hardware engineers, and collaborations with Lankan universities for academic, technological and infrastructure assistance. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, during his recent state visit to China, visited Huawei’s research and development centre in Beijing and discussed Sri Lanka’s future [...]
Online authentication of GCE O/L and A/L certificates
The Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, with the Examinations Department, has launched an online service for the authentication of GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) and Advanced Level (A/L) examinations certificates issued by the Department. The online authentication services are accessible for certificates issued from 2001. Under the new system, individuals could apply for [...]
Safeguard schools with historic value: PM
About 800 schools built by the Lankan philanthropists all over the country have been closed due to negligence by education authorities, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said. The Prime Minister, this week, urged education authorities to safeguard schools with historic value. “Most of the schools closed were built by elites and their families who donated land [...]
SLIIT Professor Nimal Rajapakse Achieves Global Recognition as One of the World’s Top 100,000 Researchers
SLIIT proudly announces that one of its eminent academics, Professor Nimal Rajapakse, has once again been recognised as one of the world’s top 100,000 researchers, a distinction revealed in a recent global study conducted by Elsevier, a renowned leader in research data. The 2023 top 100,000 researchers list has only two professors from Sri Lankan [...]
The Art of Persuasion: Convincing Customers to Buy and Buy Again
In the ever-evolving world of business, the key to success often lies in convincing customers not only to make that initial purchase but also to return for more. This art of persuasion is a skill that can be mastered, and it begins with a deep understanding of your customers and the value your product brings [...]
“The Future Envisions Graduates Transitioning Into Job Creators Rather Than Merely Job Seekers”
Prof. Dr. Mohd Shukri Ab. Yajid, President, Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia & Management and Science Institute (MSI) Sri Lanka 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 [...]
Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering
The Open University of Sri Lanka Calls applications for 2024 intake The Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering study programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering Technology at the Open University of Sri Lanka is a well-received engineering degree programme. Formerly known as the Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering, this globally and locally accepted [...]
RIC’s Encore’23: The Stars Take the Stage!
In a spectacular return for the second consecutive year, Royal Institute of Colombo brought back its much-celebrated talent show, under the name Encore’23 captivating audiences with a dazzling array of performances that ranged from comedic brilliance to breathtaking dance numbers and mesmerising solo and group singing. The highly anticipated event took place on Friday the [...]
Managing stress for career success
Introduction – In today’s VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous) environments, individuals are under stress to perform consistently in terms of their jobs. A certain level of stress is acceptable to drive performance but excessive stress is harmful to the mind and body and can even lead to serious health complications. Hence, in this brief [...]
The British Council hosts inaugural Alumni UK forum with ‘Transdisciplinary Approach for Sustainable Development’ theme
The British Council in Sri Lanka under its Alumni UK Programme – together with The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) and The National Science Foundation (NSF), held the programme’s inaugural forum on Tuesday the 24th of October. The enlightening symposium brought together a distinguished gathering of well-established scholars, researchers, and professionals [...]
Revolutionizing Education in Sri Lanka: The SACE Programme Offers a Bright Future Beyond Exams
Options for Advanced Level Education in Sri Lanka have often been limited to the State exams and the Cambridge/Edexcel British exams. Both awarding bodies have for the most part run examination centric qualifications in Sri Lanka for a long time – until SACE came along. The South Australian Certificate of Education is overseen by the [...]
“COSMIC RESILIENCE” for Success in Life, Profession, and Business
Facing Challenges and Getting Closer to “Artificial Intelligence” At Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo The New Year has always been a keenly awaited milestone around the world, with almost everyone making resolutions aimed at personal improvement; taking up a new hobby, practice or course of study, giving up a negative habit and making it a highly successful year. While [...]
British Council invites applications for South Asia Festival & Culture Academy (SAFCA 2024) Intermediate Course
The British Council, in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, is inviting applications to the South Asia Festival & Culture Academy (SAFCA) in response to the growth of independent and established arts and culture festivals. This pioneering initiative bridges the gap between festival enthusiasts and industry experts, facilitating an exchange of knowledge and insights online in India and neighbouring [...]
Revised Prepared article: Exclusive Personalised Session with the University of Queensland at Edlocate
A world ranked, group of 08 university in Australia Are you a student planning to explore overseas study opportunities, or a parent actively seeking the right path for your child’s educational journey? In either case, choosing the right university is a pivotal decision. That’s why Edlocate, in collaboration with the University of Queensland (UQ), has [...]
Don’t miss an opportunity to attend the keynote address by Prof Anne-Marie Morgan of University of South Australia (UniSA)on 6th Nov& one-on-one interview session on 7th Nov
Prospective students keen to enter into a career as an Early Childhood Teacher in Australia & their parentscan obtain invites for two special events with Prof Anne-Mare. Limited seating is available therefore call the number mentioned below immediately! As we previously advised through series of articles, the skill of an Early Childhood teacher is listed [...]
CA Sri Lanka empowers corporate world by producing 343 new Chartered Accountants
Prestigious fellow status bestowed upon 340 existing members As a world-class professional body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) once again empowered the corporate world by ushering in 343 new Chartered Accountants, who will chart the course of the ever-evolving corporate landscape, armed with their versatile and diverse skills and [...]
UN Subregional Capacity Building Workshop in Colombo
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific recently conducted the Subregional Capacity Building Workshop on Safe and inclusive transport in the Asia-Pacific region in Sri Lanka. Transport is the vector of economic and social activities in Asia and the Pacific. Despite the considerable socioeconomic benefits that the transport sector brings to [...]
REVITALISE – The 11th Installation ceremony of the Rotaract club of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, a name synonymous with excellence, not only in academics but also in nurturing young leaders and professionals. In this spirit, the Rotaract Club of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University has been a shining example of the institution’s dedication to service, skill development, and community engagement for the past [...]
“Prowess 2023”: A Spectacular Event Which Showcased UCL’s Finest Talent
UCL is proud to have showcased the Talent Show of the year highlighting the myriad talents of the students and staff of UCL. “Prowess 2023” was indeed a show to remember. Following the resounding success of this edition lived up to expectation and was a wonderful night to remember. UCL is the leader in transnational higher education [...]
How to get into the world’s top medical university?
Here is an excellent chance to get into a medical university that is among the world’s top 1000 universities. Kursk state medical university is fully recognised by WFME (World Federation for Medical Education). Our students who graduated from Kursk state medical university which is among the world’s top 1000 top government medical institutes have been [...]