Principled approach: A book for principals
The 10th commemoration of educationist and founder of D S Senanayake Vidyalaya, Colombo late Mr. R.I.T. Alles, was held at the BMICH. President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest. The autobiography of Mr Alles titled ‘My Path’ was launched at the ceremony. The book was presented to 10 principals and was to be made available [...]
Inspection of school buildings following tragic structure collapse: Ed. Minister
Education minister Susil Premajayantha has issued a circular that all national and provincial school buildings should be re-examined for safety issues. The move comes following the death of a student at a school in Wellampitiya where a part of a wall connected to water pipes collapsed. The minister directed engineers attached to the buildings sections of [...]
Susil Premajayantha elected to UNESCO
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha has been elected to the UNESCO Board of Directors at a vote held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France this week. He received 188 votes (76 per cent) from 144 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. He will have the opportunity to represent the country from 2024-2027. This is the second time he has been [...]
President stresses expanding children’s language skills
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasised the importance of expanding language skills beyond Sinhala and Tamil. He announced the implementation of the ‘English for All’ programme in all schools and universities across the country by 2030, at the 10th commemoration of the late R I T Alles, a renowned educationist and founder of D S Senanayake Vidyalaya. The [...]
Professor Manori Gamage new Dean of J’pura Medical Sciences Faculty
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura has appointed Professor Manori Gamage as the new Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences with effect from last Friday. Prof Gamage holds an array of qualifications, including MBBS, MD (PAED), DCH and MRCPCH (UK). As a professor in pediatrics, she has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in [...]
Compulsory education means guarantee of universal access, not coercion: IDEC
The 30th International Democratic Education Conference (IDEC) 2023 in Nepal has called on the United Nations’ Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) to clarify that “compulsory education” means a guarantee of universal access to education, and does not mean forcing a child to attend school. The Resolution was collaboratively drafted by international democratic education advocates led by Richard [...]
CaNSLA leads academic collaboration efforts
The Canadian Network of Sri Lankan Academics (CaNSLA) has invited all Lankan-origin academics living in Canada to join and support an action plan in the higher education sector. CaNSLA will initially focus on fostering academic collaborations, exchange programmes between Canadian and Lankan universities, support Lankan academics and students, enhance research opportunities, and build international academic networks. The higher [...]
Budget spotlight on education sector
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his budget speech announced a series of measures on the expansion of science and technology education in universities. Among them were plans to have four new universities, considering the current trends for the technical sector. They are: Seethawaka Science and Technology University (Lalith Athulathmudali Post Graduate Institute will be incorporated to this University), Kurunegala [...]
IIHS and Coventry University UK partner up to revolutionise education in South Asia
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) unveiled the formalisation of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Coventry University UK. The partnership is expected to shape the future of education in the South Asian region. The milestone collaboration took place at the IIHS Multiversity, Kerawalapitiya, Sri Lanka on the 13th of November 2023. The [...]
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onlineaccounting.lk Offers Scholarship To Top GCE A/L Commerce Student, To Pursue the Prestigious ACCA Qualification
onlineaccounting.lk that introduces online and virtual learning experiences to students pursuing professional accountancy programmes in Sri Lanka, has taken a significant stride by offering a sponsorship to Dinulaka Methwan Sri Lanka’s 3rd ranked (English Medium Rank 1st) Commerce student in the 2022 GCE A/L examination, enabling him to pursue the prestigious Association of Chartered Certified [...]
AOD celebrates its 7th successful year presenting Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka
From local runway to global success: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka (MBFW) emerged from the visionary drive of AOD— the pioneering design university in Sri Lanka— to create a global platform for the nation’s fashion talent. The endeavour found a key patron in Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), the official brand custodian of Mercedes-Benz [...]
Deakin University Degree pathways in Early Childhood Education and Psychology – Only @ PCHE
PCHE has a well-established partnership with Deakin University, Australia to provide students interested in the field of psychology with a pathway to gaining a Bachelor of Psychological Science degree. Students can complete the first year at PCHE and upon successful completion will be awarded with a diploma in Psychology by PCHE. Students can then transfer [...]
Exclusive Personalised Information Session with Australia’s Flinders University – College of Medicine & Public Health, at Edlocate
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to becoming a healthcare professional including to be a medical doctor? Look no further than the University of Flinders in Adelaide renowned for its world-class courses in health and medical sciences. These courses are internationally recognized for an innovative curriculum delivering outstanding clinical and academic training, [...]
Dynamic Initiatives and Educational Milestones
American Center Celebrates Innovation and Learning in Sri Lanka The American Center, located within the American Embassy in Colombo, bustled with activity during the convergence of International Education Week and Global Entrepreneurship Week. The week was underlined with excitement, highlighted by a packed schedule that included the arrival of Rafik Mansour, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) [...]
Unlocking Success: The Vital Role of Human Capital in Sri Lankan Organisations
In today’s changing business world, companies are increasingly recognising the fact that one of the most important components in their organisation is their human capital – the people who work for them. This new way of thinking highlights the idea of human capital being extremely important in the planning process of organisations. This scenario is [...]
The Secret to Growth is to Compete with Yourself
Even though I am constantly studying my competitors in order to have an understanding of where they stand, I never compete with others as I have come to the understanding that the more I focus on others the more I will derail from myself. Attempting to be better than others is an egoistic desire which [...]
HOW TO IMPRESS AT YOUR PERSONAL APPRAISAL
Introduction The annual appraisal is always a stressful time. Both awaited and feared by employees! It can be a nervous and uncomfortable experience for most employees. It is a time when employees are evaluated against their company’s expectations. Based on performance and achievements (or under-achievements), employees have to justify their next pay increment or promotion. [...]
Over 1000 Accountants and Students join CA Sri Lanka’s spectacular ‘Walk the World of Numbers’ parade
The streets of Colombo came alive on Saturday, as the highly anticipated ‘Walk the World of Numbers’ parade, hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), unfolded from Malalasekera Mawatha to Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo 7. The grand parade, dedicated to marking International Accounting Day, saw an impressive turnout of [...]
‘Daybridge in Concert’ Celebrating Early Childhood Talent and Development
The Daybridge International AMI Montessori Group, through the Directress of the group Mrs. Iromi Weerasinghe is established as one of the pioneers of the AMI Montessori method of teaching in Sri Lanka with over 40 years of experience in the field. Daybridge celebrated “Daybridge in Concert” on the 10th of November, 2023 at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. The event was organised by the Directress and conducted along with [...]
Pearl Bay nurtures junior lifeguards
To foster responsibility and knowledge in our young generation, while ensuring an unforgettable and thrilling experience, Pearl Bay, Sri Lanka’s premier international standard theme park in Bandaragama, proudly introduced its very first Junior Lifeguard Training Programme. Open to children aged 4 to 13, this programme aimed to equip them with essential water safety and rescue [...]
Professor Carl Rhodes, Dean of UTS Business School visits UTS College Sri Lanka
Professor Carl Rhodes, Dean of UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) recently visited UTS College Sri Lanka to talk to staff and students about the UTS Business experience in Sydney. Professor Rhodes is responsible for the academic and strategic leadership of the School in pursuit of its vision to be a socially committed [...]