Global thoughts: International environmental law, local legal framework
A guest lecture entitled ‘Incorporation of International Environmental Law Principles into Sri Lankan Legal Framework’ by Dr Sumudu Atapattu, Director of the Centre for Global Legal Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA was held at the auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) last week. (Dr [...]
Govt. approves university staff recruitment
The Government has approved a plan to recruit the required academic staff for all 17 state-run universities within this year, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha told the Education Times. The move comes after the University Grants Commission (UGC) brought up the issue of the non-availability of staff during a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe last week. [...]
India offers scholarships to study Hindi in Agra
The Indian Government has offered scholarships to study Hindi at an institute in Agra. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, is offering scholarships to Sri Lankan nationals to study Hindi at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (Central Institute of Hindi), Agra, for the academic session 2024-2025, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said. [...]
President addresses education concerns during talks in North
Steps are underway to set aside finances for the recruitment of teachers to fill vacancies, and to allot land for the Jaffna Teaching Hospital, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a discussion with representatives of the youth community, health and education sectors, and the Jaffna District Secretariat on Saturday (6). Prioritising needs-based funding, and an immediate [...]
GCE A/L Agriculture second paper cancelled
The Examinations Department has decided to cancel the second Agriculture paper at the recently concluded GCE (Advanced Level) examination. The decision follows revelations that the paper had been leaked on social media ahead of the examination. A new date for a fresh examination will be announced later.
Minister outlines education reforms
Education Minister Dr Susil Premajayantha has outlined some of the reforms to be implemented in the education sector. Fresh directives will be sent out on how to hold ‘School Circles’ in which parents actively participate at school over two weeks from February 2 to February 16, as part of the new programmes. Trainers (on a [...]
Scholarships to study medicine in Cuba
The Education Ministry has announced the availability of scholarships to study medicine in Cuba. Applicants have been invited to apply for courses at the Latin American University of Medicine in Cuba. Applicants should be citizens of Sri Lanka, and under 25 years of age on February 28, 2024 (should exceed 16 years of age). The [...]
Climate change and sustainability education institution opens
The first climate change and sustainability education institution in Sri Lanka, powered by AI and IOT, opened its doors with the goal of promoting ‘green’ executives and entrepreneurs. Clair Prakash, the founder of the Climata Academy, spearheaded this project as a collaborative effort between Climata (Pvt) Ltd and British College of Applied Studies (BCAS). Gihan [...]
Gateway students achieve outstanding results at the Australian Secondary Certificate of Education
Gateway College is basking in the glory of outstanding accomplishments as it celebrates the achievements of its inaugural South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Batch of 2023, not only in Sri Lanka but across South Asia. SACE, equivalent to Advanced Level, is a globally recognised pre-university programme that provides entry into the world’s top universities. [...]
New Year Celebration at Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
The New Year’s Day breakfast at the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon was hosted at Adamantane House in Rajagiriya. It was a heartwarming gathering that brought together the entire institute community. Professor Namal Priyantha, the President of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon and Professor S. A. Deraniyagala, the Dean of the College of Chemical Sciences, shared [...]
After A/Levels Don’t Waste Time
Start Your Degree At ACBT With Pending Results The Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT) is the pioneer in Australian higher education in Sri Lanka since 1998. ACBT is owned by Navitas Group, and it is the largest education institute in the world with 130+ colleges and universities worldwide in 31 counties having over [...]
Study Engineering at Kyoto University of Advanced Science in Japan
Applications Now Open! www.kuas.ac.jp/en/ Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS)is an accredited private university located in Kyoto, Japan, one of the most technology-driven country. KUAS is offering an innovative Engineering programme in English language to meet the global demand for street-smart engineers. KUAS ensures that all its graduates will be ready for career opportunities not [...]
Royal Institute of Colombo Revolutionises Tertiary Stem Education in Sri Lanka Through Innovative Co-Teaching
In a groundbreaking move set to reshape the landscape of higher education in Sri Lanka, Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) has forged a transformative partnership with Deakin University, Australia. This collaboration introduces the Deakin University Pathway programmes in the fields of science, engineering, the environment, software engineering and data science, heralding a new era of [...]
EDEX Expo 2024: Fostering Leaders of Tomorrow
In its commitment to offering aspiring Sri Lankan youth comprehensive insights into a diverse array of opportunities in higher education, training, gainful employment, and entrepreneurship; EDEX Expo 2024, Sri Lanka’s oldest, largest, and premier Education Expo, is set to unfold from the 9th to the 11th of February at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention [...]
Graduateship Examination In Chemistry & Bsc Honours In Chemical Science
(Subject to the Confirmation by the Academic Board & the Council of the Institute) Level 2 – Second Semester -2022 J. N. Oleap Fernando Memorial Scholarship 215782 Ms. H.K.R Waidyalankara OVERALL THEORY AWARDS First Prize & W. F. Peiris Memorial Trust Scholarship 215749 Mr. S. V. Ariyawansa Second Prize & Professor W. Pearlyn D. Perera [...]
UTS College Sri Lanka partnered with EDEX 2024 as a Platinum sponsor
UTS College Sri Lanka is a wholly owned campus of University of Technology Sydney, Australia. UTS is a dynamic and innovative university, ranked as Australia’s top young university, and 90th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024, reflecting its strength in employability, research, teaching, and internationalisation. A robust framework of support services [...]
ESOFT Metro Campus partnered with EDEX Expo 2024 as a Platinum sponsor
As the largest, private sector, higher education network in Sri Lanka with 40 branches across the island, ESOFT creates opportunities for over 35,000 students every year. Since its inception in 2000, ESOFT has built a solid reputation for delivering high quality and affordable academic programmes endorsed by leading educational establishments in the UK which range [...]
Study Medicine and Be a World Class Doctor
Get a world-recognised degree With the Minimum Cost Join the most trusted foreign education provider with 27 years of Excellent Service to the Sri Lankan nation, and gain a world-recognised Medicine / Engineering degree from a world-renowned prestigious university. REC Campus – The only education partner that takes the responsibility of the students till Graduation [...]
MEET ACADEMICS FROM MONASH MALAYSIA –SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT EDLOCATE COLOMBO & KANDY ON 24th& 25th JANUARY
Malaysia has become one of the most preferred education destinations for students from Sri Lanka keen to enter a career in Medicine or Health Sciences because of their cost-effective, high-quality courses and the close proximity to Sri Lanka. We have arranged two leading academics from Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, of the [...]
LAUNCHING OF SRI LANKA’S FIRST ACADEMY DEDICATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE & SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION POWERED BY AI & IOT
The Climata Academy, Founded by Ms Clair Prakash, is the first of its kind which is dedicated to climate change and sustainability education powered by modern technology to equip people with the knowledge, skills & tools to address climate change & sustainability. The Climata Academy was formed as a joint venture between Climata Pvt Ltd [...]
BCI Campus Career Day 2023 unlocks career opportunities for Undergraduates
BCI Campus, renowned as a private degree awarding institute, collaborated with BNI Pearl Chapter, part of the World’s leading networking and referrals organisation, hosting its inaugural BCI Career Day 2023 in November at the Christ King Building, BCI Campus premises. The event served as a dynamic bridge, connecting employers with potential hires and offering undergraduates [...]
PEARSON SRI LANKA PARTNERS WITH THE OLD BOY’S ASSOCIATION OF S. THOMAS’ COLLEGE, MOUNT LAVINIA FOR “ELEVATE” – A FUTURISTIC CAREER GUIDANCE CONFERENCE
Pearson Sri Lanka proudly announced its partnership with the Old Boy’s Association of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the 24th of November for the groundbreaking event “Elevate,” a career guidance speaker conference. The Elevate conference is scheduled to take place on the 20th of January at the [...]
Private Tears that Fertilise Public Victories
There is a very popular myth that strong men and women don’t cry. Well, then haven’t grate warriors cried as though they are infants at times they have lost their loved ones. The day my father leaves us I would certainly cry until I have no more tears to cry. In the history of Israel, [...]
THE POWER OF POSITIVITY
Introduction – In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, the power of positivity can be your greatest asset. The idea that positivity can have a powerful impact on our lives is not a new one. In fact, many ancient cultures and customs recognised the importance of positivity and stressed the importance of nurturing a [...]