Gen-Z: The media literate generation
‘Kaleidoscope 2024 Screen Media for Gen-Z’ was launched at the Presidential Secretariat this week, chaired by Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake. This initiative by the President’s Media Division aims to equip school students with practical knowledge and experience in various media platforms.
Legal action delays over 38,000 teacher appointments
Over 38,000 teacher appointments have been held up due to ongoing legal action, while several schools have been affected due to lack of teachers. Some of the schools in the outstations face closure while some of the classes have been stopped due to the lack of teachers. Shortages exist for GCE (A/L) teachers of science, [...]
School IT syllabus to be updated
Plans have been made to update the information technology (IT) curriculum in government schools, the Education Ministry said. The pilot project would commence on Tuesday (19) Minister Susil Premajayantha said. He added that arrangements have been made as part of the pilot project to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and IT into the State-school system for [...]
NSBM to offer medical degree
Clinical training at Homagama Base Hospital after upgrade to teaching hospital A new Faculty of Medicine is to be established at the National School of Business Management (NSBM) under the supervision of the Education Ministry, Health Ministry and the Sri Lanka Medical Council. The Homagama Base Hospital will serve as the hospital for clinical training [...]
Government officials offered training courses by Thailand
The External Resources Department of the Finance Ministry has called for nominations for the online annual international training courses (AITC) awarded by Thailand. Thailand International Training Agency (TICA) has invited nominations from eligible government officials of Sri Lanka to take part in the online programme, which would consist of 14 courses held from March to [...]
Royal Institute Centre of Skills: Shaping Futures Beyond Language Education
Royal Institute Centre of Skills (RICS) continues to redefine the standards of education, offering a diverse range of Cambridge Courses tailored to meet the varying English competency levels of students. From Starters, Movers, and Flyers for juniors to KET (Key English Test), PET (Preliminary English Test), FCE (First Certificate in English) and CAE (Cambridge English [...]
CA Sri Lanka forum unites experts to explore solutions and debate challenges on SOE restructuring
Stepping up in its standing as the National Body of Accountants and as a leading professional body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) took the initiative to bring together experts to focus on the highly debated restructuring process of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The enlightening forum, held on 04th March 2024, [...]
APIIT Sri Lanka Unveils a Modern Learning Space for the APIIT School of Foundation Studies
A new learning space The APIIT School of Foundation Studies acquires a brand-new home-base on 12 March 2024. Located in the ultra-modern Access Towers II Office Complex on Union Place, Colombo 2, this new innovative space aims to transform the way we teach and learn. The new facility was declared open in the presence of [...]
KEY STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONALS TO ACCELERATE CAREER GROWTH
Introduction In today’s fast-paced and competitive professional landscape, it is not enough to work hard – you also need to work smart to accelerate your career growth. Professionals are constantly looking for ways to accelerate their career growth and reach greater heights. Hard work and expertise are essential, but it takes more than that to [...]
SLIIT Engineering : Nurturing Future-Ready Leaders for a Decade
The Engineering Faculty at SLIIT, distinguished as the nation’s premier non-state engineering institution, stands at the forefront of cultivating a new breed of highly skilled and industry-ready engineers. Fuelled by an unwavering commitment to excellence, SLIIT delivers a world-class educational experience that transcends conventional classroom learning paradigms. Boasting an experienced cadre of faculty members drawn [...]
AICPA & CIMA welcome the next generation of accounting and finance talent
5 March 2024, Colombo, Sri Lanka – On 4 March 2024, AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, awarded 108 accounting and finance professionals in Sri Lanka with their ACMA and FCMA certificates, and their Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) designation at their awards and member recognition ceremony in presence [...]
Gateway College continues its supremacy at COMUN 2024
Gateway College further cemented its position as a dominant force at the 30th Session of the Colombo Operated Model United Nations Conference (COMUN) 2024, held from the 1st to the 3rd of March. As a pioneering and prestigious event in Sri Lanka’s Model United Nations landscape, this year’s COMUN attracted over 400 delegates from more [...]
Winners of Study UK Alumni Awards announced in Sri Lanka
The ceremony celebrates the achievements of Sri Lankan alumni from UK universities The winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2023-24 in Sri Lanka were announced at a ceremony, hosted by the British Council in Colombo. The ceremony was attended by senior representatives from government, private organisations, and UK alumni. The Award judges selected recipients for [...]
Unlocking Excellence: Experience The Overseas School of Colombo’s Open Day
Step into a realm where educational excellence has been the hallmark since 1957. The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC), Sri Lanka’s oldest international school, invites you to embark on a journey of unparalleled academic finesse, cultural richness, and global opportunities. Excellence in Education: The IB Advantage As the only IB World School in Sri Lanka, [...]
First-ever Medical Statistics Postgraduate Programme in SL
The Board of Study of the Multi-Disciplinary Studies, University of Kelaniya, has identified the future demand for statistical applications in Healthcare and Medical Sectors nationally and globally. Hence, the board has developed a well-structured Matre of Medical Statistics Degree programme to address this need by aligning the programme with the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF-09) [...]
NSBM Green University Inaugurates March 2024 Intake of Undergraduate Programmes
NSBM Green University, the nation’s premier degree awarding institute, successfully concluded the inauguration ceremony to officially welcome the newly enrolled batch for the March 2024 Intake of its Undergraduate Degree Programmes. The ceremony held yesterday (12th March) at the NSBM premises brought together a distinguished gathering of NSBM staff headed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. [...]
Empowering tomorrow’s Leaders with a world renowned Ph.D programme from MSU Malaysia
The Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia is the best option to enhance your academic credentials with a PhD. With the global recognition, this PhD programme provides a great deal significant value to your academic resume. As a QS global ranked university, MSU focused on building holistic human capital. Envisioning a better, more sustainable future [...]
PURPLE WALK – The Leeds International, Negombo
The ‘Purple Walk’ the first The Leeds International Negombo organised on the 3rd Feb. was really not just a walk a walk with many achievements reached locally as well as internationally.The Leeds International Negombo starting with just 4 students 7 years ago is now like giant tree giving shade to inspiring children.Its Principal Mr.Naleen Fonseka [...]
Trainocate and BCAS Campus have joined forces in a significant partnership aimed at revolutionising education and addressing brain drain in Sri Lanka
With a focus on enhancing professional development and integrating Microsoft Fundamental Programmes into the university curriculum, this collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between industry and academia. Trainocate, a leader in corporate upskilling with expertise in various global vendor programmes, recognized the need for IT professionals who can meet industry demands. Partnering with BCAS Campus, [...]
CFW’s ode to summer
By Shannon Salgadoe - Pix by Akila Jayawardena and Eshan Fernando The third and fourth days of the 21st edition of Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) took place on March 8 and 9 at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. This year, the fashion platform shifted its focus — to promote Colombo as a hub, with events taking place [...]