Graduates in the fold: Peradeniya external degree programme
The Arts and Management convocation for the external degree programme of the Distance Education facility of the University of Peradeniya was held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Auditorium at Polgolla on Thursday. Vice Chancellor Professor M D Lamwansa presented the certificates to the graduates. There were 1,139 Arts graduates and 38 Business Management graduates. Pic by [...]
15,000 graduate teachers to enter workforce after court case ends
The Education Ministry is going ahead with a recruitment programme of 15,000 graduate teachers after the completion of a court case regarding the recruitment. Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that 2,500 teachers will be recruited from the Western Province. The rest will be recruited from other provinces based on the requirement. They will teach O/L [...]
Police to increase measures to protect schoolchildren
The safety of school students is to be enhanced with the setting up of committees in coordination with the Police. Police, students, teachers and drivers of school vans will be among those in the committee. Each school will have its own school traffic plan to ensure that accidents are minimised around the school. Setting up [...]
O/L exam in May, A/L results before that
Re-scrutinised results of the 2022 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will be released in advance of the 2023 O/L exam which is scheduled to take place in May 2024, according to Education Minister Dr Susil Premajayantha. He confirmed that the exam is set for the second week of May and its timetable has already been [...]
Undergraduate programme offered at DDUGU
International applicants have been invited to apply for the undergraduate programme of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (DDUGU), in Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded in 1957, the DDUGU is the first university to be established in Uttar Pradesh following independence. It is listed as one of India’s top 100 universities. The university features outstanding research [...]
MoUs between local and international universities
The signing of several MoUs and agreements between Lankan universities and international universities or agencies was approved by the Cabinet to foster higher education collaboration. An MoU to promote the launch of multidisciplinary research on integrated resource management and to address catastrophe resilience will be signed by the Universities of Salford, United Kingdom, and Sabaragamuwa [...]
Don’t politicise education, President tells lecturers
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised the perils of politicising education, warning that such a move would inevitably lead to the nation’s downfall. He urged all stakeholders to set aside personal biases and engage in collaborative discussions to devise the most effective education system for the country within the next 2-3 years. These remarks were made at [...]
CINEC Aviation is ready to take off to the future
The Only IATA Approved Campus in Sri Lanka On the memorable day of January 23rd, 2024, Sri Lanka aviation history was marked by an event of grandeur and significance as CINEC Aviation’s much-anticipated launching ceremony. With an Internationally acknowledged reputation over 34 years in providing world class higher education. Captain Ajith Peiris, the leader of [...]
HARNESSING THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
Introduction In today’s digital age, social media has revolutionised the way we connect with others, both personally and professionally. Platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook offer endless opportunities for networking, showcasing expertise, and staying updated with industry trends. Social media platforms have transformed the way professionals connect and collaborate, offering endless opportunities for career growth. [...]
Nurturing Diplomatic Fluency: My Journey at the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute
Embarking on a journey of learning is always a leap of faith, a step into the unknown. When I decided to explore the realms of Diplomacy and World Affairs at the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic training Institute (BIDTI) in 2018, I had little idea of the profound impact it would have on my life. From the [...]
VOICES OF JOY Celebrating Avurudu with beautiful souls
Avurudu is more than just a celebration, where people come together to reaffirm their connections through acts of generosity and compassion. In this spirit Edith Cowan University (ECU) Sri Lanka came forward to make a difference by celebrating Avurudu with 120 lovely souls in Victoria Home for incurables which was established in 1888, to commemorate [...]