Did we get it right?
The GCE (O/L) examination commenced in more than 3,000 centres across the country last Monday (6). Students are seen taking a closer look at the paper they have answered outside an examination centre in Moratuwa. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel
Bill to be submitted to parliament to convert NCEs to universities
The proposed Bill to convert 19 National Colleges of Education into university campuses aimed at enabling teachers to graduate with a degree, instead of a diploma, will be submitted to Parliament next month, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha told the Education Times. He said that according to the proposal, the first intake of students will be [...]
Emphasis to be placed on cyber security in digitalisation plan: State Minister
The Cabinet has endorsed the National Digital Strategy 2030, featuring six key points including focus on infrastructure, connectivity, access, skills, literacy, industries, jobs, and establishing a connected digital government, State Minister for Technology Kanaka Herath has said. Emphasis will be placed on cyber security, data security, privacy, digital financial services, and the digitisation of small [...]
China to facilitate digital classrooms
The Cabinet has accepted Education Minister Susil Premajayantha’s proposal to digitalise general education with the backing of China, the Government Information Department said. After conducting a feasibility analysis, the Chinese government decided to fund the project, which is anticipated to address a number of existing issues such as the lack of resources and teachers. China [...]
Opposition leader raises question on teacher recruitment
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa voiced concerns in Parliament on Friday (10) that 1,200 graduates in Commerce have applied to fill teacher vacancies in the Western Province, but, to date, none of them have been recruited. Mr Premadasa said that 2,951 have already been recruited but a shortage of 6,000 still exists. In response to his [...]
CurveUp takes its innovative educational programmes to the Gulf region
With the aim of fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation and empowering educators and inspiring the next generation of learners, CurveUp, a leading provider of innovative educational programmes and services recently made a strong presence in the gulf region with a series of successful STEM Adventure Gala events conducted in Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh. [...]
Office Bearers of the Thurstan College Old Boys’ Union for the Year 2024/2025
The 44th Annual General Meeting of Thurstan College Old Boys’ Union was held recently at the College Main Hall . The Chief Guest on the occasion was distinguished Old boy, former IGP Dr.Jayantha Wickramaratne . The following Office bearers and Council members were elected for the year 2024/2025. President: Pamuditha Wickramasinghe (Principal of Thurstan College) [...]
Seneca Polytechnic to explore potential educational collaboration
Consul General of Sri Lanka in Toronto Thushara Rodrigo met with the President of Seneca Polytechnic David Agnew to discuss the potential for educational collaborations between Seneca Polytechnic and Lankan educational institutions. Seneca Polytechnic is one of the leading educational institutions in Canada providing employment-oriented study programmes to students across the globe. During the meeting, [...]
Working well together
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha this week met with Korean Ambassador in Sri Lanka Miyon Lee to discuss further cooperation in the Education sector and vocational training.
Embark on your Nursing Journey with Federation University Australia
Start now at the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS) is proud to offer an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring nurses to pursue their dreams through the Bachelor of Nursing programme at Federation University Australia. With a seamless transfer pathway, students can now embark on their nursing career journey, guided and [...]
National Teacher Council to be established
A National Teacher Council is to be established in line with other professional service categories and international best practices. The proposal was submitted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Education Minister Susil Premajayantha. The Legal Draftsman will prepare a bill for the establishment of the Council based on the draft prepared after discussions with relevant stakeholders [...]
Presidential Fund scholarships for students in piriven, seelamatha educational institutions
Two additional scholarship programmes will be awarded through the Presidential Fund in addition to the ones already being given, under the directive of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Starting this month, students studying at piriven and seelamatha educational institutions who are monks or nuns, as well as those pursuing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a subject [...]
Gateway victorious in Scrabble at National and International Competitions
Gateway Scrabble Players have achieved significant success in both national and international tournaments. The Under 18 team, featuring Ilham Irshad, Adheesha Dissanayake, Madhuka Wijesinghe, Avin Rodrigo, and Tharun Priyadharshan, triumphed at the recent Inter International School Scrabble Tournament, winning all four rounds and clinching the first place. Their Under 16 counterparts—Imad Irshad, Inam Irshad, Iyad [...]
Lanka Hospitals Academy Inaugurates New Premises, Elevating Healthcare Education
Colombo, Sri Lanka – April 30, 2024 – Lanka Hospitals Academy, the esteemed healthcare education arm of Lanka Hospitals PLC, has reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new premises. The new facility, located at No. 657, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 05, in the vicinity of the hospital, marks a new chapter in the [...]
The Rise of Alternative Education: Exploring Non-Traditional Learning Paths
Introduction Traditional education has long been associated with crowded classrooms, standardised curriculum, and routine memorisation. But as more individuals realize that this one-size-fits-all approach does not cater to the diverse needs and learning styles of every student, alternative education is on the rise. As industries become increasingly specialised and technology continues to reshape the job [...]
Curtin Colombo’s distinguished BBA programme empowers future leaders and helps students thrive in competitive global marketplace
Curtin University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) offered by Curtin Colombo Campus provides students with cutting-edge skills, real-world experiences, and global mindset needed to become the next generation of business leaders. Through its inclusive and innovative curriculum, industry partnerships, and international focus, Curtin is preparing graduates for success on the world stage.The Curtin Bachelor of [...]
MSU MBA LEADING TO Ph.D WILL TAKE YOU FOR SUCCESSFUL HEIGHTS IN YOUR CAREER
If you’re looking to add a Doctor of Philosophy, or PhD, to your academic portfolio, the Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia is your best option. This PhD programme provides significant value to your academic profile due to MSU’s recognition worldwide. Management and Science University (MSU) is a Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and multi-global-ranked institution focused [...]
Healthy eating basics
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. In fact, up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through your life choices and habits, such as eating a healthy diet and being physically active. A healthy diet can help lower your [...]
Revolutionising Sri Lanka’s HR Practices, CIPM and SLSI Unveil National HRM Standards
On a momentous occasion, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM) and the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) unveiled the National Human Resource Management (HRM) Standards on April 30th, 2024, at the prestigious Blu Orbit by Citrus. This event, graced by esteemed Chief Guest Hon. Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, Minister of Labour and Foreign [...]
Anthro-Marketer: Bridging Brands and Humanity
It is common in the business that the ‘black box’ of the customers cannot be interpreted with given formulas. Even if you have ‘good’ clients, they may leave you without a valid reason. There are ways to read the customer mindset from a different perspective. This is a ‘challenge’ faced by most of the companies. It [...]
Revolution Lens System
Cine Magic International’s new Revolution Lens System. It’s the world’s first snorkel lens system that allows live panning of the objective lens while maintaining a level horizon. The built in image orientation optics allow the image to be rotated to any position within a 360 degree circle. Spinning images can also be accomplished by continuously [...]