A class of their own
President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at a ceremony at Temple Trees on Wednesday where appointments were awarded to officers of the Education Administrative Service, as well as teaching appointments to graduates and diploma holders. Pic by Indika Handuwala
Shortage of teachers continues, some schools close down
The Government is still short of 20,000 teachers, despite implementing a spate of recruitment programmes, a senior Education Ministry official said. He said that it would not be possible to carry out the recruitment of these teachers this year due to financial constraints and a lack of trained persons to be enlisted. The official said [...]
Online system for teacher transfers and promotions: President Ranil
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he has discussed with the Education Minister the future of teacher transfers and promotions through an online system, ensuring no injustice. He was addressing a ceremony on Wednesday (3), at Temple Trees, where teaching appointments were given to graduates and certificate holders, and appointments to officers of the Education Administrative [...]
Changes in uni admission applications allowed till July 19: UGC
University Grants Commission Chairman Prof Sampath Amaratunge said that candidates could make changes to their chosen university and subjects on their completed application form for university entrance from yesterday (6). The deadline for applying online for university admission was on Friday (5). Changes can be made online until July 19. He added that the Z-score [...]
O/L results would take four months
Commissioner General of Exams Amith Jayasundara told Education Times that it would take about four months to release 2023 (2024) GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination results. He was responding to reports that the results were expected within the next 10 days. A total of 452,979 applicants sat for the 2023 (2024) GCE O/L Exam from [...]
Sanitary napkins voucher extended until August
Secretary to the Education Ministry Thilaka Jayasundara has announced a one-month extension of the deadline for the first round of gift vouchers granted to schoolgirls for the purchase of sanitary napkins. Thus, schoolgirls can use their gift coupons until August 10 to buy sanitary napkins. Free gift vouchers for the purchase of sanitary napkins for [...]
Entrepreneurship promoted in schools
Education Minister Dr Susil Premajayantha announced the creation of entrepreneurship circles in 3,000 schools as part of the first phase aimed at fostering school-level entrepreneurs. Children will be able to select their career path at the age of 14 under the new transformative education system, he said, adding that schoolchildren should receive instruction and knowledge [...]
HC thanks Dr Selva Pankaj for Public Learn Education Platform
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom, Rohitha Bogollagama has expressed his appreciation to Dr Selva Pankaj, CEO and co-founder of Regent Group, a diverse educational group based in London for the launch of the ‘Public Learn Education Platform’. The platform which guides users to free courses from the world’s top universities, was [...]
Embracing Adversity: The Power Of Optimism
Introduction At some point along the way, each of us will inevitably encounter adversity in various forms, whether it is a personal crisis, a professional setback, or a global pandemic. When faced with difficult challenges, it is natural to feel overwhelmed and discouraged. In these moments of challenge and uncertainty, the power of optimism emerges [...]
Women in Tech Hosts “Rocket Your Career in STEM” Workshop with Insights from Global HR Expert Taz Rajabali
Women in Tech Sri Lanka hosted an interactive event, “Rocket Your Career in STEM,” earlier this Month. The workshop, held on June 4th and tailored for corporate women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), aimed to equip participants with the tools and insights necessary to ascend to leadership positions in their respective fields. Women [...]
SLIIT leads way with unmatched offerings in Higher Education as perfect education partner
Choosing the right higher education institution is a critical decision that shapes any student’s future aspirations. Today, SLIIT stands at the forefront of educational innovation in Sri Lanka and a beacon of excellence, offering compelling reasons as the preferred higher education partner. Unveiling a legacy of excellence in Sri Lankan education, SLIIT has over 25 [...]
British Council presents ‘Youth-Led Green and Inclusive Businesses’ at ‘Pathways to Sustainability: Entrepreneurs’ Showcase’ Event
The British Council Sri Lanka celebrated the successful pilot phase of the ‘Youth-Led Green and Inclusive Businesses’ project to commemorate the 2024 International Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day. The ‘Youth-Led Green and Inclusive Businesses’ project equipped young entrepreneurs with knowledge, skills, resources, and networks, and aimed to transform existing businesses into greener and [...]
Kotler Impacts Sri Lanka and Maldives
The most-read and cited marketing book worldwide is called Essentials of Modern Marketing. Professor Philip Kotler, who is regarded as the founding father of modern marketing, was the initial author of this book. The great thing about this book is that, unlike other marketing books that just touch on a few parts of the subject, [...]
Lyceum International School’s 10th Branch in Katunayake Takes Flight
Lyceum International School marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its 10th branch in Katunayake on the 6th May. The opening ceremony of the Administrative Office was graced by esteemed guests including Dr. Kavinda Jayawardhana, Member of Parliament, Mr. Nilanka Imbuldeniya, Director General, Mrs. Kumari Wijeratne, Deputy Coordinating Principal, along with senior management, academic [...]
World-Class Medical University of Yerevan State Medical University conducted Entrance Exam in Sri Lanka
World-Class Medical Education at Yerevan State Medical University. The Entrance Exam for Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) was held on June 30th, 2024, at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. This exam was conducted under the supervision of YSMU Vice Dean, Dr. Khachatur Margaryan. QIB Campus, the exclusive agent for sending medical students to YSMU, [...]
“Inspiring Leadership – the Graduation of Ceyline Group’s Management Trainees”
Ceyline Group, the foremost diversified maritime group in Sri Lanka, marked a historic milestone with its graduation ceremony for the inaugural cohort of Management Trainees (MTs). The event, themed “Inspiring Leadership,” was held on the 2nd of July 2024 at the Ceyline Learning Hub in Colombo 04, a pivotal location known for fostering continuous learning [...]
Manike Mage Hithe Vs Why This Kolaveri Di
Nalin’s Insights: Bridging Marketing and Economic Trends Sri Lanka needs to have a different shift in thinking and govern the nation. Now the country is witnessing a situation in which there is no such long-term plan for coming years. Same can be seen with the strategies in international marketing as well. We have always discussed creative [...]
Accelerate Your Academic Journey with the Deakin Pathway at Royal Institute of Colombo
Are you eager to pursue a world-class education that opens doors to global opportunities? Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) proudly presents its exceptional Deakin Pathway programme, offering students in Sri Lanka a seamless transition to Deakin University in Australia. This strategic collaboration combines RIC’s commitment to educational excellence with Deakin University’s renowned academic reputation, ensuring [...]
From Her Heart To Ours
Poetry is a reflection of the poet; their life experiences, their joy, and their pain. From My Heart to Yours is the personification of a teenage girl’s mind bleeding on paper. Unlike most poems, excess literary devices are not needed to add allure to words. Kavishinee Shangar aims to convey a message and tell a [...]
PIM Inaugurates 8th MBA Batch in UAE
The Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) recently inaugurated the eights batch of its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in the United Arab Emirates. The ceremony was held in Dubai with the participation of Director, PIM, Dr. Asanga Ranasinghe. The event was also attended by a large number of professionals associated with both the public [...]
Elizabeth Moir school scholarship student, Okitha Karunadhara,represented Sri Lanka and reached semi-finals at the international public speaking competition-UK
An Elizabeth Moir School Scholarship student, 17 year old Okitha Karunadhara, reached the Semi-finals of the prestigious International Public-speaking Competition organised by the English Speaking Union (ESU) in London during May this year. Okitha beat off stiff competition from about 50 countries participating in the competition, and was runner-up in his group, narrowly missing a [...]
Colombo Dream School Celebrates its first Theatre Playroom Student Showcase
Colombo Dream School (CDS), a Performing and Visual Arts school, recently held a remarkable student showcase, concluding its first-ever Theatre Playroom workshop. This event marked the culmination of a programme offered through the CDS Skills Garage series, a collection of 4-week workshops designed to equip students with performance-ready skills in a condensed time frame. CDS [...]
City School of Architecture
Over 36 Years of Excellence in Architectural Education Offers a practice oriented broad based teaching curriculum, for a Professional career in Architecture The City School of Architecture (CSA) with a history of over thirty-six years offers a path in architectural education towards a career in the building industry. Its structured curriculum, design studios, theoretical and technology [...]
“Reliance International Migration Services : Leading Consultants for Migration & Education to Australia”
Reliance International Migration Services is committed to providing an efficient and reliable service to our clients. We provide services in Australian immigration and education and our team is dedicated to minimise the stress of a complex process, making it smooth, timely and pleasant while delivering a high quality professional service to all our clients. We [...]
Induction of the President along with the Annual Dinner of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2024 & Banquet of the 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Technology
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon celebrated two significant events at the Marino Beach Hotel in Colombo: The Induction of the President and the Annual Dinner, alongside the Banquet of the 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Technology on the 20th June, 2024 The Chief Guest for the Ceremony was Hon. (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana, Minister [...]