From D S Senanayake College to Siddhartha Primary School Badalkumbura, with love
Students of Siddhartha Primary School in Badalkumbura, belonging to the Monaragala education zone, were given vouchers to get school supplies, shoes, computer lab equipment, sports equipment, and classroom equipment. The donations were made by the 2008 alumni group of D S Senanayake College, Colombo. Old boys Indika Niyarepola, Namita Hewakuruppu, Shakya Athukorala, Sasith Munasekara, Buddhi [...]
Shortage of 5,000 lecturers for State universities creating crisis: UGC official
State universities are facing a crisis with a shortage of some 5,000 lecturers, of which 2,000 vacancies need to be filled in immediately, a senior University Grants Commission (UGC) official disclosed. The issue has been aggravated with the failure to fill vacancies over a prolonged period after some lecturers failed to return to their duties [...]
UGC gets new head, officials
Senior Professor Kapila Seneviratne has been appointed as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The official letter of appointment was handed over to him on Friday at the Presidential Secretariat by Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. Senior Professor K L Wasantha Kumara was appointed UGC [...]
IUSF raises issue over Mahapola funding, private unis
Sri Lanka’s higher education sector is grappling with pressing challenges that necessitate immediate action, particularly concerning the university system, according to the Inter University Student Federation (IUSF). Its convener Madushan Chandrajith told the Education Times, that key issues include reforms under the National Education Policy Framework (NEPF), which has raised concerns over privatisation. Proposed changes [...]
Consecutive quarters of negative growth impacted labour market and education sector: IPS
Sri Lanka’s six consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, up to the third quarter of 2023, have severely impacted both the labour market and education sector, research by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) revealed. The IPS launched its annual flagship publication ‘Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2024’ recently. The downturn led to lower [...]
JAGAAS honoured for strengthening ties between Japan and Sri Lanka
The Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS) was honoured in recognition of the association’s contributions to strengthening the ties between Japan and Sri Lanka, particularly in education, culture, and professional exchange. The commendation by the Japanese Foreign Minister was conferred during a reception held at the official residence of Ambassador Mizukohsi Hideaki. President [...]
School term extended by a week
The final day for the third term of school has been extended to January 24, 2025. The Education Ministry had issued a letter notifying the amendment of final school day. The move was taken by the ministry as school principals had made requests to extend the school final day of the third term. They pointed [...]
School named after SWRD, then Keheliya to be renamed
Trade unions representing teachers have called the new Governor of the Central Province Sarath Abeykoon to remove politicians’ names given to schools. They pointed out that several schools in the Kandy, Kundasale, Ududumbara, Alawathugoda and Minipe area have been named after politicians. The unions claimed that most of these provincial councils had received buildings and [...]
Students showcase microcontroller learning outcomes at Peradeniya uni Maker Faire 2024
Maker Faire 2024 of the Department of Statistics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, was held recently at the University of Peradeniya. Vice Chancellor Prof Terrence Madhujith and Deputy VC Prof Ranjith Pallegama attended. Maker Faire is a student-organised event patronised by computer architecture course instructors, Isuru Madugalla and Dr Erunika Dayaratna, the University said. [...]
Digital Transformation and AI for brands strategy
Digital transformation is currently one of the most talked-about business topics—possibly “the hottest”—on the corporate agenda. In actuality, neither the domains of corporate environment intervention nor the fundamental elements of digital transformation have been well defined as of yet. It’s a process that begins with digitisation, which then leads to digitalisation, which opens the door [...]
Positive Thinking – The Ultimate Driving Force To Reach Your Goals And Objectives In Work And Life
“INSPIRATIONAL COACHING AND GUIDANCE By : Maruthai Ravindhiran Positive thinking and Positive attitudes are of paramount importance to “students”. However, the recent economical crisis, along with the other contributing factors have made a negative impact on students thinking patterns. Negative thinking is defined as, “ a tendency to be downbeat, disagreeable and skeptical”. Negative thoughts [...]
Eight Years Of Excellence Paving The Way For Success
Lyceum Kurunegala 8th Anniversary Celebration Lyceum International School, Kurunegala celebrated its 8th Anniversary on the 16th September. Its journey has been a source of inspiration. From its modest beginnings of just six class-rooms from Pre-Primary to Grade 03, to becoming a fully fledged modern school, empowering students to become successful locally and global in their [...]
Fresher’s Night 2024 – College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
“Freshers’ Night 2024” was an unforgettable event organised by the College of Chemical Sciences (CCS), Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. Held on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, at the ‘Ape Gama’ premises in Battaramulla, this exciting occasion was designed to warmly welcome the incoming 2024 students’ batch of the CCS of the IChemC. Spearheaded by the 2023 [...]
Libera and Hearts & Hands Foundation Bring Joy to Children at Jinananda Orphanage on World Children’s Day
Children have a unique way of spreading joy to everyone around them, and on World Children’s Day, that joy was celebrated in full. On September 29th, in celebration of World Children’s Day, Libera and the Hearts & Hands Foundation went beyond empathy to make a lasting impact on the children at Sri Jinananda Orphanage in [...]
English Proficiency: No Longer a Barrier with RICS’ English Courses
Forget “hello” and textbooks. In today’s interconnected world, powerful communication is your passport to success. Want to soar in your career, conquer conversations with ease, or simply to master the English language? Enroll in a top-notch language development programme, and watch your potential explode. Enter Royal Institute Centre of Skills (RICS), a powerhouse in education [...]
A Mindful Approach to Healing: Addressing Youth Violence and Depression in Sri Lanka
Every day, we witness incidents of suicide and violence among schoolchildren and youth in the country, with a growing number of cases particularly affecting young people. While this trend is not unique to Sri Lanka and is also seen in Western contexts, as a nation with over 5,000 years of proud civilisation and history, Sri [...]
“Leadership”, a word that is heard around every corner, especially in today’s world where the actions and decisions of leaders have a profound impact globally. Recognising the need for responsible leadership, AIESEC, the world’s largest youth-led organization, has been dedicated to nurturing value-driven leaders since 1948. Through cross-cultural exchanges, AIESEC empowers young people to make [...]
Strategies For Sustaining Motivation In Challenging Circumstances
Introduction During challenging times at work, many of us instinctively shield ourselves emotionally to mitigate stress. However, embracing emotional risk could be the key to maintaining motivation. Instead of retreating behind walls, consider leaning into vulnerability—be transparent with your team about your struggles, remain open to innovative ideas, and recognise that setbacks are integral to [...]
Royal Institute International Celebrates Teachers’ Day
In a heartfelt tribute to the educators who shape the future, Royal Institute International School hosted a vibrant Teachers’ Day celebration. The event was a lively expression of gratitude, filled with various performances that highlighted the teaching staff’s talents and invaluable contributions. The celebration kicked off with various colourful dance and singing performances, bringing together [...]
Royal Institute Maharagama Scouts Embark on Educational Adventure
The Scouts of Royal Institute Maharagama embarked on an exhilarating educational journey as they visited the National Museum and the Natural History Museum, seamlessly combining learning with adventure. This special trip offered the young Scouts a unique opportunity to delve into Sri Lanka’s rich history, cultural heritage, and natural wonders while fulfilling the requirements for [...]