Warnings to residents of low-lying areas as water levels rise
The Irrigation Department has issued a warning to residents in low-lying areas to be cautious as they have opened sluice gates of 45 out of the 73 main reservoirs. The additional Director General of the Irrigation Department, Kitsiri Weligepolage told the Sunday Times that though rains have stopped the river levels are still rising. He [...]
Come Hell or High Water: The exam must go on
Adverse weather conditions forced the Examinations Department to postpone the GCE (A/L) exam by six days. The exam is due to resume on December 4. Here a group of students brave the weather in Badulla to make their way to an exam centre in the area, a day before the exam was postponed. Pic by [...]
Transfer of teachers from Jan, some schools have surplus of teachers
The Education Ministry is preparing to implement a transfer scheme for teachers from January following an assessment of teacher requirements and overstaffing in schools. An estimated 4,500 teachers are likely to be transferred to new schools following revelations that they have been stationed in the same schools for several years. Education Ministry investigations have so [...]
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship open for applications
Students are encouraged to apply for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship, offered by the University of East Anglia (UEA) for the 2025 academic year. This scholarship provides financial support worth approximately £39,000, covering tuition fees and living expenses. Applications are open until December 12. The scholarship is for students who have secured admission to [...]
School science research symposium encourages students
The National Science Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology commemorated National Science Day with a school science research symposium held on Wednesday to encourage students to engage in research. The event was held to encourage students and teachers to raise curiosity, think critically and explore new ideas and to inspire innovations. [...]
Doctoral research conducted on sexual health of LGBT population in Sri Lanka
University of Kelaniya senior lecturer Dr Manoj Jinadasa has undertaken doctoral research on sexual health mainly of the LGBT population in Sri Lanka from 2017 to 2024 of a sample size of 400. He conducted research in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kandy, Kurunegala and Matara. Subjects were selected based on convenient samples in the [...]
Teacher shortage continues, Cabinet approval sought for recruitment
Cabinet approval has been sought to recruit 2,500 graduate teachers for English. The objective is to fill vacancies for English teachers created due to resignations to travel abroad and leaving the profession for other reasons. Meanwhile plans are underway to recruit teachers for languages as well. Another 4,700 teachers are to be recruited for other [...]
Hungaricum Scholarship Programme applications open
Applications are now open for scholarships under the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme for the 2025/26 academic year. Eligible students are invited to apply for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD scholarships offered through the bilateral cooperation between Sri Lanka and Hungary. Each programme offers a range of fields of study, with instruction available in English and Hungarian. [...]
Conflicting claims from Ruhuna uni students, former VC and competent authority
University of Ruhuna students have raised concerns about issues they faced during the previous Vice Chancellor’s tenure, such as penalties, revoked studentships, and faculty promotions, and are calling for these matters to be addressed and a transparent process reinstated. IUSF Convener Madushan Chandrajith urged that penalties on UoR students, including revoked studentships and graduation bans, [...]
N’Eliya Good Shepherd Convent students win in singing and thabla
Good Shepherd Convent, Nuwara Eliya, Grade 8 student L G Thenuki Thihansa placed first in the Junior Thabla competition at the All Island School Musical Competition held recently in Colombo. Grade 13 student from the convent Dinithi Devumini Kaluvirage placed first in the Solo (Senior) Signing competition. The convent team has been taking part in [...]
J’pura professor, students visit Japan on exchange programme
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) extended an invitation to Dr Sampath Gunathilake and four students from the Department of Polymer Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, to visit Professor Hemanth Noothalapathi’s lab at Shimane University, Japan, as part of the SAKURA Science Exchange Programme. The initiative aims to foster international collaboration in science and [...]
The Netherlands ambassador visits Colombo uni
Research links between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka were among the subjects discussed between the Ambassador of Netherlands to Sri Lanka Bonnie Horbach and Vice Chancellor of the Colombo University Senior Professor H D Karunaratne when the ambassador visited the university last week. During the visit, ambassador Horbach signed the Visitor’s Book at College House, [...]
Vice Chancellor’s Lecture Series focuses on ‘Pera Innovation Park’
The eighth session of the University of Peradeniya Vice Chancellor’s Lecture Series was conducted last week in the Senate Room with the participation of VC Prof Terrence Madhujith and other academic staff. Prof Roshan Dharshana Yapa, the Director of the Business Linkage, Innovation, Incubation and Technology Transfer Office, University of Peradeniya, was the speaker at [...]
Sri Lanka HC in Canada visits Newfoundland and Labrador to seek collaborations
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Canada Mohammed Jauhar visited the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) to identify potential collaborations and opportunities to enhance trade, academic and research partnerships. The visit was organised by Global Affairs Canada and the Provincial Government of NL the High Commission said. The programme held from November 3 to 8 [...]
Digital transformation: Avoid paving the cow path
The importance of digitalisation of the economy and particularly the government services is a subject that has been under discussion for a few years now. The National Peoples’ Power (NPP) too has emphasised the vital importance of the same before and after the election, and actions are currently being undertaken for establishment of a ministry [...]
UCL-UCLan Graduation Ceremony Shines as a Stellar Celebration of Excellence
University of Central Lancashire (UClan) graduates of Universal College Lanka’s (UCL) proudly celebrated their remarkable achievements as its fourth batch during a grand convocation ceremony held at Shangri-La Colombo. This milestone event marked nine years of UCL’s excellence in transnational education and seven years of its partnership with the prestigious University of Central Lancashire, UK. [...]
Unleashing Sri Lanka’s Creative Economy: A Path to Sustainable Growth
As Sri Lankans with all changes in the political and social landscape of the country, there should be better policies for long-term sustainable development. Our nation has encountered different blows which are unique among other countries. The Easter attack, Covid 19, and the economic crisis triggered many hardships for the general public. We can see that [...]
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (HONOURS) DEGREE AT GATEWAY GRADUATE SCHOOL
Gateway Group one of the largest educational organizational networks in Sri Lanka with a reputation of having high standards of education at all levels has launched yet another exciting programme for the upliftment of teachers. With the advancement of Private and International Schools, teaching is emerging as an attractive career in Sri Lanka and the [...]
Trailblazers ’24 – Kandy’s biggest corporate youth forum is back!
Want to turn your career dreams into a reality but don’t know where to start? Trailblazers 2024, organized by AIESEC in the University of Peradeniya, is the place to be, a launch pad for your future, providing the ultimate career guidance experience. AIESEC is the world’s largest youth-run organization, with a worldwide youth network. Its [...]
Bank of Ceylon Invites Applications for 18 Plus ‘Nanajaya’ Scholarship for 2023 A/L Achievers
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC), a trailblazer in empowering Sri Lanka’s youth, is inviting applications for the “Nanajaya” Scholarship as part of its plans of nurturing future leaders. This flagship programme is exclusively available to 18 Plus account holders who excelled in the 2023 GCE Advanced Level examination. The initiative aligns with the Bank’s 85th [...]
Empowering Women with Glow: Celebrating Academic and Inner Radiance
The International Institute of Ceylon Ayurveda (IICA) held its 8th annual graduation ceremony on November 4, 2024, at BMICH Lotus Hall, Colombo. The event honoured 185 graduates excelling in diverse Ayurvedic disciplines. Mr. Praveen Wisvakumaran, Country Manager of Mega Life Sciences, attended as the Chief Guest alongside other distinguished guests and faculty. The highlight was [...]
Prof. Mallikaratchy Shares Groundbreaking Insights at Colloquium on Receptor Biology
To kick off the annual Colloquium Series 2024/25 conducted by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Prof. Prabodhika R. Mallikaratchy, a distinguished Medical Professor at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine and a proud alumna of the College of Chemical Sciences, shared groundbreaking insights from her pioneering work on functional nucleic acid [...]
The Annual Convocation 2024 – CIME Sri Lanka
The convocation of Chartered Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship – CIME Sri Lanka 2024 held recently at the Bandaranaike Memorial Conference Hall. The chief guest was Professor Kamal Thilakesiri together with Professor Thamara Gunasekara, Professor A A D Amarasekara, Dr. Prageeth Weerathunge and the Entrepreneur XUE LI of Peoples Republic of China. The Secretary of [...]
RIGA TU Information & Study Centre Celebrates 106th Latvian Independence Day in Sri Lanka
As we commemorate the 106th Latvian National Day, the RIGA TU Information & Study Centre in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Grand Royal Education, extends our heartfelt greetings and congratulations to the people of Latvia on this momentous occasion. The RIGA TU Information & Study Center has recently celebrated the 106th Latvian Independence Day at [...]
OES Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Education Services Pioneering Sri Lanka’s Path to Global Education
OES, a trailblazer in overseas education services, proudly marks 20 years of dedicated service in Sri Lanka’s education industry. Since its inception, OES has been a leader in guiding students on their journey to study abroad, particularly to New Zealand, thanks to the vision and leadership of its founder, Merl Perera. Merl Perera, widely recognised [...]
Isipathana College Old Boys’ Association Unveils State-of-the-Art Advanced Level Science Complex – A Generous Gift from Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Jagath Alwis
Isipathana College (formerly Greenlands College) has reached a historic milestone with the unveiling of a five-storied Advanced Level Science Complex, a groundbreaking addition to its educational infrastructure. Funded by the extraordinary generosity of distinguished alumnus Dr. Jagath Alwis, this Rs. 650 million project is poised to transform the educational experience of its Advanced Level Science [...]
“Changing Roles Of Modern Leaders In Business Organisations”
Sharing experiences with Emerging Leaders After completing your G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, you may be interested in joining a business organisation.In my humble opinion, you should have a “ burning desire” to succeed in work and Life. In life and the business world, changes are constant. Access to higher education locally and globally, a higher [...]
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Networking Strategies For Introverts: Thriving In A Social World
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Royal Institute International Girls’ School: Celebrating Academic Excellence and Diversity
Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s educational landscape, Royal Institute International Girls’ School stands as a beacon of excellence. As the country’s only multi-ethnic international girls’ school, we are proud to nurture students from diverse backgrounds, fostering a culture of unity, academic rigor, and holistic growth. This year, our students excelled in the Cambridge [...]
Vision 8 Academy Partners with Jeju University to Open Doors for Sri Lankan Students in South Korea
Vision 8 Academy, a leading educational institution in Sri Lanka, has forged a groundbreaking partnership with Jeju Tourism University, South Korea, offering unparalleled opportunities for Sri Lankan students to study, work, and thrive in one of Asia’s most dynamic nations. South Korea, renowned as the world’s 6th largest economy, is home to global giants like [...]
Sacred Heart Convent – Galle Legacy of Learning – 128 Years Stronger
Sacred Heart Convent, Galle, a leading girls’ school in the Southern Province proudly celebrates its 128th anniversary paying tribute to the revered pioneers who bequeathed the nation with a hallowed institution committed to providing quality education to thousands of girls in a highly disciplined environment. This historic milestone makes the Heartian community reflect on the [...]
ComBank partners MyFees.lk to digitise and facilitate payments for education
Payments for education have become infinitely more convenient and secure following a partnership between the Commercial Bank of Ceylon and MyFees.lk, the leading payment aggregator in Sri Lanka’s education sector. The partnership aims to digitize payments, expand the acceptance of payment cards, and streamline payment processing and security protocols, enabling seamless transactions from anywhere [...]
Book Launch Commemorates 125th Birth Anniversary of Professor Gunapala Malalasekera
The Malalasekera Foundation proudly launched “Professor Gunapala Malalasekera: A Photographic Portrait” today, commemorating the 125th birth anniversary of the legendary scholar and cultural advocate, Professor Gunapala Piyasena Malalasekera. Authored by the Venerable Wetara Mahinda Thero after eight years of meticulous research, the book is a heartfelt tribute to Professor Malalasekera’s unparalleled contributions to education, Buddhism, [...]
Living To Manage Diseases Or Managing Diseases To Live
“CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY- LET US PROTECT THEM” By : Maruthai Ravindhiran The parents, principals and Teachers play a pivotal role in students’ lives. The world is changing and changing swiftly. In this present era, the students are inflicted with many diseases and most of them are [...]