Enchanté: KDU logistics course graduates
The graduation ceremony of the Logistics Staff Course (LSC) No 10 was held at the General Sir John Koelawala Defence University Auditorium on Thursday. Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage was the chief guest. He was welcomed by Commandant of the Army School of Logistics Brigadier R T Lokuthotahewa.
Chinese funded digitalisation programme in January
The Chinese funded digitalisation of the education system programme is expected to get off the ground in January. The Chinese Government is providing a grant of US$ 20 million to introduce digitalisation programmes in some 3,000 schools selected from various provinces. The groundwork for the programme was set by former Education Minister Susil Premajayantha during [...]
Stationery allowance for schoolchildren
The Cabinet has decided to provide an allowance for schoolchildren from selected families belonging to low income groups to purchase stationery. The move came after the Census Department revealed that over 55 per cent of schoolchildren had a significant negative impact due to the adverse effects of the economic crisis. The survey found that the [...]
Entire country to become digitized in five years: President
The digital workforce will be increased to 200,000, and the entire country digitised in the next five years, President Anura Dissanayake said. The president said there was a need for the support of all professionals to digitise the country and actively participate in the process, at a time when the expectations of the political establishment [...]
All-Island School Drama Competition
Applications have been called for 2024/2025 for the All-Island School (Sinhala and Tamil Medium) Drama Competition organised in collaboration with the Tower Hall Foundation. The event is being organised for the 30th time. The competition would be held in five stages. At the first stage, applications would be called and a one-day conference would be [...]
Indian financial assistance for Jaffna and Eastern Uni students
Two hundred students from economically weaker families from the Jaffna and Eastern Universities have been selected to receive special financial assistance under a scheme launched by the Government of India. This scheme, offering monthly grant assistance for a year, is one of several scholarship schemes offered by India. 100 students from the University of Jaffna [...]
Bust of Dr C R Panabokke unveiled for World Soil Day
The Soil Science Society of Sri Lanka celebrated ‘World Soil Day’ on Thursday, by unveiling a bust of Deshmanaya Vidyajothi Dr C R Panabokke – a pioneer in soil science at the National Media Centre of the Department of Agriculture. Himadiri Panabokke, daughter of Dr Panabokke, unveiled the bust. In a commemorative address [...]
Applications open for educational administrators programme in New Delhi
The International Programme for Educational Administrators (IPEA) conducted by the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) established by the Government of India has called applications from all countries for the programme scheduled to be held during January 6 to 24, in New Delhi. Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry has published the announcement. IPEA is [...]
Korean teachers train 70 Lankan teachers
70 Lankan teachers have been trained in the Korean language, a spokesman for the senior National Institute of Education said. A spokesman for the Korean Embassy said five Korean language training teachers from Korea were sent to Sri Lanka to teach the language. The embassy said 3 were sent to universities and 2 to high [...]
Curtin launches new Colombo campus in the heart of Sri Lanka
Curtin University has officially launched its newest global campus, Curtin University Colombo, at a gala event in Sri Lanka. With Curtin University Colombo, Curtin now has five international campuses, the joint highest number of any university in the world. It complements Curtin’s already established facilities in Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE and Mauritius and further solidifies [...]
Concert by physically impaired performers at Peradeniya University
A disability concert was held in Peradeniya University on November 3, by 34 special needs performers from the Arts Faculty. The performances displayed the skills of the performers, some of whom were visually impaired and some had a walking disability. “At the event we try to prove that disability is not a disability, and in [...]
Nature Protection Society, Scouts conduct event on climate change
The world is experiencing unprecedented climate change, primarily driven by human activities such as deforestation, burning of fossil fuels, and industrial pollution. Sri Lanka, with its unique geographic and ecological features, is among the nations most severely impacted by climate change, including extreme weather events and natural disasters. These challenges emphasise the urgent need to [...]
B Academy to kick off annual talent show 2024
B Academy, the pioneer educational institute of Mount Lavinia, is to conduct its 5th annual talent show. A spectacular celebration of creativity and passion featuring the talents of children aged 4 to 14 is set to take place on Sunday at 1 pm, December 8, at the CIDA, Town Hall Foundation, Colombo 7. This event [...]
The British School Choir set the stage at the lighting of the Christmas tree at Cinnamon Lakeside
The Upper Key Stage 2 Choir Squad of The British school in Colombo kicked off the festivities by performing at the lighting of the Christmas tree at Cinnamon Lakeside on the 29th of November,2024. The children, under the tutelage of Ms. Anupama Dehiwela and Ms. Sarah Flynn performed a medley of Christmas carols to celebrate [...]
Royal Institute International School Students shine at the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2024
Royal Institute International Schools proudly celebrates the exceptional achievements of our students, who were recognised at the prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2024 held on 5th December at Ramada Colombo. These awards highlight their dedication, perseverance, and academic brilliance, further affirming our unwavering commitment to nurturing excellence in education. Our students have consistently demonstrated exceptional [...]
Asiri Academy of Health Sciences and ESOFT Metro Campus collaborate to transform healthcare education in Sri Lanka
Transforming healthcare education in Sri Lanka, Asiri Academy of Health Sciences (AAHS) and ESOFT Metro Campus have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce internationally recognized programmes in the areas of Nursing and Health Administration affiliated to the London Metropolitan University (UK) for students in Sri Lanka and the region. AAHS is part [...]
SLIIT Concludes Season 4 of ‘Brain Busters with SLIIT’ TV Programme, Showcasing Exceptional Talent and Knowledge
SLIIT is excited to announce the successful conclusion of ‘Brain Busters with SLIIT’ Season 4, one of Sri Lanka’s premier TV quiz competitions, designed to inspire and challenge the brightest young minds across the nation. The highly anticipated Grand Finale, recorded at Stein Studios, Ratmalana, and aired on TV1 Channel every Saturday from 6:30 pm [...]
College of Chemical Sciences Annual Trip 2024
The College of Chemical Sciences (CCS) successfully organized its annual staff trip on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, at Suriya Resort Waikkala. This event brought together over 50 employees—comprising internal academics, administrative staff, non-academic personnel, and their families—to strengthen bonds and recognise our entire team’s hard work and dedication. Kasuni Piyawardena Chemist, Public Relationship Officer Institute [...]
SLT-MOBITEL Nebula Institute of Technology Graduation 2024 Empowering Future Tech Pioneers and Digital Leaders
SLT-MOBITEL Nebula Institute of Technology, the educational arm of SLT-MOBITEL, hosted its annual graduation ceremony on November 8, 2024. The prestigious event took place in the main auditorium of the BMICH, Colombo. Celebrating the achievements of its latest cohort of graduates, the graduation ceremony paved pathways for their future success and aspirations. The convocation was [...]
CIPM Sri Lanka Concludes Successful Workshop on Feedback and KPI Mastery
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka proudly concluded its sold-out workshop, “Feedback Playbook and KPI Mastery for Success in 2025” held on November 29, 2024, at Marino Beach Colombo. The highly anticipated event brought together senior HR professionals and line managers from leading organisations, delivering transformative insights into effective KPI setting and [...]
Celebrating Youthful Brilliance: Gateway College Presents Applause 26
Gateway College invites you to an extraordinary journey through music, song, rhyme, and dance with Applause 26: A to Z of Music, Song, Rhyme & Dance. A signature production that spans its campuses in Colombo, Kandy, Negombo, Dehiwala, and Ratmalana, Applause 26 showcases the creativity and commitment of over 350 talented students. Directed by the [...]
Spectacular Josephian Christmas Carols ‘2024
The Josephian Christmas Carols titled, “ Gloria In Excelsis Deo“, “Glory to God in the Highest”, organised by St.Cecilia’s Choir, of St.Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, was held on the 1st of December 2024, at the Stanley Abeysekera Sports Complex cum Auditorium. His Eminence Most Rev. Dr. Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo, graced the [...]
City line youth Campus Celebrates Graduation Ceremony for Nursing Students
The graduation and diploma ceremony for nursing students who completed the City line Youth Campus Nursing Diploma and Degree courses was held on 22nd November 2024 at the BMICH Main Hall in Colombo. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Professor Dr. Ricardo Savendra from Azteca University, and Professor Dr. Lakshman Madurasinghe.from International Open [...]
103 Young Minds from Sri Lanka are Ready and waiting to Rock the UCMAS International Competition in New Delhi
103 young talents are excited to represent Sri Lanka at the UCMAS International Competition 2024, which is to be held on 14th December 2024, at the New Delhi University, Multi Purpose Hall, North Campus, Delhi University, New Delhi 110007. This is by far the biggest Abacus based Mental Arithmetic Competition in the World, held annually. [...]
APIIT Law School Places Sri Lanka on the Global ADR Stage
APIIT Sri Lanka, a trailblazer in higher education since 1999, has once again brought the nation into the spotlight with a monumental achievement on the international stage. Representing Sri Lanka at the prestigious 10th Bucerius International Mediation Competition, organised by Bodenheimer, Germany, APIIT Law School emerged as the Runner-Up Negotiator Team, marking a historic milestone. [...]
Revolutionising Hospitality Education – Cinnamon Hospitality Academy opens with its first intake
Cinnamon Hospitality Academy, a pioneering initiative by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and the Swiss Hotel Management Academy (SHMA), officially commenced operations by welcoming its inaugural batch of 43 (forty three) students. This partnership is set to redefine hospitality education in Sri Lanka by offering the globally acclaimed Vocational Education and Training (VET) by Ecole hôtelière [...]
DIMO Academy and HomeServe Germany forge strategic partnership to elevate Sri Lankan vocational education
DIMO Academy, the vocational training arm of DIMO, a diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with HomeServe Germany, a leading HVAC company offering installation, home repair, maintenance, and insurance services. This joint endeavour aims to strengthen vocational education in Sri Lanka by providing assured job placements in the thriving German building [...]
Lyceum Assessments Concludes Successful Art Examination Series
Lyceum Assessments is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the much-anticipated Art Examination Series for 2024. Held across multiple centres, this series brought together a spectrum of creativity, talent, and artistic expression, affirming the remarkable potential of young artistes from across the country. This year’s Art Examinations witnessed the growing interest in nurturing artistic [...]