Old habits die hard
The Inter University Student Federation (IUSF) members were back on the streets this week, after a lapse of few months. The protest was over a series of demands including an increase in the student bursary and allocations for the education sector. Pic by Priyankara Samaraweera
Shared sanitary facilities for teachers and students under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’
‘Clean Sri Lanka’ for the education sector will kick off from the commencement of the first school term at the end of January, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne said. The focus of the project for the education sector will be to improve sanitation facilities and practices in schools by fostering a culture of cleanliness, [...]
A primary school for every child within a 3km radius: PM
Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya told parliament her ministry is currently reviewing the schools chosen to be developed under the ‘Langama pasala hodama pasala programme’ (nearest school is the best school). She pointed out that the programme was carried out from 2016 to 2020, and observed that buildings were incomplete [...]
STEM centre launch at St Benedict’s
St Benedict’s College, Kotahena will unveil the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) centre on Friday, January 17 at the college. The STEM centre is set up to provide cutting edge facilities to equip students for the technology driven future. The centre will be opened at 9 am in the James Memorial Building by Minister [...]
Members appointed to ministerial education committee
Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne announced the names of members to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education in Parliament this week. The 20 member committee consists of both government and opposition MPs. They are: Anura Karunathilaka, (Dr) Upali Pannilage, (Dr) V S Radhakrishnan, D V Chanaka, Sivagnanam Shritharan, Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, [...]
Moratuwa University bus stop design competition
The deadline for the competition to design a bus stop for the Moratuwa University students ends on January 20. The ‘UoM Bus Stop’ Design Competition 2024’, is an opportunity for the university students to showcase their creativity and engineering expertise. This competition challenges participants to design a sustainable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing bus stop that [...]
Hindi course launched by open university, SVCC
In a step toward promoting Hindi education in Sri Lanka, the country’s first certificate course in Hindi through open and distance learning was launched on Friday. The launch took place during the Bharat-Sri Lanka Hindi Sammelan, organised by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the cultural arm of the High Commission of India in Colombo, [...]
Ministry issues circular on distributing uniform materials
The Education Ministry has announced guidelines to be followed when issuing free uniform materials to students in government schools and pirivenas, to prevent irregularities. Teachers in charge of issuing uniform materials to students should get signatures from students in Grades 6-13, while for students in Grades 1-5, a parent or guardian should sign and accept [...]
Youth Co: Lab dialogue on issues young people face
The Youth Co: Lab National Youth Dialogue 2024, an important event aimed at encouraging leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship among Sri Lanka’s youth, brought together more than 100 young leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators in Colombo. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka organised this event to address issues young people face, with [...]
Christmas Party – Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
Mistletoe Magic ’24: A Night to Remember The holiday spirit was in full swing as the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, College of Chemical Sciences hosted its annual Christmas Party, “Mistletoe Magic ‘24,” organised by the 44th batch of the College of Chemical Sciences. Held on December 29th, 2024, at the elegant Newsiri Banquet Hall in [...]
SAB Campus of CA Sri Lanka earns prestigious accreditation from UK’s Institute of Analytics
The SAB Campus of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently celebrated the accreditation of its Bachelor of Management Honours in Business Analytics degree programme by the Institute of Analytics (IoA) of the United Kingdom at a special event. This recognition underscores the commitment of CA Sri Lanka and SAB [...]
“ LET US CELEBRATE THAI PONGAL FESTIVAL WITH EBULLIENCE”
LESSONS TO THE STUDENTS ON THAI PONGAL, HINDU TRADITIONS, CULTURE AND CELEBRATIONS SUN IS A UNIVERSAL GOD AND GIVER OF LIGHT AND LIFE “Pongal means to “ boil over” or to “flourish” and the word Pongal was derived from the Tamil word, “Pongu”. Thai Pongal is an important religious, social, cultural and mythological festival in Hindu [...]
APIIT Law School Launches ”APIIT Law Journal 2024 (Volume 3)”
The APIIT Law School celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the APIIT Law Journal 2024 (Volume 3) at a prestigious event graced by leading figures in the legal profession. Honourable Justices of the Court of Appeal, Justice P. Kumararatnam and Justice Gihan Kulathunga, served as Chief Guests, adding great distinction to the occasion. [...]
Empowering Youth: EDEX 365 Inspires Through Year-Round Initiatives
The EDEX 365 Activities Team, through its sub-brands Sithuwam, Think Green, Entrepreneur, and Nanapahana, is committed to “Empowering Sri Lankan Youth to be Globally Competitive.” These efforts extend beyond the annual EDEX Expo, ensuring continuous engagement with young minds nationwide. Transforming Buththala Schools with Books In December 2024, the team conducted a CSR initiative in [...]
NSBM Green University Partners EDEX Expo 2025 as a Platinum Sponsor
NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka’s Premier Degree Awarding Institute, is proud to partner withEDEX Expo 2025 – Sri Lanka’s Largest Education Exhibition & Job Fair, as a platinum sponsor. Moving ahead with the university’s many endeavours to bestow the nation’s future-ready generation with world-class higher education opportunities, NSBM has partnered with EDEX Expo 2025 to [...]
Explore Top-Tier Programs At MSU
A GLOBALLY RANKED QS WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY Rising to Global Prominence The landscape of higher education is transforming, with universities worldwide making impactful strides in academic excellence and innovation. Management and Science University (MSU) is at the forefront of this movement, gaining recognition for its consistent rise in global rankings and its commitment to nurturing talent, [...]
“O Night Divine” Carol Service by Convent of Our Lady of Victories, Moratuwa
It was undoubtedly an evening full of divinity on Sunday 15th of December 2024 when the choristers of Convent of Our Lady of Victories Moratuwa sang their hearts out bringing to life the story of Christmas. They performed a remarkable event at the Christmas Carols Service held at the School Main Hall. It was based [...]
Study Medicine in Russia and Belarus with REC Campus – Your Trusted Partner
REC Campusstands as the most trusted partner for Sri Lankan students aspiring to study medicine abroad. As the official representative of Grodno State Medical University and Gomel State Medical University in Belarus, and the official representative for Kursk State Medical University and Tver State Medical University in Russia, REC ensures unparalleled support and guidance throughout [...]
The Prefects’ of Lyceum – The perfect getaway!
The recently concluded two-day Emerging Leaders Overnight workshop, saw the gathering of over 200 prefects from all the branches of Lyceum International Schools. The purpose of the workshop was to foster and create long-lasting relationships amongst the future leaders of tomorrow. As an initiative by the Lyceum International School, the prefects gathered together for an [...]
Decoding Cancer: How Data Science is Personalizing Treatment and Saving Lives
Cancer is a disease that has challenged humanity for decades due to its complexity and variability. No two cases are the same, and this uniqueness makes treatment difficult. However, advances in science and technology, especially in Clinical Data Science, are transforming the way we approach cancer care. By integrating data from multiple sources and leveraging [...]