It’s sports meet time, and the heat is on
Students are seen rehearsing for their inter-house sports meet in a school in Colombo, with school authorities ignoring directives from the Education Ministry to reduce exposing children to the excessive heat these days. Pic Priyanka Samaraweera
13,000 teacher vacancies to be filled this year
The government plans to fill at least 13,000 teacher vacancies this year. The majority of the vacancies are in the GCE (A/L) classes. 2,000 vacancies are in national schools. Graduates will be given priority in recruiting. Some of the vacancies were created with the promotion of 4,700 teachers as principals. The government plans to recruit [...]
Grace period for teachers to complete module exams
The Education Ministry has instructed all provincial education directors to provide a grace period for teachers to complete their module exams before June 30. According to a letter issued by the Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewa, the Public Service Commission had approved providing a grace period for teachers who have not completed [...]
Colombo Uni and Korea Maritime and Ocean University to sign MoU
The cabinet has approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding for education cooperation between the University of Colombo and the Korea Maritime and Ocean University of South Korea. The government expects to promote education and carry out combined research programmes and organise workshops and conferences under the MoU. Both parties have agreed to implement [...]
Budget allocations for education include increase in Mahapola, bursary
The National People’s Power (NPP) government’s Budget 2025 allocations for the education sector include allocations to improve pre-school, primary and secondary school education, as well as university education. There are also allocations to expand the school meal programmme and enhance scholarship benefits. Some of the allocations announced by President Anura Dissanayake during Monday’s Budget speech [...]
Prof Balasooriya appointed PGIS director
Prof B M N W B Balasooriya has been appointed Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya, effective February 15. An academic and administrator, Prof Balasooriya has contributed to higher education, research, and national development, the university said. An expert in geology, he has led research initiatives, fostering both national and [...]
Pera Uni Staff Excellence Awards recognises non-academics
The University of Peradeniya Staff Excellence Awards 2024 was held in the presence of a distinguished gathering with chief guest Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Ranjith Pallegama. Gold awards were awarded to 3 non-academic staff of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. The awardees were A M S B Rajakaruna, N G S Inoka and K [...]
AOD Nurtures Raw Creativity to Meet Global Career Standards in Motion Graphics & Animation
Drew de Silva’s Journey to Become a Globally-relevant Animator with AOD; From Scribbling Cartoons to ACM SIGGRAPH conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Sydney, designing a multi-sensory experience space at AOD’s Sri Lanka Design Festival, earning recognition at the Agenda 14 Short Film Festival and fuse. Kids Film Festival in Thailand for outstanding [...]
Distance Learning Centre and Australasian Academy Sign MoU to Forge a Strong
Regional Partnership in Higher Education The Distance Learning Centre (DLC) Sri Lanka, is a State Owned Institution known for providing flexible, accessible, and high-quality Professional Education, and Australasian Academy (AA), a leading provider of internationally recognised qualifications in Sri Lanka, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). As part of the agreement, AA is appointed [...]
“Shaping Futures: IDP Education Hosts Sri Lanka’s Largest Study in Australia and New Zealand Fair with Over 35 Prestigious Universities”
IDP Education’s highly anticipated Australia and New Zealand Education Fairs are back, making history as Sri Lanka’s largest study abroad event. With more than 35 renowned universities from Australia and New Zealand participating, the fair is set to offer Sri Lankan students unparalleled opportunities to explore a world of academic and career prospects. This year, [...]
APIIT Launches its Premier BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence Degree in March 2025
Unlock Your Future with Cutting-Edge AI Education at APIIT APIIT is proud to announce the launch of the BSc (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is the only non-state BSc (Hons) degree in AI in Sri Lanka), a world-class AI degree awarded by University of Staffordshire, UK, starting in March 2025. As part of APIIT’s [...]
The International University Fair 2025 organised by Lyceum Placements Concludes on a High Note
The International University Fair 2025, organised by Lyceum Placements, concluded successfully on Saturday, February 15th, at Hilton Colombo Residences. The event spanned two days: the first day was held at the Lyceum Campus auditorium on February 14th, followed by the second day at Hilton Colombo Residences on February 15th. A significant number of students eager [...]
British Council announces support for three Sri Lanka-UK collaborations through the Connections Through Culture Grant Programme
The British Council has announced the recipients of the 2024 Connections Through Culture (CTC) Grant Programme, with three Sri Lankan projects awarded grants for the first time since the programme’s inception. Initially founded as a platform for fostering vibrant collaborations between artists in the United Kingdom and the East Asia-Pacific, this year’s grant cycle, however, [...]
‘CEAT Cares’ presents road safety equipment to 30 more schools
Thirty schools in Sri Lanka have received equipment for traffic and pedestrian management from CEAT Kelani Holdings, as the country’s leading tyre manufacturer concluded the 15th year of its road safety programme for schoolchildren. Each of these beneficiary schools received five signboards, 10 traffic cones and 10 traffic warden jackets for the use of students [...]
Maris Stella old boys donate Duplo printer
The Batch of ‘89 Old Boys from Maris Stella College, Negombo, proudly donated a Duplo printer to the General Hospital, Negombo on 18th Feb 2025. This contribution, funded through the Fetello Fund from their musical event, fulfills a request made by the hospital administration to enhance efficiency in medical documentation and patient care. Their generosity [...]
“Elevating the Sri Lankan economy to the next level- that’s the main focus of our budget “
– Hon. Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma (Deputy Finance Minister) The new budget is aimed at giving hope to the entrepreneurs, the businessmen and the corporate industry. Professionals groomed by institutions such as AAT have a key role to play in terms of the economic progression and development. The special seminar Annual Budget Highlights 2025, organised by [...]
5th International Conference on Marketing Management (ICMM 2025)
The 5th International Conference on Marketing Management (ICMM 2025) was successfully held on 6th February 2025 at the Cinema Hall, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Sri Lanka, under the theme “Unlocking Tomorrow: Navigating the Future of Marketing Lead by Human Intelligence through Data & Artificial Intelligence.” This prestigious event brought together marketing pioneers and [...]
CA Sri Lanka leads discussion on fiscal reforms and national prosperity at Annual Budget Seminar 2025
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) hosted its highly anticipated Annual Budget Seminar 2025, bringing together leading experts in finance, taxation, and policy to analyse the nation’s fiscal trajectory. Held at the CA Sri Lanka Auditorium on 18th February 2025, the event provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the [...]
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 [...]
Transform Your Future with Deakin University’s Engineering Pathways at RIC
Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) is proud to offer Deakin University’s esteemed Undergraduate Engineering Pathway Programmes, providing Sri Lankan students with unparalleled access to world-class engineering education. As the licensed pathway provider in Sri Lanka for Deakin University programmes, RIC leverages over a decade of partnership to deliver high-quality, innovative education, tailored to meet the [...]
Architectural Modernism in Sri Lanka
From pre independence to early post-independence Sri Lanka experienced a significant transformation in architectural landscape, shaped by the global modernist movement and adapted to the country’s unique cultural and environmental context. This period marked a shift from traditional and colonial period styles to a new architectural language that embraced functionality, simplicity, and innovation.The architectural modernism [...]
MSI UNLOCK YOUR FUTURE WITH EVENT & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
The fast-paced and ever-changing global landscape demands that every decision you make today shapes the future you envision. Choosing the right education partner and programme can lay the foundation for your success. For those aspiring to take on leadership roles in the vibrant industries of event management, hospitality or tourism, Management and Science University (MSU) [...]