The oldest alumnus gets a warm welcome
The oldest past student of Southland College Galle Ms Pearl Edirisingha who is 97 was warmly welcomed by grade 09 students while she attended the school’s Alumini meeting. Pic by Surangika Lokukaravita
About 2389 education sector projects on hold
A senior Education Ministry official said the education sector has put on hold about 2389 construction projects throughout the country, after the government decided to put such ongoing projects on hold. These projects were related to the construction of school buildings. The official said they may be able to complete some of the projects with [...]
Recruitment of graduates as student counsellors will speed up: Ministry
The Education Ministry has decided to speed up the recruitment of graduates as student counsellors, because student counselling in government schools is important. The Ministry said a 1327 graduates will face the final interviews starting from January 9 to 17, and recruitment will take place immediately. The first placements will be to island-wide national schools [...]
The UGC and Police to take strict action against ragging
The University Grants Commission (UGC) with the help of the Police will implement a programme to prevent ragging in universities, Higher Education Minister Bandula Gunawardana said. The Minister said that the decision was taken due to the intense ragging in universities and the concern of parents and students. He said as many as 2,000 have [...]
IUSF protest met with open door
On Thursday, university students discussed with Higher Education authorities the issues of the Mahapola scholarships, at the Presidential secretariat, sans the tear gas and baton charges that happens during protests. Hundreds of students marched to the Presidential Secretariat over six demands including an increase in Mahapola scholarship grants. The student representatives were called for discussions, [...]
Committee to look into Sri Lankan cycling team at 2019 SAGs
Education Ministry has set up a committee to inquire into the failure of the Sri Lanka cycling team to represent themselves in the 2019 South Asian Games. The three member committee will examine why the team failed to participate in the downhill cycling race of the 13th South Asian Games. The committee includes chair Attorney-at-law [...]
New UGC Chairman assumed duties on January 3
Senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunga assumed duties as the new University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman on January 3. Prior to his appointment as UGC Chairman by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sr. Prof. Amaratunga was the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Vice-Chancellor. He was twice appointed as the Vice-Chancellor. During his time, he was responsible for the inception of [...]
Education Minister: National schools admission issues remain unsolved
Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said complications of the Grade One admissions to national schools still exist. The minister said this is because the principals of these schools haven’t been given the responsibility of seeing to these issues, and they have a limited decision making capacity. “Even though the Education Ministry is responsible for national schools [...]
Trees planted near Puttalam school
The students of Puttalam Sirambiadiya Vidyalaya along with teachers and parents engaged in a tree planting campaign by planting Naa and Mee Plants near school premises. Pic by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
‘Sith Sitham’ at Muslim Ladies, Galle
The Muslim Ladies College at Galle initiated the first arts and crafts exhibition “ Sith Sitham” at the school premises. The students who contributed their art work for the exhibition observed their colleagues artistic talents by participating the event. Pic by Gamini Maharura
Nawaloka College partners Edex Expo 2020 as Gold Sponsor Information at your Finger Tips
In order for you to get information regarding your future, Nawaloka College will be at Edex 2020 together with its partners , Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, Ulster University, UK, California State University Monterey Bay, California State University San Marcos, California State University Bakersfield, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, California State University [...]
Careers in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Do you want to pursue a Hospitality and Tourism industry Related Career? Do you Love serving people? If YES, here are the high paying career opportunities in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. The Hospitality and Tourism industry is an emerging yet a rewarding one. It is the fastest growing industry in the world and grown [...]
SIST will lead you to an array of valuable opportunities
Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology (SIST) is the pioneering higher education provider in the field of life sciences. It was initiated in 2001 with the aim of providing young scientists an opportunity to reach their goals and exhibit their capabilities to the best of their abiiity. Edinburgh Napier University, a prestigious university in Scotland [...]
Improve the Quality of Life at Home with Purified Air
Does bad odour wafting from your garbage plague areas at your home, making your life uncomfortable or even unbearable? There is one life, but innovations are plenty, and so are the possibilities that come with it! SLIM Diploma in Strategic Brand Management Students Introduce a Paradigm Shifter A group of students from SLIM Diploma in Strategic [...]
JCU College Diploma Launch with scholarships up to 25%!
JCU College has officially launched its pathway diplomas designed for students who miss out on direct entry to James Cook University and want a fast track to the second year of an undergraduate degree. To coincide with the launch, scholarships of up to 25% will be available in 2020 for Diplomas in Engineering, Science, Technology [...]
Tips to make your child a leader
Some parents complain about children. They claim that children are not motivated, not interested in studies, don’t spend sufficient time doing homework etc. Other parents are proud that their children are shining. They want to make them do even better. What parents often fail to realise, is that their own parents may have said the [...]
MELAKA MANIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE (MMMC) MBBS ADMISSION INTERVIEW SESSIONS AT IMC EDUCATION
April 2020 Intake is Now On…… IMC Education – The largest student recruitment organisation for Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC) placed the largest number of Students for October 2019 MBBS programme intake at MMMC. IMC Education has been continuously placing the highest number of Sri Lankan students to Melaka Manipal Medical College in India/Malaysia and [...]
Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara appointed as VC & CEO of Saegis Campus
Saegis Campus recently added another top professional in the Education industry to its academic and managerial portfolio, with the appointment of Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara as its Vice Chancellor & Chief Executive Officer. Directly recruited from University of Sri Jayewardenepura, is an academic and a professional with over 28 years of experience in academia, accounting [...]
Bright job prospects for Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering graduates
There may be many domains within the engineering field but pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Monash University Malaysia can offer prospective students a multitude of exciting career options in the future. ECSE encompasses all scales of electrical and electronic engineering, from the fundamentals of circuits, electronic [...]
Swinburne University Diploma of Hospitality & Event Management Now in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankans are known as the finest in the world for Hospitality! The Service mind set is a subject that has always amazed and yet stumped the world as It is the subject that determines best what we can do as a Nation. Hospitality management has various objectives and functions that differ from one business [...]
BCAS route to Global Degrees in Science, Engineering, Management and IT
British College of Applied Studies (BCAS) has in its prospectus proven Foundation Studies courses which provide alternative fast track pathways for students to pursue degrees of their choice and make their dream of obtaining Degrees of global acceptance in the field of Science, Engineering, IT or management – a reality! The Foundation Courses offered by [...]
Horizon campus opens intake for the law degree of University of London
Horizon Campus being the only Ministry of Higher Education Approved Degree Awarding Institution to Deliver the University of London LL.B Degree in Sri Lanka, has opened intakes for the Certificate of Higher Education in Common law (formerly known as Diploma in Law), which is an ideal route to achieving a “Gold Standard” for the 3 [...]
Join CFPS to start your career in Law
In an unpredictable and ever-changing postgraduate job market, students must be fully prepared to deal with professional realities. Today, when employers open their doors to new recruits, they look for ‘well-rounded’ candidates. They look for someone who not only excels at the practical aspects of his job, but who also clearly demonstrates the academic prowess, [...]
Knowledge first education exhibition now in Galle
After completion of successful 10 years of its journey, Knowledge First Education Exhibition moves to GALLE with its 10th year anniversary in this year. The exhibition will be held on 11th and 12th January 2020 at the Hall de Galle, Galle. Throughout the last 10 years Knowledge First has gained lot of recognition and reputation [...]
Having passed A/L’s why not consider reading for an internationally recognised degree from a Malaysian University & open doors to a rewarding career?
We are into a new decade. Asia is supposed to be in the forefront of the development in the next 10 years surpassing many Western developed countries. China demonstrated through this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, how technology can be used to safeguard the earth from huge CO2 emissions caused by fireworks, when they used [...]
Study International Cookery at Australasian Academy of Hospitality
Are you constantly dreaming about new recipes or putting your own spin on tried-and-tested traditional or International Recipes? Hone those skills and turn your passion in the kitchen into a career – study commercial cookery with Australasian Academy of Hospitality. Australasian Academy of Hospitality offer well sought after Australian Commercial/International Cookery programme in Sri Lanka [...]
Gain a world recognised MBBS degree at Grodno State Medical University in Belarus
The Grodno State Medical University is one of the leading medical universities in the Republic of Belarus and it was included among the best 500 universities in the world. The university was founded in 1958 and has solid reputation in scientific schools, acknowledged not only in the country. The favorable geographical position promoted the establishment [...]
Bristol Institute launches Foundation Programs leading to UWE, Bristol Undergraduate Programs
In the span of just over a year, Bristol Institute set out on an extraordinary journey to provide arguably the best educational experience in the country. The University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol and BIBM were quick to capitalize on the superior ranking of their University when they launched their MBA programme, making [...]
Do you want to obtain a highly recognised IT degree from the University of Colombo? Then UCSC is the ideal solution
University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 20th intake of the Bachelor Information Technology (BIT) degree programme. BIT is the first-ever external IT degree introduced in Sri Lanka in the year 2000 considering the job opportunities that exist for IT graduates in both Sri Lanka [...]
BE WORLD READY with B.Sc.in Cyber Security from Edith Cowan University, Australia
Qualifications required for careers in Information Technology change just as quickly as the IT industry itself changes and grows. If you’re planning to be an IT professional, it’s in your best interest to stay up to date on the technical and workforce trends. “For IT candidates to stand out in a sea of emails and [...]
Study Medicine in No. 1 State Medical University in Armenia Yerevan State Medical University
A landlocked country with Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to the east, Armenia boasts a history longer than most countries. One of the earliest Christian civilizations, Armenia’s first church was found in the 4th century. The capital of the Republic of Armenia is “Yerevan” and this is where almost all [...]
Sri Lanka Technological Campus the Platinum Plus partner at EDEX Expo;
Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) has collaborated with EDEX Expo as the Platinum Plus Sponsor for the second time this year. EDEX Expo is the largest higher education and career exhibition held in Sri Lanka which opens up thousands of opportunities for the young generation in achieving their dreams. In collaboration with EDEX Expo, SLTC [...]
UCL embraces 2020 with confidence and optimism – Dr. Harsha Alles
Education is perhaps one’s best investment in life, yielding returns long after one has left the halls of a learning institution. For Universal College Lanka (UCL), world class education in an academic, professional, social and personal sense is a way of life. 2020 is marked to be a year of redefining education; Director of UCL [...]
AOD embarks on New Creative Movement in 2020 with The Colombo Innovation Tower
2019 ended on a promising note for AOD with the opening of the Colombo Innovation Tower (CIT). With AOD hosting its Reveal Graduate Talent Showcase last November under the theme ‘listen to the future ‘ at the CIT, crowds of young creatives, academics, designers, parents, innovators and industry leaders gathered there as a new way of working [...]
National School of Business Management Sponsors EDEX Expo as a Gold Sponsor
NSBM Green University Town (National School of Business Management) is the first of its kind in South Asia. Offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in the fields of Business, Computing, and Engineering under the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation. NSBM has forged strategic collaborations with leading universities such as University College Dublin, Ireland, [...]
Professional Management Accounting qualification with a degree
Leaving school closes one chapter of life but opens another chapter, a more serious one as one has to decide on which route takes through to success. Yes, no doubt that there are many roads one can choose from. As the saying goes, all roads lead to Rome. But in reality they don’t and we [...]
SLTC calls applications for February 2020 Intake
Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) has opened applications for its February 2020 intake, offering a variety of degree programmes in the fields of Engineering, Business, Technology, Information Technology, and Music. SLTC recently added yet another accolade to its name by becoming the ‘Most Emerging Education Institute in South Asia 2019’ at South Asian Business Excellence [...]
ANC U.S. & Canada Direct Placements Open for May & September Intakes 2020
ANC Education the leading transnational education provider for U.S and Canadian education has a proven track record of successfully placing students in U.S and Canada Universities. U.S and Canada have been the preferred study destination among international students for decades. ANC receives a large number of inquiries from undergraduate and postgraduate students who are looking [...]
Sri Lankas’ Oldest and Largest High Quality Laboratory Technicians Producer – Inauguration Ceremony 2020
Diploma in Laboratory Technology (DLT) is the prestigious course in Sri Lanka, which produces the largest number of Laboratory Technicians annually. The huge success of this course is obvious, as we are enrolling our 47th batch for the year 2020. The inauguration ceremony of this programme for the year 2020 was held on 3rd of [...]
3 Years and over 300 success stories at Eduko pathways
When it comes to higher education opportunities, a name that is becoming increasingly popular among locally based students is none other than Eduko Pathways in Rajagiriya. Currently celebrating its 3rd successive year in operation, Eduko Pathways has been able to realise the higher education dreams of over 300 students within a short span of time. [...]
Success Story of Ayodya Heenatigala
Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology ( LIFT ) Alumni Spotlight: “I learnt how to love, develop and give my talent the full potential at LIFT” Entrepreneurship requires bold action!Today we are proud to feature our alumnus who took this challenge and transformed her business dream into reality. Ayodya Heenatigala graduated with an Advanced Diploma in [...]
“Christmas Carols” organized by the Rotaract Club of SLIIT
Did you know that pretty little flower buds too sing Christmas carols? Kids are believed to be the hands by which we take hold of the Heaven. Such kids should be protected and nourished with knowledge, skills and values. Therefore, as the continuation of the award winning project “Light up their world”the Rotaract club of [...]
Why you should select SLIIT for the BITECHNOLOGY Degree?
SLIIT is a name-brand higher education institute which will give students many professional advantages over other normal institutes. In SLIIT we believe making a difference requires not only a great deal of energy and idealism but also the experience and wisdom. SLIIT is the state of art leading non- state higher education institute with more [...]
IIT Alumni elects 2019/20 office bearers and launch Alumni Web Portal
The Alumni Association of Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in British higher education in Sri Lanka and the country’s premier IT and Business campus, elected new office bearers for 2019/20 period and launched a brand new Alumni Web Portal during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently at Elevate, Colombo 2. The event [...]
After GCE A/L and O/L MSI offers a range of top MSU Malaysian Diplomas that meet future industry needs
Committed towards ensuring a high rate of student’s success, Management & Science Institute (MSI) is a fully affiliated higher educational establishment within the Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia that is recognized by many other leading universities worldwide including those in the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and Japan. The Management and Science institute is fully [...]
Mercmarine Training supports Seafaring Careers for Women with Scholarships worth over Rs. 2 Million for Female Cadets
Cadet Gimhani Herath receiving the Dieter Dushner Shield from Mrs. Sonia Lapointe, wife of the German ambassador in Sri Lanka and Captain Rohan Codipilly, COO, Mercmarine Group (on the right) In a bid to promote the highly rewarding seafaring careers for female professionals, Mercmarine Training has opened their special scholarship programme yet again for [...]
Why Choose Kyoto University of Advanced Science?
Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) can look back on a 50-year history as an accredited private educational institution in the academic heartland of Japan. To take the next step and challenge on the global scale, KUAS invited a top-notch CEO of a Kyoto-based globally successful firm as chairman, aiming to offer its academic resources [...]