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A/L students get their vaccines

A/L students get their vaccines

  On Friday, the health authorities began the vaccination programme for G.C.E. (A/L) students in Colombo, in preparation for the re-opening of schools. A scene captured at a vaccine centre. Pix by Indika Handuwela    

National schools to increase to 1207, project to be given priority next year: Ed. Minister

The Government will give top priority to a programme to increase the number of national schools to 1,207, and an allocation of Rs. two billion will be released for the project, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said recently. Even though the proposal initially approved late last year, the project could not be given priority due to [...]

Malaysia and Sri Lanka to enhance cooperation in digitalisation and education

Foreign Minister G. L. Peiris recently expressed the urgent need of broadening the vocational training in Sri Lanka and said that Malaysia and Sri Lanka can progress in this sector through joint cooperation. He emphasised the need for building further collaboration in areas that are beneficial to both countries, and commended the progress that Malaysia [...]

Special security to be given for teachers reporting to work next week

The Education Ministry has planned to arrange special security for teachers reporting to schools which will re-open next week, a senior Ministry official said. Since the Government is re-opening schools with less than 200 students first, they are providing security to teachers reporting to work as they fear that teachers who are striking will try [...]

“E-protracted” nature of the pandemic has increased inequities in access to education

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged education systems in South East Asia, which evolved based upon principles of universality, including children having access to a publicly funded education system, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said at a recent World Health Organisation’s (WHO) South East Asian Region inter-ministerial meeting. This meeting was held to revitalise health promoting schools [...]

Rural Industry Promotion State Ministry and J’pura University sign agreement

An agreement was signed between the State Ministry of Rattan, Brass, Clay, Furniture and Rural Industry Promotion and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s Department of Marketing Management last week. The agreement will facilitate cooperation in the transfer and exchange of knowledge and expertise of the Department of Marketing Management towards achieving the Ministry’s objectives. Marketing [...]

ICMME 2021 brought together mathematicians and educators from Sri Lanka and overseas

ICMME 2021 brought together mathematicians and educators from Sri Lanka and overseas

The International Conference in Mathematics and Mathematics Education (ICMME) was held at the University of Peradeniya’s Post Graduate Institute of Science (PGIS) recently. It was a research conference that combines research from pure mathematics, applied mathematics and mathematics education. The goal of including all aspects of mathematics was to bring together a broad spectrum of [...]

Students and educators on delayed exams and results

The delay of the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) results and the postponement of the Advanced Level (A/L) examinations have left students in frustration, anxiety and uncertainty. A cross section of educators and students and a psychiatrist shared their views with the Education Times on their concerns. Andrew Fowler-Watt, former Principal of Colombo International School, the [...]

PROPER VISION, DETERMINATION NEEDED TO BOOST SL TOURISM: SLINTGL

PROPER VISION, DETERMINATION NEEDED TO BOOST SL TOURISM: SLINTGL

Two seasoned campaigners who have led from the front, making crucial, decades-long contributions to the Sri Lankan tourism industry, are stressing on the relevant authorities to make revolutionary changes to boost the country’s image, the industry’s revenue-generating potential and also to infuse young blood into the industry by strategic motivational programmes. Sri Lanka Institute of [...]

CICRA Campus partners with Wrexham Glyndwr University (UK) to offer career-focused degree programmes in Cyber Security

CICRA Campus partners with Wrexham Glyndwr University (UK) to offer career-focused degree programmes in Cyber Security

CICRA Campus have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with Wrexham Glyndwr University (WGU), a leading university in the United Kingdom, to offer world-class  bachelor’s and master’s programmes in Cyber Security. Under this partnership arrangement, CICRA Campus will offer the following degree programmes in Sri Lanka: BSc (Hons) Cyber Security MSc Cyber Security Students in Sri [...]

Twelve Gateway students win ‘GOLD’ Awards at the

Twelve Gateway students win ‘GOLD’ Awards at the

Each year, aspiring young writers are asked to submit their pieces in response to a theme based on Commonwealth values. For the theme in 2021 – ‘Community in the Commonwealth’, there were 25,648 entries, the highest recorded ever, in the history of the competition. Established in 1883, the Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest [...]

Long Covid’ for Australia and New Zealand international education

Long Covid’ for Australia and New Zealand international education

Australia and New Zealand’s international education sectors face prolonged pain from Covid-19 as competitor countries capitalise on a “fortress” mentality Down Under, an expert said. Jon Chew, head of analytics at Navitas, said the two nations faced protracted “competitiveness” issues as northern hemisphere rivals hoovered up foreign students. “Australia and New Zealand are likely to [...]

Master of Laws in International Human Rights offered at Horizon Campus

Horizon Campus, a leading Non-state higher education institution has ventured into the Post-graduate Legal market with the introduction of the LLM in International Human Rights in partnership with Birmingham City University, UK. Horizon, as a recognised Ministry of Higher Education degree awarding institution, has been a Recognised Centre for the University of London International Programmes, [...]

AIT DBA- the global classroom over booked in Sri Lanka !

AIT DBA- the global classroom over booked in Sri Lanka !

The elite global university- Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), which is renown for contemporary education in engineering, environment, and management studies tied up with the premier campus in Sri Lanka Asia Pacific Institute of Technology( APIIT). The purpose of the partnership being to select the top business professionals from Sri Lanka after for the AIT [...]

Gold is made in High Heat

Gold is made in High Heat

The Glittering gold that you are so fond of did not appear from nowhere just as a piece of jewellery. The gold mineral that is originally mixed with soil, goes through a tough purification process under a very high temperature. Similarly, the delicious taste of cashew cannot be tasted unless someone chooses to go through [...]

Visualizing a Timeline of Expectations vs. a Timeline of Reality

Visualizing a Timeline of Expectations vs. a Timeline of Reality

The reason it is interesting to look at success through data is that society definitely sets expectations about when people should succeed. It’s not set in stone, but one expects to succeed before the mid-life crisis, at the latest. That is assuming one can get past the quarter-life crisis (the quarter-life crisis assumes you live [...]

‘Study World by LEAD’ in Negombo postponed to November 2021!

‘Study World by LEAD’ in Negombo postponed to November 2021!

The proposed event by AnEducator, one of the leading digital marketing companies in Sri Lanka has been postponed to November 2021 considering the existing restrictions that has been extended till End-October 2021. Study World by LEAD will have both local and international higher education providers participating to support aspiring students the best possible study opportunities [...]

How to take your research Journal to the next level?

How to take your research Journal to the next level?

The Department of Insurance and Valuation at the Faculty of Business Studies and Finance of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka launched its maiden journal on Insurance and Finance (JIF) on 15th October 2021. The Journal of Insurance & Finance is a refereed journal, published Semi-Annually (January / July) by the Department of Insurance and [...]

One Country: Two Systems – Accomplishable or absurd?

One Country: Two Systems – Accomplishable or absurd?

One China Principle There has long been a dispute between the Republic of China (ROC) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The issue of sovereignty and which government has claim over which areas has created a tense relationship between the cross-strait regions: creating volatile ground for other countries to navigate in terms of international [...]

St. Mary’s College Negombo celebrates its 150th jubilee

St. Mary’s College Negombo celebrates its 150th jubilee

Perceiving a great need for spiritual guidance, St. Mary’s College Negombo was established on the 7th of October 1871. This year, amidst the struggles of the Covid-19 pandemic, the college celebrated 150 years of faith and knowledge. Rector/Principal, Rev.Fr.Jayantha Wickremasinghe organised a festive High Mass at St.Mary’s Church, Grand Street, Negombo. Adhering to Covid-19 regulations, [...]

Study Medicine at a SLMC approved, World recognised University

Study Medicine at a SLMC approved, World recognised University

It is announced that Kursk State Medical University has been updated the recognition of Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) and students can enroll the University for Medical Education through REC Campus, who is the Sole representative in Sri Lanka for the university. Apply now for the best foreign medical education from a world recognised university [...]

Vidura College Colombo Kalutara Branch celebrates Children’s Day on 1st October 2021

Vidura College  Colombo  Kalutara Branch celebrates Children’s Day  on 1st October 2021

October 1st is a “Red Letter Day” for the students of VIDURA COLLEGE Kalutara Branch as well. Although we were unable to celebrate Children’s Day as usual due to the pandemic situation of the country, the day was celebrated giving priority for the meritorious deeds with the generous contribution of the parents and the staff. [...]

Pandemic-hit IELTS English language test rolls out at-home exams

Pandemic-hit IELTS English language test rolls out at-home exams

The International English Language Testing System – used by students around the world to gain entry into anglophone study programmes and universities – has announced it will begin an at-home testing service. The world’s biggest English test provider, IELTS conducts the only such evaluation approved by UK Visas and Immigration. It is particularly popular among [...]

Design, Technology and Social Innovation

Design, Technology and Social Innovation

Design & Tech Trailblazer Poornima Meegammana on using animation and motion Graphics for positive social change Design crosses a diverse range of subject fields and disciplinary borders; from interior spaces to architecture, textiles to Fashion. However, animation and motion graphics are fast emerging as among the most versatile and impactful career choices for the 21st [...]

Curtin University Engineering Degrees at SLIIT INTERNATIONAL

Curtin University Engineering Degrees at SLIIT INTERNATIONAL

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), a pioneering non-state higher education institute in Sri Lanka, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Curtin University, Australia to offer Curtin University full degree programmes in Computing and Engineering at the SLIIT INTERNATIONAL Campus in Colombo. Sri Lankan students can now complete a full Australian university degree in [...]

Innovation Leadership Programme with Stuart Hardy by Miami Ad School

Miami Ad School is the world’s most awarded creative school, the Cannes Lions Future School of the Year for 4 consecutive years, renowned for its programmes in strategy, design, social media, UI and leadership. Originating in Miami, USA, M.AD now has 16 campuses globally, with its latest launched in Colombo in 2020. M.AD’s model combines creative inspiration, theory and practical experience delivered not by [...]

15 ANC Students are Leaving to First Moscow State Medical University

15 ANC Students are Leaving to First Moscow State Medical University

Recently, 15 ANC Students have successfully been placed at I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University which is a globally ranked university in QS World University Ranking by Subject (Medicine). These students will be leaving to Moscow in 2021 to pursue their dreams to become Doctor of Medicine. Russia is considered a popular destination to [...]

One Qualification, Two Destinations

One Qualification, Two Destinations

Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT), the pioneer in providing International Higher Education in Sri Lanka since 1998, has started enrollments for its new batch of International University Foundation Programme exclusively meant for students who sat for GCE Ordinary Level Examination in 2021. This International University Foundation Program is an excellent opportunity for students [...]

Why You Should Study an Advanced Diploma of Nursing at ACBT

The nursing profession is rapidly evolving. With changing technologies and increase in elderly patient population, the nursing profession is being compelled to adapt in order for hospitals and other institutions to deliver the best possible care. As a result, Nursing is one of the most in-demand professions out there. And it’s not difficult to see [...]

SLIIT supports A/L students exam preparations as main sponsor of Rupavahini’s ‘Guru Thalawa’ educational programme

SLIIT supports A/L students exam preparations as main sponsor of Rupavahini’s ‘Guru Thalawa’ educational programme

SLIIT, Sri Lanka’s premier non-governmental degree awarding institution, has partnered the country’s National Television network, Rupavahini, in sponsoring the ‘Guru Thalawa’ educational programme to support and uplift children preparing for this year’s GCE Advanced Level examination. To-date, Rupavahini continues to televise and offers a variety of popular live and pre-recorded educational programmes to enhance the [...]

Webinar on “Advances in Natural products chemistry”

Interest in the biological activities of natural products from different organisms, especially for the discovery of useful medicines, has been a major driving force for the development of organic chemistry concepts and laboratory techniques. Natural products encompass the exploration of biodiversity for novel drug lead discovery, isolation, and structure determination of organic natural products of [...]

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