Old building in Puttalam school a threat to students
The failure by authorities to demolish an old building of the Navodaya National School at Kottukachchiya in the Puttalam district is posing a threat to the school’s students. Parents have called on the authorities to demolish the dilapidated building as soon as possible. Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
3000 secondary level schools to be developed under new project
The Education Ministry is to replace the 1000 new national schools project with a plan to develop 3000 national secondary level schools. The programme will soon get underway and the schools will be selected by the central government and the provincial authorities. Ministry sources said the new programme will prevent any conflict over trying to [...]
More than 30,000 new graduate teachers to be appointed
The Government is planning to appoint 31,000 graduate teachers soon, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said recently. He said they will be appointed out of 53,000 graduates appointed recently by the Government. The teacher appointments will be done after holding a test and selecting only the suitable people on merits. They will be trained and will receive [...]
Loan facility for students of National Colleges of Education
The Cabinet has approved a proposal from Education Minister Susil Premajayantha to establish a loan facility for students at the National Colleges of Education. The National Colleges of Education currently offer teacher training with two years of institutional training and a one year internship, during this period they are only paid Rs. 5000. However, the [...]
Medium level technicians in short supply: Ed. Minister
STEAM learning to be introduced in rural schools One of the major issues in the country is the shortage of medium level technicians, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said recently. He also pointed out that 75% of students enter the state universities through the Arts and Commerce stream whereas only 25% of students enter the universities [...]
KDU fulfilling the military’s needs for discipline, training and knowledge: President Wickremesinghe
“Today, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University has gained great fame at home and abroad. Your potential as a defence university has been proved,” President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday, while addressing the university’s colours ceremony. “This university holds significant importance. If an army is led, that army depends on its leadership, and that army needs [...]
‘Voice of Korea 2022’: Encouraging cultural understanding between two nations
The Korean Embassy hosted the awards ceremony of the art competition ‘Voice of Korea 2022’ at the Korean Embassy together with the K-pop Sri Lanka official fan page. Korean Ambassador Santhush Woonjin Jeong congratulated the winners Sayuri Silva, Vihangi Fernando and S. R. Anjana for their great artistic talents. In his speech to those who [...]
Jaffna university undergrads suspended for ragging
Twenty one undergraduates from the Jaffna University have been suspended over their involvement of ragging first year student, the university authorities said. They have been told to immediately vacate the campus premises and were told to refrain from entering the premises. This includes two medical faculty students. An investigation is currently underway.
Food aid for vulnerable Lankans from USDA and Save the Children
The United States, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and in partnership with Save the Children, donated 320 metric tonnes of split yellow peas on Friday, a US embassy official said. The donation was made to nourish Sri Lankan schoolchildren and is part of a larger donation of 3,000 metric tonnes of food, the [...]
Gateway’s Class of 2022 Graduates with elegance
The graduation ceremonies of all Gateway Colleges were held recently in leading hotels in Colombo, Kandy and Negombo. The solemn and moving ceremonies marked an important milestone in the lives of the graduating students and was a fitting farewell to the Batch of 2022 who were challenged in numerous way during the last two and [...]
Education and Soft Skills – the Combination Needed to Make You a Leader
Fun and Learning at the Che Adventure Park with NCHS Tertiary education, commonly referred to as higher education, is the period of education that equips the students with the knowledge that lays the foundation for the rest of the life. It is necessary therefore to select a degree programme that will provide interest and [...]
Elizabeth Moir School’s Kieran Shafritz De Zoysa Scholarship Recipient heads to Stanford University
Hansi Gunawardena, who entered Elizabeth Moir School as the recipient of the Kieran Shafritz de Zoysa Scholarship in 2020 has secured a place at Stanford University for the upcoming academic year. Hansi credits her success both to the scholarship, and the opportunities Elizabeth Moir School offered her “The best teachers are those who show you [...]
To be a cut above the rest, join hands with USJ MBA/MSC as a learning partner
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is all set to commence its MBA and MSc in Management programmes for the year 2023. In keeping with the mission to develop globally competent citizens through the education for a sustainable future drawing inspirations from the cultural heritage and wisdom, Prof, Aruna Gamage, the coordinator of the MBA/MSc in [...]
With REC CAMPUS, live out your goal of being a “DOCTOR.”
The release of the A-level results has been confirmed for the upcoming days. It is undeniable that caring parents just wish for their cherished children to achieve excellent test scores and demonstrate their AL exam success. Despite the fact that there are many additional alternatives, becoming a doctor is the students’ ultimate goal when they [...]
NIBM partners with UNICEF
The National Institute of Business Management embarks on a new milestone as they establish a fruitful partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the 6th of July 2022 to provide large number of leadership opportunities for their students in diverse avenues of the development of children, organised in the esteemed presence of Mr. [...]
SLTC Research University Postgraduate Programmes – MSc, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
The SLTC Research University, Colombo is calling applications from suitable candidates for Master of Science programmes offered by the Liverpool John Moores University, UK. Under this partnership, SLTC offers two specialised postgraduate programmes, MSc Embedded Systems and IC Design, MSc in Wireless Communications. The university has enabled both full time as well as part-time study [...]
UCL Campus Offers the Best Quality Education for Discerning Students Leverage into world-class degrees straight after A/Ls.
UCL, the premier transnational education provider in Sri Lanka offers world renowned degree programmes awarded by world’s top ranked Universities. UCL has been in the forefront of producing top-caliber students who seamlessly translate to becoming top-rung professionals in many industries locally and abroad. So here’s the great opportunity you have been waiting for! Study in [...]
Beware of Dream Drainers
A very good friend of mine who was once a notorious drug addict, got out of the drug menace and began a beautiful life with his wife and two children. He prospered in many avenues financially and he accumulated plenty of wealth. He owned a beautiful dream of serving the youth who have lost themselves [...]
Turning around companies and brands
Turning companies/ brands around may sound a little disturbing under the current economic turmoil or it may be seen as a hallucination. However, turning brands/ companies around could mean essentially recovering them from a major dip in revenues or from a major dip in profits. It may also be seen as a process in which [...]
Bristol Institute offers opportunities to earn world-class UK degrees without relocating
Bristol Institute of Business Management, one of the leading education institutes in the country, has come forward to help Sri Lankan students attain internationally acclaimed Business Management and Finance degrees that can be studied and completed in Sri Lanka for a fraction of the cost of completing them in the UK. Delivered through the highly [...]
NCHS Committed to Strengthening Partnership with Federation University
Offering the best of Australian Higher Education to Sri Lankan Youth As Sri Lanka continues to face challenge after challenge, students face the dilemma of how they should progress with their higher education. In order to ensure that students don’t face unnecessary complications, a team from the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies visited the Federation [...]
Australasian Academy offers Australian Qualifications in Sri Lanka
Start your Degree in Sri Lanka and Complete in Australia Australasian Academy (AA) is an Australian Owned higher education institution operating in Colombo Sri Lanka. AA is the exclusive delivery partner in Sri Lanka to offer Australian National Institute of Business and Technology (ANIBT) programmes in Sri Lanka with a guaranteed transfer pathway to ANIBT [...]
Hybrid Webinar on “Complexity Science and Technology in Economic Development”
The Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA Sri Lanka), the umbrella organization for all professional organizations in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC), hosted a Hybrid Webinar on the timely topic “Complexity Science and Technology in Economic Development.” This hybrid webinar was physically hosted on August 19, 2022, [...]
Design Lokaya Open House 2022 by AOD to inspire the Next Generation to be future job Creators & Intraprenuers
Are you an aspiring designer? Or have you noticed that your child is naturally inclined towards the arts? Then head on over to the Colombo Innovation Tower on September the 3rd at 9am, for the Design Lokaya Open House day organized by Academy of Design! The Colombo Innovation Tower has become a creative hub in the [...]
Royal Institute International School: The School for Your Child
Are you looking to enroll your child in a highly reputed, well experienced and genuinely committed international school? Royal Institute (RI) would be the perfect choice. A pioneer in international education in Sri Lanka since 1971, RI provides students with the highest quality education, spreading the vision of its founder, Mr. G. T. Bandara. Students [...]
Declaring The Centennial Celebration Of St.anthony’s College Muruthana……….…
Last month (on the 8th of July 2022) the Centennial year of St Anthony’s College Muruthana Kochchikade was declared by Rev Fr.Gemunu Dias Director of Catholic schools together with Rev Fr.Dinesh Priyashantha Parish Priest of Thoppu at a simple ceremony attended by Miss Nishani Chandrasena Zonal Director -Negombo and other guests followed by the Holy [...]
Lanka Nippon Biz Tech Institute (Lnbti) Launches Its First Degree Programme Approved By The Ministry Of Education
August 24, 2022, Colombo: Lanka Nippon Biz Tech Institute (LNBTI) has been accredited as a degree awarding institute for its unique IT degree programme, BSc (Hons) Software Engineering. LNBTI becomes Sri Lanka’s first and only Japanese Higher Education Institute to feature a Japanese job-oriented programme, approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE). Selecting the right [...]
MSU & MSI Students CSR event – make Sri Lanka a better place
The Management and Science Institute (MSI) Colombo is one of the leading higher education institutions in Sri Lanka that offers quality education to meet global industry demand. As a registered institute under the Tertiary & Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) of Sri Lanka, MSI offers students with a wide range of undergraduate programmes with aims to [...]
Research for the future at Excelsia College, Sydney!
Research is an essential activity for staff and postgraduate students at Excelsia College. High quality research generates knowledge that, in turn, informs teaching and professional practice. Staff members engage in research as a way of contributing to knowledge in their own discipline and remaining up to date with current ideas, consistent with the vision and [...]
The Newman Society of the Uni Peradeniya, Organised a two day workshop
The Newman Society of the University of Peradeniya, conducted a two day residential workshop and exposure programme on the theme ‘Jesus and my relationship with Him’ for the University students of Peradeniya and Colombo at St Vincent’s Home Maggona. Frs. Joseph Srinath OMI and Sameera Fonseka OMI addressed the students with their inspiring spiritual talks [...]
D.S. Senanayake College Colombo 2022 Primary Prefects’ induction
Ceremony was held recently with the participation of Principal Mr. Prasanna Udumuhandiram, Assistant Principal of Primary Division Mr. Upul Nishantha, Mr. Nishantha Gamage in charge of Primary prefects’ Forum and the parents of prefects . It was held in the R.I.T.Allas Hall. Prof. Dr. Bawanta Gamage, a distinguished alumnus of the college, attended as the [...]
SLIIT School of Nursing programmes sets up the next generation of nurses for long-lasting careers and global opportunities
The Faculty of Humanities and Sciences of SLIIT School of Nursing, encompassing multiple accreditations and degree programmes, prepare the next generation of nurses for long-lasting careers and international pathways. Programmes offered by the SLIIT School of Nursing are approved by Sri Lanka’s Private Health Sector Regulatory Council (PHSRC), an entity governed by the Ministry of [...]