Engineering expertise on exhibit
EXMO 2023, a flagship engineering exhibition organised by the University of Moratuwa’s Engineering Faculty, ended on Saturday. Thousands of students – including school children – visited the exhibition which was on for three days. EXMO provided a platform for talented university undergraduates and postgraduates to unveil their creative and innovative engineering designs and research, while [...]
Education Ministry launches mobile service to resolve schools issues
The Education Ministry will launch a mobile service to resolve issues in schools coming under the purview of the Provincial Council system from this week, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. The move is to ensure the smooth functioning of Provincial Council-run schools in the absence of the political administration. Minister Premajayantha and a team of [...]
Several State unis got IT depts in 2022
Over 10 State universities got new information technology departments last year, the Higher Education Ministry said. The University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya and University of Jaffna saw the establishment of a Department of Information Technology in their Arts Faculties in 2022. Faculties of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ruhuna, Rajarata, Kelaniya and Sabaragamuwa Universities [...]
Prof Nilanthi De Silva appointed VC of Kelaniya Uni
Prof Nilanthi De Silva was appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya this week. Cadre Chair and Senior Professor De Silva was appointed VC on Thursday (27) under the directive of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. She will assume duties with effect from August 24 for a period of three years. Professor De Silva specialised in [...]
Professor Pathmalal M Manage appointed VC of J’pura Uni
Senior Professor Pathmalal M Manage has been appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura under the directive of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Prof Manage graduated with first-class honors from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 1992, has an MSc from the Department of Life Conservation Science in 1998, and completed his PhD at Japan’s [...]
Russian Day at Pera Uni.
University of Peradeniya undergraduates could learn the Russian language, said Vice Chancellor Professor M D Lamawansa at the university’s first ‘Russian Day’ held in collaboration with the Russian Embassy in Colombo. Addressing invitees at the Russian Day at the Senate Room of the university, Professor Lamawansa recalled the ties between Russia and Sri Lanka, and [...]
GCE O/L practical exams begin this week
The practical exams of the GCE O/L examination 2022 will be held from August 2 to August 12, the Commissioner General of Examinations said. The 2022 GCE O/L exam took place from May 29 to June 8 this year.
Canada Education Expo woos Lankan students
The Sri Lanka Canada Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka, concluded the Canada Education Expo-2023 recently. More than 2,000 prospective students, parents, professionals were able to explore the diverse educational opportunities offered in Canada. President of the Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council of [...]
ASIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GRADUATION – 2023
The Graduation of the class of 2023 of Asian International School was held at the Cinnamon Lakeside on 7th July 2023. The glittering event this year was attended by a large number of family and friends of the graduating class which comprised of 55 students. Deshamanya Dr. Radhika Coomaraswamy was the Chief Guest at this [...]
HOW TO FACE AN INTERVIEW (SECRETS AND TIPS)
This brief article addresses individuals who are facing interviews for the first time, as well as those who have had prior experience. In general, job interviews can be quite a challenging and anxious process. However, this should not be the case. Job interviews are great opportunities in life, to fulfill one’s potential and obtain self-satisfaction. [...]
AOD welcomes Northumbria University VC, Prof Andy Long; cements long standing collaboration between SL’s pioneering design university and multi award winning international partner
On Thursday the 27th of July, the Academy of Design (Aod) had the pleasure of welcoming Northumbria University’s (NU) newly appointed Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, Professor Andy Long, to its campus at the Colombo Innovation Tower (CIT). This visit marks 13 years of the Aod-NU partnership, and cements further the institutions’ long-standing relationship as purveyors [...]
From a commodity to a brand May he rest from teas and rest in peace!
Since Ceylon Tea was acknowledged by the entire globe as the best tea in the world thanks to the natural resources Sri Lanka is gifted with, it didn’t take long for Sri Lankans to possess the symbol of quality in tea after James Taylor planted the country’s first tea tree. We Sri Lankans used to [...]
CFPS LAW SCHOOL – Laying Strong Foundation for the Study of the Law
CfPS Law School, situated at No. 151, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7, achieved a remarkable milestone in 2022 by producing the sole First-Class Honours LL.B graduate from the prestigious University of London in Sri Lanka. As a Registered Centre of the University of London, the institution has been offering the LL.B Programme / Certificate in Higher [...]
Butter in the mouth and a sword in the heart
We live in a vicious society, where the people will butter you with praiseworthy comments to your face and contrastingly they would have their swords ready within their hearts with plans on completely destroying you to the core or at least wishing that you would fail and your life would become miserable. The worst mistake [...]
APIIT Law School Students Triumph at CDRC 2023 – Taking Sri Lanka to the Global Stage!
From the 8th to the 12th of July 2023, students of APIIT Law School took part in the 9th Edition of the CDRC Mediation and Negotiation Competition, hosted by the International Bar Association (IBA) together with the Vienna International Arbitration Centre (VIAC). CDRC was established in 2015 and has been reputed as one of the [...]
SLIIT Young Engineering Expo 2023: Showcasing Innovation and Talent of Future Engineers
In a remarkable display of creativity and technical prowess, the SLIIT’s Faculty of Engineering proudly presented the much-awaited “Young Engineering Expo 2023” (YEE’23) on July 19, 2023. After a three-year hiatus, the exhibition served as a platform for first-year engineering undergraduates to showcase their ingenuity and problem-solving skills through more than 50 exhibits focused on [...]
SLIM confers the best Marketing Status Qualification offered in Asia
SLIM, being the national body for marketing, has been grooming aspiring marketers for decades to become leading marketing professionals in the country and beyond. Being the coaching institute in Sri Lanka for Certified Professional Marketer (CPM Asia) qualification, SLIM grooms Sri Lankan marketers to obtain CPM (Asia) status, which is conferred by the Asia Marketing [...]
SLIIT Business School Addresses the Growing Needs of Visually Impaired Individuals in Sri Lanka
Reiterating its strong culture of research, SLIIT has pioneered the first-ever comprehensive research project to empower persons with visual impairment and blindness in Sri Lanka, showcasing the need to improve their quality of life and highlighting their employability potential. The research, undertaken by the SLIIT School of Business, was funded by the World Bank– AHEAD [...]
University of Colombo Students Celebrate Feast of St. Anne at St. Mary’s Church, Colombo 4
On 27th July 2023, the students of the esteemed University of Colombo gathered at the magnificent St. Mary’s Church in Colombo 4 to celebrate the much-anticipated Feast of St. Anne. The event was a testament to the deep reverence and devotion the students held for St. Anne, seeking her intercession in blessing and guiding all [...]
Job Trends in Sri Lanka
The job industry in Sri Lanka is diverse, with several sectors playing a significant role in the country’s economy and employment landscape. While there are several recognised job industries in Sri Lanka, the following are some of the most prominent and sought-after sectors: Information Technology (IT) and Software Development: The IT sector in Sri Lanka [...]