http://www.sundaytimes.lk Official website of the Sunday Times Newspaper in Sri Lanka Sat, 28 Oct 2023 18:50:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/a-lesson-to-be-learnt-teachers-and-principals-protest-536961.html 28 October 2023 @ 6:04 pm lt;div gt; lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-536962 quot; title= quot;_DSC8914_P1 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/231029/uploads/2023/10/DSC8914_P1.jpg quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; Teachers and principals this week renewed their protest campaign with a string of demands, including the payment of arrears due to them, and cal... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/4700-school-principal-appointments-next-weekend-536959.html 28 October 2023 @ 6:03 pm The Education Ministry will grant 4,700 principal (Grade III) appointments next Saturday, ending a four-year wait to complete the process. Governors of the provinces will preside over the functions to be held in the nine provinces while Education Minister Susil Prmajayantha will attend the function of the Western Province to be held in Colombo. The examination to recruit the principals was h... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/steam-education-system-will-be-implemented-before-long-education-minister-536957.html 28 October 2023 @ 6:03 pm The STEAM education system will be put into effect before long in an effort to implement a rewarding learning experience with non-the oretical tasks, Education Minister Dr Susil Premajayantha said. The minister was speaking at a programme to foster the STEAM education system among students at the National Institute of Education (NIE). This education method will take learners beyond classrooms t... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/ugc-asks-for-rs-10-billion-allocation-in-budget-536955.html 28 October 2023 @ 6:02 pm The University Grants Commission (UGC) has requested an allocation of Rs 10 billion for the next year through the annual budget. UGC Chairman Prof Sampath Amaratunga said the allocation is required for the construction of buildings, purchase of equipment, research work and infrastructure facilities. He also pointed out that 2,000 lecturers needed to be recruited within the next two years, and ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/new-law-to-mandate-school-meals-by-2030-536953.html 28 October 2023 @ 6:02 pm A new Act lsquo;State School Nutrition Supported Fund rsquo; will be introduced early next year to achieve broad coverage of the school meal programme by 2030, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. Addressing the first meeting of the Global School Meals Coalition in Paris, the minister said the Legal Draftsman rsquo;s Department is currently finalising the draft Act. ldquo;Of the 1.... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/peace-corps-to-continue-english-programme-for-5-year-period-536951.html 28 October 2023 @ 6:01 pm A memorandum of understanding between the Education Ministry and Peace Corps, an institute supported by the US Congress, to promote teaching English in Sri Lanka is to be extended for 5 years. Peace Corps programmes have been implemented in Sri Lanka during 1962-64, 1983-1998, and 2004-06. In 2018, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry and the Peace Corps. The two par... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/huawei-to-support-annual-study-programme-for-software-and-hardware-engineers-536949.html 28 October 2023 @ 6:00 pm Huawei Technologies rsquo; Senior Vice President, Simon Lin, announced plans to support an annual study programme for Lankan software and hardware engineers, and collaborations with Lankan universities for academic, technological and infrastructure assistance. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, during his recent state visit to China, visited Huawei rsquo;s research and development centre in Beijin... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/online-authentication-of-gce-ol-and-al-certificates-536947.html 28 October 2023 @ 6:00 pm The Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, with the Examinations Department, has launched an online service for the authentication of GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) and Advanced Level (A/L) examinations certificates issued by the Department. The online authentication services are accessible for certificates issued from 2001. Under the new system, individuals could apply for cer... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/safeguard-schools-with-historic-value-pm-536945.html 28 October 2023 @ 5:59 pm About 800 schools built by the Lankan philanthropists all over the country have been closed due to negligence by education authorities, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said. The Prime Minister, this week, urged education authorities to safeguard schools with historic value. ldquo;Most of the schools closed were built by elites and their families who donated land and put in a lot of effort... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/sliit-professor-nimal-rajapakse-achieves-global-recognition-as-one-of-the-worlds-top-100000-researchers-536941.html 28 October 2023 @ 5:56 pm SLIIT proudly announces that one of its eminent academics, Professor Nimal Rajapakse, has once again been recognised as one of the world rsquo;s top 100,000 researchers, a distinction revealed in a recent global study conducted by Elsevier, a renowned leader in research data. The 2023 top 100,000 researchers list has only two professors from Sri Lankan universities, including Professor Janaka Ekan... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/the-art-of-persuasion-convincing-customers-to-buy-and-buy-again-536938.html 28 October 2023 @ 5:55 pm In the ever-evolving world of business, the key to success often lies in convincing customers not only to make that initial purchase but also to return for more. This art of persuasion is a skill that can be mastered, and it begins with a deep understanding of your customers and the value your product brings to their lives. lt;img class= quot;alignright size-full wp-image-536939 quot; title= q... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/the-future-envisions-graduates-transitioning-into-job-creators-rather-than-merely-job-seekers-536934.html 28 October 2023 @ 5:46 pm lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Prof. Dr. Mohd Shukri Ab. Yajid, President, Management and Science University (MSU), nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;em gt;Malaysia amp; Management and Science Institute (MSI) Sri Lanka lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;/ul gt; Management and Science University (MSU) is a Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), global multi-ranked institution focused on building hol... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/bachelor-of-science-honours-in-engineering-536929.html 28 October 2023 @ 5:05 pm lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;The Open University of Sri Lanka Calls applications for 2024 intake lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;/ul gt; The Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering study programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering Technology at the Open University of Sri Lanka is a well-received engineering degree programme. Formerly known as the Bachelor of Tec... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/rics-encore23-the-stars-take-the-stage-536922.html 28 October 2023 @ 5:00 pm In a spectacular return for the second consecutive year, Royal Institute of Colombo brought back its much-celebrated talent show, under the name Encore rsquo;23 captivating audiences with a dazzling array of performances that ranged from comedic brilliance to breathtaking dance numbers and mesmerising solo and group singing. The highly anticipated event took place on Friday the 13th of October, at... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/managing-stress-for-career-success-536919.html 28 October 2023 @ 4:59 pm lt;img class= quot;alignright size-full wp-image-536920 quot; title= quot;Presanna-Perera-2023-BT quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/231029/uploads/2023/10/Presanna-Perera-2023-BT2.jpg quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;200 quot; height= quot;365 quot; / gt;Introduction ndash; In today rsquo;s VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous) environments, individuals are under stress to perfo... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/the-british-council-hosts-inaugural-alumni-uk-forum-with-transdisciplinary-approach-for-sustainable-development-theme-536913.html 28 October 2023 @ 4:56 pm The British Council in Sri Lanka under its Alumni UK Programme - together with The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) and The National Science Foundation (NSF), held the programme rsquo;s inaugural forum on Tuesday the 24th of October. The enlightening symposium brought together a distinguished gathering of well-established scholars, researchers, and professionals (SRPs) ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/revolutionizing-education-in-sri-lanka-the-sace-programme-offers-a-bright-future-beyond-exams-536907.html 28 October 2023 @ 4:45 pm Options for Advanced Level Education in Sri Lanka have often been limited to the State exams and the Cambridge/Edexcel British exams. Both awarding bodies have for the most part run examination centric qualifications in Sri Lanka for a long time ndash; until SACE came along. The South Australian Certificate of Education is overseen by the SACE Board, a statutory authority of the South Australian ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/cosmic-resilience-for-success-in-life-profession-and-business-536904.html 28 October 2023 @ 4:43 pm lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Facing Challenges and Getting nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;em gt;Closer to ldquo;Artificial Intelligence rdquo; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;em gt;At Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;/ul gt; The New Year has always been a keenly awaited milestone around the world, with almost everyone making resolutions aimed at personal improvement... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/british-council-invites-applications-for-south-asia-festival-culture-academy-safca-2024-intermediate-course-536901.html 28 October 2023 @ 4:42 pm The nbsp;British Council, in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, is inviting applications to the nbsp;South Asia Festival amp; Culture Academy (SAFCA) nbsp;in response to the growth of independent and established arts and culture festivals. This pioneering initiative bridges the gap between festival enthusiasts and industry experts, facilitating an exchange of knowledge and insights onl... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/revised-prepared-article-exclusive-personalised-session-with-the-university-of-queensland-at-edlocate-536898.html 28 October 2023 @ 4:34 pm lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;A world ranked, group of 08 university in Australia lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;/ul gt; Are you a student planning to explore overseas study opportunities, or a parent actively seeking the right path for your child rsquo;s educational journey? In either case, choosing the right university is a pivotal decision. That rsquo;s why Edlocate... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/dont-miss-an-opportunity-to-attend-the-keynote-address-by-prof-anne-marie-morgan-of-university-of-south-australia-unisaon-6th-nov-one-on-one-interview-session-on-7th-nov-536896.html 28 October 2023 @ 4:34 pm Prospective students keen to enter into a career as an Early Childhood Teacher in Australia amp; their parentscan obtain invites for two special events with Prof Anne-Mare. Limited seating is available therefore call the number mentioned below immediately! As we previously advised through series of articles, the skill of an Early Childhood teacher is listed in Australia rsquo;s Medium amp; Lon... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/ca-sri-lanka-empowers-corporate-world-by-producing-343-new-chartered-accountants-536886.html 28 October 2023 @ 4:09 pm lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Prestigious fellow status bestowed upon 340 existing members lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/li gt; lt;/ul gt; As a world-class professional body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) once again empowered the corporate world by ushering in 343 new Chartered Accountants, who will chart the course of the ever-evolving corp... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/un-subregional-capacity-building-workshop-in-colombo-536883.html 28 October 2023 @ 4:06 pm United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific recently conducted the Subregional Capacity Building Workshop on Safe and inclusive transport in the Asia-Pacific region in Sri Lanka. Transport is the vector of economic and social activities in Asia and the Pacific. Despite the considerable socioeconomic benefits that the transport sector brings to communities, there are s... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/revitalise-the-11th-installation-ceremony-of-the-rotaract-club-of-general-sir-john-kotelawala-defence-university-536878.html 28 October 2023 @ 4:01 pm General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, a name synonymous with excellence, not only in academics but also in nurturing young leaders and professionals. In this spirit, the Rotaract Club of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University has been a shining example of the institution rsquo;s dedication to service, skill development, and community engagement for the past eleven years. The c... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/prowess-2023-a-spectacular-event-which-showcased-ucls-finest-talent-536862.html 28 October 2023 @ 3:59 pm UCL is proud to have showcased the Talent Show of the year highlighting the myriad talents of the students and staff of UCL. nbsp; ldquo;Prowess 2023 rdquo; nbsp;was indeed a show to remember. Following the resounding success of this edition lived up to expectation and was a wonderful night to remember. UCL is the leader in transnational higher education in Sri Lanka and is partnered with world... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/231029/education/how-to-get-into-the-worlds-top-medical-university-536859.html 28 October 2023 @ 3:57 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-536860 quot; title= quot;For-artical-10x16_P9 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/231029/uploads/2023/10/For-artical-10x16_P9.jpg quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;367 quot; / gt; Here is an excellent chance to get into a medical university that is among the world rsquo;s top 1000 universities. Kursk state medical univ...