What weather? Children brave the elements to learn
Adverse weather conditions have had an impact on schools with many students finding it difficult to attend school. Here, students in Akuressa, Matara struggle to reach school. Pic by Priyantha Dassanayake
Shoes for schoolchildren in December
The Education Ministry will commence a programme in December to provide 775,000 students with vouchers to purchase school shoes, Minister Susil Premajayantha told Education Times. Each student is due to receive a Rs 3,000 voucher, with the total project costing over Rs 2.3 billion. Students who are to receive the vouchers have been selected from [...]
Programme to promote national unity in education system
The Office for National Unity and Reconciliation together with the Education Ministry and the National Institute of Education is to implement a programme on promoting national unity within the school system. This was announced when the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation was discussed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee in Parliament recently. Initially, 67 trilingual [...]
STEM centre at St Benedict’s
The proposed STEM centre at St Benedict’s College will open during the first term of the 2024 academic year and provide students with the opportunity to learn robotics, drone technology, coding, 3D design, and printing. St Benedict’s College teachers and students will benefit from this transforming experience that fosters learning and growth. The principal of [...]
Plans to fill lecturer vacancies in state universities
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said he plans to submit a Cabinet paper in January to fill 2,500 vacancies at state universities next year. “It is essential that we fill these vacancies. We have made plans to recruit the number of lecturers needed for next year,” he told Education Times. Approval has also been given to [...]
A/Ls to be held as scheduled
The Examinations Department will take steps to conduct the GCE Advanced Level Examination from January 4 to 31, 2024 as scheduled earlier. A fundamental rights petition submitted to the Supreme Court demanding the postponement of the exam was taken up for hearing this week. The petition was rejected after it was withdrawn by the petitioners.
Prof Manori Gamage appointed Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, J’pura
Prof Manori Gamage has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (FMS/USJP). She is the first alumni of the University to be appointed to the post. Prof Gamage, from the first batch of medical undergraduates of FMS/USJP, obtained her MBBS with First Class Honors in 1998, obtaining 9 Distinctions [...]
Address shortages in state unis before starting new unis: FUTA
The government’s failure in addressing the brain drain of academics will affect the implementation of proposals made in the President’s budget speech, the Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) claimed. This week’s second reading of the Appropriation Bill included a number of developments in the higher education sector. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the government will [...]
University of Kelaniya Orchestrates Research Excellence: International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI) 2023 Promises Insightful Discourse
Being one of the youngest faculties in the University of Kelaniya, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies (FCMS) has been displaying a remarkable ability of academic excellence in various dimensions. The International Conference of Business and Information (ICBI) is one such avenue that the faculty excels at in achieving this motivation. Its 14th chapter unfolded [...]
Exclusive Sessions with Three of Australia’s Leading Universities: Unlock Your Academic Dreams with Edlocate
Are you aspiring to pursue higher education in Australia? Edlocate invites you to exclusive one on one counselling sessions with three of Australia’s prestigious universities – University of Adelaide, Monash University and University of South Australia. Don’t miss these opportunities to meet university representatives, gain first-hand information, and discover the remarkable opportunities available to Study [...]
AOD unveils the future
Explore the next generation design pioneers as AOD introduces its new graduates in BA and MA exhibitions December 1st to 3rd, 2023, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Colombo Innovation Tower AOD is opening its doors to the general public with its much-anticipated graduate exhibitions. It’s a display of design that goes beyond [...]
Join ACBT University Foundation Programme with Your O/Level Results
With guaranteed entry to Australian and UK Universities in Sri Lanka or abroad 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 [...]
Tantalize 2023: A Symphony of Sri Lankan Talent Presented by Student Activity Club of APIIT
The Student Activity Club of Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Sri Lanka is thrilled to announce the 13th edition of Tantalize, the largest inter-university talent show in the country. Tantalize 2023 is set to captivate Sri Lanka showcase the extraordinary talent of our nation’s youth. Tantalize has long been a pillar of the [...]
Triumphant Achievements at Royal Institute in GCE Advanced Level Examinations
After 13 years of unwavering commitment, dedication and achieving milestones, students following the National Advanced Level stream are poised to face the culminating examination on their educational journey. This rigorous and competitive test, tailored for Sri Lankan students following the national curriculum, signifies the apex of their academic journey and the realisation of their aspirations. [...]
Gateway College holds Innovative Staff Development Workshop and Annual Outing
Ensuring a well-trained teaching staff has always been a top priority for Gateway College. Teachers at Gateway have invaluable opportunities to undergo training conducted by both local and international experts, covering a spectrum of crucial aspects in education. The Annual Staff Workshop of Gateway has been a longstanding tradition, consistently held every year since its [...]
One Powerful Inner Voice against 130,000 Opposing Noises
Last week the Australian cricket team was able to teach a lifelong lesson to the whole world. During the ICC Cricket World Cup final, there were nearly hundred and thirty thousand people against them. The stadium was full of blue t-shirts shouting at the top of their voices saying “India, India”. Yet, the Australians turned [...]
ANNUAL JOSEPHIAN CHRISTMAS CAROLS ‘ 2023
The Annual Josephian Christmas Carols will be held on the 3rd December 2023 at the Stanley Abeysekara Sports Complex cum Auditorium. This will be presented by the St.Cecilia’s Choir of St.Joseph’s College, Colombo 10. Carols are an expression of joy that resides in our hearts, with a rhythm of God’s love, a radiance of God’s [...]
The conference is proudly
ICAC 2023 Poised to Push Boundaries in Computing and Advance the Future of Technology SLIIT is set to host the 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) on 7th and 8th of December 2023, at the Waters’ Edge Hotel, Battaramulla. The annual conference organised by SLIIT’s Faculty of Computing provides a platform to discuss [...]
Sri Lanka must become $100 billion brand..!
The National budget 2024 has allocated one hundred million for Nation Branding that was passed with a majority in the second reading. Marketing professional Dr Rohantha Athukorala commenting on this opinioned in Nation Brand building you cannot just build it with advertising and promises. The reputation is built over time and strong brands emerge by the rhetoric that [...]
SHMA partners with NYC under the SSG project to skill and unlock talent among youth in the hospitality sector
With the aim of encouraging and empowering the youth of Sri Lanka in equipping themselves with the required skills and talent to take on as tomorrow’s leaders in the hospitality industry, the Swiss Hotel Management Academy Pvt. Ltd. (SHMA) of A. Baur & Co. Pvt Ltd., also known as Baurs, recently signed an MoU with [...]
7th Great HR Quiz by CIPM: Battle of the Workplace Wizards Set to Take Place
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) proudly announces the forthcoming 7th Great HR Quiz, a distinguished event showcasing the expertise of workplace professionals in Human Resources. Scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the luxurious Hotel Galadari, Colombo, the event is set to commence at 2:00 p.m. Being a brainchild of [...]
Unlocking Exceptional Opportunities: SLIIT’s Postgraduate Open Day 2023
SLIIT is set to host the Postgraduate Open Day for the January 2024 Intake, providing students with the ideal opportunity to discover multiple pathways for academic development. Scheduled for the 2nd of December 2023 from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m at SLIIT Malabe Campus, students will receive an in-depth overview and insight of the diverse range of [...]
CINEC CAMPUS ACHIEVE THE TOP SPOT
WINNING THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR BEST EDUCATION SERVICES EXPOTER 2022 and 2023,AT EDB’S 25TH PRESIDENTIAL EXPORT AWARDS CEREMONY CINEC affirmed another milestone in outstanding performance and academic excellence with the receipt of the ‘Presidential Export Award in the category of Education Services for two consecutive Years 2021 / 2022’ & 2022/2023. The covetous award was [...]
Curtin Colombo’s Impactful School Outreach Programme Nurtures Young Minds
Curtin Colombo, as the latest addition to Curtin University’s global operations, firmly believes in nurturing the future generation even before their undergraduate journey begins. With an aim to guide high school students towards a bright and informed future, Curtin Colombo engaged in an impactful School Outreach Programme recently, providing insights into career opportunities and the [...]
IDM Nations Campus International (IDM NC) Convocation
IDM Nations Campus International celebrated a momentous occasion at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on November 11, 2023, as over a thousand students were honoured with degrees at various levels. Dr. Janagan Vinayagamoorthy, Chairman of IDM Nations Campus International, led the ceremony, graced by esteemed dignitaries including Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Minister of Justice, Prison [...]
The Importance Of Networking For Career Success
Humans are social beings with a deep need to stay connected. Having a strong collection of relationships is good for your health and can bring you confidence and a sense of well-being. You will encounter many different types of people during your career, and being able to effectively communicate with them is incredibly valuable. Relationship-building is [...]
Women in Tech® launches Sri Lanka Chapter to empower women in STEM
Women in Tech, the world’s foremost organization for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in STEAM, with a mission to empower 5 million women by 2030, recently launched its Sri Lanka Chapter together with an insightful panel discussion under the theme ‘Learners to Leaders – Women’s Journey in Tech’ on Tuesday, 21 November 2023. Held at Monsoon [...]
Reflecting on 25 Years of Success: Brisbane International School’s Milestones and Achievements
As Brisbane International School marks its 25th year, a glance back reveals a year of remarkable achievements and milestones. Among the highlights, Mihindi Weligamage’s exceptional performance in the Edexcel Advanced Level exams stood out, earning her three A stars and the prestigious Pearson Edexcel High Achiever’s award. Currently pursuing a Master’s at the University of [...]