Strong winds: University property damaged
Strong winds across the country caused damage to several educational institutions. Damage was also caused to the Ruhunu University Engineering Faculty indoor stadium located at Hapugala, Galle on Friday. Pic by Sirangika Lokukarawita.
Multi-sectoral mechanism to tackle student suicide
Cabinet this week discussed the rising cases of suicides among students, child abuse and related incidents, and approved the setting up of a multi-sectoral mechanism with an integrated approach to reduce such incidents. Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne said that the programme will start in all schools from June. A designated teacher will be [...]
Helena Wijewardene BMV attend student parliament
The inaugural session of the Student Parliament of Helena Wijewardene Balika Maha Vidyalaya was held at the Old Parliament Chamber of the Presidential Secretariat recently. Students learnt how parliament functions, its traditions and responsibilities. This programme was held under the patronage of the Chief of Staff and Acting Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne and [...]
Niigata University, Peradeniya Uni to work together
Discussions on enhancing collaboration between the dental faculties of Niigata University, Japan and the University of Peradeniya took place recently. A three-member delegation from the Faculty of Dentistry and the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Japan, visited the Faculty of Dental Sciences (FDS), University of Peradeniya, the university said. The Japanese [...]
Religious advisory councils to be established
The Education Ministry is to appoint advisory councils representing all major religions in the island. Accordingly, advisory councils will have Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Hindu and Islam religious representatives. The councils will be operational for a three-year period and would be consulted in syllabus preparation. provide advice on religious educational affairs. The Buddhist advisory council will [...]
School programmes to mark National Environment Week
To mark National Environment Week on the theme ‘Plastic Waste Management Day’, the Environment Ministry organised awareness programmes, environmental cleaning programmes, and tree planting programmes in every school in the Sabaragamuwa Province in collaboration with the Education Ministry. This is in accordance with the circular on National Environment Week. In addition to the school programmes, [...]
NSBM’s Department of Marketing and Tourism Management
Holistic Experience for Marketing, Tourism, Event and Multimedia Studies in Sri Lanka. The Department of Marketing and Tourism Management, under the Faculty of Business at NSBM Green University, Homagama, has been displaying profound interest in setting grounds for its students to perform in both scholastic and non-scholastic activities. This is evident through the events that [...]
Victoria Central Graduate School to Launch Globally Recognised Education Pathways with NCC UK
Victoria Central Graduate School (VCGS), the professional and higher education arm of the prestigious Jade Education Group, is set to officially launch its academic programmes in collaboration with NCC Education UK on June 5th, 2025 at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo. Known for its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, Jade Education Group has long been [...]
Salani Seneviratne aims to break barriers
Over the years, we have heard numerous success stories of Sri Lankans excelling globally through their academic brilliance. Salani Seneviratne is one such inspiring individual, determined to break through adversity and make her country proud on the international stage. A proud alumna of Girls’ High School, Kandy, Salani has excelled academically from the outset. Beyond [...]
Interact Cultural Festival by D S Senanayake College
The Interact Club of D S Senanayake College held its annual Interact Cultural Festival at the Cinnamon Life City of Dreams recently. The Interact Cultural Festival has become the trademark project of the D S Interact Club and is one of the most awaited projects in the Interact calendar. Distinguished old boy of the College [...]
Russian Ambassador speaks at Pera Vice Chancellor’s Lecture Series
The 12th session of the Peradeniya University Vice Chancellor’s Lecture Series was conducted in the Senate Room of the university last week. The speaker for the event was Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka Levan Dzhagaryan. The ambassador delivered a speech on ‘Russia-Sri Lanka Relations: Strengthening Educational and Cultural Collaboration’ highlighting the longstanding [...]
The NCUK International Foundation Year
Opens the Door to Prestigious Universities in USA and Canada Unlock Your Future in North America: From the soaring Rockies and vibrant multicultural cities of Canada to the dynamic innovation hubs and iconic landmarks of the United States, North America – home to two of the world’s most dynamic education systems – offers an [...]
Grand Finale of the Great HR Debate Set to Ignite at the National HR Conference 2025
CIPM Sri Lanka – the nation’s leader for human resource management – proudly announces the thrilling conclusion of the Great HR Debate 2025, as two corporate titans prepare to face off in the much-anticipated Grand Finals on June 2nd, 2025 at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. The final round will coincide with the opening day [...]
SEC Reaffirms Strong Support for CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards
The eagerly anticipated 12th annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards is scheduled to be held on 24 June 2025, at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams. It has been a flagship event in the CFA Society Sri Lanka calendar since its inception in 2012, and is among the most sought-after accolades recognizing and [...]
BigSpark by Gateway: Celebrating Future-Ready Learners
BigSpark by Gateway celebrated a major milestone with its 2025 Awards Day at the BMICH Main Hall—an inspiring tribute to young achievers who embody the programme’s vision of developing capable, creative, and compassionate individuals ready to thrive in a dynamic world. Uniting the Schools of Computing, Language, and Speech & Drama, BigSpark champions STEAM education [...]
UNDERSTANDING THE EVIDENCE BASED NUMEROLOGY AND NAMALOGY – AN ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVE
SEEK NEW VISTAS IN SCHOOL CAREER, WORK, BUSINESS AND LIFE A NEW IDENTITY TO OUR MOTHERLAND – THE NEED OF THE HOUR ESOTERIC SCIENCE EDUCATION Does numerology for name changes truly affect your destiny? It is a common belief that changing your name can alter your vibration and impact how you interact with the world. [...]
From the UK to Sri Lanka, ‘Sir Michael Wilshaw Commends Lyceum’s Journey’
On the 32nd anniversary of the Lyceum group, it’s so good to hear that the Teacher Training Centre is also celebrating its 21st birthday at the new Lyceum University Campus which I visited again just a few weeks ago. I know teacher training is invested with the same energy and dedication as everything else in [...]
NSBM Faculty of Engineering Ignites Innovation with FUSION 2025
Undergraduate – NSBM Green University The NSBM Green University Faculty of Engineering proudly hosted FUSION 2025, the Inter- School Engineering Challenge, with the Grand Finale held on the 26th of May. The event was jointly organised by the Association of Engineering, the Renewable Energy Society, and the Robotics and Automation Society. It served as a [...]