Viduni clinches nine gold medals at Pera
At the 86th convocation of the University of Peradeniya, Viduni Keerthisinghe of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science was awarded 9 gold medals which were presented by Chancellor professor emeritus M A K L Dissanayake. She was awarded the V A Gunawardene Gold Medal, Ajantha Horadagoda Memorial Gold Medal, H B S Ariyarathna [...]
Campaign to raise awareness on education reforms
The first round of programmes to raise awareness on the education reforms will begin next week at provincial level, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne said. With 7,900 schools coming under provincial administration, the programmes will first focus on raising awareness among the relevant authorities as well as other stakeholders. The programme will next be [...]
Diploma holders to be appointed English teachers
The Education Ministry has called for diploma holders to Grade 3-1(C) of the Sri Lanka Teacher Services for vacancies of English teachers in national and provincial schools to select their preferred school. The diploma holders are qualified to be appointed as English teachers in national schools based on the total marks obtained at the practical [...]
Inter University Students’ Federation splits
The Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) has split into two factions, with each side claiming to represent the real organisation. The dispute arose when a group of students representing the student unions of several state universities as well as other state-run higher education institutes convened at the University of Peradeniya on July 20. Subsequently, a [...]
GCE A/L from Nov 10 to Dec 5
The Ministry of Higher Education issued a circular announcing that it has decided to hold the GCE Advanced Level examination 2025, from November 10 to December 5, and accordingly amended the duration of the third term. Therefore both Sinhala and Tamil schools will start the first phase of the third term from Monday, August 18, [...]
School time to be extended starting 2026
The new timetable under the education reforms for Grade 1-6 starting next year will extend the school time from 7.30 am to 2 pm from the current 7.30 am to 1.30 pm schedule. The classroom period will be also reorganised with 3 periods of 50 minutes each in the morning, before a 20-minute interval, following [...]
160 years of Benedictine education: A day of prayer, praise, and pride
St Benedict’s College is Sri Lanka’s oldest Catholic English school if it counts its origins in Hultsdorf in 1839 as “The Roman Catholic Seminary.” The school was dedicated to St Benedict only when it moved to Kotahena, next to St Lucia’s Cathedral, in 1865 and came under the administration of the Sylvestro-Benedictine Order. The school [...]
Generative AI Is Reshaping the Future of Consumer Marketing
In the fast-evolving world of marketing, a powerful new force is transforming how brands connect with consumers: Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). According to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, GenAI is not just another digital tool it’s a strategic game-changer poised to redefine personalisation, content creation, and customer engagement. Personalised at Every Pixel Imagine [...]
Annual festival of Swamy Ananda Aiyappan Devasthanam in Sri Lanka
“A devotee’s perspectives on the miracles of Swamy Ananda Aiyappan” “Religious and Spiritual Life Education” The Annual Festival of the All Ceylon Ananda Aiyappa Devasthanam, Colombo 15, commenced on the 25th July 2025 and continue until the 3rd August 2025, at the Temple premises. The Sacred flag was hoisted on the 25th July 2025, and [...]
Swiss Embassy Joins Forces with AOD for a Design-led Approach in an Inspiring Collaboration
The Swiss Embassy invited AOD for an electric tuk tuk branding initiative, portraying how good design can be used to drive impactful messaging while encouraging young Sri Lankans to use their creativity to inspire sustainability on Colombo streets. The Swiss Embassy in Sri Lanka has collaborated with AOD on a dynamic student-led project to reimagine the branding [...]
Unleashing the Spirit of Champions: APIIT Launches Extravaganza 2025 – Sri Lanka’s Premier Inter-University Sports Festival
The Student Activity Club of the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Sri Lanka proudly announces the launch of Extravaganza 2025, the 11th edition of its flagship inter-university sports tournament. The grand inauguration was held on 11th July 2025 at Orchid Hall, BMICH, followed by a press briefing to unveil the exciting season ahead. [...]
Anc Unveils Exclusive Northwood Majors, Welcomes New Ceo and Launches Anc Nexa
ANC Education, Sri Lanka’s leader in international higher education, is proud to announce three major developments that set a new standard for private education in the country. The launch of ten new U.S. degree majors from Northwood University, the appointment of [...]
Holmesglen-Australasian Academy Partnership Strengthens with Jamie Weston’s Visit to Sri Lanka
Jamie Weston, Head of the Department of Computing and Information Technology at Holmesglen Institute, Australia, concluded a successful four-day visit to Sri Lanka from July 14th to 17th, marking a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between Holmesglen and Australasian Academy Sri Lanka. The visit focused on reinforcing educational collaboration, enhancing institutional training, and aligning [...]
Camball Re-Elected President of Sri-Lanka Malay (UK) Association
Isfarhan Camball was unanimously Re- Elected to Head the Sri-Lanka (UK) Malay Association for the year 2025/2026 at the AGM held in London recently. They have lined up many events for this term. One of the highlights at this AGM was the launching of the new LOGO. Executive Committee for the year 2025/2026 President : [...]
‘The influence of a good teacher can never be erased’
Tribute to a treasured Legend – late miss Vera May Armond former Principal of Baptist mission Girls English school – BMS (presently known as Sri Sangamitta girls National school) in Matale from 1953 to 1975 In loving memory of Ms Vera M Armond and in commemoration of her 50th death anniversary a heartfelt tribute is [...]
ComBank partners AusAsia Education to support students with affordable education loans
Students aspiring to study overseas can now benefit from a special loan scheme offered by the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Austasia Education Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. (AusAsia Education), a leading student placement agency in Sri Lanka. This strategic partnership [...]
Lyceum Campus and Lyceum Placements Open Day Concludes with Resounding Success!
TheLyceum Campus and Lyceum Placements Open Day, held on the 19th of July, concluded on a highly successful note, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of prospective students, parents, and education stakeholders. The event offered a comprehensive and interactive insight into Lyceum’s higher education landscape, showcasing a diverse array of academic programmes, global pathways, and career development [...]
Empowering Future Business Leaders:MSI Offers Globally Aligned Business Management Programmes
With industries becoming increasingly interconnected and businesses operating across borders, the need for graduates who are both academically equipped and globally attuned has never been more apparent. The Management & Science Institute (MSI) in Colombo, the offshore campus of Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia, responds to this demand with academic programmes tailored for [...]