Give us (some) class
The Teachers and Children’s Union together with the Teachers and Principals National Force, backed by 8 other unions, staged a protest in-front-of the Presidential Secretariat on August 18, calling the government to continue with the facility for teachers and non-academic staff in schools to grant permission to admit their children to intermediate classes wherever their [...]
Education Ministry on lookout for ‘fraudulent’ degrees
The Education Ministry will crack down on fraudulent Bachelor of Education degrees offered by private education institutes, Deputy Education Minister Madura Seneviratne said. He said that some private institutions get the permission of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and commence degree courses, hold only online classes and hand over a degree in one and half [...]
Scholarships, schoolbooks for children of parliament staff
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne said the well-developed mind of a child makes them wise and creates individuals who are free from fraud and corruption. He said opportunities will be provided for children to develop their minds through the upcoming new educational reforms. He was speaking at a ceremony in parliament to award scholarships, schoolbooks, and equipment [...]
Fewer students attending vocational education: Report
The number of students attending vocational education courses is decreasing owing to them being attracted to unskilled, low-paid jobs due to the prevailing socio-economic impact, according to the Department of Technical Education & Training. In its 2024 annual performance report, the Department pointed out that this is a major challenge in improving vocational education in [...]
Young South Asian Leaders visit parliament
A group from the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) visited Sri Lanka’s parliament this week. The group, comprising 80 delegates from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, is participating in the Young South Asian Leaders Regional Workshop being held in Colombo from August 17 to 21. During their visit, the delegation [...]
Youth council members visit parliament
A special appreciation programme was held in parliament this week for the 52 newly elected members of the National Board of the Sri Lanka Federation of Youth Clubs for the 2025-2027, coinciding with International Youth Day on August 12. It was attended by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and speaker Jagath Wickramaratne. It was organised by [...]
Pera Uni career fair mixes students and companies
The annual career fair organised by the Science-Industry Interaction Cell (SIIC), the main industry outreach arm of the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, together with the Career Guidance Unit (CGU), Faculty of Science, Society of Industrial Relations and Entrepreneurship Development (SIRED), and Applied Sciences Society was held last week. It was held at the [...]
New Zealand University Pathways for A/L Mathematics and Bio-Science Students at GISM Campus!
For decades, Sri Lankan students sitting for Mathematics and Bio Science streams at Advanced Level (A/L) examinations have faced the challenge of limited state university placements, especially in Engineering and Science. This long-standing bottleneck has left many bright students unable to follow their aspirations of becoming engineers, scientists, or medical professionals, with only a handful [...]
Your Pathway to Becoming a World-Class Doctor
Entrance Exam for MBBS/MD with YSMU – 5th September at BMICH For thousands of Sri Lankan students, the dream of becoming an internationally recognised doctor comes with many challenges finding the right university, ensuring global recognition, and managing costs without compromising on quality. This September, that dream becomes more achievable. Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) [...]
Revolution in Numerology made by the Trilingual Universal and Transformational Numerologist in Sri Lanka
NUMEROLOGY EDUCATION Numerologists use numerology to analyse and understand past and future events, including revolutions, by applying numerical meanings to dates or birth numbers to reveal patterns, cycles and potential for change or transformation in an individual’s life or societal movements. The impact of numerology is often described as providing a path for self-discovery and a [...]
Lyceum Academy Encourages Young Innovators Through Robotics Workshop
Lyceum Academy, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Institute of Robotics (SLIR), successfully concluded a two-day Robotics Workshop on the 16th and 17th of August at Lyceum Campus, Nugegoda. The programme witnessed strong participation, with students actively engaging in the sessions and showing notable enthusiasm and interest. Designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of [...]
Lyceum Day Care – Your Trusted Partner in Early Childhood Care
In today’s busy world, finding the right balance between professional responsibilities and family life can often be challenging for parents. Understanding this need, Lyceum Day Care (Private) Limited extends its services not only to Lyceum families but especially to parents outside the Lyceum network. It provides a safe, nurturing, and child-friendly environment where children can [...]
Deakin University Australia hosts ‘Deakin Week Sri Lanka 2025’ to shape future of education and innovation
Deakin Week Sri Lanka 2025 (19th to 21st August), a biennial event hosted by Deakin University Australia, concluded on a high note recently, welcoming over 300 academic, industry and government leaders. The event functioned as a strategic platform to assert Deakin as a thought leader in Sri Lanka and to strengthen industry partnerships, demonstrate the [...]
Raising the Bar Again: CIPM Adds ISO 21001:2018 to Its Growing List of Global Accreditations
CIPM Sri Lanka, the nation’s leader in Human Resource Management, has achieved a landmark accomplishment by earning the ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organization Management System (EOMS) certification from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) – an honour that cements its position at the forefront of educational excellence. The certification was ceremoniously presented to Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe, [...]
BCAS Campus Wins 7th Consecutive Pearson Gold Award for Excellence in Education
BCAS Campus is proud to announce that it has once again been honoured with the Pearson Gold Award for Excellence for the year 2024, presented at the prestigious Pearson Partner Conference held on August 4, 2025. This recognition marks a historic 7th consecutive Gold Award from Pearson UK and the 9th overall award for BCAS [...]
Gateway College Students Come Out on Top at Edexcel AL 2025
Gateway College proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of Tharani Weerawardena and Ilham Irshad, who have both secured an exceptional 5 A Stars each at the Edexcel International Advanced Level Examination 2025. What makes their success truly remarkable is that their accomplishments go far beyond academics. Both students have been dedicated Prefects and active contributors to [...]
Find your future at RMIT University
RMIT is excited to be hosting an Information Day at Amari Colombo, on 3 September at 3:30pm! As one of the top 10 universities in Australia, and among the top 150 universities in the world*, RMIT is an international university of technology, design and enterprise. And on 3 September, we’re bringing RMIT to Sri Lanka [...]
Empowering educators The Role of the Staff Development Centre at SLIIT
The Staff Development Centre (SDC) of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the teaching and professional capabilities of academic and administrative staff within the institution and beyond. As a recognised hub for academic development, the SDC is committed to cultivating reflective, innovative, and effective educators who contribute [...]
Artificial Intelligence Becomes Indispensable in Human Resources
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving from an emerging technology to a fundamental enabler of transformation within Human Resources (HR). Organizations across industries are deploying AI solutions to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and strengthen workforce management. Enhancing Productivity AI is proving especially effective at increasing productivity within HR functions. By automating administrative tasks such as [...]
NIBM Signs Strategic MOU with OREL IT to Empower Undergraduates with Industry-Driven Skills
The National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) entered into a landmark partnership with OREL IT, a global technology ecosystem provider serving Fortune 500 companies, to enhance the skills and industry readiness of undergraduates through the newly established NIBM Certification Hub. As a global leader in delivering enterprise-grade solutions across cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and AI-powered data [...]
BSIB programme started at Colombo Uni with South Korea support
On August 22, in a step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation through educational collaborations, the Republic of Korea and Sri Lanka inaugurated the Biomolecular Science and Industrial Biotechnology (BSIB) programme at the University of Colombo. This programme, initiated by Sungkyunkwan University under the Leading University Project for International Cooperation (LUPIC), is funded by the South Korean [...]
Indian delegation visits Sri Lanka for history congress
The Peradeniya University hosted the third session of the History Congress, with the largest foreign Indian delegation visiting Sri Lanka. The congress took place on August 22 and 23. “The congress was the zenith of Indian-Sri Lankan academic relations and helped develop social cultural relations, as well as enhancing diplomatic relations between India and Sri [...]
YSALI Sri Lanka’s visit parliament
A group from the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) visited Sri Lanka’s parliament this week. The group, comprising 80 delegates from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, is participating in the Young South Asian Leaders Regional Workshop being held in Colombo from August 17 to 21. During their visit, the delegation [...]
SLAAS lecture looks at aliens and life on earth
A seminar titled ‘An Encounter with Aliens from Stone Age to Spage Age’ was held at the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) with keynote speaker Prof Chandra Wickremsinghe. Dr Locana Gunaratna introduced Prof Wickremsinghe before he delivered the speech, which was followed by a Q & A session. Prof Wickremsinghe started [...]
Celebrating Excellence: CIPM Sri Lanka collaborates with Mercer to Unveil The Great HR Awards 2025
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Mercer, has announced The Great HR Awards 2025, an inaugural initiative that marks a new chapter in recognising HR excellence in Sri Lanka. Designed to be the most prestigious recognition in the country’s HR landscape, the awards will celebrate organisations that set benchmarks [...]
Lyceum Nugegoda to Host Advanced Level Graduation Ceremony at Cinnamon Life
Lyceum International School – Nugegoda, the parent school of the Lyceum network, with over 5,770 students in Lyceum Nugegoda, and more than 26,000 Lyceumers across the island, will proudly host its milestone Graduation Ceremony, “Elysium ’25,” on 30th August 2025, from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM at the prestigious Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams. [...]
Why ‘Managing Up’ Might Be Your Most Important Skill
Introduction In today’s dynamic workplace, traditional hierarchies are evolving, making it essential for professionals to excel at “managing up.” This skill exceeds self-promotion; it is about fostering a productive partnership with your manager by understanding their goals and proactively shaping a strong working relationship. With adaptability and influence increasingly outweighing technical skills, mastering the intricacies [...]
Gateway College conquers SLMUN 2025
Across the complex and competitive territory of Model UN debating, that is the Sri Lankan Model United Nations of 2025, Gateway College acquired a diverse spectrum of coveted awards, ranging from the most prestigious Best Delegate Awards to the quintessential Higher Commendations and Honorary Mentions. Amidst an arena that was providing innovative solutions and questioning [...]
YSALI workshop held in Colombo Sri Lanka
The inaugural workshop of the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI), a US government-funded programme aimed at empowering youth leaders, promoting peace, and bolstering economic growth across South Asia was declared open by US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Shelly Seaver, and Minister of [...]
Gain a Globally Recognised Engineering Degree from University of Staffordshire, UK at APIIT Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, students with a passion for Mathematics and Physics seek career pathways that are globally relevant and future-ready. Yet many remain unaware of the vast potential offered by modern Engineering in an age defined by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Robotics, and Green Technologies. Recognising this gap and the critical needs for skilled engineers [...]
Teachers and parents both matter for students’ social -emotional competence
Social-emotional competence is a broad construct capturing how effective we are in our interactions with others and in navigating our own feelings. More and more studies are showing that social-emotional competence among students is linked with positive short and longer-term outcomes (Jones et al., 2015), like wellbeing, school completion and better health. In a recently [...]
Sri Lanka’s Gateway to an EASA Certified Global Aviation Career: Inside Lanka Pacific Aviation & Engineering Academy
The global aviation industry is soaring to record heights, and the world urgently needs people to keep aircraft flying safely. Boeing forecasts a demand for over 626,000 new Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) by 2040 as fleets expand and experienced engineers retire. It’s a future-proof career, that cannot be taken over by AI, offering a starting [...]
SHAPING GLOBAL LEADERS: MSU Malaysia Opens September 2025 PhD Intake
The pursuit of higher education continues to be a powerful catalyst for professional growth and global recognition. In today’s knowledge-driven world, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) has become more than just an academic milestone – it represents expertise, innovation, and leadership at the highest level. Recognising this, Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia has announced [...]