A gift from the People’s Republic of China
China donated 11.484 million meters of fabric, valued at Rs 5.6 billion, to meet the needs of 4.4 million students in Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Ambassador Qi Zhenhong, Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewe, and senior officials were present at the official handover. Pic by Indika Handuwala
China provides expert help and grant to digitalise Sri Lanka education
The National Education Digitalisation Grant Initiative launched this week with support from China is a major milestone in the country’s journey to modernise education and build a digitally empowered nation, Deputy Minister of Education Madhura Senevirathna said. The project scope was designed by the ministry and expert teams from China, who visited Sri Lanka at [...]
New modules to be introduced in 2027 will be open for public scrutiny
New school modules which are to be introduced in 2027 will be open for public scrutiny with the government welcoming feedback to improve the proposed curricula, Deputy Education Minister Madhura Senevirathna said. He said the government decided to delay the implementation of the education reforms for Grade 6 for the benefit of students and teachers. [...]
Colombo Uni, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute discuss scholarships
Post graduate scholarship opportunities for young academic staff was taken up for discussion when a delegation from the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Thailand, visited the University of Colombo this week. The visiting delegation included Paisan Rupanichkij, Prof Piyajit Watcharasit, Prof Charnsak Thongsornkleeb, Prof Mayuree Fuanthong and Peeranan Booranasophone. They were accompanied by officials from the Royal [...]
Student stationery allowance to continue in 2026
The cabinet has given the go ahead to implement a programme to provide an allowance to school children to obtain stationery for 2026. In 2025, the government provided Rs 6,000 per child for stationery for children from families entitled to Aswesuma. The same amount was given per child for students studying in schools which had [...]
New circular on setting up timetables for Grades 6-13
The Education Ministry has issued a fresh circular to principals of state and state-approved private schools and piriven on setting up school timetables for Grade 6 to 13 students. The circular was issued Wednesday, January 14, after the cabinet decided to postpone the proposed Grade 6 education reforms until 2027. The circular instructed that the [...]
Parliament committee discusses recruitments in Sri Lanka Principal Service
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital discussed the Universities (Amendment) Bill and matters pertaining to the recruitments of the Sri Lanka Principal Service. It was discussed that the bill intends to set provisions enabling the Faculty Board to elect a Dean from among the senior professors, professors, associate professors and senior [...]
President’s Fund contributions dispatched
Contributions from the President’s Fund for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah have been dispatched to all District Secretariats, the government said. The payment of Rs 10,000 had started already. This will be provided to all schoolchildren receiving Rs 15,000 government allowance. According to the last announcement by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, every schoolchild in affected [...]
Deputy High Commissioner visits Tamil Nadu minister
The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, along with Director of Data and AI at Microsoft, Cecil Sunder, paid a courtesy call on Minister for School Education of Tamil Nadu, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. They discussed collaborative opportunities in education, with particular emphasis on integrated technology and AI-driven solutions to enhance teaching and learning [...]
Logenaa named Most Outstanding Young STEM Researcher
Logenaa Navanesan, Lecturer attached to the Faculty of Technological Studies, was honoured with the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence by the University of Vavuniya and recognised as the Most Outstanding Young Researcher in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) category recently. Her dedication, achievements, and impact in advancing STEM research were celebrated [...]
Catch the AIS’ Cinderella ‘Youth Edition’ tonight
Be enraptured by the fairytale of Cinderella, the girl by the cinders, who, with the help of her godmother and a fair amount of hope, proves that impossible things happen every day, and dreams do come true. Cinderella (Youth Edition) is not your typical “happily ever after” story, but a reimagined version of the classic [...]
Japanese, Indian, and Australian universities support Peradeniya
The University of Peradeniya, recovering from the floods that badly affected its students and premises, has received international support. A combined international delegation from Niigata University, Japan; Curtin University, Australia, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, visited the university and met with the administration last week. The primary objective of the meeting was [...]
Korean scholarships open
The Education Ministry has called applications from students for a scholarship provided by Korea Science Academy (KSA) of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Korea had invited students to apply for 2026 international admissions. According to a notice issued by the ministry, KSA will provide financial support for the educational expenses, including tuition [...]
St Benedict’s College expands pioneering STEM centre
In a significant stride towards modernizing education, St Benedict’s College, Kotahena, inaugurated Chambers 2 and 3 of its state-of-the-art STEM Centre on January 9. The new facilities were declared open by the chief guest, Dr Asoka De Silva, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE), in a ceremony that underscored the college’s commitment [...]
The Truth About Second Chances In Professional Life
Introduction In the fast-paced professional world, the concept of a “second chance” often symbolizes hope and the potential for redemption. However, these opportunities are rarely as simple as they seem. Second chances are not about erasing past mistakes but about proving your ability to adapt, grow, and perform under heightened scrutiny. Instead of viewing this [...]
Successful HR Strategies for Today’s Rapidly Changing Business Environment
The progressive integration of technology across all sectors has created large-scale disruption. As a result of this disruption, the industry today operates in a rapidly changing business environment known as the ‘VUCA’ world. VUCA is an acronym which stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity and represents the ‘new normal’ in the industry today. One [...]
CFA Society Sri Lanka announces the opening of applications for the CFA Institute Programme Access Scholarships 2026
CFA Society Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the August 2026 CFA Institute Programme Access Scholarships. The CFA Institute Access Scholarship Programme is a global initiative designed to make the prestigious CFA® Programme more accessible to individuals who may not be able to afford the full program fees, while [...]
Joining a new job? Ask these things from HR first
A new job offer brings new opportunities, more money, growth, excitement and chances of a big promotion. Before you hurriedly take that offer and sign your name on the dotted line, you need to be sure about a certain set of things. Remember, with a job offer, the ball is in your court. They want [...]
10 Tips for Finding a Job That Will Make You Happy
Here are 10 tips you might find useful when the time comes to make a career transition. 1. Know your requirements. One of the most valuable exercises you can go through is to determine what really matters to you. What are your requirements? For example, do you want to be a manager or an individual [...]
Professional Grooming
In a corporate and a professional work-place, image and impression play an important role. How people perceive you and see you is a lot to do with whether they like you and want to work with you or not. Hence, professional grooming is important. How you carry yourself, how you dress, what you speak, how [...]
Generate quality leads using your brand’s content
Get new leads to increase sales Capture top-of-funnel leads Engage a captive audience of researchers with content such as eBooks, application notes, and webinars. Your educational content sits alongside publication and question pages. Connect with researchers while they work Reach your target audience while they’re focused on finding content related to their research. High-quality lead [...]
Ilma Hosts Netball Tournament for 15th Year
Ilma International Girls’ School will host the International Schools Under-20 Netball Tournament 2026 on 30 January at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo, marking the event’s 15th consecutive year. Organised under the auspices of The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL), the tournament will bring together leading international schools for a day of competitive school [...]
Kensley Graduate School Convocation 2026
Kensley Graduate School Hosts Convocation 2026, Celebrating Academic Excellence and Global Readiness. Kensley Graduate School successfully hosted its Convocation 2026 on Thursday, 8th January 2026, at the BMICH Main Hall, Colombo, celebrating the academic achievements and professional readiness of its graduating cohort. Graduates from a wide range of postgraduate programmes, including Strategic Management and Leadership, [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) – the excitement & Performative Participation
Artificial intelligence, probably yet another ‘illusory excitement’ to the society, which is ‘burning’ with its own success and achievements and look forward ‘instant gratification’ for all of their interactions with the world. Today, our societies overflow with impatience, anxiety, and craving for the next experience, the next click, which secretes the next surge of dopamine. [...]
CSHS and NFTH Partner to Enhance Clinical Training for Nursing Students
Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital (NFTH) and the Colombo School of Health and Sciences (CSHS) have entered into a landmark partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding last week, marking a significant milestone in nursing education and healthcare workforce development in Sri Lanka. The signing ceremony, held at Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital, [...]
The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) partnered with EDEX Expo 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor
The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT Sri Lanka), established in 1999, has a longstanding partnership with University of Staffordshire, UK since its inception. With nearly a quarter century of commitment to quality higher education, the partnership was featured as a case study in the UK Quality Assurance Agency Country Report 2020. Since then, [...]
Mogo Media Academy partnered with EDEX Expo 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor
Mogo Media Academy will take center stage at this year’s EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2025 as a Platinum Sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to shaping Sri Lanka’s next generation of creative and digital professionals. Visitors to the Mogo Media Academy stall will have the unique opportunity to experience creativity in action. The stall will showcase original animation [...]
Curtin University Colombo: The Highest-Ranked Australian University in Sri Lanka Partners with EDEX Expo 2026 as Gold Sponsor
Curtin University Colombo is the Sri Lankan campus of Curtin University, a globally recognised institution ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide and the highest-ranked Australian university in Sri Lanka. Located in the heart of Colombo, the campus offers students the opportunity to earn a prestigious Australian degree locally, with the flexibility to transfer [...]
Achievers International Campus partnered with EDEX Expo 2026 as a gold sponsor
A chievers International Campus partnered with EDEX Expo 2026 as a gold sponsor Begin Your International Academic Journey with Achievers International Campus In today’s globalised world, education is no longer limited by borders. An internationally recognised qualification enhances global employability, earning potential and academic mobility. Employers increasingly value graduates who are globally exposed, industry ready [...]
IMC AIC Campus Partners with EDEX Expo 2026 as Gold Sponsor
IMC AIC Campus is a prominent transnational education provider in Sri Lanka, combining the strengths of IMC Education (International Medical Campus) and AIC Campus to offer a broad spectrum of higher education pathways. IMC Education is recognised as a leader in medical education and overseas medical placements, guiding aspiring doctors through pre-medical preparation and admissions [...]
SLT-MOBITEL NEBULA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PARTNERED WITH EDEX EXPO 2026 AS A GOLD SPONSOR
SLT-MOB ITEL Nebula Institute of Technology, the educational arm of SLT-MOBITEL which formerly the Sri Lanka Telcom Training Centre empowering professionals with flexible, globally relevant and industry-ready education pathways. As Sri Lanka’s premier destination for future-ready education, the institute equips learners with cutting-edge knowledge in Engineering, IT, Robotics, Data Science and Emerging Technologies delivered [...]
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP: APIIT LAUNCHES SWISS HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME WITH HTMi SWITZERLAND
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable rebound, positioning the nation as one of the fastest-growing destinations in the South Asian region. Tourist arrivals in 2025 surpassed 2.36 million visitors, exceeding the previous record set in 2018 and reflecting sustained growth momentum (Ceylon Today, 2026). This surge has translated into significant economic impact, generating [...]
CMA Sri Lanka to Host Integrated Reporting & Sustainability Accounting Standards Workshop Under the Distinguished Patronage of Jean Bouquot President International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) will host an Integrated Reporting & Sustainability Accounting Standards Workshop under the distinguished patronage of Mr. Jean Bouquot, President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).on Thursday, 22 January 2026, from 8.00am to 1.30pm at the Cinnamon Grand, Mahogany Ballroom, Colombo, CMA Sri [...]
Making Waves of Change: OSC Raises LKR 1.1 Million for Colombo Friend-in-Need Society
At the three-day SAISA Swimming 2025 Meet, The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) turned sport into service, raising LKR 1.1 million for the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society (CFINS). OSC’s Gecko Gear Service Group ran a merchandise stall throughout the tournament, channelling student energy into community support. Founded in 1831, CFINS is Sri Lanka’s oldest charitable organisation, [...]
The Future of Learning in Sri Lanka: How AI is Shaping Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept for Sri Lanka’s education sector. In 2024 and beyond, AI is steadily reshaping how Sri Lankan students learn, how educators teach, and how institutions prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workforce. While challenges such as infrastructure gaps and digital equity remain, Sri Lanka is at [...]
6 Reasons You Failed the Interview Before it Even Ended
Landing the interview for that dream job can be an exhilarating ride for anyone seeking a change in their career. The dizzy excitement of that chance of being so close can make anyone desperate to do well. However there are many cases in which those who really want to succeed have not, generally because of [...]
Lyceum’s Visharad Dilum Niranga Wins State Music Award for Folk-Based New Creation (Group)
Visharad Dilum Niranga, Head of Eastern Music at Lyceum International Schools, was awarded Best New Creation Based on Folk Songs (Group) – Composer at the State Music Awards Ceremony, held recently. This honour is particularly significant as two of the nominated compositions were created exclusively for Lyceum International Schools. Among them is the popular Sinhala–Tamil [...]
BURC Lanka’s Curated English Communication Programmes to Enhance Performance
British University Recruitment Consultants Lanka Ltd (BURC Lanka), the premier student recruitment consultancy and advisory for British universities in Sri Lanka, is conducting curated, individually designed, and tailored English programmes for corporates to build confident, fluent English communicators within Sri Lanka’s corporate sector, by prioritising effective communication. The programme targets corporate employees seeking to improve [...]
CFA Society Sri Lanka to Host Evening Discussion on “Real Estate Reimagined: Investment Opportunities in a Transforming Market”
CFA Society Sri Lanka, in association with Prime Group and John Keells Properties, will host an exclusive evening discussion titled “Real Estate Reimagined: Investment Opportunities in a Transforming Market” on 28 January 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, commencing at 5.00 PM. The session is designed to examine emerging investment opportunities and strategic considerations [...]
Thai Pongal A Festival Of Happiness, Joy, Peace, Prosperity And Abundance
Thai Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community worldwide. Origins of the Thai Pongal festival celebrated by the Hindu Community may date to more than 1000 years. Since ancient times, the Thai Pongal has been celebrated within the space of four days. However, with rapid urbanisation and cultural shifts and major economic [...]
THE ART OF LETTING GO: EXITING A ROLE WITH GRACE
Introduction Leaving a job is not merely a practical decision; it is a moment that signifies the culmination of your time, energy, and contributions. Whether your departure is motivated by personal growth, ambition, or necessity, how you exit shapes the legacy you leave behind. Departing gracefully requires more than just a polite handshake or resignation [...]
Threads of Equity: MAS Holdings’ Journey of Inclusion and Impact
In the quiet hum of production floors and design studios across continents, inclusion is not just spoken of – it is lived. At MAS Holdings, the rhythm of progress beats in unison with purpose, echoing through its 13-country footprint where over 95,000 people come together to create, innovate, and inspire. Seventy percent of them are [...]
Brand Turnaround vs. Brand Revitalisation
Introduction In marketing and corporate strategy, the terms brand turnaround and brand revitalisation are frequently conflated. They should not be. A turnaround is a survival and recovery programme designed to restore commercial viability under pressure. Revitalization is a renewal and growth program designed to restore relevance and accelerate demand for a brand that remains fundamentally [...]
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With expert knowledge and ethical advice, Eureka Consultants helps students confidently plan their future with an expert. No matter where you are on your journey now, we strategically guide students from their first step abroad to their ultimate goal of permanent residence. With over 2,500 successful student visa approvals and international placements, Eureka Consultants’ experience speaks for itself. These success [...]
Learn How to Develop a Personal Marketing Strategy
Before you begin your job search you need to develop a personal marketing strategy. A what? A personal marketing strategy is a game plan for your job search campaign much like one a corporation would use to sell a product. Instead of trying to get people to buy widgets, you are trying to sell the product you [...]
Personality Development- The Benefits at a Glance
Personality development has many benefits that are the outcome of a strong personality development procedure. In fact, it is true that there are only benefits and no disadvantages to having personality development. The benefits can be states in categories, or if not categorically, then it can be stated in a concise manner to get a [...]
The power of positivity
The power of a positive attitude: It’s been heralded as a key to success in many areas of life, from learning to athletics to just about any profession you can imagine. But is there any evidence that positivity affects results or is it mostly mumbo jumbo? In reality, it’s difficult to separate a person’s attitude [...]
Universiti Malaya team to visit Rajarata University
A delegation from the Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia, will visit Rajarata University, Sri Lanka, for 05 days (30 January 2026-04 February 2026) under the coordination of Dr Mohammad Ismath Ramzy, a Sri Lankan working at Universiti Malaya (UM). As of 2026, Universiti Malaya (UM) stands as a global powerhouse in higher education, [...]
10 Golden Rules To Professional Ethics In The Workplace
Professionalism is the conduct, aims or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or professional person; it implies quality of workmanship or service. Every organization knows that a professional reputation is the difference between success and failure and they seek to keep their most professional staff. Professionalism is all about success and influence; having a [...]