A peek abroad
Lankan students got the opportunity to meet representatives of leading Indian universities and explore study options, scholarships and career paths at an Indian Education Expo “Study in India” held this week. Pic by Indika Handuwala
Amendments to Universities Act meant to depoliticise: PM
Prime Minister and Minister of Educational and Higher Education Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that the amendments to the Universities Act will not harm the autonomy of universities in any manner. “This is not an attempt to politicise the universities. This will in fact depoliticise them. University academics have been advocating for long that the process [...]
Applications open for scholarship at COMSATS University Islamabad
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has called for applications for scholarship at COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) Pakistan The 2026 COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), a premier public sector institution in Pakistan and a key member of the COMSATS network had invited applications from international students for its fall 2026 admission cycles. The [...]
UGC and Griffith University Launch Joint PhD Funding Programme
The University Grants Commission (UGC) and Griffith University, Australia have established a joint funding programme to allow suitably qualified, UGC supported candidates to enroll in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme at Griffith University each year. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two parties, Griffith University will cover the full cost of [...]
Lankan judges take notes in India
Thirty District Court Judges from Sri Lanka attended a special capacity-building programme organised at the Indian National Judicial Academy, Bhopal recently. Story on page 4.
Students and staff heavily impacted by Ditwah: Dep Min
Around 820,000 school children and about 48,000 education staff, including teachers, were impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne said. In a statement in Parliament, he said that 1,682 schools (16.7% of the total school population) were damaged and of these 137 schools were seriously damaged or destroyed. Around 80% of them [...]
Graduation ceremony for Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda students
The University of Kelaniya has called applications from graduates who passed the final degree examination for Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute. The Deputy Register of the examination division, R.M.M.LB.Wewegama had issued a letter saying that they are organising a graduation ceremony for Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, graduates who passed the final degree examinations. Graduates should duly [...]
Ministry science branch calls for qualified resource persons
The Science Branch of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education had called invitations to suitably qualified resource persons who are willing to provide their expertise in their programs to be implemented in the year 2026 to submit their contributions. The Ministry has planned to establish a team of resource persons for science [...]
Lankan Judges join capacity-building programme in India
Thirty District Court Judges from Sri Lanka attended a special capacity-building programme organised at the Indian National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, India from 12 to 16 January 2026. The programme was organised at the request of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute. The week-long programme encompassed eleven sessions covering key themes [...]
85th anniversary of Vidyaloka College held
The 85th anniversary of Vidyaloka College was held recently where students and teachers paid tribute to the founders of the school by offering flowers. The principal, teachers, school staff, members of the Old Boys Association, school development committee as well as students participated in the event. The founders of the school Ven Valavitiye Pungnasara Thera [...]
Horticulture and landscaping course offered
The Department of National Botanical Gardens is calling applications for a free horticulture and landscaping course offered by the Landscaping School. Both male and female applicants could apply for the course which would include instructions on how to care for plants, how to identify species of plants as well as cultivation of Anthurium, orchid, rose, [...]
Investigation on ‘1000 National Schools Programme’ launched
A five-member committee appointed by the Education Ministry has launched an investigation into issues related to the ‘1000 National Schools Programme’ of the previous government. The programme was launched with the aim of converting selected schools within the school system into national schools. The investigation was launched after Parliament’s Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) slammed [...]
International conference at Peradeniya Uni focuses on climate, disaster and food safety
The international water conference on climate change and environmental pollution challenges and solutions for food security and public health brought together leading scientists, policy makers and young researchers from Sri Lanka and China at the Post Graduate Institute of Science. This conference was to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the memorandum of understanding between Sri [...]
Building the Future: The Imperative of Strategic Education Reforms
Education is the cornerstone of national development. It drives economic growth, strengthens social cohesion, and supports good governance by building human capital. A robust education system enhances productivity, alleviates poverty, improves health outcomes, and fosters innovation. Furthermore, it empowers individuals and cultivates informed, engaged citizens capable of problem-solving and institutional strengthening. In today’s global knowledge [...]
The power of youth in co-creating education in Sri Lanka
Continued from Page 1 When learners are meaningfully involved in shaping what and how they learn, co-creating education moves from a slogan to a practical reality. The United Nations General Assembly in 2018 declared 24 January as the International Day of Education, focusing on the role of education in promoting peace and development. And also, [...]
Wishing a Meaningful International Day of Education
Education has always been humanity’s most powerful tool for transformation. From chalkboards to digital classrooms, every generation has reshaped learning using the best tools of its time. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as the most influential of these tools not to replace education, but to redefine how learning touches lives, minds, and futures. On this International Day of Education, [...]
Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists and Morison continue commitment to diabetes care with graduation of 3rd batch Training Program
The Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists (SLCE), in partnership with Morison, a pioneer in the Sri Lankan pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, has celebrated the successful graduation of the third batch of the Diabetes Care Training Program, reaffirming the shared commitment to strengthen Sri Lanka’s response to one of its most pressing non-communicable health challenges of patient-centred [...]
A National Leader in Higher Education
CINEC Campus (Pvt) Ltd, established in 1990, is one of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished non-state higher education institutions. Located in Malabe, a scenic and well-connected suburb of Colombo, the campus has expanded steadily over more than three decades to become one of the largest and most diverse education providers in the country. Today, CINEC serves [...]
International Education Day – January 24: Educating Minds, Empowering Futures
Introduction A Global Day With Deep Local Meaning – Every year on the 24th of January, the world comes together to recognize one of the most powerful forces shaping societies and futures: education. International Education Day, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018, serves as a global reminder that education is not [...]
Chartered Accountant Tishan Subasinghe Takes the Reins as 28th President of CA Sri Lanka
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) ushered in a new era of leadership with the formal induction of Mr. Tishan Subasinghe as its 28th President. The gala ceremony, held on 20 January 2026 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, was a distinguished celebration of excellence and vision, uniting the nation’s leading [...]
Children Are The Foundation Of A Nation’s Future
MESSAGE FROM GURUJI MARUTHAI RAVINDHIRAN It gives me immense pleasure to send this message on this International Day of Education, to the readers, including young and old, of our esteemed “Education Times, Sunday Times, locally and globally”. First and foremost, I would like to wish a happy and joyous “International Education Day” to all students, [...]
FINEXT 2025 Career Fair of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Connects Undergraduates with Leading Industry Partners
FINEXT 2025, the annual career fair organised by the Students’ Association of Finance of the Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was successfully conducted recently, providing undergraduates with valuable exposure to leading organisations across the finance, technology, and professional services sectors. The event continued to strengthen its reputation [...]
To Commemorate the International Day of Education
As the world commemorates the Annual International Day of Education, Sri Lanka finds itself at a critical juncture, poised for a decade of sustainable and transformative reforms. Contemporary national discourse reflects heightened civic engagement, with education emerging as a central concern across diverse segments of society. In alignment with global benchmarks, Sri Lanka is implementing [...]
Pioneer The Future Of Healthcare With Your Biomedical Sciences Degree At Apiit Sri Lanka!
The world of healthcare is evolving faster than ever before, with breakthroughs reshaping how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Just recently, researchers made global headlines for developing “skin in a syringe,” injectable skin cells engineered to regenerate damaged tissue, offering hope for burn victims and patients with chronic wounds. Elsewhere, scientists are harnessing gene [...]
Elevate Your Ambition: Join Australia’s Elite Group of Eight Universities at an Exclusive Colombo Event on 31st Jan
Choosing a university is one of the most significant milestones in a student’s life, serving as the foundation for both professional success and personal growth. For those who refuse to settle for anything less than the best, the Group of Eight (Go8) universities in Australia represent the absolute pinnacle of academic achievement and global prestige. [...]
PFEC Global Opens the World to Sri Lankan Students with World Study Fair 2026
For thousands of young Sri Lankans dreaming of an international education, the journey often begins with a single decision, where to go, what to study, and how to get there with confidence. On 31 January 2026, PFEC Global is bringing that decision closer to home by hosting the World Study Fair 2026, the second edition [...]
Charles Sturt University – Colombo Advances Sri Lanka’s Higher Education Agenda with High-Level Roundtable
Charles Sturt University, recently hosted a roundtable discussion on the future of higher education in Sri Lanka at its Colombo campus. The event brought together representatives from Charles Sturt University and Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE) to discuss how internationally recognised Australian degree programmes can play a long-term role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s higher [...]
Oxford – AIL Annual Law Conference 2025
Keble College, University of Oxford Miss Mangla Padmani Hettiarachchi, Vice President of the Association of International Lawyers (AIL) Global, addressed the AIL Annual Law Conference 2025 and highlighted the rapid global expansion of AIL, with a growing and active presence in her native country, Sri Lanka. In her address, she proposed that the next AIL [...]
Unlocking the power of youth through education
We often say that young people are agents of change and our hope for the future. With youth under the age of 30 comprising half of the current global population, and at a time of radical technological transformation, this sentiment has perhaps never rung truer than it does now. If so, it is critical that [...]
Macquarie University’s Open Day in Colombo
Founded in 1964 to offer students, staff and partners a more flexible alternative to the prevailing university model, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia is now reaping the rewards of its innovative, interdisciplinary approach. Macquarie is widely regarded as a progressive and modern institution, both locally and internationally. Ranked amongst the top 10 universities in Australia and top [...]
Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
For many students and parents in Sri Lanka, choosing the right higher education pathway is a life-shaping decision. Beyond qualifications, families are looking for institutions that offer stability, international recognition, strong academic support, and clear career outcomes. The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) has earned the trust of thousands of students over more than [...]
Gateway College Shines at Harvard Model United Nations
Gateway College students delivered an outstanding performance at Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN), a prestigious four-day international high school conference held from 8–11 January 2026 at the Le Méridien Hotel and Conference Centre in Dubai. The conference brought together approximately 800 participants from nearly 30 countries, including student delegates, chairs, and faculty advisors, creating [...]
AIESEC in University of Colombo to Host EXCELLENTIA 2026
AIESEC in University of Colombo will proudly present “EXCELLENTIA 2026’’, an elegant evening dedicated to celebrating the commitment, leadership, and achievements of its members. The event set to take place on 24 January 2026, which serves not only as an annual awards ceremony but also as a platform to celebrate and uplift emerging young leaders [...]
Ceylon Theatres and British Council present National Theatre Live’s Hamlet starring Hiran Abeysekera
Ceylon Theatres Limited, in partnership with British Council, is proud to present the first ever screening of National Theatre (NT) Live’sHamletstarring Hiran Abeysekara in Asia. The first screening will happen at Regal Cinema in Dematagoda (Colombo 9) at 5:30 pm on Sunday, 25 January. Sri Lankan actor Hiran Abeysekerastars in the title role—the first Asian [...]
Federation University Students visit NCHS
NCHS was pleased to welcome a delegation from Federation University Australia, together with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) – New Colombo Plan (NCP) team, led by Dr. Kushan Tennakoon, for a meaningful visit on strengthening international education collaboration and enhancing global learning opportunities for our students. The visit brought together Federation University [...]
Fairytale Magic on Stage – Asian International School Presents ‘Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella – Youth Edition”
By Netanya Weerakkody On the surface, Cinderella is a standard “happily-ever-after” narrative about a young girl who finds true love, realises her fairytale dream of marrying the prince, and escapes the clutches of her cruel stepfamily. However, Cinderella (Youth Edition) is a much more complex story than a damsel in distress being saved by a [...]
Lyceum Education Expands to Galle, Strengthening Its Presence in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province
Lyceum Education marked a significant milestone by expanding its services to Galle, extending its comprehensive educational ecosystem to the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This strategic expansion reinforces Lyceum’s commitment to delivering globally benchmarked education, assessments, career pathways, and professional development opportunities across the island. With this expansion, a wide spectrum of services under the [...]
Lyceum Project Rise Again Brings Hope to Children After Ditwah Disaster
In times of adversity, the strength of a united community can create lasting change. Project Rise Again, initiated by Lyceum International Schools, has emerged as a meaningful humanitarian response, turning gratitude into hope for children affected by the Ditwah disaster. What began as a simple appeal soon grew into a nationwide initiative, driven by the [...]
Rivil NZ University Roadshow 2026 Brings Top New Zealand Universities to Colombo, 31st Jan @ NH Collection and Kandy City Centre, 01st Feb
Rivil International Education Consultants is proud to present the Rivil NZ University Roadshow 2026, an exclusive education fair taking place in both Colombo and Kandy. The event offers students and parents a unique opportunity to meet the representatives of the following New Zealand’s prestigious universities and plan your higher education in NZ. AUT University (www.aut.ac.nz) [...]
ICLP to Launch Certificate Course on International Investment Law
The Institute for the Development of Commercial Law & Practice (ICLP) announces the launch of a comprehensive ‘Certificate Course on International Investment Law’, designed to equip participants with the expertise needed to navigate the complex legal landscape of international investments. This course is suited for lawyers in corporate and commercial practice, in-house counsel, policymakers from [...]
The British School in Colombo Senior School Open Day
I warmly invite you and your child to attend our upcoming Senior School Open Day at The British School in Colombo. We are pleased to welcome children either for an immediate start or at the beginning of the new academic year in August 2026, with applications currently open for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and [...]
Major Service Failures in Sri Lanka’s F&B Sector: The “Water Blind Spot” No One Talks About
Sri Lanka’s hospitality and F&B sector has made visible, commendable progress over the last decade. From five-star hotels and boutique properties to upmarket restaurants and event venues, operators have invested heavily in the elements customers can easily see and evaluate: architecture, interiors, ambience, table settings, uniforms, menu design, imported ingredients, premium equipment, and curated experiences. [...]
AIA extends ‘AIA DivimagataPiyapath’ to support children’s education in communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah
AIA Insurance Lanka recentlyexecuted the next phase of its community relief programme, ‘AIA DivimagataPiyapath, Senehase Gamana’, mobilising a nationwide effort to provide essential school supplies and stationery for the new academic year to children in communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah and the widespread landslides and floods that followed. In the wake of one of Sri [...]
Msu & Msi – Your Best Path After A/Ls Toward A Globally Recognised Future
Choosing the right university and pathway after A/L is one of the most defining decisions in shaping your future. The right choice not only builds your academic foundation but also prepares you for a successful global career – and that journey begins with Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia, and its affiliated campus, the Management [...]