http://www.sundaytimes.lk Official website of the Sunday Times Newspaper in Sri Lanka Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:46:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/following-the-crowd-security-plan-fails-to-curb-ink-throwing-632901.html 28 February 2026 @ 9:15 am [caption id= quot;attachment_632903 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;500 quot; caption= quot;Pic by Indika Handuwala quot;] lt;img class= quot;size-full wp-image-632903 quot; title= quot;_DSC0502_P1 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260301/uploads/2026/02/DSC0502_P1.jpg quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;500 quot; height= quot;334 quot; / gt;[/caption] Dousing students in ink... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/plans-to-make-moratuwa-institute-of-technology-sliate-degree-awarding-bodies-632899.html 28 February 2026 @ 9:15 am The Higher Education Ministry is considering upgrading the Institute of Technology of University of Moratuwa, the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technical Education (SLIATE) and several other institutes which offer various engineering technology disciplines up to diploma and higher diploma level to degree-awarding institutes. This would enable professional-level recognition for those in the en... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/3152-personnel-to-be-recruited-as-university-staff-632897.html 28 February 2026 @ 9:14 am A committee headed by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuirya has approved the recruitment of 3,152 academic and non-academic personnel to state universities to fill vacancies. This includes 1,284 academic and 1,868 non-academic staff. Appointments will be made within the year. Deputy minister Madhura Senevirathna said there has been no cadre review in higher education institutes since 2018 and th... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/undergraduate-research-day-held-at-jpura-uni-632895.html 28 February 2026 @ 9:14 am The inauguration ceremony of Undergraduate Research Day 2026 was held at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently under the 22nd International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2026). Organised by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, ICBM 2026 continued its legacy as a globally recognised platform for intellectual exchange under the theme, ldquo;Inclusive and Responsible... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/student-shoe-voucher-deadline-extended-632893.html 28 February 2026 @ 9:13 am The deadline for providing vouchers for the purchase for shoes for eligible students has been extended till March 15, the Ministry of Education said. The earlier deadline for providing the vouchers was February 28. Under the programme, eligible students are given vouchers valued at Rs 3,000 per year.... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/colombo-uni-and-sliit-to-collaborate-on-meditation-research-632891.html 28 February 2026 @ 9:13 am The University of Colombo entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) recently with the objective of integrating scientific meditation research with technological innovation. The Centre for Meditation Research (CMR), attached to the Faculty of Medicine, explores the effects of meditation from a scientific perspective and has expertis... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/professor-eric-paul-meyer-felicitated-at-embassy-event-632889.html 28 February 2026 @ 9:12 am The Sri Lanka Embassy in France hosted an event recently, to honour Professor Eric Paul Meyer, French historian and scholar of Sri Lankan studies, in recognition of his contribution to scholarship on Sri Lanka, and for his commitment to fostering France-Sri Lanka relations. The event was held at the embassy premises in Paris with the participation of a small, select gathering of academics, hist... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/vavuniya-uni-nptb-discuss-northern-province-tourism-plan-632887.html 28 February 2026 @ 9:12 am The University of Vavuniya along with the Northern Province Tourism Board (NPTB) has prepared a strategic plan to develop the tourism industry in the province. The university rsquo;s Business Faculty through its Industry Community Interaction Cell (ICIC) conducted a joint assignment with the NPTB to prepare the Northern Province Tourism Development Strategic Plan after conducting a series of di... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/parliament-committee-discusses-extending-teacher-exam-deadline-632885.html 28 February 2026 @ 9:11 am The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, which met this week in parliament, discussed the possibility of providing opportunities to graduates who obtained their degree certificates after 10.02.2023 to sit for the competitive exam for the recruitment of graduates to the Sri Lanka Teaching Service for 2026. Accordingly, a group of graduates who attended the commi... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/what-nobody-tells-you-about-office-friendships-632880.html 28 February 2026 @ 9:10 am lt;strong gt;Introduction lt;/strong gt; Office friendships can be a double-edged sword, offering vital emotional support while introducing complexities that deeply influence professional dynamics. Beneath the surface of casual interactions lies a subtle web of unspoken expectations, potential rivalries, and blurred boundaries. These relationships, while offering camaraderie, can either propel... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/nsbm-green-university-welcomes-the-2026-newest-intake-with-grandeur-632872.html 28 February 2026 @ 12:09 am [caption id= quot;attachment_632873 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Mass Media (left) and Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe, Vice Chancellor (right) quot;] lt;img class= quot;size-full wp-image-632873 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260301/uploads/2026/02/0131.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; wi... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/new-zealand-education-fair-2026-632864.html 27 February 2026 @ 11:53 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-632865 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260301/uploads/2026/02/0232.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;342 quot; / gt; lt;strong gt;Organised by Thames International ndash; the leading agent for lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt; New Zealand education in lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt; Sri Lan... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/ceylinco-life-lays-foundation-stones-for-new-classrooms-in-ampara-and-galle-632859.html 27 February 2026 @ 11:47 pm Ceylinco Life is funding the construction of two new classroom buildings for under-resourced schools in the Ampara and Galle Districts, extending the reach of the Company rsquo;s long-running Classroom Development Programme, which has built 89 classrooms to date. Foundation stones were laid at Udayagiriya Vidyalaya in Ampara and Gallandala Kanishta Vidyalaya in Galle, marking the start of work ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/british-council-women-in-stem-scholarships-to-study-in-the-uk-now-open-to-sri-lankans-632853.html 27 February 2026 @ 11:31 pm For the sixth consecutive year, the British Council is offering fully funded scholarships to women to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses in the UK. The Women in STEM scholarship programme, part of the British Council rsquo;s Going Global Partnerships, provides funding for one-year master rsquo;s degree courses at top ranking universities and research institut... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/seylan-bank-opens-its-290th-pahasara-library-at-sujatha-balika-vidyalaya-supporting-financial-literacy-among-students-632849.html 27 February 2026 @ 11:29 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-632850 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260301/uploads/2026/02/0231.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;339 quot; / gt; Seylan Bank PLC marked another milestone in its flagship Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)initiative by opening its 290th lsquo;Pahasara rsquo; Library at Sujatha ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/education-reform-as-a-strategic-driver-of-sri-lankas-future-growth-632844.html 27 February 2026 @ 11:22 pm nbsp; Drawing on over 15 years of experience in the higher education sector, engaging with students, Alumni members industry leaders, professionals, and academics across local and international public and private institutions, this article is informed by doctoral research and professional insight. It aims to highlight the urgent need for education reform as a strategic driver of Sri Lanka rsqu... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/more-than-a-toast-the-panadura-toastmasters-story-632840.html 27 February 2026 @ 11:18 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-632841 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260301/uploads/2026/02/0230.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;279 quot; / gt; A ldquo;Toast rdquo; , a household word for celebration. You raise a glass , someone says a few words, and in that moment the room belongs to them. They are the center of th... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/esol-college-international-expands-its-academic-portfolio-with-the-introduction-of-pearson-edexcel-ipls-programme-632836.html 27 February 2026 @ 11:16 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-632837 quot; title= quot;03 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260301/uploads/2026/02/0323.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;501 quot; / gt; Building on over 20 years of experience in delivering quality English language education, ESOL College International has officially been appointed as a registered Pearson Ede... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/top-universities-selected-for-cfa-institute-research-challenge-sri-lanka-202526-local-finals-632831.html 27 February 2026 @ 11:09 pm CFA Society Sri Lanka has announced the top four teams that have qualified for the local finals of the 2025/26 CFA Institute Research Challenge, marking another milestone year for this prestigious global competition. Following a rigorous evaluation process, teams representing University of Kelaniya, SAB Campus CA Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and University of Colombo, have advan... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/nursing-in-the-new-world-transforming-a-global-shortage-into-a-strategic-opportunity-632827.html 27 February 2026 @ 11:03 pm The global healthcare system is facing an unprecedented shortage of nursing professionals. Despite a world population exceeding 7.2 billion, there are only approximately 19 million nurses worldwide, translating to roughly 30 nurses per 10,000 population. This distribution is highly uneven across regions. Europe averages approximately 75 nurses per 10,000 population, while Southeast Asia averages o... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/embark-on-your-academic-journey-in-psychology-with-apiit-sri-lanka-632823.html 27 February 2026 @ 11:01 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-632824 quot; title= quot;04 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260301/uploads/2026/02/0416.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; Psychology, the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, is a fascinating field that touches every aspect of human life. Yet, despite its profound impact and growing relev... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/bridging-borders-in-science-ichemc-and-jcu-chart-a-new-international-degree-pathway-632819.html 27 February 2026 @ 10:58 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-632820 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260301/uploads/2026/02/0229.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;246 quot; / gt; A preliminary discussion was held at the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) with Ms. Shruti Srinivasan, Regional Manager ndash; Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Future ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260301/education/cipm-launches-qs-accredited-cqhrm-scqf-level-11-a-historic-milestone-in-sri-lankas-professional-hr-education-632815.html 27 February 2026 @ 10:56 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-632816 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260301/uploads/2026/02/0128.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka, the nation rsquo;s premier professional body for Human Resource Management, marked a defining milestone in i...