http://www.sundaytimes.lk Official website of the Sunday Times Newspaper in Sri Lanka Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:51:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/learning-experience-636815.html 28 March 2026 @ 9:48 am lt;div gt; lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-636816 quot; title= quot;9Y1A3817_P1 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/9Y1A3817_P1.jpg quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;500 quot; height= quot;333 quot; / gt; School students view a photo exhibition organised by the cultural section of the Iranian Embassy in Colombo. On display at the exhibition were ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/australian-professor-weighs-in-on-sri-lankas-proposed-education-reforms-636813.html 28 March 2026 @ 9:47 am Australian professor of linguistics Luke William Harding, chairman of the committee for reviewing the evaluation and assessment process under the new education reforms, met with Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya this week. Professor Harding, a Professor of Applied Linguistics at Lancaster University (UK), was in Sri Lanka from March 20 to 25 to engage in a series of meeti... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/9-undergrads-from-kelaniya-uni-get-japanese-scholarships-636810.html 28 March 2026 @ 9:46 am Nine exceptional students from the Japanese Unit of the Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, have received scholarships to pursue their studies in Japan. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of the students, as well as the continuous guidance and support provided by the academic staff of the Japanese Unit, the university said. Studying in Japan will offer... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/new-dean-at-kelaniya-social-sciences-faculty-636808.html 28 March 2026 @ 9:45 am Professor Chaminda Abeysinghe assumed duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Kelaniya this week. Professor Abeysinghe is the first dean elected from the Department of International Studies, marking a milestone for both the department and the faculty. He brings expertise as a scholar in Asian politics, international relations, and geopolitics, with research int... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/pera-agri-alumni-help-rebuilding-fund-636806.html 28 March 2026 @ 9:44 am The 2002 ndash;2003 batch of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, has made a contribution to the Faculty rsquo;s rebuilding fund following the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The extreme weather disrupted academic activities, damaged infrastructure, and created challenges for students, staff, and the wider university community. The university said the contribution will play... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/indian-scholarships-for-estate-students-636804.html 28 March 2026 @ 9:43 am The Indian High Commission has called applications from children of estate workers for the awarding of scholarships by the Ceylon Estate Workers rsquo; Education Trust (CEWET). These scholarships are available for GCE Advanced Level, undergraduate courses and for vocational/technical education in government technical colleges in Sri Lanka. Students who have passed GCE Ordinary Level with a m... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/erasmus-nsis-awareness-day-highlights-digital-transformation-and-research-skills-for-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-635615.html 28 March 2026 @ 12:35 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635616 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0227.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; The National Awareness Day (NAD) of the Erasmus+ NSIS Project was successfully held on 19 March 2026 at the University of Colombo, bringing together academics, policymakers, ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/installation-ceremony-of-aatsl-toastmasters-under-the-theme-connect-to-conquer-635611.html 28 March 2026 @ 12:32 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635612 quot; title= quot;03 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0324.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;396 quot; / gt; The AATSL and AATSL Emerging Toastmasters Clubs celebrated their Installation Ceremony recently, at theAAT Sri Lanka auditorium. This significant event marked the official tr... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/university-of-east-anglia-uea-uk-and-colombo-international-campus-join-forces-to-elevate-sri-lankas-higher-education-landscape-635607.html 28 March 2026 @ 12:30 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635608 quot; title= quot;05 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0516.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; Colombo International Campus (CIC) announced a strategic partnership with the University of East Anglia (UEA) UK, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka rsquo;s higher ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/bank-of-ceylon-donates-300-computers-to-university-of-peradeniya-635603.html 28 March 2026 @ 12:29 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635604 quot; title= quot;06 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0616.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; Bank of Ceylon has donated 300 computers to the University of Peradeniya to support the restoration of facilities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in Novemb... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/study-abroad-made-seamless-with-lyceum-placements-guidance-635599.html 28 March 2026 @ 12:27 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635600 quot; title= quot;06 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0615.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; As students and parents prepare to embark on global academic journeys, navigating the complexities of relocation can often feel overwhelming. Addressing this need, the study ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/farewell-tribute-to-mrs-anoma-wijesuriya-635593.html 28 March 2026 @ 12:25 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635594 quot; title= quot;08 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/087.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;245 quot; / gt; A farewell ceremony was held on March 26th at the head office in Rajagiriya for Mrs. Anoma Wijesuriya, who retired after 36 years of service at the Institute of Chemistry Ceyl... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/slt-mobitel-contributes-to-national-development-through-innovation-resilience-and-a-people-first-vision-635584.html 28 March 2026 @ 12:12 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635585 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0226.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;336 quot; / gt; SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka rsquo;s National ICT Solutions Provider, is combining innovation, resilience, and a people‑first vision to amplify efforts at expanding the country r... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/sri-lanka-insurance-corporation-general-extends-strategic-partnership-with-sliit-to-safeguard-teachers-through-guru-buhuman-insurance-solution-635580.html 28 March 2026 @ 12:07 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635581 quot; title= quot;04 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0425.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;358 quot; / gt; Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL), Sri Lanka rsquo;s No. 1 general insurer and the country rsquo;s most trusted provider, has strengthened its engageme... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/engineering-your-future-with-apiit-sri-lanka-635575.html 27 March 2026 @ 11:39 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635576 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0123.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; The world is changing faster than ever, and at the heart of this exciting transformation is engineering. From the devices in our pockets to the way our cities are powered, en... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/study-in-australia-aged-care-and-community-services-excellent-career-opportunities-in-australia-and-worldwide-635572.html 27 March 2026 @ 11:36 pm When it comes to higher education there are quite common and popular major areas of study students and their parents think and look at. The decision to pursue higher education for a future career is often taken based on gut feeling, popularity among peers, pressure from family or everyone does it and I might as well do it. lt;img class= quot;alignright wp-image-635573 quot; title= quot;02 quot; s... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/sparking-action-to-ignite-change-british-council-youth-climate-ambassadors-showcase-24-projects-to-alleviate-climate-change-at-the-climate-spark-635564.html 27 March 2026 @ 11:30 pm [caption id= quot;attachment_635565 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;Group photo of Youth Climate Ambassador project showcase 25/26 participants quot;] lt;img class= quot;size-full wp-image-635565 quot; title= quot;03 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0322.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt;... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/a-new-career-revolution-in-sports-and-lifestyle-medicine-635559.html 27 March 2026 @ 11:24 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635560 quot; title= quot;06 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0614.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;483 quot; / gt; In today rsquo;s world, where non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and mental health conditions are on the rise, a new and powerful approach to... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/dr-kithsiri-edirisinghe-mbbs-msc-md-medical-administration-phd-in-health-sciences-master-trainer-australia-ivlp-usa-co-founder-ceo-director-academics-strategy-and-international-affa-635554.html 27 March 2026 @ 11:19 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635556 quot; title= quot;05 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0515.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;300 quot; height= quot;313 quot; / gt; Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, Founder and CEO of the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), is a leading figure in Sri Lanka's healthcare and education sectors. With ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/cfa-society-sri-lanka-to-host-career-fest-2026-in-celebration-of-cfa-institute-global-career-month-635549.html 27 March 2026 @ 11:09 pm CFA Society Sri Lanka has announced the launch of Career Fest 2026; a flagship career initiative held in alignment with CFA Institute rsquo;s Global Career Month 2026 and marking the 25th anniversary of CFA Society Sri Lanka. The event will take place on Friday, 27 March 2026 from 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, Colombo City Centre, bringing together students, CFA c... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/sab-campus-of-ca-sri-lanka-welcomes-over-200-new-students-for-applied-accounting-and-business-analytics-degrees-635545.html 27 March 2026 @ 11:02 pm SAB Campus of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) proudly inaugurated the 20th intake of the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting and the 4th intake of the B.Mgt (Hons) in Business Analytics this March at the CA Sri Lanka Auditorium. lt;img class= quot;alignright size-medium wp-image-635546 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/empowering-the-future-women-in-aviation-international-sri-lanka-chapter-celebrates-international-womens-day-with-industry-leaders-635541.html 27 March 2026 @ 11:00 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635542 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0122.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;362 quot; / gt; Women in Aviation Sri Lanka (WAISL) hosted a special International Women rsquo;s Day event that brought together aviation professionals, industry leaders, students, and aspir... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/esoft-uni-unveils-new-degree-programmes-with-kingston-university-uk-635536.html 27 March 2026 @ 10:58 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635537 quot; title= quot;04 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0421.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;800 quot; height= quot;135 quot; / gt; ESOFT UNI has announced the pre-launch of a new portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in partnership with the globally recognised Kingston University London,... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/wycherley-international-school-celebrates-40-years-with-landmark-coffee-table-book-635532.html 27 March 2026 @ 10:54 pm [caption id= quot;attachment_635533 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;Dayan D.L. Fernando (Coordinating Principal - Wycherley International School amp; CEO - ANC) and Dr. Jagath Alwis (Chairman - CEG Holdings) quot;] lt;img class= quot;size-full wp-image-635533 quot; title= quot;03 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0321.gif quot; al... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/born-to-win-relationships-introduces-a-new-scientific-approach-to-learning-635528.html 27 March 2026 @ 10:52 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635529 quot; title= quot;07 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0713.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;317 quot; / gt; Born To Win Relationships has introduced a new educational approach aimed at enhancing children rsquo;s learning processes through scientific methods, presenting a fresh pers... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/iihs-and-nsb-partner-to-expand-access-to-global-healthcare-education-635524.html 27 March 2026 @ 10:50 pm [caption id= quot;attachment_635525 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;Acting General Manager of NSB Ms. Devika Silva and Chief Executive Officer of IIHS Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe exchanging the MOU quot;] lt;img class= quot;size-full wp-image-635525 quot; title= quot;05 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0513.gif quot; alt= quot; quot;... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/two-head-prefects-from-the-same-preschool-635519.html 27 March 2026 @ 10:47 pm [caption id= quot;attachment_635520 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;Kieran Lawrence (Head Prefect STC) and Sahan Agalawatta (Head Prefect Royal College - photo courtesy Quadrangle) quot;] lt;img class= quot;size-full wp-image-635520 quot; title= quot;06 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0613.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;6... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260329/education/msi-opens-global-pathways-for-sri-lankan-al-graduates-635509.html 27 March 2026 @ 10:38 pm lt;div gt; lt;table cellspacing= quot;0 quot; cellpadding= quot;0 quot; gt; lt;tbody gt; lt;tr gt; lt;td align= quot;left quot; valign= quot;top quot; gt; nbsp; lt;/td gt; lt;/tr gt; lt;/tbody gt; lt;/table gt; lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-635510 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260329/uploads/2026/03/0223.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; w...