http://www.sundaytimes.lk Official website of the Sunday Times Newspaper in Sri Lanka Sat, 02 May 2026 18:51:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/mahamaya-student-parliamentarians-recognised-640626.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:41 pm lt;div gt; lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640627 quot; title= quot;4f61159d-4940-46c9-b239-08362e4de6ca_P1 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/4f61159d-4940-46c9-b239-08362e4de6ca_P1.jpg quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;500 quot; height= quot;333 quot; / gt; The official badge-awarding ceremony for members of the Student Parliament of Mahamaya ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/education-allowances-for-students-with-disabilities-reviewed-640624.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:40 pm The Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities held discussions with several ministries regarding the allocations made in the 2026 Budget for persons with disabilities, and discussed matters related to the education of such people. The University Grants Commission said that 143 students with disabilities were admitted during 2024/2025, and it is expected to increase this number to 203 i... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/18-university-lecturers-to-be-reinstated-640622.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:40 pm Eighteen (18) probationary lecturers from 14 universities whose services had been terminated due to delays/failure to complete their prescribed postgraduate qualification during their 8-year probationary period owing to the Covid-19 pandemic are to be reinstated following a review. The decision to reinstate the probationary lecturers comes after Cabinet approval was given to implement the recom... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/state-university-application-period-ongoing-640620.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:39 pm University admissions for students who sat for the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination officially opened on April 28, with the University Grants Commission (UGC) announcing that applications will be accepted until May 19. The admissions process follows the release of examination results on March 31, which were made available online to candidates across the country. This year rsquo;s Advanced Le... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/professor-seetha-bandara-to-head-econ-dept-of-kelaniya-university-640618.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:38 pm Professor Seetha Bandara, a respected scholar in the field of economics, with extensive expertise in poverty, migration, trade liberalisation, and economic modelling has been appointed as the Head of the Economics Department of the Kelaniya University. She is an alumna of the University of Kelaniya, she graduated with First Class Honours in Economics and went on to achieve numerous academic mil... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/shenyang-city-university-and-pera-uni-pgihs-sign-agreement-640616.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:38 pm The Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS) of the University of Peradeniya has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Shenyang City University as a step in strengthening global academic partnerships and expanding opportunities for cross-border education. The initiative is expected to facilitate increased enrollment of postgraduate students from China into PGIHS programme... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/grade-6-module-cleared-by-expert-panel-deputy-minister-640614.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:37 pm The government has finalised the Grade 6 module, which will commence from 2027, after the syllabus was evaluated for quality and content by an expert panel, Deputy Education Minister Madura Seneviratne said. He said that none of the issues that cropped up this year over the module will occur now with the syllabus carefully evaluated by the team from the National Institute of Education and the E... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/pm-stresses-technical-and-vocational-education-importance-640611.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:35 pm Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasised the critical role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in shaping a sustainable future. She highlighted the importance of equipping individuals with practical, relevant, and future-oriented skills to drive responsible innovation and environmental resilience. She made the remarks at the international conference on lsquo;Tr... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/american-corner-jaffna-marks-15-years-640605.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:34 pm The US Embassy in Sri Lanka this week celebrated the 15th anniversary of American Corner Jaffna (ACJ), highlighting its longstanding role in connecting communities in Northern Sri Lanka with the United States through programmes focused on education, innovation, and American values. The embassy also inaugurated the new ldquo;Freedom 250 Pavilion, rdquo; part of the global Freedom 250 initiative... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/prof-nalin-abeysekera-gentleman-and-pedagogue-par-excellence-640600.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:31 pm We were saddened to hear of the untimely demise of Professor Nalin Abeysekera (Senior Professor in Management Studies), who had contributed immensely to our society, universities and Motherland. He was attached to the Department of Marketing Management, Open University of Sri Lanka and was a graduate from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura with a BSc Marketing (special). lt;img class= quot;a... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/mclarens-maritime-academy-celebrates-future-sri-lankan-seafarers-at-convocation-2025-640595.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:31 pm McLarens Maritime Academy (MMA), a leading approved Maritime Training Institute in Sri Lanka, held their Convocation of 2025 at BMICH. It was a well-attended event to recognise the achievements of future seafarers who successfully completed their training programmes who are preparing to enter the global maritime industry. Mr. Asanga Deshapriya, Director General of Merchant Shipping from the Mer... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/richmond-college-150th-anniversary-celebrating-a-legacy-of-discipline-and-refinement-640592.html 2 May 2026 @ 1:29 pm Historians trace the origins of Richmond College, Galle, to 1814, when Wesleyan missionaries established one of the earliest centres of learning in the south of the island. Yet, May 1, 1876 is widely accepted as the formal founding of Galle High School by Rev George Baugh mdash; later renamed Richmond College in 1882 under Rev Samuel Langdon. Amidst the spirited debate among devoted Richmondit... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/lyceum-campus-hosts-inaugural-ceremony-for-the-higher-diploma-in-nursing-640560.html 2 May 2026 @ 12:20 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640561 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/028.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;234 quot; / gt; Lyceum Campus successfully held the Inaugural Batch Orientation Programme for the Higher Diploma in Nursing on 30 March 2026, marking the official commencement of the programm... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/anc-campus-and-adelaide-university-launch-new-australian-study-pathway-for-sri-lankan-students-640553.html 2 May 2026 @ 12:15 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640555 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/027.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; Colombo, Sri Lanka, 29 April 2026: ANC Campus today announced the launch of a formal articulation partnership with Adelaide University at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, creating ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/silently-unlocking-student-potential-mental-health-services-at-sliit-640548.html 2 May 2026 @ 12:09 am lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640549 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/018.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;399 quot; / gt; It rsquo;s no secret that life in university is full of first-time experiences. Add the pressures of growing- up into the mix and you find that students, specifically at under... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/oki-strengthens-leadership-as-channa-gunawardana-joins-as-executive-director-640544.html 2 May 2026 @ 12:06 am Marking 28 years of exceptional educational excellence and growth, OKI International School has further strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Channa Gunawardana as Executive Director on a part-time basis, signalling the institution rsquo;s continued commitment to excellence and future-focused education lt;img class= quot;alignright wp-image-640545 quot; title= quot;04 quot; src... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/live-love-learn-and-leave-a-legacy-tribute-to-late-prof-nalin-abeysekara-640540.html 2 May 2026 @ 12:04 am The late Professor Nalin Abeysekara leaves behind a legacy that transcends the confines of academia, embodying a set of principles and values that serve as guiding beacons for all. His profound impact on individuals, institutions, and the marketing community at large imparts invaluable lessons that resonate far beyond his time among us. Here are some key lessons to learn from the life and teaching... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/unlocking-youth-potential-through-digital-education-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-innovators-through-technology-and-coding-640533.html 1 May 2026 @ 11:55 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640534 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/017.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;274 quot; / gt; Recognised as one of Sri Lanka rsquo;s most consistent, community-rooted digital education initiatives, SLT-MOBITEL has once again signed with the STEMUP Educational Foundatio... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/al-results-are-out-how-do-you-guide-your-child-toward-a-secure-future-640528.html 1 May 2026 @ 11:48 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640529 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/016.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;399 quot; / gt; When A/L results are released, students look at marks. Parents look at something else entirely. Not just the next course or the next intake, but a much bigger question. What i... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/a-scholarly-tribute-sajth-dedicates-volume-vi-issue-i-to-senior-professor-nalin-abeysekera-640523.html 1 May 2026 @ 11:40 pm The South Asian Journal of Tourism and Hospitality (SAJTH) has dedicated its Volume VI, Issue I (April 2026) to the memory of Senior Professor Nalin Abeysekera, honouring a lifetime of exceptional contributions to academia, research, and national development. This special dedication comes at a poignant moment, coinciding with the day when final respects are paid to the late Professor Abeysekera, l... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/rmd-consultants-to-conduct-3rd-japanese-management-training-programme-in-may-640519.html 1 May 2026 @ 11:37 pm [caption id= quot;attachment_640520 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;From Left to Right: Ms. Madaara Ranwala - Director, Rohan Pandithakorralage - Managing Director, and Ms. Dilshini Samarawickrema - Director quot;] lt;img class= quot;size-full wp-image-640520 quot; title= quot;03 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/034.gif quot; alt=... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/nalin-as-a-novel-navigator-640515.html 1 May 2026 @ 11:29 pm It is sad to see good people die young. It happened with my precious son ten years ago. This time it is with one of my best friends. Senior Professor Nalin Abeysekara, Former Dean of the Faculty of Management, Open University of Sri Lanka is no more. He is one of the most down to earth scholars that I have ever seen who was high in stature yet humble and humane. This brief reflection is my revered... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/unistem-more-than-a-degree-a-future-2-640511.html 1 May 2026 @ 11:22 pm UNISTEM is a next-generation higher education institution in Sri Lanka, designed to deliver a modern, career-focused university experience. Built on over two decades of academic and industry engagement, UNISTEM combines practical learning, global exposure, and strong employability outcomes. A key strength is its partnership with the University of Northampton, enabling students to earn globally ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/turning-school-students-into-iot-innovators-640503.html 1 May 2026 @ 11:11 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640504 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/023.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; INCOHST 2026, the annual Interschool IoT (Internet of Things) event organised by Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS), is a significant initiative aimed at fostering IoT ... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/tree-house-international-school-hosts-graduation-awards-ceremony-640493.html 1 May 2026 @ 11:06 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640494 quot; title= quot;05 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/051.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;337 quot; / gt; The Tree House International School hosted an awards ceremony to mark the successful completion of its Behaviour Therapy Training Programme. The event was held at The Kingsbur... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/ca-sri-lanka-invests-in-future-leaders-with-over-100-scholarships-640487.html 1 May 2026 @ 11:02 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640488 quot; title= quot;12 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/12.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt; In an effort to continue ensuring that every student has equal access to quality international professional education, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA S... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/ichemc-hosts-successful-open-day-at-malabe-campus-640480.html 1 May 2026 @ 10:42 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640481 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/022.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;249 quot; / gt; The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) successfully hosted its second Open Day on 25 April 2026 at its Malabe campus as part of its enrolment campaign for the upcoming aca... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/shevolve-26-empowering-conversations-inspiring-change-640471.html 1 May 2026 @ 10:18 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640472 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/021.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;267 quot; / gt; SHEvolve rsquo;26, a pioneering women-empowerment initiative organized by AIESEC in University of Colombo, is set to take place on May 9th from 9.00 a.m. onwards at the New A... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/start-your-nursing-pathway-at-key-2-learning-college-canberra-640467.html 1 May 2026 @ 10:01 pm Key 2 Learning College (RTO 88191, CRICOS 03644F) is an innovative education provider based in Canberra and Sydney providing vocational education and training, and professional development courses to domestic and international students. At Key 2 Learning College our point of difference is our ability to contextualize education and training to meet industry demands and student rsquo;s future. We... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/unlocking-career-growth-and-confidence-through-equal-access-to-empowered-spoken-english-competency-640463.html 1 May 2026 @ 9:56 pm [caption id= quot;attachment_640464 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;Vijendran Watson, Founder Chairman - Selvern Trust quot;] lt;img class= quot;size-full wp-image-640464 quot; title= quot;06 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/06.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;341 quot; / gt;[/caption] In the follow... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/kagura-2026-by-apiit-sri-lanka-marks-largest-inter-university-film-festival-to-date-640437.html 1 May 2026 @ 9:37 pm [caption id= quot;attachment_640441 quot; align= quot;aligncenter quot; width= quot;600 quot; caption= quot;Team Kagura quot;] lt;img class= quot;size-full wp-image-640441 quot; title= quot;01 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/011.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;400 quot; / gt;[/caption] The Catalyst Club of APIIT Sri Lanka successfully c... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/aod-brings-design-education-to-kandy-with-exclusive-open-day-640421.html 1 May 2026 @ 9:31 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640423 quot; title= quot;02 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/02.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;269 quot; / gt; Immersive, hands-on sessions on 9 May 2026 mark the first stop in a curated city series expanding access to creative education across Sri Lanka The Academy of Design (AOD) wil... http://www.sundaytimes.lk/260503/education/seylan-bank-marks-first-anniversary-of-make-a-wish-sri-lanka-partnership-celebrating-a-year-of-impact-640402.html 1 May 2026 @ 9:28 pm lt;img class= quot;aligncenter size-full wp-image-640418 quot; title= quot;03 quot; src= quot;http://sundaytimes.lk/260503/uploads/2026/05/03.gif quot; alt= quot; quot; width= quot;600 quot; height= quot;353 quot; / gt; Seylan Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) and Make-A-Wish Sri Lanka, marked the first anniversary of their shared initiative on the 29th of April 202...