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Sri Lanka to Streamline Post-School Education and Revamp NVQ System

At the Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 held on July 18 at Temple Trees, President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the need for significant reforms in the country’s post-school education system. “We have too many agencies, departments, and ministries overseeing post-school education,” said Wickremesinghe. “I propose creating a single agency to manage all aspects of post-school

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Education and Career

Onlineaccounting.lk Achieves ACCA UK’s Gold Accreditation

In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s education sector, onlineaccounting.lk has earned the prestigious Gold Accreditation from ACCA UK, becoming the first Sri Lankan institute to achieve this honor as a fully online learning partner. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the largest professional accounting body globally, is recognized in over 180 countries, and

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Education and Career

Sri Lanka Mulls Essential Service Status for Teaching

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has indicated plans to designate teaching as an essential service to safeguard children’s education, emphasizing the necessity for teachers to be present in schools during crucial morning hours. He warned of potential measures if educational continuity is disrupted due to teacher absences. These remarks were made during a discussion with

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Education and Career

Sri Lanka Launches Free Digital Learning Platform: publiclearn.lk

Sri Lanka is taking a major step towards improving accessibility of education with the launch of a new digital platform, publiclearn.lk. President Ranil Wickremesinghe will officially unveil the platform today at the Presidential Secretariat. Publiclearn.lk: A One-Stop Shop for Free Online Courses This innovative platform aims to empower Sri Lankans by providing a centralized hub

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Education and Career

Prestigious Moscow Medical University Sechenov Eyes Expansion to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Moscow State Medical University Sechenov, a renowned institution with a nearly 150-year legacy, is exploring investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s higher education sector. Last Saturday, a high-level academic delegation from the university visited Sri Lanka. The delegation participated in discussions at the Russian Cultural Centre, followed by a meeting with the

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Education and Career

Surge in Interest: Nearly 1,000 Applicants Vie for Medical Degree at Sri Lanka Defence University

Sri Lanka’s General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has attracted significant interest with 956 applications received for its paid medical degree program, according to State Minister of Defense, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon. The applications, comprising 868 from local A Level graduates and 88 from those with London A Levels, reflect the keenness among students to

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Education and Career Skills Development

CINEC’s Prof. Lalith Edirisinghe Awarded Chair Professorship by Dalian Maritime University

Prof. Lalith Edirisinghe, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences at CINEC Campus, has been awarded a prestigious Chair Professorship by Dalian Maritime University (DMU), the world’s largest maritime university. This recognition follows a thorough evaluation of his extensive contributions across teaching, research, academic administration, and industry leadership. The award was conferred by

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Education and Career Skills Development

Candid Insights: Global Study Unveils Challenges Faced by Educators with Disabilities

The British Council in Sri Lanka has unveiled a groundbreaking publication titled “Being a Teacher with Disabilities: Perspectives, Practices, and Opportunities.” This comprehensive report examines the challenges, opportunities, and support networks encountered by educators with disabilities in Sri Lanka and four other countries. Based on extensive research and collaboration, the report sheds light on the

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Education and Career

Minister Announces Imminent Release of Circular on Education Administration Reforms

Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha announced significant reforms in the education sector, unveiling plans to establish 1,220 school clusters across the country. These clusters will be overseen by 350 newly formed supervisory school boards, aiming to streamline educational administration and improve efficiency. Addressing the media at the Presidential Media Centre under the theme of ‘Collective

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University Non-Academic Staff Summoned to Negotiation Table by UGC Chair

Prof. Sampath Amaratunga, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), urged university non-academic staff to engage in negotiations, citing collaborative efforts by the Ministry of Higher Education and related government bodies to address salary disparities. Speaking at a media briefing held at the UGC, Prof. Amaratunga emphasized the importance of considering the welfare of university

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