President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced new plans to establish both public and private educational institutions aimed at providing Sri Lanka’s youth with globally recognised opportunities for higher education. The announcement was made at the inauguration of the “Times School of Higher Education,” launched by Wijeya Newspapers Group at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. The Times
The SLT-Mobitel Nebula Institute of Technology has been recognized as the 10th IET On Campus Chapter through a partnership with the Institute of Engineering Technology (IET). This collaboration ensures that the Nebula Institute can support its engineering and technology undergraduates throughout all stages of their education and career on a global scale. Additionally, it provides
Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha announced that the Chinese government has agreed to supply school uniforms free of charge for Sri Lankan students next year. This initiative is expected to save the Sri Lankan government Rs. 6 billion. Dr. Premajayantha made this announcement during the national event for distributing school textbooks in Homagama, Pitipana. He
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
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
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
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
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
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
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