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
The Sri Lankan government, in collaboration with private sector institutions, has initiated a groundbreaking program aimed at empowering youth pursuing education and employment opportunities in South Korea. Social Empowerment State Minister Anupa Pasqual announced the provision of soft loans through Samurdhi Bank associations to facilitate the payment of course fees for students engaged in part-time
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka has announced the hosting of their flagship event, the National HR Conference (NHRC) 2024, scheduled for June 5-6 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. Themed ‘Navigating the HR Horizon’, the conference aims to address the evolving landscape of Human Resources amidst the challenges posed by
Dr. Asanga Ranasinghe, a seasoned industry professional with over 30 years of experience, has assumed the role of Director at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) with a vision to elevate it into a world-class post-graduate management school. The official ceremony marking his appointment took place at the PIM premises in Colombo 08 and was
Professor Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), addressed the ongoing strike by non-academic staff in universities, highlighting that despite the strike, academic staff continue to deliver education to students through online platforms. Emphasizing the resilience of the university sector, he noted that online lectures have been successfully conducted throughout the Covid-19 pandemic,
Certainly! Here’s a condensed version of the article in four paragraphs for a newspaper format: Lanka Hospitals Academy, the healthcare education arm of Lanka Hospitals PLC, celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new premises at Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 05. This strategic location, adjacent to the hospital, reflects the academy’s commitment to delivering