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Studying in Australia: What Students Should Know About Accommodation and Part-Time Work

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For many Sri Lankan students, receiving an offer from an Australian university is the exciting part. But once the celebrations are over, a different set of questions quickly follows. Where will I live? How far will I be from university? Can I work while studying? And how will I manage everyday expenses? These are practical … Studying in Australia: What Students Should Know About Accommodation and Part-Time Work

Studying in Australia: Why Families Need a Financial Plan Before the Application Begins

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For many Sri Lankan families, sending a child to Australia for higher education is one of the biggest financial commitments they will make. The cost goes well beyond the first university payment. Tuition fees, living expenses and other costs associated with studying and living overseas all need to be considered before a student begins the … Studying in Australia: Why Families Need a Financial Plan Before the Application Begins

Planning to Study in Australia? Why the Right Documents and Course Choice Matter

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For Sri Lankan students planning to pursue higher education in Australia, preparing an application involves much more than submitting academic certificates and a standard set of documents. According to Kolitha Fernando, Managing Director of Jeewa Education, the documents required can vary depending on whether a student is applying for an undergraduate, postgraduate or another level … Planning to Study in Australia? Why the Right Documents and Course Choice Matter

Planning to Study in Australia? Don’t Choose Your Course Just Because Your Friends Did

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For Sri Lankan students considering higher education in Australia, deciding what to study, where to study and in which city to live can be just as important as the decision to study overseas itself. With new career opportunities and occupations continuing to emerge across the global employment market, students are being encouraged to look beyond … Planning to Study in Australia? Don’t Choose Your Course Just Because Your Friends Did

Gateway College Strengthens Its Global Presence at the 10th Annual IC3 Conference & Expo

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Continuing its practice of providing senior management and secondary school teachers with exposure to the fields of career and college counselling, Gateway once again had a strong presence at the 10th Annual IC3 Conference & Expo 2026, held on 19 and 20 August at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The landmark event … Gateway College Strengthens Its Global Presence at the 10th Annual IC3 Conference & Expo

Planning to Study in Australia? What Students and Parents Should Look for Before Choosing an Education Adviser

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For Sri Lankan students planning to study in Australia, choosing a university and securing a student visa are only part of the journey. From selecting the right course to settling into life overseas, having access to reliable guidance can make a significant difference particularly for students leaving home for the first time. Speaking during an … Planning to Study in Australia? What Students and Parents Should Look for Before Choosing an Education Adviser

The Future-Ready Graduate: Choosing the Right Degree in the Age of AI

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Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace. For students choosing a degree today, the real question is no longer which careers will remain untouched by AI, but what kind of graduate will continue to be valuable in an AI-driven world. If you are sitting for your A/Ls this year, or are a parent helping your child … The Future-Ready Graduate: Choosing the Right Degree in the Age of AI

Your first job without experience

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The skills that can help you stand out One of the most frustrating parts of applying for a first job is seeing “experience required” in a vacancy advertisement. If you have never had a formal job, what are you supposed to put on your CV? What can you say in an interview? And how can … Your first job without experience

Future Voices 2026 Grand Finale to Put Kandy’s Young Speakers in the Spotlight

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Thirty young speakers from schools and higher education institutions are preparing to take the stage as Future Voices 2026 reaches its Grand Finale in Kandy on 5 September. Built around the belief that “every great voice begins with the courage to speak”, the programme aims to develop confidence, communication and leadership among young people through … Future Voices 2026 Grand Finale to Put Kandy’s Young Speakers in the Spotlight

The rise of skills-based careers: What employers are looking for now

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The traditional path from education to employment is changing. For generations, the route seemed relatively straightforward: complete school, earn a qualification, apply for jobs and build a career around that qualification. Today, that formula is becoming less predictable. Employers are increasingly looking at what people can actually do, alongside where they studied and what qualifications … The rise of skills-based careers: What employers are looking for now

Gateway Partners with Jolly Learning UK to Expand Early Literacy Education Across Sri Lanka

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Having been among the earliest users of Jolly Phonics in Sri Lanka, with two decades of experience in implementing the world’s leading phonics programme, Gateway is opening a new chapter in its commitment to early childhood and primary education through an official partnership with Jolly Learning, UK. Used in schools and learning environments around the … Gateway Partners with Jolly Learning UK to Expand Early Literacy Education Across Sri Lanka

Gateway Delegates Make Record-Breaking Haul at SLMUN 2026

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Sri Lanka Model United Nations (SLMUN)is the island nation’s premier simulation of the United Nations, bringing together approximately a thousand passionate youth delegates each year. The delegates of Gateway College came away with an impressive record across every committee, securing an impressive 33 awards, the highest for any institution. In the United Nations Environment Assembly … Gateway Delegates Make Record-Breaking Haul at SLMUN 2026

The forgotten science of smell

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How scents shape memory, emotion and behaviour A smell can transport a person back in time within seconds. The scent of rain on dry earth may recall childhood. The smell of a particular meal can bring back memories of home. Even the fragrance of a perfume can remind someone of a person they have not … The forgotten science of smell

Planning to Study in Australia? Jeewa Education Roadshow 2026 Opens Doors to New Opportunities

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Sri Lankan students considering higher education in Australia will have an opportunity to explore university pathways, courses and scholarship options at the Australian Education Roadshow 2026, organised by Jeewa Education. Held under the theme “The Legacy of Trust: Bridging Borders,” the Roadshow is designed to connect prospective students and parents with representatives from leading Australian … Planning to Study in Australia? Jeewa Education Roadshow 2026 Opens Doors to New Opportunities

The science of sleep: What happens to the brain while we rest

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Sleep may appear to be a period when the body simply shuts down, but the human brain remains remarkably active throughout the night. While we sleep, the brain processes information, regulates emotions, consolidates memories and carries out biological processes that are essential for physical and mental health. Scientists now understand that sleep is not a … The science of sleep: What happens to the brain while we rest