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Grade 5 scholarship exam : Ban on tuition & promotions from midnight

Tuition classes, seminars, and workshops related to the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are banned from midnight today (Sept. 11) until the exam concludes. Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara said that the printing and distribution of model question papers for the exam will also be prohibited. Furthermore, it is strictly forbidden to publish or Grade 5 scholarship exam : Ban on tuition & promotions from midnight

Govt increases Mahapola, IUSF protest dispersed

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the Mahapola scholarship premium and bursary premium for university students, marking the first adjustment since 2015.  Following a joint proposal by the Minister of Education and the Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, the Cabinet granted approval to raise the Mahapola scholarship premium to Rs. Govt increases Mahapola, IUSF protest dispersed

SLIIT MSc Architecture offers an ideal platform for leadership roles in theglobal architectural education

SLIIT’s MSc Architecture program, conducted by the SLIIT School of Architecture offers a cutting-edge postgraduate degree designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the global architectural landscape. The SLIIT MSc Architecture program is developed to meet the evolving needs of the architectural profession. Graduates will also be well-prepared to even pursue further research at SLIIT MSc Architecture offers an ideal platform for leadership roles in theglobal architectural education

School holidays for Election: Update from Education Ministry

All Government schools will close on 20th September (Friday) due to the Presidential election. Schools used as polling & counting centres will be closed from 18 to 24 September.

ACCA and SLASSCOM Partner to Transform the Finance, Accounting, and BPM Sectors in Sri Lanka

The Chairman of SLASSCOM  Mr. Nishan Mendis and Executive Director of SLASSCOM Chaminda De Silva, with the ACCA Team at the MOU signing. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) have launched a joint initiative to enhance the Finance, Accounting, and Business Process Management ACCA and SLASSCOM Partner to Transform the Finance, Accounting, and BPM Sectors in Sri Lanka

First female president elected for Colombo Arts Faculty Student Union

Sarini Dulvinya has been elected as the new president of the Student Union of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Colombo, marking a crucial milestone in the history of Sri Lankan student movements. She becomes the first female to lead the student movement within the faculty, breaking new ground in the union’s leadership. 

Negombo Speakers Forum Toastmasters Club Launches Second Season of Youth Leadership Program: “New Stars Found”

The Negombo Speakers Forum Toastmasters Club is excited to announce the launch of the second season of its Youth Leadership Program, themed “New Stars Found.” Following the resounding success of the first season, which concluded in December 2023 with the participation of around 20 promising youth leaders from across Negombo, this new season promises to Negombo Speakers Forum Toastmasters Club Launches Second Season of Youth Leadership Program: “New Stars Found”

7500 teachers to be trained in robotics & AI

The Cabinet has approved the proposal to launch a program to provide training for 7500 teachers on robotics and artificial technology. The Government of Sri Lanka has identified digital transformation as a vitally important component in the national education policy framework. It has also been encouraged to obtain the support of the public and private 7500 teachers to be trained in robotics & AI

Cabinet decision on 8th stage of interest-free student loan scheme

The recommendations on revising the fees payable to non-governmental higher education institutes for the relevant courses provided under the 8th stage of the interest-free student loan scheme have received Cabinet approval. According to the government, the interest-free loan scheme was started in 2017 for students to follow degree programs conducted by non-governmental higher education institutes. Cabinet decision on 8th stage of interest-free student loan scheme

2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Exam in September

The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination will be held in September. Accordingly, the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination will be held on 15 September 2024 from 09.30 am to 12.15 pm at 2,649 nationwide examination centres. The Examinations Department further said that the attendance register of students sitting 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Exam in September

Over 100 Singaporeans receive degrees from college affiliated with Sri Lankan University

One hundred and three (103) Singaporeans have received their Master’s degrees, Bachelor’s degrees and diplomas in Buddhist Studies from the Buddhist and Pali College Singapore, which is an institute affiliated with the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.  According to the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore, the graduation ceremony was held at Over 100 Singaporeans receive degrees from college affiliated with Sri Lankan University

Curtin Colombo Invites A/Level and O/Level Students to the Open Day

Curtin Colombo, a global partner of Curtin University, ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, is excited to announce its Open Day event on Saturday, 7th September 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm at its campus located at No. 80, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02. This event offers students and their parents, a unique Curtin Colombo Invites A/Level and O/Level Students to the Open Day

Universal College Lanka Launches Engineering Degree Programmes

Universal College Lanka (UCL), Sri Lanka’s premier transnational higher education provider, is proud to announce the launch of its Engineering degree programmes, marking a significant milestone in the education sector. UCL has established itself as a benchmark in higher education by collaborating with world-ranked universities such as Monash University Australia, University of Central Lancashire, UK, Universal College Lanka Launches Engineering Degree Programmes

Scanwell Unveils Futuristic Expansion Strategy in Customs Brokerage  

Mr. Indika Marasinghe With over 30 years of experience in customs brokerage, Scanwell is now poised to expand its services beyond traditional customs activities, such as special equipment transport, unloading & consultation and in enhancing their service offerings and broadening its market reach by reinforcing the core operations in port, customs, and BOI activities, while Scanwell Unveils Futuristic Expansion Strategy in Customs Brokerage  

SLIIT Global Pathways program welcomes University of Edinburgh and University of Western Australia as new Partner Institutions

offering fresh opportunities for Sri Lankan students SLIIT has announced two significant additions to its roster of international partner universities, expanding its SLIIT Global Pathways program. The University of Edinburgh, a prestigious institution in Scotland, and the University of Western Australia, a top-ranked university in Perth, join the existing partnership with the University of Queensland SLIIT Global Pathways program welcomes University of Edinburgh and University of Western Australia as new Partner Institutions