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Government schools : Notice from Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for government schools over the next two days.  The Education Ministry said all government schools will function as normal on Thursday (May 30) and Friday (May 31). The announcement comes at a time when some schools were closed due to the current inclement weather conditions in Sri Government schools : Notice from Education Ministry

Head Girl of Gateway College Dehiwala wins Prestigious Zonta International Award

Vyshalini Rajendran, an exemplary student of Gateway College Dehiwala, has been honoured with the prestigious Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award in District 25 competing with her counterparts from Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh and Nepal. This recognition highlights her outstanding leadership skills, academic excellence, and commitment to public service, setting a remarkable Head Girl of Gateway College Dehiwala wins Prestigious Zonta International Award

Chaaminda Kumarasiri Appointed Chairman of ACCA Sri Lanka Member Network Panel for 2024/2026

The ACCA Sri Lanka Executive Committee for 2024/ 2026  At the recently concluded Annual General Meeting of ACCA Sri Lanka, Mr. Chaaminda Kumarasiri was appointed as the Chairman of the Member Network Panel for the term 2024 / 2026.  A Chartered Accountant by profession and a Fellow Member of ACCA Sri Lanka, Chaaminda brings a Chaaminda Kumarasiri Appointed Chairman of ACCA Sri Lanka Member Network Panel for 2024/2026

Nalanda College OBA elects new office bearers

At the Annual General Meeting held at the Nalanda College’s Malalasekara Hall on 18th May 2024, Nalanda College Old Boys’ Association elected a team of new office bearers for the next term in the presence of a large gathering of their members. While the Principal of Nalanda College, Mr Iran Champika de Silva will function Nalanda College OBA elects new office bearers

GCE A/L Results 2023 (2024) – Doenets.lk Department of Examination

According to sources from the Examinations Department, the results of the 2023 GCE Advanced Level Examination are expected to be released this weekend. The examination took place in January 2023, with a total of 346,976 students participating. Of these, 281,445 were school applicants and 65,531 were private applicants.The Commissioner General of Examinations stated that the GCE A/L Results 2023 (2024) – Doenets.lk Department of Examination

Proud Sri Lankan Researcher Pioneers AI Hub in North Queensland

A proud moment for Sri Lanka as Chameera De Silva, an early-career researcher from our homeland, takes a leading role in establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub in North Queensland. This innovative project aims to drive AI adoption and support the growth of startups and businesses by providing crucial technical consultations and cutting-edge AI solutions. Proud Sri Lankan Researcher Pioneers AI Hub in North Queensland

Applications called for academic courses in India

The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka has announced the acceptance of applications for academic courses in India for Sri Lankan Students under the Self-Financing Scheme for the academic year 2024-25. Issuing a statement, the Indian High Commission said Sri Lankan students, excluding PIO/OCI Card holders & NRIs, can apply for the courses.  The Indian Applications called for academic courses in India

Notice for all students sitting for Grade 5 scholarships

The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2024 Grade Five Scholarship Examination will be held in September this year. According to the department, the examination will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024.  Applications for the examination will be accepted online from May 27 to June 14, 2024. The Examinations Department further said that Notice for all students sitting for Grade 5 scholarships

Why Teacher Intelligence Will Always Matter More Than Artificial Intelligence?

Recently, I attended a conference where several tech companies promoted the idea that every student would soon have a personal laptop for daily use in school. Watching videos of Australian children walking into school with their laptop bags, I sensed I was witnessing the beginning of something significant. Although uncertain about the timeline, I convinced Why Teacher Intelligence Will Always Matter More Than Artificial Intelligence?

Curtin Colombo serves as Curtin University’s global partner in Sri Lanka offering world-class education and immeasurable opportunities

Curtin Colombo, at the forefront of academic excellence, is proud to be a global campus of Curtin University, Australia, ranked among the top one percent of universities worldwide based on Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022. With a strong emphasis on practical skills and industry relevance, Curtin Colombo offers a diverse range of world-class degrees Curtin Colombo serves as Curtin University’s global partner in Sri Lanka offering world-class education and immeasurable opportunities

Elevate Your Career with AIC Campus: Sri Lanka’s only European MBA in Digital Marketing and Communication

The American International Campus (AIC Campus), a premier higher educational institute, is now accepting applications for its highly acclaimed MBA in Digital Marketing and Communications. This globally recognized qualification, accepted by the Sri Lanka University Grants Commission and World Education Services (WES), opens doors for both local and international career opportunities.The one-year MBA in Digital Elevate Your Career with AIC Campus: Sri Lanka’s only European MBA in Digital Marketing and Communication

SLIIT and Huawei sign MoU to establish Joint Research and Innovation Lab

The SLIIT Kandy UNI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global tech giant Huawei to foster joint research efforts and establish an Innovation Lab at SLIIT Kandy Uni in Pallakale. The MoU was signed by Prof. Lakshman Ratnayake, Chairman/Chancellor SLIIT and Mr. Zhang Jinze (Zeh), CEO of Huawei Technologies Lanka. The event was SLIIT and Huawei sign MoU to establish Joint Research and Innovation Lab

More allegations raised against O/ Level exam

Fresh allegations have been raised against the recently concluded 2023 (2024) GCE Ordinary Level Examinations.  Several students had raised concerns over the question papers as well as irregularities at the examination centres during the examination, with fresh allegations being raised following its conclusion. 14 Tamil-medium students of Al-Aman Muslim Maha Vidyalaya in Minuwangoda alleged that More allegations raised against O/ Level exam

Gateway Colleges Colombo and Kandy excel at Netball

GCC – GCK Teams with the Coaches and the Officials Gateway College Colombo (GCC) triumphed as the ‘Champions’ at the Inter International Schools’ Under 14 Netball Championship recently. GCC showcased an unbeaten streak throughout the tournament. Gateway College Kandy (GCK) too was a force to reckon with by being unbeaten in the tournament losing only Gateway Colleges Colombo and Kandy excel at Netball

IIT – BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence And Data Science

Overview The BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and Data Science course is awarded by Robert Gordon University (RGU) in the UK in collaboration with the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) in Sri Lanka. This course is designed to address the shortage of the rising demand for a workforce with skills in artificial intelligence and data science IIT – BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence And Data Science