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The forgotten science of smell

How scents shape memory, emotion and behaviour A smell can transport a person back in time within seconds. The scent of rain…

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

Sleep may appear to be a period when the body simply shuts down, but the human brain remains remarkably active throughout the…

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Applications open for 11th intake of interest-free student loan scheme

Applications are now being accepted for the 11th intake under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education's interest-free student loan scheme,…

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‎Many Voices, One Language

University of Jaffna students to join University of Sri Jayewardenepura peers for a two-day celebration of language and culture. ‎On the 19th…

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Sri Lanka Deaf Graduates Association holds inaugural get-together

The Sri Lanka Deaf Graduates Association (SLDGA) held its inaugural get-together on Aug. 9, at the Ramadia Ranmal Resort Holiday in Moratuwa,…

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Drawing the world: How maps changed the course of exploration

Long before GPS could tell us exactly where we were, humans had to find their way using stars, landmarks, coastlines, rivers and…

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R. T. Pandithasekara Wins National Clinical Pharmacology Poster Competition‎

R. T. Pandithasekara of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, has achieved national recognition by securing First Place in the General…

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Pen to paper: Why handwriting still matters in the digital age

In classrooms, offices, and homes around the world, keyboards have largely replaced pens. Students type lecture notes on laptops, professionals draft reports…

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Preparing for an AI-powered future through digital learning

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way people study, work, communicate, and solve problems. From generating text and analysing data to assisting…

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The remarkable lives of migratory birds

Nature's greatest navigators Every year, as seasons change and temperatures shift, one of nature's greatest spectacles unfolds across the skies. Millions of…

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Bernadine Jayasinghe receives Inspirational Educator Award at UK House of Lords

Sri Lankan educator and professional development expert Bernadine Jayasinghe has received the Inspirational Educator Award at a ceremony held at the House…

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SLIIT ROBOFEST 2026 Opens Registrations with Exciting New Autonomous Robotics Challenges

SLIIT is proud to announce the commencement of registrations for ROBOFEST 2026, Sri Lanka’s premier robotics competition, bringing together the nation’s brightest…

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The architecture of libraries: How buildings inspire learning

For centuries, libraries have been more than places to store books. They have served as gateways to knowledge, centres of innovation, and…

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Sri Lankan choir wins Silver at Singapore International Choral Festival

Sri Lanka's Whyteleafe Academy has won a Silver Recognition award at the Singapore International Choral Festival 2026, earning international recognition for the…

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UCL LaunchPad Officially Kicks Off a New Era of Student Innovation

Universal College Lanka (UCL) officially launched UCL LaunchPad, its new student entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship programme, at the UCL Rajagiriya Campus on 10…

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