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Resolve internship issue before opening more medical faculties in Sri Lanka: GMOA

"In three or four years, it will surpass 2,100. We do not have vacancies for 2,000 internships," he said.

May 7, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to establish National Teachers Council to increase professionalism

Similar to those of other professions and international best practices to enhance professionalism of country's teachers

May 7, 2024 1 min read

China to support digital classroom project in Sri Lanka

The move is expected to address the teacher shortage in the country

May 7, 2024 1 min read

Young Sri Lankan innovators showcase new ideas, creations at DreamCraft

Sri Lanka is in process to introduce STEAM-oriented education to revamp outdated system

April 29, 2024 2 min read
Sri Lanka defence university gets almost 1,000 applicants for medical degree

Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved paid medical degrees at KDU on April 2024.

Sri Lanka unlikely to hold O/L English, Science exams again despite complaints: Minister

Reports have emerged of leakage of English paper, out side syllabus being included in Science

Sri Lanka doctors' association threatens action against private medical universities

"The government is again trying to create a major problem in the country," he said.

March 20, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka NSBM university to get medical faculty

The National School of Business Management in Homagama will be offering medical degree

March 12, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to teach Japanese, Chinese, Korean in schools, but teachers in short supply

Foreign languages in school curriculum to make it easier for school leavers to get jobs

Apsara Rodrigo
March 8, 2024 1 min read

Faux-revolutionaries want education in Sri Lanka to stagnate, oppose reforms: Sajith

"Every time something new is being attempted, what do they do? They take to the streets."

March 1, 2024 2 min read

Amid mass migration, Sri Lanka to recruit volunteers as English teachers

Thousands of teachers have left the country after the unprecedented economic crisis

Apsara Rodrigo
February 23, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka to consolidate all vocational training institutes into one college: president

"He expressed optimism about Sri Lanka’s trajectory in embracing evolving technologies," the statement said.

February 22, 2024 2 min read

Roundtable discussion on education technology in Sri Lanka

Ed-Tech towards achieving SDGs Roundtable Discussion

February 19, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka needs new education system for economic transformation: Pres

Our focus should be on nurturing professionals who can thrive in the global arena

February 14, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka IPS calls proposals for Saman Kelegama research grant

Sri Lanka's Institute of Policy Studies said it is calling proposals for the annual Saman Kelegama Resarch grant.

February 14, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka to begin pilot project with Microsoft to teach AI in schools

A pilot project with support from Microsoft set to begin from grade 8 upwards.

February 13, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka takes steps to establish Indian IT University branch in Kandy

Sri Lanka has been aiming to digitalize economy to curb corruption

February 11, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka can employ 'ed tech' to make education more equitable: study

Ed tech is the use of technology in education to facilitate the teaching and learning processes.

January 26, 2024 5 min read

Sri Lanka to provide books to school students at discount

State Printing Corporation has arranged for books to be provided at a 30 percent discount to students

Apsara Rodrigo
January 11, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to set up science & tech university in partnership with US counterpart

One of several US universities will be selected for the project as a partner university.

January 9, 2024 2 min read

British Council to train English teachers in Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa

Formal training will be given to selected 700 teachers at a cost of 51 million rupees

Apsara Rodrigo
December 20, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka tertiary education dropouts at 30pct: Vocational training professional

High dropout rates could be tackled by allowing employed, mature students attend courses online

Apsara Rodrigo
December 12, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka's new commission to set standards for private university degrees: Minister

Sri Lanka's free education is under increasing threat after unprecedented economic crisis

December 6, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka ragging hotline receives complaints

21 complaints of ragging in state universities since the establishment of a special hotline two months ago

Apsara Rodrigo
December 6, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka plans to reduce number of school grades from 13 to 12

The Ministry of Education proposes to reduce the number of school grades from 13 to 12

December 5, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka UGC wants to boost number of IT-related degrees

Sri Lanka has been producing more Art graduates than technology-led grads

Apsara Rodrigo
December 2, 2023 1 min read