For the sixth consecutive year, the British Council is offering fully funded scholarships to women to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses in the UK. The Women in STEM scholarship programme, part of the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships, provides funding for one-year master’s degree courses at top ranking universities and research institutions […]
Category: Education
Janashakthi Life steps in to support rural students post-cyclone Ditwah
Janashakthi Life, a leading name in the insurance industry and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), recently concluded a community-focused Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative led by its Life Operations team, extending support to students of Maho / Bakmeewewa Primary School, a rural interior school impacted by the Ditwah Cyclone. The initiative forms part of […]
HNB Strengthens Education Financing with Imperial College Partnership
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka announces a strategic MoU with Imperial College of Business Studies to introduce a structured education loan programme. This partnership designed to support students seeking quality academic pathways with flexible financial solutions. Under the collaboration, HNB will provide tailored education loans to students enrolling at Imperial College […]
University of Surrey launches Asia’s first Master’s in Digital Health at IIHS, Sri Lanka
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), Sri Lanka’s leading private healthcare education provider, has launched Asia’s first Master’s degree in Digital Health awarded by the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone for healthcare education and digital innovation in the region. As healthcare systems worldwide accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, the […]
Sri Lanka Shines with Bronze at the Young Chef Olympiad 2026
The 12th edition of the Young Chef Olympiad 2026 (YCO26) recently concluded in Kolkata, India, with Sri Lanka proudly claiming the Bronze trophy at this prestigious global culinary competition. The event brought together students from 60 world-class culinary institutions from around the world, showcasing their talent, creativity, and passion for the culinary arts. Sri Lanka […]
CINEC CAMPUS Earns IESL Conditional Recognition for Automotive & Mechanical Engineering Degrees
CINEC Campus Sri Lanka, one of the pioneering non-state higher education institutions in the country, announced its conditional recognition by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) for its BSc in Automotive Engineering and BSc in Mechanical Engineering programmes. This achievement elevates the institution’s academic and professional standing within the country’s higher-education sector. The accreditation, […]
Ovin Bimsara’s purpose-driven approach gives a head start to O/L Commerce students
Ovin Bimsara, a respected and well-established professional in the higher education sector, is leveraging his more than a decade of experience across academic leadership and institutional development to help G.C.E. (O/L) English Medium Commerce students to prepare for careers, business, and leadership from a young age through his ‘O/L Commerce with a University Lecturer’ classes. […]
British Council now offers English courses in Gampaha
Continuing a long-standing legacy of excellence in English language education, the British Council recently announced the opening of its newest English Centre on 28 January 2026. The new English Centre is located in the heart of Gampaha city and will cater to students from ages six and above as well as adults and working professionals, […]
PFEC Global Opens the World to Sri Lankan Students with World Study Fair 2026
For thousands of young Sri Lankans dreaming of an international education, the journey often begins with a single decision, where to go, what to study, and how to get there with confidence. On 31 January 2026, PFEC Global is bringing that decision closer to home by hosting the World Study Fair 2026, the second edition […]
CAREER ONE (www.careerone.gov.lk) Digital Platform Awareness Programme Strengthens the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector
A comprehensive awareness programme on the CAREER ONE digital platform (www.careerone.gov.lk) was successfully conducted for the Western Province on Wednesday, 14th January 2026, bringing together key stakeholders in Sri Lanka’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. The event was held at the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel, Colombo. The programme was organized under the KOICA-funded […]