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Springfield College Kandy U10 Table Tennis Team Crowned All Island “A” Division Champions

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Springfield College Kandy produced an outstanding performance at the All Island Inter School Team Table Tennis Championship, securing the U10 “A” Division Championship at the Bandaragama Indoor Stadium on 10 July 2026. The young Springfield paddlers demonstrated remarkable skill, composure and teamwork throughout the tournament, finishing at the top of their group to qualify for … Springfield College Kandy U10 Table Tennis Team Crowned All Island “A” Division Champions

Future Voices 2026 Semi-Finals Set to Put Kandy’s Young Speakers in the Spotlight

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Seventy-five young speakers representing 10 leading schools are set to take the stage as Jeewa Education’s Future Voices 2026 – School Category enters its Semi-Final Round on 22 August 2026 at the Royal Kandyan Hotel, Kandy. Designed as a public speaking and presentation challenge, Future Voices 2026 aims to give young people a platform to … Future Voices 2026 Semi-Finals Set to Put Kandy’s Young Speakers in the Spotlight

Why applied learning is becoming the World’s most valuable qualification

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Around the world, employers are looking for graduates who can do more than demonstrate academic knowledge. They want people who can solve problems, adapt to change, work collaboratively, and contribute from day one. This shift is driving growing interest in applied learning, an education model that combines classroom learning with real-world experience.  By combining industry … Why applied learning is becoming the World’s most valuable qualification

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

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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, with eligible students able to apply until Sept. 27, 2026. Students who sat the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination in 2023, 2024 or 2025 and obtained at least three S passes, an S pass … Applications open for 11th intake of interest-free student loan scheme

OxfordAQA Launches New International GCSE Digital and Information Technology Qualification

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OxfordAQA, a partnership between Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford, and AQA, the UK’s largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels, has announced the launch of its new International GCSE Digital and Information Technology (DIT) qualification. This modern qualification builds on the foundations of traditional Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to equip … OxfordAQA Launches New International GCSE Digital and Information Technology Qualification

‎Many Voices, One Language

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University of Jaffna students to join University of Sri Jayewardenepura peers for a two-day celebration of language and culture. ‎On the 19th and 20th of August 2026, the Department of English and Linguistics at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, will welcome student delegates from the University of Jaffna for … ‎Many Voices, One Language

Horizon College International Celebrates Year 13 Students with Memorable Farewell

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The farewell ceremony for the outgoing batch of Horizon College International was celebrated with grandeur on the 11th of July 2026, at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. Bringing together students, teachers, and distinguished guests for an evening filled with pride, gratitude, and celebration. Organized by the Prefect Guild of HCI, and the school community, the memorable … Horizon College International Celebrates Year 13 Students with Memorable Farewell

Sri Lanka Deaf Graduates Association holds inaugural get-together

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The Sri Lanka Deaf Graduates Association (SLDGA) held its inaugural get-together on Aug. 9, at the Ramadia Ranmal Resort Holiday in Moratuwa, bringing together about 40 deaf graduates for an event focused on fellowship, networking and strengthening the association. The gathering marked the first major event organised by the SLDGA since its establishment and provided … Sri Lanka Deaf Graduates Association holds inaugural get-together

Drawing the world: How maps changed the course of exploration

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Long before GPS could tell us exactly where we were, humans had to find their way using stars, landmarks, coastlines, rivers and carefully drawn maps. A map may look like a simple representation of geography, but throughout history it has been much more than that. Maps have helped people travel across oceans, plan military campaigns, … Drawing the world: How maps changed the course of exploration

R. T. Pandithasekara Wins National Clinical Pharmacology Poster Competition‎

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R. T. Pandithasekara of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, has achieved national recognition by securing First Place in the General Poster Category at the IUPHAR World Smart Medication Day Poster Competition, organised by the Sri Lanka Association of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (SLACPT). Her award-winning poster, “Sex Differences in Clinical Pharmacology,” was adjudged … R. T. Pandithasekara Wins National Clinical Pharmacology Poster Competition‎

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

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In classrooms, offices, and homes around the world, keyboards have largely replaced pens. Students type lecture notes on laptops, professionals draft reports using computers, and even shopping lists are increasingly created on smartphones. As digital technology becomes deeply woven into everyday life, handwriting is slowly becoming less common. Yet despite the convenience of typing, researchers … Pen to paper: Why handwriting still matters in the digital age

Case Clash, Case Study Competition by Imperial College of Business Studies

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In an era where global business landscapes evolve at breakneck speed, bridging foundational academic theory with high stakes practical application is vital. To cultivate this real world agility among young scholars, the Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS), in dynamic collaboration with Chokolaate, hosted Case Clash a premier case-based pitch competition designed specifically for post-O/L … Case Clash, Case Study Competition by Imperial College of Business Studies

Preparing for an AI-powered future through digital learning

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way people study, work, communicate, and solve problems. From generating text and analysing data to assisting with research and creative projects, AI tools are becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life. As a result, a new form of literacy is emerging alongside reading, writing, and digital skills: AI literacy. Recognising … Preparing for an AI-powered future through digital learning

Gateway Media Club Hosts Nature Photography Workshop with Chitral Jayatilake

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The Gateway College Colombo Media Club recently hosted an inspiring Nature Photography Workshop led by Mr. Chitral Jayatilake, Head of Eco-Tourism at the John Keells Hotels Group and one of Sri Lanka’s most renowned wildlife photographers, conservationists, and eco-tourism pioneers. The workshop, held at Gateway College Colombo, brought together more than 80 students from the … Gateway Media Club Hosts Nature Photography Workshop with Chitral Jayatilake

ICBS Brings University of the West of Scotland DBA to Sri Lanka

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Imperial College of Business Studies partners with the University of the West of Scotland to launch Sri Lanka’s first British DBA programme. Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS) has partnered with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) to launch Sri Lanka’s first British Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme. The launch marks a … ICBS Brings University of the West of Scotland DBA to Sri Lanka