Student Lanka launched “Student Lanka Learning Community“, a Social Learning Network for university students (undergraduates and post-graduates) and school children. Educators can start courses, and students can read study materials, upload assignments and participate in social learning. This social media platform support formal social learning, informal social learning and collaborative working. Users can also connect [...]

The University Grants Commission (UGC) released the z-score cut off marks for the admission of students to universities for 2008 – 2009 academic year in Sri Lanka based on the results of the Advanced Level Examination held in August, 2008. Based on these Z-score values,  20,270 students have been selected to the Universities in Sri [...]

University Grants Commission, having recognized the need for Quality Assurance (QA) in the Sri Lankan Universities, has taken steps to introduce QA mechanisms to the University sector.  It has a quality assurance system based on external peer review, building on universities’ internal review procedures.  One such Quality review method is Subject Review (SR). It evaluates [...]

ViduJaya exhibition was held from 19- 23 February at Unviersity of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Large crowds attended this event, and it was a great educational show for many students. Some videos are here. ViduJaya exhibition – Science faculty

ViduJaya exhibition of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka will be held from 19- 23 February 2009. You can watch live video of this exhibition at www.sjp.ac.lk web site.

Seminars will be conducted for Advanced Level students as part of ViduJaya science exhibition from 19- 23 February 2009 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda. Entrance is free 19 Thursday – Biology (1 pm and 3 pm) Prof H G Nandadasa and Dr Hiran Amarasekera 20 Friday – Physics (1 pm and 3 pm) Dr S D [...]

Various scholarship programs are available for Sri Lankan students who wish to follow courses in foreign universities. Some of the programs are listed here. Latest scholarship offers – Education UK – British Council – Sri Lanka The Presidential Scholarship Scheme – There is a Presidential Scholarship Scheme for post graduate studies – The Presidential Scholarship [...]

Citizens and permanent residents of Sri Lanka can apply for the various scholarship programs listed in Australian government scholarship web site. Australian Scholarships offer educational and professional development awards to citizens of the Asia-Pacific region, including Sri Lanka. According to their web site, these opportunities support growth in the region and build enduring links at the [...]

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries, such as Sri Lanka to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions [...]

Series of events have been planned to celebrate Golden Jubilee of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.  Key events are: Pirith Ceremony- 2 Jan. 2009 Alms Giving – 3 Jan. 2009 Medical Exhibition – 6 to 12 Jan. 2009 at BMICH Golden Jubilee Celebration Ceremony – 18 Feb. 2009 Launching of Commemorative Stamp – 18 Feb. [...]