Archive for Universities

Science yet to get due recognition – Sunday Observer Interview

Sep 22, 2008 No Comments by Hiran

Face 2 Face Interview conducted by Dhaneshi Yatawara appeared on Sunday 21 September 2008 on Sunday Observer. We are hoping for a hi-tech, sophisticated future for us and our next generation to live in. But how successful are we in achieving this dream? How are we faring in the field of science? Hence, ‘Face 2 [...]

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Become effective youth after advanced level exam

Aug 19, 2008 No Comments by Hiran

Just finished 2008 Advanced level and looking for what to do? Come to the special lecture titled “Usas pelin pasu abhimanawath yauwanayakata” organized by studentlanka.com and Young Biologists’ Association, Sri Lanka. The lecture, conducted by Mr. Saman Weerawansa, lecturer of Sri Lanka Foundation Institute will be held on Tuesday, 2 September 2008 at National Museum, [...]

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Study in the UK – Guide for Sri Lankan students on Degree programs in British Universities

Jul 29, 2008 4 Comments by Hiran

UK Higher Education institutions offer internationally recognised Bachelor’s degrees (also called undergraduate or first degrees) on various subjects. Entry requirements for Bachelor’s degrees (e.g. BA, BSc.) programs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are two/ three A-levels (local or British) or equivalent plus English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS). According to the British Council, Sri Lanka [...]

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Study in India – How Sri Lankans can select good colleges?

Jul 28, 2008 8 Comments by Hiran

Some Sri Lankans choose to study in India, they select colleges in Bangalore and other states for Science and medical education. These students and their parents do not know the academic standards of those but they select them because local agents promote them. How do Indians select those colleges? Ranking of Indian Higher education institutes [...]

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Learning Habits and rituals

Jul 23, 2008 9 Comments by Hiran

Students study in different ways. They have various habits and rituals when studying for exams. Some prefer to study early in the morning, whereas others study at night. Some prefer to read loudly as they study and some want to read silently. Please share your learning habits with others. Janak Gunatilleke, educated in Royal College, [...]

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Read good books to transform your life

Jul 02, 2008 1 Comment by Hiran

In this era, knowledge is the power. You may be an expert on some subject area and may have read books in your specialized area. However to get an overall picture of what is happening in this rapidly changing world it is important to read books out of your subject area. In Sri Lanka, there [...]

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Z score for selection to University courses 2007- 2008 academic year (2007 A/L examination)

Jul 02, 2008 3 Comments by Hiran

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS – ACADEMIC YEAR 2007/2008 (GCE A/L AUGUST 2007). Minimum “Z” Score for selection to various courses of study in Colombo district It is interesting to note that Z score values for the admission has reduced compared with the last year (2006 A/L examination). Z score values for some courses Medicine 2006-2.0357 2007-1.9910 Biological [...]

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Knowlege society – Sri Lankan perspective

Jun 15, 2008 No Comments by Hiran

Twenty first century belongs to knowledge age, where acquisition, possession and application of knowledge is the most important resource. In this society world has changed from doing things to knowing things. It is a learning society committed to innovation. There is risk of growing gap between advanced countries at the forefront of creating and using [...]

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Free e-books pdf downloads

May 30, 2008 9 Comments by Hiran

Internet contains free knowledge. Internet Archives is one such site. Some of the free pdf articles in the site includes: How to be creative?, How to become the best in the world?, 100 Ways to Kill a Concept: Why Most Ideas Get Shot Down CustomGuide has released some Quick Reference Guides for Microsoft, Mac and [...]

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Student Jobs – take a part-time job while studying in university?

May 19, 2008 253 Comments by Hiran

It is very common that students do part-time jobs while studying in foreign universities. It’s obvious that if you don’t work, you will have more time to study, but doing a job can get you some income to survive or get some pocket money without depending on parents. Research has shown that those students who [...]

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