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Artificial Intelligence moved at lightning speed in 2025. It wasn’t just about flashy new tools; it was about a fundamental shift in how we think, learn, and work. Whether you are a student preparing for university or a professional navigating the digital economy, understanding these shifts is no longer optional—it is survival. This curated list…
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The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) has officially called for applications for the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education for the 2025/2026 academic year. Widely recognized as a premier qualification for professional primary school teachers in Sri Lanka, this Level 06 Honours degree offers a direct pathway for career advancement. More importantly, it…
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Are you getting generic, robotic, or slightly “off” answers from ChatGPT? You are not alone. Whether you are an undergraduate at the University of Colombo or an A-Level student in Kandy, most users treat AI like a basic search engine—asking simple questions and receiving average answers. However, the difference between an average user and an…
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Planning a holiday in Sri Lanka used to be a research nightmare. You know the drill: one tab open for Booking.com, another for Google Maps to check distances, a third for TripAdvisor reviews, and a fourth for a travel blog to find “hidden gems.” That era is over. As we discussed in our latest video…
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By Prof Hiran Amarasekera Let’s face a hard truth: You don’t need a four-year degree to secure a high-paying career anymore. In the current global economy, the barrier to entry has shifted. Employers—from Google to local startups—are caring less about where you went to school and more about what you can actually build, fix, or…
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Are you tired of spending hours staring at a blank PowerPoint slide? We’ve all been there—trying to align text boxes, finding the right images, and struggling to make a presentation look professional. It’s time-consuming and, frankly, often frustrating. But what if I told you there is a new, hidden gem from Google that can do…
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The Reality Check Here’s a scenario every built environment professional knows: spending 2 hours researching comparable properties, compiling cost data, or drafting inspection reports. What if I told you that same task could take 12 minutes — with proper AI assistance and human verification? This isn’t about replacing your expertise. It’s about amplifying it. The…
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A practical guide for educators ready to transform their classrooms December 2025 | Prof. Hiran Amarasekera | AI in Education The AI Reality Every Academic Must Face Walk into any university campus today, and you’ll see students chatting with ChatGPT between lectures. Visit any faculty meeting, and you’ll hear colleagues debating whether to ban these…
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Are you tired of watching 2-hour long lecture videos or tutorials just to find one specific piece of information? You are not alone. For students and professionals in Sri Lanka, time is money. Whether you are revising for A/Ls, catching up on university lectures, or trying to learn a new skill on YouTube, watching videos…
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For years, researchers and postgraduate students have spent long hours searching for research papers, reading complicated PDFs, and trying to understand academic language. Whether you are doing a school project, diploma assignment, undergraduate research, or a postgraduate thesis, the process can be slow and challenging. Today, artificial intelligence has changed the way researchers find information,…