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Are you sending out CVs but receiving zero phone calls? Whether you are a fresh graduate from a local university, a school leaver, or looking for foreign employment, the silence can be frustrating. The problem often isn’t your qualification or your Z-Score; it is how you have communicated your value. Today, you don’t need to…
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The University of Vocational Technology (UoVT), Sri Lanka’s national university dedicated to vocational and technology-based higher education, has officially opened applications for the 2025/2026 Bachelor’s Degree intake. This is a valuable opportunity for A/L students and NVQ Level 5/6 holders who are looking for a practically oriented, government-recognised degree pathway. 📌 Closing date for applications:…
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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…