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How Sri Lanka is Tackling the Global Nursing Shortage through Innovative Education.

May 18, 2026 at 5:36 AM

Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe and IIHS Multiversity are addressing the global 15-million-nurse shortage by training internationally competitive nursing professionals in Sri Lanka, creating pathways to global employment and strengthening the national economy.

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How Sri Lanka is Tackling the Global Nursing Shortage through Innovative Education
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Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka Launches Professional Certificate Program with SLPI
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Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka Launches Professional Certificate Program with SLPI.

May 17, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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University of Nicosia Expands Sri Lankan Presence via Global Study Connect Partnership
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University of Nicosia Expands Sri Lankan Presence via Global Study Connect Partnership.

May 14, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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Sri Lanka Launches Nationwide Initiative to Empower Young Regional Journalists.

The National Youth Services Council is spearheading a new program to select and train one aspiring journalist from each Divisional Secretariat across Sri Lanka, aiming to build a professional regional media network.

May 12, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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May 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM

US Collaborates with Sri Lanka to Launch National AI Higher Education Policy.

The United States has partnered with Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission to develop the nation's first national AI policy framework for higher education, emphasizing American standards, ethics, and innovation.

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Sri Lanka Unveils Strategic AI Policy Framework for State Universities.

May 10, 2026 at 4:36 AM

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has introduced a new national policy framework to integrate Artificial Intelligence responsibly and ethically across Sri Lanka's state university system, in collaboration with the University Grants Commission and the U.S. Embassy.

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Sri Lanka Unveils Strategic AI Policy Framework for State Universities
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Sri Lanka Federation of University Women Marks Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

The Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) recently held a traditional celebration to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year at their Colombo premises.

May 10, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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University of Peradeniya and SLT-MOBITEL Launch Sri Lanka's First AI-Integrated Engineering Degree
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University of Peradeniya and SLT-MOBITEL Launch Sri Lanka's First AI-Integrated Engineering Degree.

May 8, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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Sri Lanka Announces Comprehensive Overhaul of Higher and Preschool Education Systems.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced significant reforms for higher education to align with school-level changes, while detailing future policy plans for the preschool sector.

May 7, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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Cultus Workforce Development Launches Digital Training Initiatives in Sri Lanka
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May 4, 2026 at 3:46 AM

Cultus Workforce Development Launches Digital Training Initiatives in Sri Lanka.

Cultus Workforce Development Services has expanded to Sri Lanka, introducing the AWS re/Start cloud computing program and a proprietary job-readiness curriculum to bridge the gap between academic qualifications and corporate sector demands.

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Sri Lanka’s Regional Centre for Maritime Studies Expands Training Initiatives.

May 3, 2026 at 6:15 AM

The Regional Centre for Maritime Studies (RCMS) in Sri Lanka, partnered with France, has successfully trained 300 officials and is now extending its specialized maritime security and safety programs to neighboring Asian nations.

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Legal and Educational Developments in Sri Lanka: Key Updates from April 2026.

This report summarizes critical news developments in Sri Lanka, including the legal fallout from an MP's land dispute, declining Advanced Level performance in the Central Province, and political tensions in Colombo.

April 29, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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Sri Lanka Partners with Commonwealth of Learning to Launch National Micro-Credentials Policy.

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a new national policy and framework for micro-credentials, supported by the Commonwealth of Learning, to enhance professional skills and employability.

April 28, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Sri Lanka and China Forge New Pathways in Tourism and Educational Cooperation
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Sri Lanka and China Forge New Pathways in Tourism and Educational Cooperation.

April 28, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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Reimagining Regional Universities: A Path Beyond Neoliberal Education
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April 28, 2026 at 12:14 AM

Reimagining Regional Universities: A Path Beyond Neoliberal Education.

This article analyzes the historical marginalization of regional universities in Sri Lanka under neoliberal policies and explores the urgent need to empower these institutions to foster local economic resilience and community engagement.

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Boosting Sri Lanka's Economy: The Urgent Need to Close the Gender Gap in Employment.

April 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM

Sri Lanka faces a critical economic challenge as female labor force participation remains stagnant at approximately 32%, despite high educational standards. Addressing structural barriers like childcare and workplace flexibility is essential for national resilience.

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Boosting Sri Lanka's Economy: The Urgent Need to Close the Gender Gap in Employment
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Sri Lanka Principals’ Service Grade III Examination Postponed Indefinitely
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Sri Lanka Principals’ Service Grade III Examination Postponed Indefinitely.

April 24, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Overseas School of Colombo Students Address Ocean Acidification in Global Slingshot Challenge
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Overseas School of Colombo Students Address Ocean Acidification in Global Slingshot Challenge.

April 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Unveils New Initiative for Student Psychosocial Wellbeing
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Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Unveils New Initiative for Student Psychosocial Wellbeing.

April 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Sri Lanka’s Corporate Gender Gap: Why Boardrooms Remain Stagnant
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April 18, 2026 at 10:09 PM

Sri Lanka’s Corporate Gender Gap: Why Boardrooms Remain Stagnant.

Despite women outperforming men in higher education, they remain severely underrepresented in Sri Lanka's corporate boardrooms, with recent data showing minimal progress and a reliance on ineffective voluntary quotas.

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