April 29, 2024

4min7
SLASSCOM, the apex body representing Sri Lanka’s IT/ BPM industry, has unveiled a pioneering collaboration with STEMUP Educational Foundation (STEMUP), an innovative online platform dedicated to fostering an interest in STEM careers among students. This collaboration is focused on launching an online internship platform designed to enhance opportunities for aspiring tech professionals, addressing the industry’s […]

April 26, 2024

5min12
OCTAVE, the Data and Advanced Analytics Centre of Excellence of the John Keells Group, is pleased to announce its recent strategic partnership with the University of Peradeniya, in Sri Lanka. This collaboration marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to forge strong ties with top-tier academic institutions, particularly with the Department of Computer Science […]

April 26, 2024

1min32
Sysco LABS has extended its successful engineer fast-track program ‘Project Summit’ to universities across Sri Lanka. The program was conceived two years ago as its in-house career acceleration program to equip engineers with the skills and knowledge they need to become architects faster. To kick off the program’s external launch, Project Summit was introduced to […]

April 18, 2024

3min9
17 April 2024, Colombo: Seylan Cards reaffirms its dedication to empowering customers through education by announcing its partnership with the British Council. Seylan Cards has introduced exclusive 0% instalment plans for 12 months, specifically tailored for IELTS and other educational courses provided by the British Council. This initiative aims to facilitate access to quality education […]

April 18, 2024

4min21
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), the leading health education institute in South Asia, recently opened an XR Lab and High-Fidelity Simulation Lab, showcasing their commitment to delivering a leading experience that transcends traditional boundaries. The newly opened XR lab of IIHS, which is equipped with cutting-edge virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and […]

April 8, 2024

5min10
The Sri Lanka Chapter of Women in Tech, a global movement committed to empowering women and girls in STEAM sectors, recently concluded two insightful sessions in collaboration with the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Galle, coinciding with International Women’s Day (IWD).     The sessions aimed to inspire and empower women and girls to […]

April 4, 2024

3min30
Serendib Flour Mills (SFML), driven with the purpose of nourishing the nation is recognizing academic excellence and supporting higher education through its ‘Serendib Adhi Shakthi University Scholarship Program’. Ten exceptional students among the Sri Lankan estate community who achieved the highest z-scores were recently awarded the scholarships.     In making a meaningful difference in […]

April 4, 2024

5min8
In a bid to bridge the gap between academia and industry, the Ruhuna University Computer Science Department, in collaboration with SLASSCOM, recently hosted the RUHUNA IT & BPM Career Fair 2024. With a turnout of approximately 200 students, the fair served as a platform for budding tech enthusiasts to explore career avenues and interact with […]

April 4, 2024
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5min3
In December 2023, Microsoft Sri Lanka kicked off their regional Imagine Cup, the student developer competition that empowers students to create innovative solutions with AI. Students from across Sri Lanka participated, and among them, Teams HearMe, DevRelax, and Team Autumn emerged as regional winners in the Microsoft Sri Lanka Imagine Cup. Since then, HearMe and […]


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