August 29, 2023
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15min
      An exclusive interview with Prof. Nagalingam Nagendrakumar, Dean of NORTHERN UNI In an era where education plays a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of the nation, SLIIT newly inaugurated NORTHERN UNI forges in the forefront of transforming the educational landscape of Sri Lanka with innovative approaches and a bold vision. Prof. […]

August 18, 2023
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6min
      The inaugural ‘SLIIT SCIFEST 2023’, the annual Science Day and Exhibition, organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences at SLIIT, which took place recently, was a resounding success, captivating the minds of young learners and participants, igniting passion for exploration and discovery in the areas of Social and Applied sciences. Based […]

July 27, 2023
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10min
      Exclusive Interview with Prof. Samantha Thelijjagoda, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research & International, SLIIT Prof. Samantha Thelijjagoda, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research & International, at SLIIT discusses SLIIT’s international degree programmes, offered in collaboration with prestigious institutions such as Liverpool John Moores University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Deakin University and the University of Queensland and how they […]

July 25, 2023
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8min
      Reiterating its strong culture of research, SLIIT has pioneered the first-ever comprehensive research project to empower persons with visual impairment and blindness in Sri Lanka, showcasing the need to improve their quality of life and highlighting their employability potential. The research, undertaken by the SLIIT School of Business, was funded by the […]

July 20, 2023
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5min
      The Faculty of Engineerign of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) presents ‘Young Engineering Expo 2023’ (YEE’2), the annual engineering exhibition, showcasing the talents of first-year engineering undergraduates. Held after a lapse of three years, Young Expo 2023 will feature innovations for industry solutions in solving real-world engineering problems. The […]

July 14, 2023
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7min
  As SLIIT gears to host the anticipated ‘Young Engineers Expo 2023’ (YEE ’23), organized by the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Saman Thilakasiri, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Senior Professor, SLIIT, explains how the event together with SLIIT is empowering aspiring engineers, equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive in their […]

July 5, 2023
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6min
      As an institute with an unparalleled reputation for supporting students to reach the highest levels of excellence, SLIIT delivered, once again, with its students showcasing their exceptional ingenuity and innovation on a global platform. Two SLIIT teams recently qualified as World Finalists for the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2023, solidifying their place among […]

June 30, 2023
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3min
      Colombo, Sri Lanka – June 30, 2023 – The Microsoft APAC AI for Accessibility Hackathon 2023 successfully concluded at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) University recently. Recognized as a platform for young developers to create solutions harnessing AI to solve real-world challenges faced by people with disabilities (PwD), Microsoft APAC […]

June 5, 2023
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13min
      SLIIT, recognised for excellence in education, offers a range of postgraduate programmes that are designed to empower students with the competencies required and a competitive edge by focusing on their personal and professional development, autonomy & responsibility, and employability. Conducting an insightful interview with Prof. Rahula Attalage, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic), he elaborated […]


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