A team from SLTC Enact project team attended a transnational training program at Gottingen University, German from 16 th Jan to 20th Jan 2023. The ENACT Project - Enhancing Governance, Management and Reform in Sri Lankan Universities through Non-Academic Staff Training is a project funded with the support of the Ersamus+ Programme of the European Union.
ENACT focuses on the problems and inefficiencies in the Sri Lankan higher education system via the capacity building of the non-academic workforce. The key aim of the project is to enhance the governance, management, and quality, of university education in Sri Lanka by building the capacity of non-academic staff to enhance organizational performance and to support current and future modernization efforts and reforms in higher education.
During this visit, the training program covered the following topics under University Administration, Management & Governance
- Higher Education Human Resources Management in Europe: EU Countries
Experiences/Practices Sharing with Q&A - Higher Education Strategic Plan / Institutional Strategy in the EU context
- Organizational Development and Governance
- University infrastructure and service management
- Financial Management
The following SLTC team members joined the program.
- Eng Ranjith Rubasinghe - President/ CEO
- Dr. Jagath Wijerathne - Director, Academic Affairs
- Dr. Udesh Oruthota - Director, Resources
- Dr. Damith Gangodawilage - Senior Lecturer | Head - Department of Accounting & Finance, Faculty of Business ManagementMajor Ruvan Ranatunga - Deputy Registrar
The third management meeting of the ENACT project was also held during this visit where the project partners discussed the activities planned for the year and the progress of the last year.
Education for teaching and non-teaching staff workshop, under the IncEdu Project, was conducted on 12 - 16 December 2022 at the University of Peradeniya.
IncEdu project, Developing Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities in Sri Lankan Universities, is dedicated to enhancing the learning space for students with disabilities (SWDs) in Sri Lankan universities (national universities and private institutions) and providing them with facilities and other requirements in relation to their disabilities. The project aims to address related issues by increasing awareness among stakeholders, including academic and non-academic staff at the university and policymakers in higher education, strengthening the capacity of the universities to provide services to facilitate the needs and requirements of those students, and creating a supportive learning environment for the students with disabilities.
The workshop was set up to disseminate information from international training events that were held in Brasov and Croatia. Over 80 academic and non-academic staff members from Sri Lanka as well as four Eu Partners from the University of Zagreb took part in the Workshop.
Antonio Di Martino PhD held a Master's degree in Industrial Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy, and a PhD in Chemistry and Material Technology from Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic. He is currently an Associate Professor at Tomsk Polytechnic University, and among his duties, he holds second-year Master's degree courses in physics and chemistry of coating materials and processes and advanced materials. He is a Senior Researcher in the encapsulation of bioactive compounds in polymers matrixes, with a particular interest in developing innovative formulations for the targeted delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
During his stay at SLTC, he contributed to the below series of guest lectures and interacted with the students and staff in promoting research performed by Tomsk Polytechnic University.
| Date | Guest Lecture Session | Target Audience |
| 28th November 2022 | “Smart Agriculture" Issues and Technologies to address such issues | Undergraduates of Agricultural Technology Discipline |
| 29th November 2022 | The fuel issue: Biodiesel from microalgae | Undergraduates of Agricultural Technology, Environmental Technology and Biosystems Engineering Disciplines |
| 02nd December 2022 | Practical Applications of Research | First-year undergraduates |
Prof. Di Martino was also able to participate in the “Agricultural Machinery Day” at SLTC where he was given the opportunity to practical applications in the cultivated lands and engage in discussions with the academics of the School of Technology/Science/Agriculture on the possibility of joint ventures and research in the areas of smart agriculture and biosystems engineering.
In addition to the activities mentioned above, Prof. Di Martino engaged in discussions with the relevant stakeholders representing top management, academic affairs and international affairs of the SLTC Research University in exploring the potential future academic collaborations while also exploring the opportunities for staff/student exchange programmes and the supervision of design projects of the final year students. As a result, he was actively involved in signing a formal Memorandum of Understanding to foster goodwill between the two institutions.
IncEdu project members of the SLTC participated in the "Educators Training programme" at University of Zagreb, Croatia from 07th November to 11th November 2022.
SLTC Team comprised of Dr. Nanda Gunawardhana, Dr. Chanakya Pannila and Ms. Achini Gamage.
IncEdu project members of the SLTC participated in a training programme that was held in Transilvania University of Brasov from 31st October 2022 to 04th November 2022.
SLTC Team comprised of Dr. Nanda Gunawardhana,Dr. Chanakya Pannila ,Dr. Chandani Dissanayake and Ms. Achini Gamage.
The team was able to join the Project partners meeting that was held during their stay in Brasov.
During an official visit to Croatia, Dr Nanda Gunawardhana, Director of International Affairs visited the Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb, Croatia to meet Ms. Marija Šimunović, Ms. Zrinka Udiljak Bugarinovsk
and the team.
SLTC entered into an MOU with the Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb in March 2022.
Since then as partners both the institutions worked closely in numerous joint collaborations. One such significant collaboration is the role played by the University of Zagreb as a collaborator to the 2nd Virtual International Conference on Library & Information Science (VICLIS 2022) organized by the SLTC Research University on the 25th of October 2022. In addition, Ms. Zrinka Udiljak Bugarinovsk co- chaired the conference while Ms Marija Šimunović and the team supported the organizing team of the VICLIS 2022 led by Mr Hasitha Koralage ; Librarian of SLTC by reviewing the conference papers and at the same time chairing parallel sessions held during the conference. Dr. Gunawardhana during his visit further discussed the areas of collaborations that can make the partnerships between the two institutions stronger.
In celebration of the global Erasmus+ Programme in Europe and beyond on October 13, 14 and 15, SLTC Research University organized SLTC ERASMUS DAY on the 14th of October 2022 at the Padukka university premises and this was the only event organized by a Sri Lankan university for the year 2022.
The event was graced by the H.E. Dr. Victor Chiujdea, His Excellency the Ambassador, Embassy of Romania for Sri Lanka and Hon. Mr. Lars Bredal, Chargé d’Affaires, European Union to Sri Lanka & Maldives, delegates from Embassy of Germany, and other well-wishers.
#ERASMUS DAYs is a celebration for European countries and their friends from around the world to organize an event, share Erasmus experience or spread the word about the collaborative work and projects supporting the various topics and areas. SLTC is the only non- state university in Sri Lanka to be part of four Erasmus+ projects in the domains of technology enabled active learning (TEAL2.O), non -academic staff capacity building (ENACT), inclusive education (INCEDU) and accreditation and internationalization (SSAPI). As a result of these projects, SLTC established a TEAL classroom, and a Special Needs Support Centre, obtained equipment and participated in transnational meetings and events held in several European countries. SLTC has close collaborations with European partner universities and institutions and has developed partnerships for student and staff mobility programmes. Erasmus+ projects not only support the partners in these projects, but they also pave the way for further collaborations between the universities.
The event was also attended by the project members representing the University of Peradeniya, University of Rajarata, University of Ruhuna, University of Moratuwa and the Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
TOT and Knowledge Sharing Session, under the IncEdu Project, was conducted on 18 August 2022. The session was organized to share the knowledge of transnational training sessions that took place in the Czech Republic under the IncEdu Project. Over 20 academic and non-academic staff members participated in the event. The programme included,
- Introduction to the IncEdu Project
- Introduction of the Masaryk University
- Special needs and related facts and findings
- Lessons learned from other universities
- Sports and activities for special needs students
- Assistive Technologies SLTC IncEdu Team,
- Q & A Session
- Visit to the newly established IncEdu Special Needs Centre
Following up on the Non-Academic Staff Training at Masaryk University, the Czech Republic from 16 – 19 May 2022, ENACT Project team of SLTC organized a Training of Trainers (ToT) and Knowledge Sharing Session on 18 August 2022 at the SLTC campus. Over 25 non-academic staff members representing various departments and offices joined the programme.
New transfer pathway programme (1+2) to complete your Tourism and Hospitality Management Degree in Austria
SLTC Research University and the Modul University, Vienna, Austria officially signed an agreement on 16 August 2022 introducing a new 1+2 transfer pathway for the SLTC Tourism and Hospitality Management students who wish to complete their degree in Austria.
The Chairman of the SLTC Board, Mr. Ajita De Zoysa attended the event as the Chief Guest while Mr. Alex Lovell, a member of the SLTC Board graced the event as the guest of Honour. Representing SLTC Research University, Eng. Ranjith G. Ruabsinghe , President/CEO,Dr . Nanda Gunawardhana, Director, International Affairs, Dr. Jagath Wijerathne, Director, Academic Affairs, and Mr. Heminda Jayaweera , Registrar attended the event.
Representing the Modul University, Vienna, Prof. Dr. Karl Woeber who serves as the President, Mag. Andreas Schweighofer, the Managing Director,Talent Squared GmbH, Ms. Alexandra Dobrina, Project Coordinator, Talent Squared GmbH attended the event virtually.
To know more about Modul University and the Tourism and Hospitality Management degree Click here : https://www.modul.ac.at/study-programs/bachelor/bba-tourism-and-hospitality-management
SLTC as a promoter of global education and international standards is a partner to four (04) ongoing EU-ERASMUS funded capacity building projects through which relations with the prestigious universities in EU countries including Germany, Italy, Portugal, Croatia, Sweden, Romania, and Bulgaria are fostered. We believe that the involvement of SLTC in attracting EU grants to Sri Lanka on par with other Sri Lankan state universities is an outstanding achievement.
Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) successfully held its first-ever Convocation on 30th of November 2021 at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre with the participation of distinguished guests, academic & non-academic staff, graduates, and their parents.
The event was graced by His Excellency Mr. Denis Chaibi as the Keynote speaker who is the present Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Mr. Chaibi congratulated all the graduates on their achievement while also commending SLTC as a young university, for guiding and uplifting the skills of the students throughout their undergraduate life.
Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC), Sri Lanka’s leader in innovative, technology driven and research-based education, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tunku Abdul Rahman University College on 02nd of November 2021 formalizing collaborations in the areas of dual degrees in Business & Management , student/staff exchanges and joint research/publications, symposia.
The event was attended by representatives of SLTC including,
- Eng. Ranjith G. Rubasinghe, Founder/President CEO
- Dr. Sharmini Perera, Head, Faculty of Business Studies
- Dr. Nanda Gunawardhana, Director, Research & International Affairs
- Ms. Pabasara Amarawardhana - Registrar
- Ms. Sarasi Senadheera Program Lead - BBM (Hons) in Marketing Management, Faculty of Business Studies and
- Professor Ir. Dr. Lee Sze Wei President
- Asso. Professor Say Sok Kwan Vice President, Administration and Internationalization representing Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.
Ms. Sarasi Senadheera Program Lead - BBM (Hons) in Marketing Management, Faculty of Business of Studies of SLTC who took the leadership in formalizing this partnership will be coordinating the programmes to be finalized from SLTC’s end.
Emerging Tech Degrees, Study for emerging technology degrees at prestigious Deakin, AustraliakAustralia as on-campus student from day one
Under the academic partnership between Deakin University and SLTC that has been established to enable Sri Lankan students to gain an Australian degree through an ‘online to on-campus’ model of course delivery, 02 students were enrolled for July 2021 intake. The official welcome of the students and the parents was held on 09th of July 2021 via zoom.
Through this program,
students commence their studies in Sri Lanka via Deakin’s online Cloud Campus.
SLTC will provide local learning support to Deakin students including
face-to-face tutorials and student support services. SLTC also offers dedicated
learning facilities such as computer stations, fast broadband internet,
laboratories, library, classrooms and meeting rooms.
Courses available as part of
this pathway include:
- Bachelor of Artificial
Intelligence (3-year degree) - Bachelor of Computer Science
(3-year degree) - Bachelor of Information
Technology (3-year degree) - Bachelor of Software
Engineering (Hons) (4-year degree).
Read more about SLTC Cloud Connect visiting Center for Global Education CGE; an initiative of SLTC website: https://cge.lk/deakin-cloud-campus/
Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) with the vision of diversifying our student base, has a strategic objective of catering to foreign students and providing opportunities for them to study at SLTC. Hence we have pursued our established relationships to open up a few seats for the student intake of July 2021.
With the prospect of reactivating relations with Nepal that were officially established back in 2019 during Nepal visit by SLTC, the Office of Research and International Affairs (ORIA) of SLTC strategically introduced a scholarship programme for Nepali students. This initiative is one of its series of new collaborations that will be strengthened during ‘the new normal’ and to promote SLTC as a destination for higher education among South Asian students.
Under this programme, currently three (03) Nepali students; out of the two students with a full scholarship and one student with a semi- scholarship are reading for Bachelor of Science Hons in Data Science and Bachelor of Science Hons in Software Engineering and the lectures are offered online. We are looking forward to having the students on campus soon enabling them to meet their fellow SLTCiants and exposing them to real university experience at SLTC.
Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) held its Research and Innovation Awards Night – RaIN 2021 on 7 April 2021 at the SLTC Padukka Campus. The event felicitated achievers who have won international and national recognition for research and innovation. The event was graced by Hon Min. Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Youth & Sports, as Chief Guest and Minister of Trade Hon Min Dr. Bandula Goonewardena, Hon. Nipuna Ranawaka, Member of Parliament.
RAIN 2021 recognised SLTC’s best performing researchers, staff and students, especially those who have shown exceptional performance in terms of research in the past years.
Key achievements recognized at the event included SLTC being ranked as 19th in Sri Lanka in Webometrics rankings, publishing of 2 books and 5 book chapters, as well as individual performances such as publishing the Highest-Impact Factor paper in Engineering & Physics – 2019.
The very first two students of the SLTC Cloud Connect with Deakin programme visited Sri Lanka Technological Main Campus, Padukka for the first time.
Under this special programme, students will be taught by Deakin lecturers and attend classes online with other Deakin students in Australia and around the world. SLTC lecturers will guide the students through the tutorials and provide the academic support required for them to succeed in their courses.
Enhancing Governance, Management and Reform in Sri Lankan Universities through Non-Academic Staff Training/ENACT is a project funded with the support of the Ersamus+ Programme of the European Union
As a partner of the project ENACT, SLTC with the overall objective of widening the consultation on the training and improvement needed in order to strengthen the non-academic system, processes and structures in the operations of the Sri Lankan universities, conducted university level stakeholder buy-in- events in the month of March April 2021
SLTC ENACT project team under the supervision of SLTC Project Manager for ENACT, Dr. Nanda Gunawardhana conducted 4 sessions of round table discussions including representatives from Senior management, High-level administration, non-academic staff, Teaching staff and students.
SLTC opened its fully-fledged research lab complex at its Padukka Campus premises on 18th February 2021. The event was graced by Hon Minister Professor G L Peiris, Minister of Education as the chief guest, and Minister of Trade Hon Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena as the special guest.
Mr. Lalith Weeratunga, Principal Advisor to His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka, Council Member of Sri Lanka Technological Campus, was also present at this occasion.
Other distinguished dignitaries who joined the event are,
- Prof. K K Y W Perera, Chancellor of Moratuwa University, Council Member of SLTC,
- Mr Anuradha Wijekoon, Secretary to the Ministry of Youth & Sports,
- Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake, Secretary to the State Ministry of Rural Roads and other Infrastructure,
- Mr. Oshada Senanayake, Director-General Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka,
- Mr. Rohan Fernando, Chairman Sri Lanka Telecom PLC,
- Prof. S R D Rosa, Chairman Atomic Energy Authority, Council Member of SLTC and
- Eng. Ranjith G. Rubasinghe, Founder President/Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Technological Campus.
The event coincided with the unveiling of the University crest and the 2025 infrastructure development blueprint of SLTC incorporating all enhancements in progress as well as projected to materialize in the foreseeable future. 10 students were felicitated for outstanding performance in research and innovations, best final year projects and international competition wins while 12 staff awards including Outstanding Research Award, Emerging Young Researcher and STLC President’s Research Award were distributed among members of faculty.
The kickoff meeting of the TEAL 2.O project, received under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education Programme, was held from 4th to 6th March, 2020 at Oak Ray Regency, Kandy. This event was organized and hosted by University of Peradeniya and was successfully held with the participation of representatives from 12 partner universities. The project TEAL 2.O spanning for three years focuses on “Improving the access to science and technology higher education in resource-poor institutions through an open platform for technology enabled active learning environment”. As such, a modular and open technology enabled active learning platform will be collaboratively developed, and relevant teaching and learning content will be designed to suit the needs of variety of users.
The purpose of this meeting was to reach a consensus on how the development of the platform will be carried out. In this regard, the coordinator of the project, the team from University of Peradeniya presented an overview of the project, task allocations per work package and the tentative work plan, etc., and accordingly, important decisions were made on planning of the development activities, task allocation among partners and organizing the next stakeholder buy in roundtable workshops. Dr. Gergana Dimitrova from the European Center for Quality delivered online presentations on financial management of the project, procurement procedures and dissemination. All the partner universities presented on their expected contribution to the TEAL 2.O project and raised concerns regarding several aspects of the project
Dr. Nanda Gunawardena, Director of International Affairs and Research Division of SLTC, Dr. Dushantha Nalin Jayakody, Head of School of Postgraduate studies, Dr. Dhammika Elkaduwe, Consultant, School of IT & Computing, Mr. Charith Jayanetti, Dr. Nuwan Vithanage and Dr. Eranji Jayaweera took part in the meeting representing the STLC. They actively participated in the discussions held regarding the development of the platform, technical aspects and task allocations etc. Dr. Sanjeewa Maithripala from Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Peradeniya, who is also the Consultant for Research and Academic Affairs Division of the SLTC, played a significant role from convening to holding of the kickoff meeting.
The inaugural meeting of the EU funded capacity building project on “Developing Inclusive Education for students with disabilities in Sri Lankan Universities (IncEdu)” was held from 26th to 28th of February 2020 at the Hotel Topaz, Kandy. This meeting was organized by a team headed by Prof. Anoma Abhayaratne, University of Peradeniya, and was attended by participants from four well renowned European Universities; Masaryk University, Czech Republic, Zagreb University of Croatia, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania and Uppsala University of Sweden, and four universities from Sri Lanka; University of Peradeniya University of Ruhuna, Eastern University and Sri Lanka Technological Campus.
The IncEdu project addresses an important issue in higher education in Sri Lanka that has not received adequate attention. It intends to develop a system of support for equalising opportunities for students with disabilities in Sri Lankan Universities. The main activities of the project during the period of 3 years, include, creating community awareness, develop the competency of staff of the partner universities in Sri Lanka and to establish a model support centre with the required equipment and assistive technology. It is expected that the project will have a greater impact and create more opportunities for students with disabilities in higher education by increased community/society awareness of rights, needs and requirements of those students in accessing higher education.
Dr. Nanada Gunawardhana, Director, International Affairs and Research Division of the SLTC, Dr. L. Udugama, Dr. Shamini Perera, Mr. Dimuthu Pathiraja, Ms. Manduli Katugampola, Ms. Vishmi Nanayakkara and Dr. Eranji Jayaweera attended the meeting representing the SLTC. On the first day of the meeting Dr. L. Udugama and Ms. Manduli Katugampola delivered an introductory presentation of the SLTC and how SLTC will contribute to this IncEdu project. Dr. Shamini Perera presented on how “Coaching and Mentoring” could be effectively used to achieve the objectives of this project. On the third and final day of the meeting, Dr. Nanda Gunawardhana, briefed on the “Financial Management of the Grant”
A delegation of representatives from several top ranked Chinese Universities visited Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Padukka on the 14th of December, 2019 for a presentation and discussion on University Education in China. They had sessions with the students and members of the staff. Representatives from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan University of Technology and the China University of Mining and Technology did comprehensive presentations on their respective establishments, introducing their teaching and research capabilities and Scholarship opportunities.
The discussions led by Professor Dushantha Nalin, Head of School of Postgraduate Studies were joined by representatives from the Centre for Research and Innovative Services (CRIS) and the Office of International Affairs. During the meeting, both parties had extensive discussions on
possible academic and research collaborations leading to staff and student exchanges in the near future. The delegates, after concluding the first round of discussions, toured the campus and the National Telecommunication Museum.
Prof. Partha Roop, Associate Dean (International) and Mr. Ryan Gamon, International Manager for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland (UoA) visited the Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Padukka on the 13 th December 2019 to finalize the 2+2 articulation agreement in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and to discuss the way forward.
The discussions led by Mr. Ranjith G. Rubasinghe, President & CEO of SLTC, was mainly focused on successfully launching the said program in Sri Lanka and in formulating marketing strategies to attract top students across the island with interests in studying in the Australasian region. Prof. Partha also noted the possibility of SLTC’s top performers to directly enter the University of Auckland’s Doctoral program on full scholarships. Acknowledging Prof. Partha’s initiative, Dr. Udesh Oruthota, Director of Academic Resources at SLTC inquired on the prospect of initiating a staff exchange program. Furthermore, Mr. Gamon emphasizing on the importance of the partnership, noted that SLTC was in-fact the only academic Institution, UOA has entered into such
a comprehensive partnership with, in the South Asian region.
The delegates also had an informative session with potential students where Mr. Gamon gave an introduction to the University and gave an outlook of the student life in New Zealand and Prof. Partha as a Professor at the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering introduced the areas of research, UOA is currently interested in and the opportunities that await them at
Auckland.
Prof. Shrestha, the Head of External Affairs & Global Engagement and a Professor in Mechanical
Engineering at the Kathmandu University (KU), Nepal, visited Sri Lanka on the 1 st of December
2019 to further develop the collaborative framework between KU and SLTC. He had a series of
meetings with Mr. Kumarasinghe Sirisena, Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom, Mr. Ranjith Rubasinghe,
President of SLTC and Dr. Nanda Gunawardane, Director, Research and International Affairs of
SLTC at the SLTC City Campus in Colombo, following their meeting in Kathmandu, earlier this year.
During the discussions, the two institutions reached a consensus on academic collaborations such
as credit transfers, staff /students exchanges and establishing research collaborations.
In recognition of the lack of education in the field of sanitation, technology in Sri Lanka, Prof.
Shrestha proposed an elective course to be designed by KU and to be delivered online to students
at SLTC and based on the response to offer a more comprehensive program on the subject.
Furthermore, on the invitation of Prof. Shrestha, the representatives of SLTC attended the closing
ceremony of the workshop facilitated by IHE Delft, Netherland with support from Bill Gates and
Melinda Foundation at the BMICH on the 4th of December 2019.
Danny
O’Missenden, Partnerships Manager (Development & Oversight) and Sally
Day, International Partnerships Officer from the University of Essex visited
Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Padukka on the 8th November 2019, initiating
discussions on future collaborations between the two institutions and a
possible partnership in launching postgraduate programs on Economics and
Business Management.
The
discussion led by Dr. Sanjeewa Maithripala, Consultant for Research and
Academic Affairs and Professor Anoma Abhayaratne, SLTC Business School was
joined by other senior academics and representatives from the School of Postgraduate
Studies and the Office of International Affairs.
Furthermore,
Professor Abhayaratne, an alumna of the University of Essex pointed out the
need for economics programs which focus on the Sri Lankan higher education
market and the upsurge of local think tanks and their efforts in introducing
studies on development and managerial economics to the island’s public and
private sector. The President & CEO of SLTC, Mr. Ranjith G. Rubasinghe
joining the discussion further clarified SLTC’s commitment in creating a
liberal environment for research and learning in Sri Lanka.
Dr. G. R. Sinha, a Professor from IIIT Bangalore, India deputed to MIIT Mandalay Myanmar successfully concluded a four day visit to Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Padukka on the 9th November 2019 as the first of many academic visits and collaborations during his tenure as a visiting professor.
Dr. Sinha, an exceptional senior scholar with interests varying from Medical Image Analysis to Outcome based Education, is believed to contribute and enrich SLTC’s academic community’s intellectual and research endeavours and international projections. During his stay, together with the SLTC’s faculty, the Visiting Professor conducted workshops on writing research grant proposals and book proposals, a series of lectures on Medical image processing and OBE and finally panel discussions with members of the faculty and the administration. In acknowledging Professor Sinha’s contribution to the campus, the President & CEO, Mr. Ranjith G. Rubasinghe presented him with a certificate of appreciation and encouraged further collaborations.
The Higher Education Minister of Maldives
With the goal of making Sri Lanka known for its high quality education, a team of delegates from SLTC visited the Tribhuvan University, Nepal, in July, 2019. Fruitful discussions were carried out on establishing academic and research relations between the two universities. Rector, Prof. Dr. Sudha Tripathi, Deans of the Faculties and Senior Staff members took part in the discussions, and it was agreed upon signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities in this September.
Sri Lankan Embassy in Kathmandu, headed by Her Excellency the Ambassador Ms. Swarna Perera actively engaged in facilitating these discussions and thus creating more higher education opportunities for Sri Lankan and Nepali students.
Mr. Kumarasinghe Sirisena, Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom, Mr. Ranjith Rubasinghe, President of SLTC, Dr. Nanda Gunawardane, Director, Research and International Affairs of SLTC, Her Excellency Ms. Swarna Perera, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Nepal and Ms. Dinesha Samarasinghe, First Secretary, Embassy of Sri Lanka visited Kathmandu University (KU) in Dulikheli, Nepal on 11th July, 2019 to carry out discussions regarding initiating collaborations between the two universities.
Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha and a number of important personnels representing KU attended the discussions conducted to draw useful decisions which would be implemented for the improvement of the quality of education towards achieving common goals.
It was agreed to prepare the relevant proposal by 21st July 2019, and once the collaborations are initiated between SLTC and KU, it is expected to facilitate credit transfers, exchange of staff / students and establishing research collaborations for applying for grants.
Moreover, a SLTC
desk will be set at KU to promote research and academic engagements,
and possibilities to conduct a Hospitality Management course will also
be assessed. Sri Lankan Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal will be actively
involved in facilitating the academic and research relations between the
two universities.
With the prospect of establishing and strengthening international relations with renowned South Asian universities, delegates from SLTC met the Honorable Minister of Education, Science
Mr. Vikas Sabat met with Dr. Lalith Wijetunga, Dr. Nanda Gunawardhana, Eng. Ranjith Gunawardena and Mr. Milinda Rajapaksha from SLTC to discuss on implementing relationships between KIIT and SLTC.
Here, the discussions
focused on conducting short term (one semester) and long term (more than a
semester) student exchange programs between the two institutes along with 8-12
weeks industry placement for engineering students. Further, it was considered
to exchange staff members for short term depending on the requirements of KIIT
and SLTC.
The two institutes agreed to conduct joint research projects to enhance the reputations of KIIT and SLTC. In addition, it was agreed to apply joint research projects for international funding agencies.
In this discussion,
Miyasaki University agreed to facilitate Sakura Science program for SLTC staff
and students. With this, our staff and students get the opportunity to visit
Japan and to explore new developments of Science and technology. In addition,
they offered to host SLTC students for the industrial internships in Japan.
James Cook University representative Mr. Vignesh Vijaraghavan visited SLTC on 11th July 2019, and met with executives of SLTC to discuss on collaboration efforts between JCU and SLTC. The two parties agreed on initiating a 2+2 programme for the undergraduate level and a 1+1 programme for a postgraduate level.
The JCU is widely known for its Innovation related aspects involved in the programmes and IOT Specialized in Australia for both BSc and Msc internship programmes. It has the recognition for Wind Engineering. JCU has ranked in the top 2% of universities in the pre-eminent global ranking system.
Dr. Nanda Gunawardhana, (Director of Sri Lanka Technical Campus), Mr. Priyantha Mayadunne (Secretary to the Ministry of City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education) and Mr. Kamal Rohitha Uduwawala (Additional Secretary to the Ministry of City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education) visited Yunnan University in June 2019 with the purpose of initiating collaborations between the two institutes.
Our delegates met with Prof. Li Chenyang (Vice President) , Dr. Wu Yun (Deputy Director of International Office; Director of Confucius Institute Office) andProf. Liu Xuejun (Associate Professor, Institute of International Studies). Two parties agreed on establishing student exchange programs. Discussions also focused on to collaborate on the academic areas such as Computer Sciences, Information Sciences, Ecology, Microbiology, Botany and Zoology