A high-level meeting was held on October 20, at the Presidential Secretariat between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA).
During the discussion, FUTA representatives outlined the challenges currently affecting the country’s university system, including delays in completing degree programs and difficulties faced by academic staff.
President Dissanayake directed FUTA to prepare and submit a comprehensive plan to expedite the completion of degree programs while maintaining academic quality. The plan is also expected to propose measures for managing accumulated workloads and strengthening research and development activities.
The President assured that the government would provide the necessary support and resources to implement the plan effectively. The meeting also focused on improving the overall quality of higher education, as well as addressing issues related to the recruitment and retention of university academics and staff.
A delegation of 20 officers from Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service under the Ministry of…
Sri Lanka’s 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination popular-school cut-off marks are expected to be released…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka plans to finalise and implement a new National Youth…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka and China are set to deepen cooperation in education…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new research…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s new restrictions on alcohol and drug promotion at school-related…