SLIIT CODEFEST 2019
Friday, 01 November 2019
Grand Finale of SLIIT CODEFEST 2019 was held for the 8th consecutive time in parallel with the 20th anniversary celebrations of SLIIT on 01st November 2019 at the SLIIT Main Auditorium, Malabe. Congratulations to all the winners & participants. Short Film Competition | Coordinator : Mr. Ishara Gamage | Winner – Team “Red Crabs” (Production
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SLIIT Business School conducted a wonderful session for grade 12 and 13 students of Taxila College
Thursday, 17 October 2019
SLIIT Business School is enriched with industry experts and well trained resource panel. Mrs. Mano Weligodapola, Head, Department of Business Management, SLIIT Business School conducted a wonderful session for grade 12 and 13 students of Taxila College, Horana to sharpen leadership skills of students on 17th October 2019. This was coordinated by Ranga J. Premarathne,
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Corporate Etiquette with Kumar de Silva
Thursday, 03 October 2019
Corporate Etiquette with Kumar de Silva SLIIT Business School in Collaboration with CIMA Sri Lanka, organised an interactive workshop on “Personality Development and Corporate Etiquette” which was facilitated by the well known trainer Mr. Kumar de Silva as part of the second year module for Business Management students “Entrepreneurial Essentials” with aim of grooming young
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SLIIT’s Got Talent 2019
Thursday, 19 September 2019
SLIIT’s Got Talent 2019 (SGT 2019) was held for the 7th consecutive year at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, on 19th September 2019. From the get-go, SGT had the audience hyped up with amazing performances by the orchestra and the talented undergraduates of all faculties. Organised by the Faculty of Engineering Students community, the
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SLIIT Career Week 2019
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
SLIIT Career Week 2019 concluded in style with over 40 Industry partners participation.This year, SLIIT Career Guidance Unit was able to welcome more industry partners under the patronage of several industry giants. 700+ SLIIT undergraduates and graduates were able to meet many industry representatives under one roof to discuss their career paths and obtain internship
SLIIT Robofest 2019
Friday, 13 September 2019
This year’s highly anticipated Robofest competition saw more than 130 school and 30 university registrations. Organised by SLIIT’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, this year’s Robofest event was yet again focused on the potential of tomorrow’s inventors, from 3 different categories: School, University, and Open. Competing in teams of 5 members, participants are required
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Professor Samantha Thelijjagoda, Dean SLIIT Business School was invited by the Principal of Defence Services College – Sri Lanka
Thursday, 12 September 2019
Professor Samantha Thelijjagoda, Dean SLIIT Business School was invited by the Principal of Defence Services College – Sri Lanka Mrs. Dhammika Jayanetti to conduct a motivational workshop for all the teachers at the beginning of their new academic term. Prof. Samantha Thelijjagoda conducted this staff motivation session with motivational activities with active involvement of the
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Verdant 2019
Tuesday, 03 September 2019
1st and the 3rd year students jointly organised the marketing day under the theme of “Verdant 2019”. It was an assignment worked through by the students as partial fulfilment of the subjects of “Sales Management and Principles of Marketing”. The day was filled with nearly 30 stalls of all kinds of green made products. The
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SLIIT Career Week 2019
Thursday, 29 August 2019
The SLIIT Career Guidance Unit is geared up yet again to conduct its annual Career Week for 2019, where young undergraduates and graduates of SLIIT can meet many industry partners of SLIIT who will be offering internship and job opportunities in one location. Last year saw over 50 companies participating for the Career Week and
The Business Management Students’ Conference 2019
Wednesday, 28 August 2019
The Business Management Students’ Conference organized by the Faculty of Business Student community (FBSC), was held for the 13th consecutive year on the 28th of August at SLIIT main auditorium in Malabe. Mr. Dulith Herath (Chairman of Kapruka.lk), Mr. Raghulan Tharmakulasingham (Director and Founder of Epitom), Mr.Adisha Gammanpila (Co- founder of SurfEdge) addressed the participants
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SLBESA Economic Summit 2019
Thursday, 15 August 2019
1st SLBESA Economic Summit 2019 under the theme of “Strengthening the External Sector to achieve a 7% Economic Growth” organized by the Sri Lanka Business Economics Students’ Association (SLBESA) was held on 15th of August 2019 at the Centre for Banking Studies (Central Bank of Sri Lanka), Rajagiriya, Colombo, Sri Lanka. SLBESA is a national
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An Entrepreneur’s Diary 2019
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
An Entrepreneur’s Diary SLIIT Business School always try to build the students entrepreneurial skills and helps them to be more creative, self confident and socially responsible in whatever they undertake. With that objective, SLIIT Business School organized a session on “Start-Ups & Finance Management” on 30th July 2019. This session was conducted by Mr. Dulinda
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Proper grooming creates positive impression in the workplace
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
“Proper grooming creates positive impression in the workplace” An exclusive session on Personal Grooming was conducted for 3rd year BBA undergraduates who are following Career Readiness & Business Etiquette module & Professional Relationship & Networking Modules. Mr. Mifaz Ahamed (Head of HR- Hemas Hospital) and Ms.Imeshi Sahabandu (Manager – Business Development-Hemas FMCG) conducted the session.
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School Reach – Royal International School
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
School Reach Programme SLIIT Business School is enriched with industry experts and well trained resource panel. Professor Samantha Thelijjagoda, Dean of SLIIT Business School conducted a wonderful session on “Soft Skills” for grade 10/11 students at Royal International School – Kegalle on 23rd July 2019. This session was coordinated by Ranga J. Premarathne (Executive Marketing)
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“Use of Excel in Finance” – Knowledge Sharing session
Wednesday, 03 July 2019
“Use of Excel in Finance” – Knowledge Sharing session SLIIT Business School always empowers academic staff members with best industry practices. On 3rd July 2019, SLIIT Business School organized a knowledge sharing session for Accounting & Finance lecturers of SLIIT Business School, to share insights on “Use of Excel in Finance”. Mr. Sunera Tennakoon (Manager
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SLIIT MSc OPEN DAY was held on the 15th of June 2019
Saturday, 15 June 2019
SLIIT MSc OPEN DAY was held on the 15th of June 2019, at SLIIT Metro Campus. This helped the interested candidates to learn more about research studies and further to get an idea about the strengths and other possible opportunities in SLIIT Postgraduate programs.
Bridge Fest 2019
Sunday, 26 May 2019
Bridge Fest 2019 successfully concluded in collaboration with the ‘ SLIIT Engineering Research and Innovation Club’, ‘SLIIT Highway Engineering Society’ and the ‘ SLIIT Faculty of Engineering Media Club’ on 26th of May 2019 by showcasing the talents and creativity of the Young Future Civil Engineers.
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A practical session for Sales management
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
The Marketing Management Students organized the sales day at SLIIT on 10th March 2019. It was a practical session for Sales management. It was a very successful day for the students and the SLIIT Business School.
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SLIIT Wiramaya 2019
Tuesday, 09 April 2019
SLIIT Faculty of Computing Student Community proudly presented Wiramaya 2019 for the the fifth time on 09th of March 2019 at SLIIT Malabe campus with the participation of prestigious artists Senanayaka Weraliyadda, Somasiri Medagedara, Saman Lenin, Nilakshi Helapitiya, Peshala Manoj and Peshkaara band.
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A guest lecture related to Brand Management
Tuesday, 09 April 2019
A guest lecture related to Brand Management module was organized by SLIIT Business School held on 09th April 2019. Resource Person for the day was Ms. Medhavi Jayaratne (Brand Manager-Unilever Sri Lanka). It was an insightful day where students gained knowledge on few key concepts of Brand Management. The academic staff of the Department and
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A Guest Lecture on Personal Grooming
Tuesday, 09 April 2019
A Guest Lecture on Personal Grooming SLIIT Business School has organized a guest lecture on “Personal Grooming” for undergraduates who are following Career Readiness & Business Etiquette module. This was an interactive session simultaneously facilitated by Hemas Holdings PLC FMCG for female and male undergraduates separately. Mr. Mifaz Ahamed (Senior Manager- Human Resource Development –
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SLIIT Kalaanethraa 2019
Friday, 05 April 2019
Kalaanethraa, one of the most wonderful events of SLIIT successfully concluded on 5th of April 2019 at SLIIT Malabe campus for the 9th consecutive year to exhibit Tamil culture and young talents of the SLIIT students.
Essential skills necessary for fresh graduates to survive in the industry
Tuesday, 02 April 2019
Informative session on ‘Essential skills necessary for fresh graduates to survive in the industry” organized by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering was held on 02nd of April 2019 at SLIIT – Faculty of Engineering Malabe, Sri Lanka. The discussion held, conducted by Mr. Peter D’Almeida, Managing Director and CEO of N-Able Private Limited,
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A Charity from SLIIT Business School
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Faculty of Business Student community of SLIIT Business School has stepped forward for the second consecutive year to help these small kids who needed a helping hand for a better environment to study. Our students were able to clean the school and build this library by themselves staying there over two nights with low facilities
Infuse Life into your Career
Friday, 22 March 2019
Passion – Drive – Commitment to Success: An insightful session in how to excel in a career of your choosing was held on 22nd March 2019 at SLIIT Main Auditorium. “Infuse Life into your Career” was the keynote in the discussion led by Peter D’Almeida MD/CEO of N-Able Private Limited. The panel from N-Able Private
A Guest Lecture on Interpersonal, Negotiation & People Management Skills
Friday, 22 March 2019
A Guest Lecture on Interpersonal, Negotiation & People Management Skills Third year BBA undergraduates of SLIIT Business School were privileged to listen to a guest lecture by Mr.Prasanaa Pathmanathan (Corporate Trainer) on 22nd March 2019. It was an insightful day where students gained knowledge on Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation Skills & People Management Skills .This session
The Convocation Dinner 2019
Thursday, 21 March 2019
The Convocation Dinner was held successfully on the 21st of March 2019 at the SLIIT Main Auditorium with the presence of the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Academic and Non-academic staff of SLIIT. The Vice Chancellor welcomed the event by thanking all the staff members who delegated their tremendous support to make the ‘ SLIIT Convocation 2019’
School Reach Workshop at Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya – Gampaha
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
SLIIT Business School is enriched with industry experts and well trained resource panel. Mrs. Mashesha De Silva, Assistant Lecturer of SLIIT Business School conducted a wonderful session today for grade 13 commerce students at Rathnawali Balika Vidyalaya,Gampaha to cover the Information System section in the Business Studies syllabus. This session was coordinated by Ranga Premarathne,
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A Session on Public Speaking Skills and Presentation Skills
Friday, 15 March 2019
A Session on Public Speaking Skills and Presentation Skills A guest lecture related to Career Readiness and Business Etiquette module was organized by SLIIT Business School with the support of Virtusa Sri Lanka was held on 15th March 2019. It was an insightful day where students gained knowledge on Public Speaking Skills and Presentation Skills.
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Congratulations SLIIT Basketball Team!
Thursday, 14 March 2019
SLIIT Basketball team started the season with the first win, over University of Colombo at a friendly Basketball encounter held on 14th March 2019 at SLIIT Basketball court. Congratulations SLIIT Basketball Team!
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The Grand Finale of SLIIT Softskills+
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
The Grand Finale of SLIIT Softskills+ Programme 2019 organized by SLIIT Business School was held today, 12th January 2019 at the SLIIT Main Auditorium, Malabe. Mahajana College, Jaffna was titled as the 02nd runners up and and Kattankudy Central College,Batticaloa was titled as the 01st runners up. Congratulations Ananda College for winning the championship.
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SLIIT Graduates with flying colours
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
SLIIT Convocation 2019, marked 20 years of excellence in being one of the leading degree awarding institutes in Sri Lanka. Our congratulations goes out to the champions who graduated with flying colours. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavours!
SLIIT conducted an effective workshop at Christ King College
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
SLIIT conducted an effective workshop on 12th March 2019 at Christ King College, Ja-ela to guide students in Ja-ela area to empower their strength ,capabilities and to guide career opportunities with the coordination of Ranga Premarathne, Executive.
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Ethereal – SLIIT Annual Get Together 2019
Monday, 11 March 2019
Student Interactive Society proudly presented Ethereal – SLIIT Annual Get Together 2019.A celebration of a 20 year Odyssey on 11th of March 2019 at Malabe campus with the participation of Daddy, Bathiya and Santhush (BNS), Mihindu Ariyaratne, Chitral Chity Somapala and Natasha Rathnayake.
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SLIIT Softskills+ rounds at Kandy, Kurunegala and Jaffna
Monday, 11 March 2019
SLIIT conducted another successful workshop at Anuradhapura Central College
Wednesday, 06 March 2019
Benefits of the SLIIT is not limited to urban areas. SLIIT conducted another successful workshop on 6th, 7th and 8th of March 2019 at Anuradhapura Central College to update students and teachers in Anuradhapura district about the higher educational options available in Sri Lanka. With the contribution of Ranga Premerathna, Marketing Executive and Buddhitha Jagoda,
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A session on “Start-Ups & Finance Management”
Wednesday, 06 March 2019
A session on “Start-Ups & Finance Management” was organized by the “Sparks” Unilever Student Brand Ambassadors of SLIIT at the SLIIT Business School. The founder/CEO of IKON Mr.Dulinda Perera alongside with the HR – Business Partner – Corporate Functions & R&D and EB of Unilever Sri Lanka Ms.Keshavi Puswewala conducted the session.
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A guest lecture on “Business Etiquette” was organized by SLIIT Business School
Friday, 01 March 2019
A guest lecture on “Business Etiquette” was organized by SLIIT Business School on 1st March 2019 at SLIIT Business School, as a partial fulfillment of the Career Readiness and Business Etiquette module for 3rd Year BBA undergraduates. This workshop was conducted by Ms.Namrata Singh (Site Academy Lead, Learning and Talent Development-HSBC) and Ms.Shiranthi Abayakoon (Manager-
School Reach Workshop at Yasodara Devi Balika Vidyalaya – Gampaha
Wednesday, 27 February 2019
It was a fun filled learning day to A/L students in Yasodara Devi Balika Vidyalaya.Gampaha.Today SLIIT conducted a Motivational programme to help students to understand how capable they are. We were glad to see happy faces of asodara Devi Balika Students. This programme was conducted by Ms. Anjalie Mendis, Academic Coordinator (Metro), Student Advisor /
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A celebration for the most recent graduating students of IPU @ SLIIT
Friday, 22 February 2019
A celebration for the most recent graduating students of the SLIIT and Curtin University partnership took place at the Ramada Colombo on Friday the 22nd of February. Western Australia’s Curtin University VC Professor Deborah Terry AO, Deputy VC, International, Professor Seth Kunin and Deputy VC, Science & Engineering, Professor Jeremy Kilburn attended, along with current
Visit of Alumni & Community Relations Coordinator of Curtin University Ms. Caroline Robson
Thursday, 21 February 2019
Alumni & Community Relations Coordinator of Curtin University Ms. Caroline Robson met the President of Alumni of SLIIT Business School/Secretary of SLIIT Alumni Buddhitha Jagoda and had a friendly conversation regarding the Alumni activities and exchanged their ideas. The Alumni President handed over a souvenir on her Sri Lanka visit.
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SLIIT Convocation 2019
Thursday, 21 February 2019
Showcasing a celebration of two decades of academic excellence, Sri Lanka’s premier higher education institute SLIIT, held its 20th annual convocation ceremony at the Malabe Campus recently. Conducted over two days on 21st and 22nd February, the institute conferred Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Information Technology, Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Business Management to over 1100
Blood Donation Campaign – 2019
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
“The blood you donated will give someone another chance at life,one day that someone may be a close relative, friend, a loved one or even you.” RED, the blood donation campaign of SLIIT was organized by Leo Club of SLIIT was held on 12th of February 2019 from 8.00 a.m onwards in the common area
School Reach Workshop at Visaka Balika Vidyalaya – Sapugaskanda
Wednesday, 06 February 2019
Women is the light of the society. SLIIT is always willing to support them in order to achieve their dreams. Ms Anjalie Mendis, Academic Coordinator (Metro), Student Advisor / Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Computing, SLIIT, conducted a wonderful session for Visakians who are in grade 13 to support to find their own dreams. This interactive,
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A seminar for Biology and Mathematics A/L students
Tuesday, 05 February 2019
Benefits of SLIIT is not limited to Colombo area. SLIIT is almost ready to share their resources with the society for everyone’s well-being. As one step of that, SLIIT was able to organize a seminar for A/L students who are about to face A/L’s in Biology and Mathematics streams by connecting 2500 students in 20
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Intake students of SLIIT Business School of the Year 2019
Friday, 01 February 2019
It was a pleasure to address the regular intake students of SLIIT Business School of the Year 2019 and to share the knowledge and experience gained by the members from the university life and the industry. The importance and advantages of building up network between current undergraduates and alumni of SLIIT Business school were emphasized
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FICB – Faculty Industry Consultative Board Meeting 2019
Friday, 01 February 2019
FICB – Faculty Industry Consultative Board Meeting organized by Faculty of Computing was held on 29th January 2019 at Access Towers, Union Place. The objective of the FICB meeting was to acquire high-level industry insights and recommendations towards shaping the curricula, ultimately enhancing the quality of the graduates. Industry experts from different sectors and senior
School Reach Workshop at Anula Vidyalaya – Nugegoda
Friday, 01 February 2019
Anula Vidyalaya is one of the leading girls schools and SLIIT conducted an effective workshop on Motivation and How to prepare yourself for A/L exam. It was a fun filled workshop where students enjoyed the session and at the same they learnt how to use social medial in the correct way. Ms Anjalie Mendis,Academic Coordinator
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The Kalutara Chess Festival Open International Rating Chess Championship 2019
Thursday, 31 January 2019
The Kalutara Chess Festival Open International Rating Chess Championship 2019 closes on a high note Organised by the Kalutara Chess Club, the Kalutara Chess Festival Open International Rating Chess Championship 2019 was recently held from January 12th – 16th, an event that saw many of our students shine through with their skills. Under the Team
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