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AIT,UK Engineering Degrees at SAITM

The Faculty of Engineering of South Asian Technology and Management (SAITM) will offer the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Thailand Engineering undergraduate courses for the first time in Sri Lanka to cater to a long felt need in the field of engineering education.

AIT, being the premier independent post graduate and research institute in Asia, realizing the potential technological advances envisaged in the 21st century (which is widely regarded as the one that belongs to Asia), has initiated three Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc. Eng) undergraduate programs for the first time in Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka to cater to the demand for quality engineers worldwide as well as to promote post graduate research work at AIT itself. Professor N. Rajatheva, a senior academic at AIT visiting SAITM said that their primary aim in introducing AIT courses here is to identify and promote future academics for AIT as post graduate students from Sri Lanka in the past have excelled in every department at AIT.

For the three ICT group courses, i.e., ICT, Mechatronics and Electronics, the course curriculum are formulated and introduced by the AIT while the laboratory facilities and infrastructure are to be provided by SAITM.

The teaching staff will be a combination of senior academics from the State universities in Sri Lanka and from AIT as visiting faculty. These four-year undergraduate courses will be conducted in two phases with the first two years at SAITM, Sri Lanka and the final two years at AIT, Thailand.

Those who transfer to AIT for the final phase will be offered MSc and PhD scholarship opportunities depending on their academic performances while job fares are conducted by the career guidance unit of AIT every six months to promote young graduates to talent scouting multi-national corporations in Europe, US and Asia Pacific region.

While ICT Eng and Electronics Eng programs are designed for the information and communication, wireless technology and consumer electronics, Mechatronics Engineering program will be a stepping stone to Aerospace Engineering, Space science and Robotics.

SAITM also offers a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Civil Engineering in collaboration with University of Wolverhampton, a highly reputed university in UK, which will lead to graduates getting the opportunity to be members of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers in UK.

The three-year undergraduate course conducted by professors and senior lecturers from state universities as visiting faculty will follow the curriculum of the UK University.

Armed with a world-class degree in Civil Engineering the Sri Lankan young hopefuls can now have a path opened for them to enter into one of the highest paid engineering professions in the world where civil engineers handling multi-billion dollar projects worldwide. Those who wish to go to the UK will also get the opportunity to do so in the final year at a higher tuition fee. Students who complete the B.Eng degree can obtain the graduate membership in the Institution of Incorporated Civil Engineers (UK) while those who completes an additional year will receive M.Eng degree with the eligibility for graduate membership in either the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK) or Institution of Structural Engineers (UK) all world recognized professional bodies.

SAITM is to be equipped with laboratories, lecture halls, library and other infrastructure on par with the collaborating university to maximize the learning and training opportunities available for them to turn out professionals of the highest calibre.

Sampath Bank partners CIBF - 2009

Sampath Bank is partnered the Colombo International Book Fair 2009 (CIBF) for the sixth successive year as official bank for the event.

The book fair started on September 19 concluded yesterday at the BMICH.

The book fair is widely popular and highly patronized by the local, expatriate and tourist book lovers from all walks of life, alike. This year the event hosted 40 foreign publishers and 150 local publishers at 400 stalls.

The event took a festive note with the interlacing of literary events, competitions, cultural and educational activities.

As a measure of rewarding the literally talented, Sampath bank built Ketapath Pawura at the premises, an arterial wall named after the legendary stone wall of poetry at Sigiriya - Lion's Rock.

Sampath Bank also sponsored to the Swarna Pusthaka Award, which is the most esteemed national honour that is given to an author for a Sinhalese novel.

Cargills supports Army Tattoo

The Sri Lanka Army will celebrate its 60th Anniversary on October 10. The Sri Lanka Army has planned a series of events including an exhibition to be held at BMICH followed by an Army Tattoo to be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

The Sri Lanka Army has invited Cargills (Ceylon) PLC to meet the Food and Beverage requirements of the Army Tattoo.

Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya said that the 60th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army falls at a decisive moment when the country enjoys true freedom. "This is a historic moment for us.

A moment brought about through the strategic leadership of the then Army Commander, present Chief of Defense Staff, General Sarath Fonseka. As a result the Sri Lanka Army today stands tall among the defence forces of the world.

Therefore, it is good to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Army in true style giving the general public an opportunity to join in the celebrations which would spread during the month," he said.

Director General of Operations of Sri Lanka Army Major General Shavendra Silva, said that an Army Tattoo of unprecedented scale would be the highlight of the celebration. Major General Silva said "The Army Tattoo will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium for seven days from October 17-23. We expect a turnout of over 20,000 per day.

This Army Tattoo will display the heroism of the Army, gallantry, acrobatics and an assortment of undisputed skills that have now reached international standards of professionalism."

Silva said, the Sri Lanka Army has invited Cargills to partner the events as the provider of Food and Beverages.

"Cargills has accepted the role and has made all operational arrangements to provide superior, convenient and affordable food and beverages for the general public."

Chief Executive Officer of Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, Ranjit Page said that the Company is delighted and honored to be associated with such a historic event. "As a corporate citizen that takes great pride in supporting our nation we are honored to be associated with the Sri Lanka Army's 60th anniversary celebrations".

Tickets for the Sri Lanka Army Tattoo would be sold at all Cargills Food City outlets islandwide.