President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurates SLIIT Kandy Uni:
SLIIT, renowned for its unwavering commitment to education excellence is embarking on a new chapter expanding horizons with the opening of SLIIT Kandy Uni, in Pallakele; the latest addition to the SLIIT network.
The new facility offering a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment and modern amenities were opened by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, on October 9, with SLIIT Chancellor, Professor L.L. Ratnayake and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lalith Gamage, with other distinguished guests.
The inauguration of SLIIT Kandy Uni marks a significant milestone in SLIIT’s mission to provide accessible and quality education to aspiring local and international students in the city of Kandy.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka’s path to economic prosperity hinges on its geographical location and its human resources. He also highlighted the successes of countries like Singapore and Hong Kong, which have flourished by harnessing their workforce effectively.Following the unveiling of the commemorative plaque, the President inaugurated the university and conducted an on-site tour, engaging with students to learn about their educational endeavours.
President Wickremesinghe said; “There are plans in motion to establish these universities through a collaborative effort between the government and the private sector. A key focus has been placed on reinvesting profits into these universities and the possibility of profit-sharing universities is being explored.”
“Our vision is to advance towards a green economy, a digital economy and a technology-driven economy, all of which necessitate a robust institutional framework. This endeavour is a collective effort and I extend my gratitude to all those who have contributed to these endeavours today. When we observe the remarkable talents displayed by these students, it becomes evident that our country holds the potential for a bright future. In doing so, we have the opportunity to transform the historically significant Kandy area into a burgeoning technology hub.”
Following the opening, an exhibition organized by SLIIT students from the Faculty of Computing, Faculty of Engineering, SLIIT Business School, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences and School of Architecture, took place on October 10-11.
Founded in 1999, SLIIT followed a not-for-profit model with institutions like Harvard and Stanford, focuses on reinvesting surpluses into expansion, scholarships and facilities.
Over two decades, SLIIT has made significant strides in research, ranking among the 7th in the country, top ten universities in Sri Lanka and the top 15% globally. The creation of the Honorary Professors’ Network has facilitated acclaimed research, particularly in postgraduate programmes.
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