The fundamental role of a contemporary university is teaching and research based on the principle of the search for unbiased truth. This role is facilitated by intellectual freedom in carrying out teaching and research, autonomy of universities, evolution of various disciplines with inherent and independent standards/priorities and internationalism. Furthermore, the Lima and Bologna declarations highlight …

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The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is deeply concerned about the situation that has been created by the ban imposed on student unions at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka by its higher authorities. FUTA considers this move as a grave violation of the democratic rights of students and a provocative action that could …

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By Madusha Erandi A procession will be held on 2 April with the participation of all the leading trade union organizations belonging to all sectors to strengthen the common struggle for education reforms, President of the Federation of University Teachers’ Federation (FUTA), Nirmal Ranjith Devasiri said. Addressing a press conference yesterday, he said they had …

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[The Island on February 27, 2013] By Dasun Edirisinghe FUTA President Dr. Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri addresses yesterday’s media briefing at the Colombo University. He is flanked by FUTA Assistant Secretary Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Vice President of the Open University Teachers’ Association B. D. Witharana . Pic by Nimal Dayaratne University teachers yesterday warned that …

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A school girl was charged with stealing eight coconuts reportedly to pay her contribution toward whitewashing school walls. While the case was subsequently withdrawn and officials have publicly condemned the act of soliciting funds from parents, we are well aware that schools routinely collect funds from parents for school expenses through school development committees and …

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