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SLIIT’s Impact Rankings in Webometrics showcases research excellence
Representing Sri Lanka’s top educational institutions on the international stage and demonstrating a significant advance in its academic web presence and research excellence, SLIIT, the country’s largest non-state degree awarding institute has moved up in the Webometrics country rankings and Impact rankings for 2022.
Based on the latest rankings, Webometrics highlights SLIIT having moved up in Sri Lanka’s local Universities and Higher Education institutes rankings to be placed 13th from the previous from 16th place. Importantly, SLIIT has moved in the Impact category of the rankings to 5th from 6th, compared to the July 2021 deliberations.
Webometrics is the largest academic ranking of Higher Education Institutions published every six months since 2004 by the Cybermetrics Lab in Spain offering an independent, objective, free, open scientific exercise to provide reliable, multidimensional, updated and useful information about the performance of universities listed globally.
In January 2022, it ranked 31,000 Higher Learning institutions from more than 200 countries around the world evaluating these educational institutions across the globe based on Presence, Impact, Excellence and Openness.
Importantly, the Impact indicator accounts for 50% in terms the rankings and refers to the quality of the contents. The Impact rankings helps to recognize the institutional prestige, the academic performance, the value of the information and the usefulness of the services as introduced in the webpages according to the criteria of millions of web editors from all over the world.
Commenting on the marked progress in rankings, Prof. Rahula Attalage, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research said, “Since the last six months we have progressed close to 1,000 places in world rankings which is remarkable achievement, we have also moved up in our scholastic excellence, in terms of reputed publications such as Scopus. In Impact we have moved to 5th, and local ranking we have moved to 13th. Even though we are a young institute without a medical school, in competition with older established institutes with medical schools this is indeed an achievement. Looking to the future we believe we can advance our stature into other ranking platforms with our dedicated team aligned to the vision of the institute. The results of these rankings motivate SLIIT to work hard and pave the way towards excellence and service to society thus enriching lives.”
SLIIT’s rankings in the Citation Ranking 2022 as published in the AD (Alper–Doger) Scientific Index is also commendable. Based on these rankings, SLIIT is now placed 7th in terms of total citations among Sri Lankan Universities and Higher Education Institutes. Furthermore, in the H-Index (Google Scholar) SLIIT is ranked 8th demonstrating its researchers having received more citations when compared to other institutes.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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