(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – SLT-MOBITEL Nebula Institute of Technology, the educational arm of SLT-MOBITEL, hosted its annual graduation ceremony on November 8, 2024. The prestigious event took place in the main auditorium of the BMICH, Colombo. Celebrating the achievements of its latest cohort of graduates, the graduation ceremony paved pathways for their future success and aspirations. The convocation was the first graduation ceremony held since the brand’s relaunch setting a significant milestone for the Institute.
The Guest of Honour at the Graduation was Prof. Daniel McCluskey, Dean of the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, UK who delivered a thought-provoking keynote address.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone for students who successfully completed various globally recognised engineering and ICT related specialist programmes offered by the Institute, including the BEng (Hons) Degree Programme conferred by the University of Hertfordshire, UK, as well as the BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Digital Technologies awarded by Pearson, UK. This year’s event further demonstrated the Institute’s pledge to nurture the next generation of tech talent in Sri Lanka.
The graduation ceremony included 159 graduates of which 23 were employees of SLT-MOBITEL with dreams of scaling new careers. The event also served as a testament to SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to supporting the development of Sri Lanka’s ICT sector, with a specific focus on helping prospective students pursue careers in engineering and ICT specialisations. As the country strives to position itself as a technological hub in the region, the role of institutions such as SLT-MOBITEL Nebula Institute of Technology becomes increasingly crucial in shaping the industry’s future.
Celebrating academic excellence, three students were honoured for their achievements. Habarakadage Janaka Chathuranga Abeywardena received the Best Student Award for outstanding performance in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering program from the University of Hertfordshire, UK. In the Pearson BTEC qualifications, Hetti Arachige Dileesha Shenal Ashinsa Perera earned the Gold Medal for Best Academic Performance in Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), and Udawala Hewayalage Iresha Dilrukshi De Silva secured the Gold Medal for Best Academic Performance in Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies.
The event was broadcast through live coverage on PEO TV Channel 20. It was also streamed on YouTube and Facebook Live, enabling a wider audience to participate in the event. The graduation ceremony was a celebration of the students and their achievements. Furthermore, it highlighted the calibre of the Nebula Institute’s education and their role in helping students achieve their engineering dreams and future success.
SLT-MOBITEL Nebula Institute of Technology has been at the forefront of ICT education in Sri Lanka, offering a range of courses designed to meet the technology sector’s evolving needs. The Institute’s programmes are tailored to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for successful careers in the rapidly changing tech landscape. The institute offers an array of programmes relevant to future job market such as Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Digital Technologies
Prospective students and parents interested in learning more about the Nebula Institute of Technology’s programmes are encouraged to visit www.nebula.edu.lk, email [email protected] or call 0112956633 and discover their potential ‘Where stars are born’.
