More than 5000 university teachers resign: FUTA

Date:

Colombo (LNW): In another dangerous strike against higher education in Sri Lanka, more than 5,200 university lecturers have left their positions, revealed the Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) citing data from a survey undertaken recently.

The findings led to growing concerns on university education in the island nation and State Minister of Higher Education Suren Raghavan is prepared to discuss the matter next week, a report by News1st claimed.

The matter will be taken into discussion with the State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena and the FUTA, according to reports.

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

Tourism Industry Unites to Reassure World Sri Lanka Is Ready

In an unprecedented show of industry solidarity, Sri Lanka’s...

Sri Lanka’s Rubber Sector Faces Fresh Strain amid EU Green Push

Sri Lanka’s rubber industry—long considered one of the country’s...

Global Partners Aid Sri Lanka’s Stolen Asset Recovery Drive

Sri Lanka’s renewed effort to recover billions allegedly siphoned...

UN Needs Assessment Drives Targeted Recovery after Cyclone Ditwah

The United Nations has taken a central role in...