Tag: Professional Development

Spectra ’24: A Celebration of Talent and Unity

The Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts, proudly hosted Spectra '24, the most anticipated talent show of the year. Held on October 8, 2024, at the New Arts Theatre, the event brought together a lively audience of 100, celebrating the diverse skills and creativity of students across the university. The show featured 16 performances, showcasing their talents in an impressive lineup of performances. Adding a unique touch, the items were presented in all three national languages, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and unity of the university community. Spearheaded by the Professional Development Avenue under the leadership of Director Sanuthi Wickramaachchi, alongside the dedicated efforts of Project Chairpersons Inura Déwasinghe and Vihangi Uswatta, their vision transformed the…

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Breaking the Binary: A Conversation with an IT Professional

The IT sector is usually thought to be best suited for men solely due to the high level of technical and mechanical expertise needed. In a conventional society where people believe girls are best suited for delicate vocations, we got the chance to speak with an outstanding female IT professional. Her story and what she has got to tell us have something for everyone eager to defy convention. 1) How do you perceive the role of women in the ICT industry today compared to, let’s say, a decade ago?  Since I’ve been in the industry for only four years, I still can’t speak for what it might have been like a decade ago, but from what I’ve seen and heard, it’s…

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