January 2026 – Fulbright Sri Lanka

‘Three Songs of Ceylon’ Exhibition Tour and Career Development…

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026
by fulbright-editor

What does it mean to study the arts, humanities, or cultural fields today? How do interests in art, literature, film, visual culture, writing, research, or public history translate into education and professional work?
This tour at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) offers an opportunity to step inside a working cultural institution and gain first-hand exposure to potential careers in the arts and cultural field.
Through a guided visit to an exhibition of artists’ films titled ‘Three Songs of Ceylon’, participants will encounter modern and contemporary art within a museum context. The visit foregrounds how images shape public understanding and how media, culture, and history intersect. Participants will be introduced to the kinds of critical approaches that underpin arts and humanities study, including close looking, interpretation, and media literacy.
Beyond the exhibition, participants will meet with MMCA professionals and Sri Lanka’s EducationUSA adviser to gain insight into how museums function, the range of roles involved in producing exhibitions, and the kinds of skills and educational pathways that lead to work in curating, film and media, visual culture, education, research, design and cultural production.
This event is ideal for anyone interested in degrees or careers in the arts.

Format: In-Person
Venue: The Stables, Park Street Mews, No. 48 Park Street, Colombo 02
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vdYAQVkhiboi2bp77

This tour will run three times during the exhibition. Please select your desired tour date when registering.

Dates
Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm

‘Three Songs of Ceylon’ is partially sponsored by the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission.
Tour led by Sandev Handy, Senior Curator, MMCA Sri Lanka

Events

Changes in Intercultural Communication: Trends in Language Teaching

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
by fulbright-editor

Join EducationUSA Sri Lanka at US-SLFC and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for a presentation and discussion about the evolution of language learning. Dr. Jacob Minniear (Assistant Director of International Programs, UIUC) will share how technology has changed language learning, from the impact of AI on language learning to the importance of intercultural communication with technology. A Q&A and brief networking opportunity will follow the presentation. Anyone interested in learning languages—teachers, students, parents/guardians, & more—are welcome to attend. ️

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m. IST
Mode: In-Person
Venue: United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (M2M Verandah Offices, 5th Floor, 34 WAD Ramanayake Mawatha, Colombo 02)
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sPLZ7e5KP3u1WNbT6

Registration is required. Register here: bit.ly/uiuclanguagelearning
Please email colombo@educationusa.org with questions.

Events

Discover Community College: A Sri Lankan Student’s Pathway to…

January 12, 2026January 14, 2026
by fulbright-editor

Join EducationUSA Sri Lanka at US-SLFC and Fullerton College for an authentic insight into community college from the perspective of a current Sri Lankan student!

David Maurice is a second-year Economics student at Fullerton College who is heavily involved on campus and will transfer to a four-year accredited university next year. Originally from Colombo, David and his family are strong proponents of community college as a launchpad for students of all ages and backgrounds to begin their higher education journey in the United States.

In this session, David will recount his own path from the application process to community college, share the benefits of the 2+2 model for international students, and debunk some common misconceptions. A Q&A and brief networking opportunity will follow the presentation. Prospective undergraduate students, parents & guardians, and school counselors are encouraged to attend.

Date: January 19, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:00 pm IST
Format: In-Person
Venue: United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, M2M Verandah Offices 5th Floor, 34 WAD Ramanayake Mawatha, Colombo 02

Registration is required. Register here: bit.ly/rutgerscamdenbusiness