2010-09-02 15:51:04 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_School_of_Economics
British High Commissioner Dr Peter Hayes recently hosted the annual pre-departure event organised by the Sri Lankan ranch of the London School of Economics (LSE) Alumni Association.
The event is a chance for Lankan scholars about to enter LSE to hear from alumni about their experiences of living and studying in the UK.
The London School of Economics, a leading academic institution has produced more than 15 Nobel Prize winners and 34 world leaders, including former US President John F Kennedy.
"Each year a significant number of Sri Lankans make the immense achievement of being accepted on to a course of study at the LSE. For me this really shows the value that Sri Lanka places on education. Sri Lankan scholars study hard to win their places and they and their family make a substantial financial commitment to support their studies in the UK,” Dr. Hayes said.
“I am confident that for all these students this investment proves worthwhile. An LSE degree or masters programme is recognised and respected across the world. It will open doors in the worlds of business, government and academia and gives alumni a real head start in life."
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Sajith Premadasa is said to be a graduate of London School of Economics.
He would have graduated in 1997 or 1998, since he was a freshman in a University in Maryland when his father President Premadasa was assassinated on May 1, 1993 by a suicide bomber. Sajith took a leave of absence for 18 months from his studies in the US.
He was given nomination by the UNP to contest the elections in 2000, under the leadership of Ranil Wickramasinghe.
In 2009, he contested the leadership of the UNP and still is.
Ravi Karunanayake who has been a MP since 1994, is also aspiring for the leadership of the UNP.
He is a close relative of the late Lalith Athulathmudali, the controversial former minister of Shipping and National Security.
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