In celebration of World News Day, the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) recently organised an exclusive Newsroom Exposure Visit! On September 28th, students and media enthusiasts joined us for a behind-the-scenes look at how trusted journalism is made. We kicked things off at SLPI before heading to Lakehouse (ANCL) to witness the intricate newspaper production
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The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) successfully hosted a special awareness session for journalists titled “Is the country’s food production sufficient in the face of El Nino?” on September 15, 2026, at the SLPI Auditorium in Colombo. The primary objective of this session was to educate journalists on the challenges posed by climate change and
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Are you studying Journalism, Media, or Mass Communication? Take this opportunity to strengthen your practical investigative journalism skills through a two-day intensive course conducted in Tamil. Topics include investigative reporting, research and sourcing, evidence gathering, verification, storytelling, media ethics, and more. Saturday & Sunday | 2 Days Date & Venue: To be announced Register now:
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The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), successfully conducted a two-day Humanitarian Reporting Workshop for Journalists in Sinhala and Tamil in July 2026. The workshop brought together journalists from diverse backgrounds to strengthen their understanding and practice of responsible, ethical, and empathetic humanitarian reporting. Through
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The Google Training of Trainers (ToT) Program was successfully conducted on 2nd and 13th July 2026 by the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) in partnership with Google. The two-day program brought together media trainers representing print, television, radio, and digital news organizations across Sri Lanka. Participants gained hands-on experience using Google AI tools and other
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Highlights from the Investigative Journalism (Dig Better) Course held on 22–23 July 2026 at the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI). Organised by SLPI in partnership with Fojo Media Institute, Linnaeus University, Sweden, the two-day workshop brought together female journalism students from universities across Sri Lanka to strengthen their investigative reporting skills through practical, hands-on learning.
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Unlock the power of survey data in your reporting! Join us for an exclusive, practical workshop on “Sri Lanka Barometer Analysis, Practical Application, and Access” and learn how to effectively interpret and utilize data to elevate your news stories. 🗓️ Date: 12th August 2026 📍 Venue: Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) premises🔥 Limited Slots Available!
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Applications are now open for the 27th Edition of the Journalism Awards for Excellence 2025! Jointly organized by The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Press Institute, this event celebrates the outstanding contributions and dedication of journalists across the country. Closing Date: July 31, 2026 Apply now – https://slpi.lk/journalismawards/ Don’t miss the
The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) organized a panel discussion titled “AI & Newsroom Transformation” on 13th July 2026, bringing together media professionals to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming modern newsrooms. The discussion featured Moiz Mustafa (Digital Media Manager, Wijeya Newspapers Ltd), Dilshan Sandakakulu Madawala (Head of Operations – News & Digital, Neth FM),
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The Open University of Sri Lanka Capacitating Future Journalists on Climate Change Reporting 2026 The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) successfully concluded the two-day Climate Journalism Course held on 24–25 June 2026 under the AGILE Programme, implemented in partnership with Fojo Media Institute, Linnaeus University, Sweden. The programme brought together 43 undergraduate journalism and mass
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