Lincoln University Signs MoU with SLNSS

We are pleased to announce a meaningful collaboration between the Sri Lankan Nidahas Sewaka Sangamaya (SLNSS) and the Lincoln Institute of Graduate Studies, with a shared vision to strengthen capacity building across all job titles within the aviation sector. This partnership is designed to create long-term collaboration opportunities by providing exclusive educational upgrade pathways in Management, Engineering, and Computer Sciences, enabling working professionals to enhance their qualifications while continuing their careers.

The discussion focused on developing tailor-made academic progression routes, flexible study options, and industry-relevant learning experiences aligned with the evolving needs of the aviation and service sectors. Through this collaboration, SLNSS members will gain access to structured academic support, professional upskilling opportunities, and recognised qualifications that contribute directly to career advancement and organisational excellence.

This was attended by Janaka Wijayapathirathna, President of SLNSS, together with Janaka Ganegoda and Kumarasiri Pushpashantha, Executive Committee Members, representing the union. Representing Lincoln Institute of Graduate Studies were Roshan de Lima, Chairman & CEO, and Chaminda Karunarathne, Additional General Manager, reaffirming LIGS’s commitment to industry-academia collaboration.

This partnership marks a significant step toward bridging professional experience with academic excellence, fostering continuous learning, and empowering aviation professionals with future-ready skills.