Sirus Migration brings Prof. Steven Stern to Sri Lanka

Sirus Migration and Education announced that renowned statistician and custodian of the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) Method, Steven Stern, will visit Sri Lanka from March 11th to 14th for a multi-day national academic engagement series.

Organised in collaboration with Bond University, this visit reflects Sirus Migration’s continued commitment to bridging Sri Lankan talent with global academic excellence and industry opportunity.

The initiative aims to inspire the next generation of students and professionals to explore careers in analytics, actuarial science, and data-driven industries.

Prof. Stern is globally recognised for his stewardship of the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) Method, the system used by the International Cricket Council to determine outcomes in rain-affected limited-overs matches. His visit to Sri Lanka presents a rare opportunity to understand the mathematics and statistical precision behind one of the sport’s most debated and respected systems.

Beyond cricket, the engagement series will highlight the real-world power of mathematics and statistics in shaping global industries. Sessions will explore sports analytics, data-driven decision-making, career pathways in analytics and actuarial science, and how statistical skills translate into international employment opportunities. The interactive sessions will enable students, academics, and professionals to directly engage with Prof. Stern on both technical and career-oriented discussions.

The national academic series will commence on 11th March with sessions at British School Colombo and the University of Colombo (Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science). On 12th March, Prof. Stern will make a special appearance at the Royal–Thomian Big Match, connecting the spirit of cricket with the science behind the game. On 13th March, he will address students at Royal College Colombo, culminating in the main public event at the BMICH Lotus Hall from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The visit will conclude on 14th March with a Sirus Migration Open Day featuring an exclusive engagement focused on Bond University pathways.

The main public event on 13th March at the BMICH is open to participants free-of-charge upon registration.