RTG Steering Committee welcomes Mr. Joseph Taffe as Deputy Chairman

Mr. Joseph Taffe, Deputy Chairman, RTG Steering Committe

Chairman of Operation RTG, Dennis Cohen after consultation with Campus Principal, Professor Densil Williams, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Joe Taffe to the Steering Committee in his role as Deputy Chairman. Mr. Taffe brings to the table a tremendous amount of experience as a seasoned audit and accounting professional who had a successful career in the private sector working for firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and GraceKennedy Limited.

Dr. Simone Badal to present Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Research at Major US Conference

Dr. Simone Badal to present Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Research at Major US Conference

Researchers at The UWI Mona have achieved a significant breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer. An abstract of this groundbreaking study on novel Black breast cancer cell lines has been accepted for presentation at the prestigious American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Conference, scheduled for April 5-10 at the San Diego Convention Centre in California. The abstract will be published in leading Cancer journal, Cancer Research with an impact factor of 12.701.

UWI Mona Scientist among 25 Selected Globally for Inaugural Rising Scholars: Breast Cancer x Nature Programme

Dr. Simone Badal, Senior Lecturer and Anticancer Researcher

The UWI Mona is thrilled to announce that Dr. Simone Badal, Senior Lecturer and Anticancer Researcher,  has been selected among 25 scientists worldwide for the inaugural Rising Scholars: Breast Cancer programme.

The Springer Nature and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) made the announcement in a press statement on March 26, 2024. This prestigious programme, a partnership between Nature Portfolio and BCRF, provides Early Career Researchers (ECRs) working in the field of cancer research with valuable resources for professional development and career advancement.

Address to the General Assembly of the United Nations to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Address to the General Assembly of the United Nations to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and Chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on March 25, 2024. He was the keynote speaker at a commemorative meeting of the General Assembly to mark the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (General Assembly: 64th plenary meeting, 78th session). The following is a copy of his written statement.

University of Glasgow and The UWI Mona School of Education Partner for Transformational Education Seminar in Jamaica

The UWI, Mona Campus

The University of Glasgow (UoG) and The UWI Mona School of Education are pleased to announce a series of collaborative hybrid seminars focused on innovative teaching methods and fostering academic exchange. These seminars will be held on March 27th and 28th at the Mona Campus.

The UWI Mona Campus hosts ‘World Relay’ organised by the French Embassy and Alliance Française in Jamaica

UWI Mona Campus hosts ‘World Relay’ organised by the French Embassy and Alliance Française in Jamaica

Seventeen-year old Shaqane Greene of Mona High School appears to have his sights set on competing at an Olympic Game in the near future. Shaqane’s interest was piqued after he was selected to lead the Jamaican leg of the 3rd edition of the Relay around the World on March 14th, 2024, as part of the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The UWI Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Colleague, Marcia Erskine

The UWI community mourns the loss of beloved colleague, Marcia Erskine

Marcia Erskine was an integral member of The UWI family. Her sudden demise is an immeasurable loss." These were among some of the sentiments expressed by colleagues upon hearing of the unexpected passing of Marcia Erskine, a Trinidadian-born UWI alumna and public relations maven.

At the time of her passing, on March 6, 2024, she was the managing director of her Kingston-based agency, Marcia Erskine and Associates, and a communication consultant to The UWI Office of the Vice-Chancellor.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

The team at the Hugh Wynter Institute wants to highlight the significance of March as Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a common yet often misdiagnosed condition that affects many women, including our friends, family, and colleagues.

UWI Mona, Columbia University partner on Climate Resilience Course in East Portland

The UWI’s Professor Michael Taylor, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology

– The UWI, Mona’s Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), Columbia University, USA, and the Alligator Head Foundation in Portland have joined forces to deliver a graduate course titled: “Toward Climate Resilience and Justice: Caribbean Basin.”

Professor Donovan Campbell Appointed to Prestigious Decade Advisory Board

 Professor Donovan Campbell

Professor Donovan Campbell, a distinguished member of the Department of Geography and Geology within the Faculty of Science and Technology at The University of the West Indies, Mona has been appointed to the Decade Advisory Board. This advisory body supports UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), guiding the implementation of the Ocean Decade, a crucial initiative aimed at reversing the decline of the ocean system and fostering sustainable development.

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