Photo caption (L-R): Dr. Robert Kinlock (Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Geography and Geology), Dr. Sherene-James Williamson (Head, Department of Geography and Geology), Mrs. Elecia Myers (Coordinator, Resource Mobilization Unit), Dr. Venkateswara Penugonda (Head, Department of Physics), Professor Mona Webber (Head, Department of Life Sciences), Mr. Richard Myhill ( Director, London International Youth Science Forum), Dr. Winklett Gallimore ( Associate Dean, Student Experience), Dr. Daniel Fokum (Head, Department of Computing), Ms. Kathryn Stewart, (Vice Principal (Acting) and Master Teacher, Biology from the Campion College) and Professor Michael Taylor (Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology).
On March 10, 2025, members of the Managment and Undergraduate Matters teams in the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), The University of the West Indies, Mona (The UWI Mona) had the privilege of welcoming Mr. Richard Myhill, Director of the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF), for a productive discussion on potential collaborative initiatives aimed at undergraduate students within the Faculty. In attendance was also Kathryn Stewart, Vice Principal (Acting) and Master Teacher, Biology from the Campion College.
The LIYSF is a renowned 15-day STEM camp, open to students aged 16 to 21 from around the world. Held annually at Imperial College London, the forum typically hosts around 500 young scientists from diverse backgrounds, offering them a unique opportunity to engage in a wide range of scientific activities, workshops, and lectures.
The discussions during this visit focused on fostering engagement between FST students and LIYSF, exploring opportunities for participation, knowledge exchange, and joint initiatives in the STEM field. The collaboration between FST and LIYSF represents an exciting opportunity to provide our students with additional exposure to global scientific communities.
The FST looks forward to the potential partnerships and initiatives that will emerge from this collaboration.
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Published on 25 Apr, 2025
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