One of the major initiatives in the drive towards agricultural self sufficiency in Jamaica is the development of rice cultivation on a major scale.
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One of the major initiatives in the drive towards agricultural self sufficiency in Jamaica is the development of rice cultivation on a major scale.
Utilising both traditional and biotechnological methods for development of new virus resistant varieties for Jamaican farmers.
Through the development of appropriate production practices, careful harvesting, and proper packaging, storage, and transport.
The Life Sciences Honours Society (LSHS) seeks to recognize outstanding performance in the discipline and was created as a way of encouraging students of the Life Sciences to aim higher and achieve more. The Society’s main goal is for its members to graduate with high honours (First or Upper Second Class).
Tremaine Bowman and Toni-Ann Miller, Life Sciences PhD candidates, were selected to undergo training in the field of polymetallic nodules project management in Szczecin, Poland and Prague, Czech Republic from November 29 – December 1, 2022. The training was hosted by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in collaboration with the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization, University of Szczecin and University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague.
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A team of 14 members of Life Sciences (Graduate Students and Staff) registered for and participated in the CB Group UWI 5K Run/Walk & Smart Eggs Kids K on Sunday November 20, 2022.
Read MoreOur 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
