Multi Disciplinary Conference
The School of Continuing Studies, UWI will host a Multi Disciplinary Conference on the British Virgin Islands, from May 26–28 in Paraquita Bay, BVI, under the theme ‘Beyond Walls: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives’. This is the tenth in the School’s Country Conference series which focuses on the non-Campus countries within the UWI system. The aim is to stimulate and highlight research by academics and eminent persons in the non-campus country, by UWI staff based at campuses and by scholars in other institutions with interests in Caribbean Studies. Managing Director, BVI Financial Services Commission, Mr. Robert Mathavious, will deliver the keynote address at the opening session on May 26. The Conference will be open to the public and will provide a forum for the discussion of local issues. Presentations cover a wide range of topics including constitutional matters, financial issues, literary analysis and culture among others. Interested persons should contact Simone Augier at the Office of the Director of Continuing Studies at Mona.