| Date | Time | Type | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday February 7 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM | FORUM |
CANNABIS: Cultivating A New IndustryOverview: The quality standards, new enterprises, social aspects, laws and regulations, protecting intellectual property rights, and cutting-edge technology surrounding the cannabis industry. Panellists: Prof. W. Mclaughlin, Carigen, Director; Mrs. C. Lindsay, Caritox, Chief Analyst; Mr. Sheldon Reid, Legal Officer, Cannabis Licensing Authority (Cla); Ms. Lilyclaire Bellamy, Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (Jipo); Mr. Blaine Dowdle, Itopia Life; Dr. Andre Haughton, Snr. Lecturer, Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, UWI, Mona; Dr. Winston De La Haye, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, Mona Moderator: Dr Lisa Lindo, Faculty of Medical Sciences |
Lecture Theatre 3 Faculty of Medical Sciences, Teaching & Research Complex |
| Thursday February 7 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM | PANEL DISCUSSION |
Revisiting Jamaica's Crime PlanPresenting Organizations: The SALISES Crime Prevention & Offender Management (CPOM) Research Cluster in collaboration with The Institute of Criminal Justice & Security (ICJS) and The Crime Security & Justice (CSJ) UWI Research Cluster Panellists: The Honourable Peter Bunting, Opposition Spokesperson for National Security and Member of Parliament for Central Manchester; The Honourable Dr Horace Chang, Minister of National Security; Mr. Terrence Williams, Commissioner, Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM); Mr. Horace Levy, Former Executive Director of Jamaicans for Justice; Rear Admiral/Former Commissioner Hardley Lewin; Professor Anthony Harriott, Director, ICJS, UWI; Professor Anthony Clayton, Head, Institute of Sustainable Development; Dr Herbert Gayle, Anthropologist, Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work, UWI, Mona; Mr. Keith Gardener, Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Attorney-at-law, Director of Security, UWI; Dr Dacia Leslie, Research Fellow, SALISES, Mona |
The Undercroft, Senate Building |
| Thursday February 7 | 02:00PM - 3:00PM | PUBLIC LECTURE |
The Elements that Changed the CaribbeanOverview: In celebration of the International Year of the Periodic Table (2019) proclaimed by UNESCO, the Department of Chemistry will host a Public Lecture highlighting various elements of the Periodic Table and how they have shaped the growth and development of our Region. The event will also launch a year long activity, "Element of the Month" featuring 10 elements of the Periodic Table showcasing their applications and impact. Presenter: TBD |
Science Lecture Theatre 1 |
| Thursday February 7 | 2:00pm - 3:00PM | VIDEO SESSION |
Video Presentation on Predatory JournalsFacilitator: Mrs. Sandra Powell-Mangaroo, Assistant Registrar, Graduate Studies & Research Venue Description: OGSR Graduate Lounge, Mona Research Village |
Mona Research Village |
| Thursday February 7 | 10:00AM - 3:00PM | COURTYARD EXHIBIT |
LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS AND PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT COURTYARD EXHIBITOverview: The space will be used to display posters and a magazine type of column that will illustrate current research being undertaken by persons within the department that will be laminated. There will also be current students who will be interacting with the visitors. |
Faculty of Humanities and Education Courtyard |
| Thursday February 7 | 3:00PM - 4:00PM | INFORMATION SESSIONS |
Graduate Programme Information SessionOverview: Information Session on the procedures to enroll in a Masters or Doctoral programme Facilitator: Mrs. Sandra Powell-Mangaroo, Assistant Registrar, Graduate Studies & Research Venue Description: OGSR Graduate Lounge, Mona Research Village |
Mona Research Village |
| Thursday February 7 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM | TOURS |
Guided Tour of the Science & Engineering Branch LibraryOverview: Tour highlights key spaces, services and resources of the Science & Engineering Branch Library Facilitator: Mr. Ricardo Jackson, Library Clerk, Science & Engineering Branch Library |
Science and Engineering Branch Library |
| Thursday February 7 | 3:30PM - 4:45PM | FORUM |
Dressing Appropriate SeminarOverview: The seminar will assist students in understanding that an individual’s dress communicates much about the person. Help students to appreciate the importance of dress in building excellent first impression. Students are guided by what is appropriate professional attire for the world of work. Speakers: Mr. Daniel Edwards, Founder & Owner, Total One Eighty Image Consulting; Ms. Nickel Rhoden-Haynes, General Manager, Total One Eighty Image Consulting; Ms. Clement Henry/Ms. Donnette Dwyer/Dr. Williams, Placement & Career Services |
The Assembly Hall |
| Thursday February 7 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM | BOOK LAUNCH |
SDG 4 Quality Education: Inclusivity, Equity and Lifelong Learning For AllOverview: The book explores the multifaceted and complex nature of the concepts of inclusivity and quality education. Drawing examples from two different country contexts (Latvia and Jamaica), the book explores how and why inclusive and quality education is critical to sustainable development. It considers the indicators of inclusive and quality education, how the concept of education for sustainable development is evolving, and the ways in which these indicators are being pursued. The book pays specific attention to the roles of teachers, teacher educators, and the curriculum in the attainment of inclusive and quality education and 21st century skills for a sustainable society. Authors: Therese Ferguson, Dzintra Iliško, Carmel Roofe and Susan Hill Guest Speaker: Ms. Latoya Swaby-Anderson National Programme Officer, Education, UNESCO Cluster Office for the Caribbean
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Neville Hall Lecture Theatre |
| Thursday February 7 | 10:00AM - 3:00PM | COURTYARD EXHIBIT |
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT COURTYARD EXHIBITOverview: The SOE will mount two main displays The first will profile the School of Education undergraduate and graduate programmes and feature a display publications (books and journals) produced and written by SOE and SOE Faculty with a reading/activity corner with coffee. Special emphasis on targeted early childhood institutions for one hour on Thursday/Friday for storytelling/painting/music interaction. The second display will highlight the Mixed Methods International Research Association Caribbean Chapter (MMIRA-CC) which is affiliated with the SOE. The display will share information on the Association in order to strengthen its visibility, encourage membership and offer invitations for mixed methods research paper publications. |
Faculty of Humanities and Education Courtyard |
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