Schedule of Events | Page 25 | Research Day

Online Systems

Student Services

Registration & Fees

Online Support

Password Self Service

Schedule of Events

Schedule

Date: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19
Date	Time	Type	Details	Venue
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19	3:00PM - 4:00PM	DEMOS	Department of Chemistry Parking Lot/ Chemistry Gardens Demonstration Overview: A special demonstration will be shown of the reaction of concentrated acid with an organic compound.	Parking Lot Faculty of Science and Technology
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19	3:30PM -4:30PM	LECTURE PRESENTATION	Department of Engineering FST URD LECTURE SERIES Lecture Title:The mobile telephony industry and the pathway to becoming a telecommunications engineer. Overview: Our Presenter, a graduate of the Mona School of Engineering and a practicing engineer in the telecommunication industry. will outline current technology used in the telecommunication industry, and the skills and tools needed for one to successfully transition from being a student to a successful engineer. Presenter: Mr. Jeremy Hall, Senior VAS Engineer, Digicel	Science Lecture Theatre 1 (S1)
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19	6:00PM - 10:00PM	AWARDS	URD 2016 SIGNATURE EVENT *Annual Research Days Awards Ceremony* Overview: The Principal’s Annual event recognizing outstanding researchers and their research work with the presentation of awards in various categories.	BY INVITATION
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19	6:00PM - 9:00PM	VIST A FACULTY LECTURE	Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work SPSW Visit a Lecture Series: Title: The Theory and Practice of Industrial Relations and Conflict Resolution Presenter: Dr. Orville Taylor	Seminar Room, Hugh Shearer Trade Union Education Institute (opposite the UWI Health Centre)
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19	10:00am-11:30am	WORKSHOP	The UWI Library Workshop Series Topic: Plagiarism &EndNote Overview: Workshop on Plagiarism & EndNote for graduate students Presenter: Mrs. Karlene Nelson, Librarian, Loan & Reference Section, Main Library, UWI Mona	The UWI Mona Main Library PGLC Computer Lab
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19	10:00AM- 2:00PM	DEPARTMENT TOURS	Department of Dentistry Title: Department Tours Overview: View the ultramodern simulation laboratories used in the teaching of Dentistry Meeting Point: FMSTRC Outside Lobby	Department of Dentistry Title: Department Tours Overview: View the ultramodern simulation laboratories used in the teaching of Dentistry Meeting Point: FMSTRC Outside Lobby
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19	12:00M - 1:00PM	WORKSHOP	Department of Modern Languages and Literatures Title: Micro Teaching Overview: Brief session teaching various languages at the department with tips and feedback on Public Speaking skills Speakers: Charles Ball, Kimberley Taylor, Jennifer Mason	Faculty Lecture Theatre N1

Date: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1
Date	Time	Type	Details	Venue
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1	10:00AM - 11:30AM	OFFICIAL OPENING	URD SIGNATURE EVENT OPENING CEREMONY OVERVIEW: Official proceedings to unveil the UWI Mona’s annual exposition and programme led by senior campus officials and attended by a range of invitees who include local officials, members of the diplomatic corps and the media, the campus community, and other special guests. GUEST SPEAKER Honourable Dr. Horace Chang MP, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Water, Works and Housing PERFORMANCES University Chorale, Classical and Jazz Ensemble	The Undercroft, Senate Building
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1	10:00AM - 5:00PM	PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS	SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK The SPSW Assessment Centre OVERVIEW: The Assessment Centre will offer to the campus community and visitors, various psychological tests to assess and provide feedback related to perceived personality traits, capabilities, interest areas and career direction. URD DAY ONE TEST OFFERED: The 16PF This test will measure and report on the 16 key personality traits demonstrated by each participant. CAPACITY: Due to demand, tests will offered to a finite number of persons on a first come first served basis.	The Mona Research Village
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1	10:00AM - 5:00PM	WORKSHOPS, COUNSELLING AND LIE DETECTOR TEST DEMO	SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK The SPSW Assessment Centre OVERVIEW: Visit us at the Assessment Centre to participate in the following workshops and demonstrations: SPSW DEMONSTRATION @10:00AM - 2:00PM \| Lie Detector Test demo and discussion SPSW WORKSHOPS 1:00PM - 2:00PM \| Optimising Stress in your workplace. Presenters: Deborah Smith, Shakaye Haase @4:00PM - 5:00PM \| Strategic Staffing Presenter: Dr. Grace Martin-Hall SPSW CAREER COUNSELLING This is a One on One session with a career counsellor. Please visit us to secure an available slot. Counsellor: Claudette White, PhD.	The Mona Research Village
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1	11:30AM - 1:00PM	PRINCIPAL'S TOUR	THE PRINCIPAL'S TOUR - RESEARCH VILLAGE Guided tour for ceremony invitees immediately following the ceremonies led by Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Archibald McDonald and supported by senior UWI Officials.	The Graduation Lawn
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1	11:30AM - 4:00PM	TOURS	URD CAMPUS AND HERITAGE TOURS Scheduled bus tours offered throughout the day for all campus visitors to explore Heritage and other points of interest on the Mona Campus.	The Assembly Hall

Pages

Research Day 2025

123 Cross Way,
Kingston 7
Tel: (876) 999-9999
Fax: (876) 888-8888
department@uwimona.edu.jm

The University of the West Indies
Mona, Jamaica

Tel: (876) 927-1660-9
Fax: (876) 927-2765

Our 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.

Top of Page