URD SIGNATURE EVENT

INSTITUTE FOR GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, MONA UNIT

Topic: "Human Trafficking: Insights and Solutions "

Overview: A Public Lecture on Human Trafficking.

Presenter: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Carl Berry, Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force

URD SIGNATURE EVENT

LITERATURES IN ENGLISH

Title: "Poetry Clash"

Overview: A competition of spoken word original poetry ; UWI staff, students and alumni compete for cash prizes. UWI students and graduates perform original poetry to vie for cash prizes. Poetry Clash provides a platform for aspiring poets to share their talents with a supportive and enthusiastic audience.

Main Judge: Prof. Carolyn Cooper

URD SIGNATURE EVENT

AFJ/COBB FAMILY FOUNDATION LECTURE

Topic: "The Journey Continues"

Presenting Organizations: The AAFJ/Cobb Family Foundation Lecture Series will this year collaborate with The UWI Mona to stage their annual lecture as the 2018 Signature Main lecture

Overview: The lecture series providing a public forum for discussions on topics

of importance to Jamaica

2018 Presenter: Prof. Archibald McDonald, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UWI Mona 

DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE
Department Tours

URD SIGNATURE EVENT
FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
TOPIC: The DNA Bill
OVERVIEW: DNA is a unique identifier. Its use in legal circles is about to make its mark in Jamaica. Discussions about the science, legal uses and human rights concerns must begin.
MAIN PRESENTER: Mr. Jeremy Taylor, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

URD SIGNATURE EVENT
MONALAW RESEARCH DAYS
SIGNATURE LECTURE
TOPIC: From Retributive to Restorative Justice and Practices.

URD SIGNATURE EVENT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JAMAICA / COBB FAMILY FOUNDATION LECTURE SERIES
Providing a public forum for academic findings on topics
of importance to Jamaica
GUEST SPEAKER: Ambassador Aloun Ndombet-Assamba

INSTITUTE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND SECURITY
TOPIC: The Dudus Effect: The Decline in Serious Crimes 2010- 2014

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
TOPIC: Modelling Internal Professional Development ( IPD) : Honing Best Prcatice and Fostering Collegial Relationships
OVERVIEW: The presentation is based on an initiative in the School of Education showing the practicalities and benefits of Internal Professional Development
MAIN PRESENTERS: Option Coordinators of Specialist Subjects and Practicum Supervisors

MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
GENRE: Salsa Dance Class
OVERVIEW:: Teaching people to dance Salsa
DANCE TUTORS: Spanish Students