The Village is an interactive and participatory themed exhibition for visitors to explore and learn more about our research. Special exhibits will also pinpoint contributions made by Mona researchers to Policy development, spotlight upcoming researchers, and unveil emerging studies. Open to the Public, visiting students and campus community.

Overview: Special tours offered of the state-of-the-art Faculty of Law facilities, guided by current students in the Law programme.

Bringing the 20th anniversary URD programme to a fitting close, the event, hosted by the Principal and attended by senior Mona officials and Awardees, will recognise outstanding Mona researchers in various categories, selected from across disciplines.

Overview: Free HIV Testing by UWI HARP and Bashy Bus.

Free HIV testing for all persons! Come out and get tested!

Venue Description: Graduation Lawn, Adjacent Mona Research Village

Overview: Explore Heritage and other points of interest on the Mona Campus. Exciting, bus and walking tours are scheduled and offered throughout the day, for all campus visitors.

Venue Description: Tours Depart  the URD Schools & Tours Centre adjacent the Assembly  Hall

URD SIGNATURE EVENT

OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH

Topic: Research for Development: The Ethics Factor and Ethical Dilemmas

Overview: To explore and explain the principles and practices of research ethics and provide tools for resolving ethical dilemmas.

Speaker: Dr Sharmella Roopchand-Martin, Head, Mona Academy of Sports

URD SIGNATURE EVENT

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

TITLE: Coastal Ecosystem Restoration and the Plastic Pollution Problem.

OVERVIEW: Research has shown that the discharge of pollutants in Jamaica’s surrounding waters has created an increasingly serious risk to marine life and our environment, for which solutions must be found. The lecture will focus on mangrove, coral reef and sea grass ecosystem restoration efforts in Jamaica under the threat of the plastic pollution problem in our coastal areas

DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE
Department Tours

DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE
ACTIVITY: Forensics Workshop

URD SIGNATURE EVENT
ANNUAL RESEARCH DAYS AWARDS CEREMONY
The Principal’s Annual event recognizing outstanding researchers and their research work with the presentation of awards in various categories.