*URD SIGNATURE EVENT* Medi Ganja Symposium Title: Cannabis in Jamaica Overview
: Informative sessions looking at the science if cannabis and the potential of a
formal cannabis industry in Jamaica for economic prosperity.
Speakers: - Dr Henry Lowe – “Economic Potential of Cannabis, Ganja and Hemp in Jamaica”
- Dr. Charah Watson “ The Chemistry Chemistry of Cannabis” - Prof Wayne McLaughlin -
“Genetic Diversity of Jamaican Cannabis: St Elizabeth and Westmoreland"

Book Title: Broken Hearts, Pockets and Promises: A Century of Betrayal of the Jamaican Working Class Author: Dr. Orville Taylor Overview Although beginning with conquest in 1494, the book critically analyses 100 years of Jamaican labour policy from 1914 to 2014, outlining successes, areas of omission and recommendations. Guest Speaker: Mr. Bert S. Samuels, Litigation Attorney

URD SIGNATURE EVENT Seminar Title: “The Journey-From Discussion to Development” Overview:
The first head of the Dentistry Programme at UWI (Mona), Dr. Thaon Jones, will chronicle the
evolution of the programme from inception to present and highlight the way forward. Speaker: Dr. Thaon Jones

Office of Graduate Studies and Research Lounge Acvtivity: Rap Session with Deputy Dean for Graduate Studies – Faculties of Medical Sciences and Science and Technology Overview: Graduate Students in the FMS and FST rap directly with their respective Deputy Deans.

The Department of Chemistry's Laboratory Tours Potential clients/ investors will be given an opportunity to visit the labs which are capable of contract research / commercial testing.

Lecture Title: Mini-lectures on Language and Linguistics Overview: 20-minute lectures with activities Presenter: Prof Silvia Kouwenberg

Office of Graduate Studies and Research Lounge Acvtivity:
Workshop Title: Graduate Student and Supervisor Relationships Overview:
An exploration of relationships between students and supervisors
(best practices, challenges, solutions)

URD SIGNATURE EVENT Mona Social Services'Reasoning Session 2:
Title: Housing, Redevelopment & Vision 2030 Overview:
Panellist will listen to findings from research done on housing
and share thoughts about the implications for work that is
presently being done to improve housing in Jamaica.
Moderator: Ms. Nicola Satchell, Lecturer Department of Government,
Faculty of Social Sciences, UWI Mona

Title: Moot Competition Overview: An examination of the scope of the right to life, liberty and security of the person of detainees Facilitator: Mrs. Gabrielle Elliott-Williams

The Department of Basic Medical Sciences' Pharmacology Section
Open House Open House will include demonstrations of the action
of drugs in an in-vitro preparation.