Overview: The UWI Mona's official opening for the 20th Anniversary staging of its prestigious Research Day's programme. Led by senior campus officials and attended by representatives from local officials, the diplomatic corps, from the public and private sector and development communities, the media, campus community, other special guests.


Guest Speaker: Hon. Dr Nigel Clarke, MP, Minister of Finance and the Public Service

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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ONE UWI

Topic: Bridging the Research and Innovation Gaps Between Academia and Industry

Overview: Today, more than ever, it has become necessary for academia and industry to collaborate more closely. In the Caribbean there is still a significant gap between the research performed in academia and the research required by local industries to more efficiently compete internationally. Without such collaborations the potential for innovative solutions that may be internationally marketable is severely diminished.

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UWI MONA AT 70 COMMEMORATIVE FORUM

Organizers: The Office of the Principal, UWI Mona 

Topic: The UWI Mona at 70: A Commemorative Forum

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OPENING CEREMONY

Overview: Official opening of the UWI Mona’s Research Day's programme and flagship Research Village. Led by senior campus officials and attended by representatives from among local officials, the diplomatic corps, the media, campus community, and other special guests.

Guest Speaker: The Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, CD, MP, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport