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A Defining Moment for Canada-Caricom Democracy

Greg Fergus speaking at the Canada-CARICOM roundtable discussion

In the theatre of democracy, where the podium has so often been an echo chamber for the familiar, Greg Fergus’s rise to become the 38th and first Black Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons in 2023 is an epochal tremor. His gavel, weighted with both precedent and expectation, does not merely call the House to order; it resounds with the timbre of an unrelenting past and a horizon that refuses to be dimmed.

March 06, 2025

The UWI SALISES Launches Groundbreaking National Study on Artificial Intelligence

The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) at The UWI, Mona Campus is proud to announce the launch of a National Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Jamaica. This study, titled AI Insights: Understanding Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Artificial Intelligence in Jamaica, aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI perceptions across various segments of Jamaican society, including youth, business leaders, policymakers, and the general public.

January 29, 2025

The Launch of the Fiscal Research Centre at UWI Mona

Photo of key partners in the launch of the fiscal research centre.
The recent launch of the Fiscal Research Centre (FRC) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus marks a significant milestone in advancing public finance and policy research in the Caribbean.
October 25, 2024

MSBM students advance to the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge Finals

A team of four undergraduate students  from Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) have qualified to advance to the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC) Finals which will be held in Dubai from September 30-October 2, 2024.The team of four second year students, comprising three Tourism majors and one Accounting major will give a pitch about an innovative sustainable solution for the hospitality industry before a Jury of tourism industry leaders.The members of the MSBM/UWI team are Abigale Forbes, Katrina Chin, Dedranae Davis, and Judane Whittaker.

September 13, 2024

Faculty Awarded Outstanding Paper at International Research Forum

DGov and SALISES reps being given the award
University of the West Indies, Mona Campus Faculty Awarded Outstanding Paper at International Research Forum
 
Kingston, Jamaica – A distinguished team of academics from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus has been honoured with the Outstanding Paper Award at the 2024 Research & Innovation Forum (RII Conference) held in Ravello, Italy.
April 15, 2024

Call For Scholarship Applications to the OAS-UWI 75th Anniversary Commemorative Scholarship Fund (“CSF”)

2023 marked the 75th anniversary of both the Organization of American States (OAS) and The University of the West Indies (UWI). The Office of the General Secretariat of the OAS (GS/OAS) in Jamaica and the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) of the UWI, Mona campus therefore commemorated the Diamond Jubilee through various activities including the creation of the OAS-UWI 75th Anniversary Commemorative Scholarship Fund (CSF).

 

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March 15, 2024

Call for Proposals & Papers: Dying to be Beautiful–Body image, Eating Behaviors and Health in the Caribbean

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Call for Proposals

IMPORTANT DEADLINES & DATES

Abstract Submission: June 1, 2024

Completed Manuscript: September 1, 2024

Response from Editors: December 1, 2024

Publication: February 2025

 

March 04, 2024

Chronicles of Academic Excellence: A Recap of Recent FSS Events

Participants in the writers' retreat listening to a presentation

Within the dynamic landscape of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), the early months of 2024 have witnessed a flurry of academic engagements and achievements. From insightful keynote addresses to collaborative research endeavours, these events underscore the FSS's commitment to excellence and innovation in scholarship. Let us delve into the highlights of these recent endeavours, which exemplify the FSS's pivotal role in shaping discourse and advancing knowledge across diverse disciplines.

1. Sir Arthur Lewis Day 2024:

February 09, 2024

Event Highlight: We Rebuild, We Reclaim: The UWI Mona's Faculty of Social Sciences Hosts the British Council and the British High Commission for a Memorable Film Screening Event

The University of the West Indies, Mona is known for its rich academic history and cultural diversity. It's a hub of intellectual stimulation and social discourse, making it an ideal setting for events that promote the arts and foster international relations. On the 19th of October, 2023, the British High Commission in Kingston and the Faculty of Social Sciences hosted “We Rebuild We Reclaim” a captivating film touring programme curated by We Are Parable with the British Council.

December 12, 2023

FSS Valedictorian Ms Charm Evans

Grad picture of Charm Evans
Ms. Charm Evans was very clear about what she wanted to accomplish on her journey to academic success. She was also always cognisant of the fact that her family and community were counting on her to succeed.
 
"I'm going to make you proud, no matter how scared I am or what obstacles stand in my way. If it means I have to do it scared, I will make you proud," Ms. Evans vowed to her family.
 
Hailing from Grange Hill, Westmoreland, Ms. Evans is the third of six children.
November 02, 2023

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