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.
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.
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.
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).
About the Scholarships
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
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:
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.
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
