The University Of The West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago

Sunday, May 14, 2006


News UWI and Cipriani College collaborate on Degree Programmes In an attempt to make University education more accessible, an MOU was signed between the UWI and Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies... Temporary Building Alleviates Space Shortfall at Campus The continued growth in student enrollment on the St. Augustine Campus has resulted in a significant shortfall in teaching and examination space... Workshop on Sustainable Development in the Caribbean New initiatives and commitments on sustainable development will be discussed at a workshop entitled “A Collaborative Agenda on Sustainable Development”... New Research into Volcanic Impact An integrated approach involving observation, experiment and theory in tackling geological issues has helped to revolutionise the study of volcanoes... Republic Grants $105,000 to Undergrads Career Builder Grants totaling $105,000 were recently awarded to 21 undergraduate students... HIV and AIDS in Dental Practice “Several oral lesions are known to be early signs of the underlying HIV disease. Their early recognition by dental practitioners ensures early medical intervention... Stephen Cobham’s “A Tale in Black and White,” Launched at Library First published in 1907, it is part of the Caribbean Heritage Series which features significant works of fiction that together constitute a lost or absent Caribbean Literary tradition... Dancing Solely to the Rhythms Through the rhythms of their feet and their dance heritage, the Centre for Creative & Festival Arts’ choreographers and dancers premiered their “Sole to Sole” production...		Conferences UWI, CMMB and Central Bank Host Banking and Finance Conference The Second Biennial International Conference was the ideal opportunity for local, regional and international participants in business, finance to gain insight into current trends... Highlights from key speakers at the Banking and Finance Conference: “Conference comes at an opportune time in our country’s business and financial sectors” Prime Minister Patrick Manning “Financial integration not fully tapped in the region” Dr Agustin Carstens, Deputy MD, IMF “Countries must move from a reform wholesale approach to a retail approach” Ram Ramesh, CMMB Chairman Research Research Day 2006 – Your Health, Wealth, Safety and Future “Research is the lifeblood of a great university and is fundamental to all knowledge...” Ethics, Governance and Culture The cost of corruption and scandals in governments and amongst public officials. Other Articles New Guild President Wants to Make a Difference An interview with newly elected President of the Student’s Guild, Rodney Jaglal Developing Sustainability in Oil and Gas Countries that have oil and/or natural gas reserves are blessed compared with others that do not.

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