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UWI Calendar of Events
November - December 2023

2023 National Health Research Conference, T&T

November 17 | Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Port of Spain

“Healthcare for the Future: Emerging Threats and Sustainable Solutions” is the theme of this one-day conference created to share research findings, strengthen the national health research culture, and foster collaboration among researchers at different institutions.

This conference will be an informative and engaging event for medical practitioners, laboratory specialists, Regional Health Authority administrators, Ministry of Health officials, health policymakers, researchers, and members of the public with an interest in healthcare.

For more information, including pricing details, visit www.healthresearchconferencett.com

UWI SPEC International Half-Marathon and 5K

November 19 | St Augustine Campus

After three long years, one of the Caribbean’s premier distance running events has returned. See our top regional runners vie against the international competition, and witness lovers of racing at all levels take part in this fun and challenging contest. Hosted by The UWI’s Sport and Physical Education Centre (SPEC) and the St Augustine Academy of Sport, this year’s race will also include a 5K. This year, the half-marathon will highlight and support the Sport Scholarship Fund.

For further details, including registration information and event updates, please visit https://bit.ly/UWISPECHalfMarathon

UWI Research Festival and Principal’s Research Awards

November 22 and 23 | St Augustine Campus

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of The University of the West Indies, the St Augustine campus will showcase the exciting research activities of its eight diverse faculties in one mega event. This research festival will reflect the past and present innovations of the campus while setting the research agenda for the future. UWI St Augustine will celebrate some of its outstanding researchers with the presentation of the Principal’s Research Awards. All are invited.

For more information, visit https://sta.uwi.edu/researchawards/ or contact the Director of Graduate Studies and Research at STA-research.awards@sta.uwi.edu

2023 Conference on the Harmful Use of Alcohol

December 1 | The University Inn and Conference Centre, St Augustine

Explore the critical issues surrounding alcohol consumption in the English- speaking Caribbean. Hosted by the Department of Para-Clinical Sciences in UWI St Augustine’s Faculty of Medical Sciences, this conference brings together experts, professionals, and stakeholders to raise awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol consumption in the region. It will also commemorate the Eighth Annual Caribbean Alcohol Reduction Day organised by the Healthy Caribbean Coalition.

The conference will look at topics such as alcohol and mental health, alcohol consumption among the youth, alcohol and the elderly, alcohol’s impact on women and families, alcohol and conditions such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease, and many others.

Cost: $500.00

To register, visit https://bit.ly/HUOAConf. For more information, email Dr Rohan Maharaj at rohan.maharaj@sta.uwi.edu