Event

The Student Engagement Unit, Division of Student Services and Development (DSSD) invites colleagues and students to Carnival Warm Up, an energetic campus celebration inspired by the vibrancy and cultural significance of Trinidad and Tobago’s national Carnival.

This exciting afternoon will transform the St. Augustine Campus into a lively Carnival space, featuring music, performances, student-led activities, and entertainment as the national community builds momentum toward the 2026 Carnival season.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Student Activity Centre (SAC), The UWI St. Augustine Campus

Department: Student Engagement Unit – DSSD

What to Expect

-       Live DJ and student MCs providing high-energy hosting

-       “Rep Your Country” soca segment showcasing music from across the Caribbean

-       Interactive student engagement activities led by DSSD Student Champions

-      Student entrepreneur exhibitors highlighting UWI STA–based businesses and creatives

-      Performances by the UWI STA Spirit Team

-      Rhythm section and live steel band performances

-      Brand activations, prizes, and giveaways

-      A featured live performance by a headline soca artiste

Programme Highlights

-      1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Live DJ

-      1:30 – 1:40 p.m. | Welcome & Opening

-      1:40 – 2:00 p.m. | Engagement Activities

-      2:00 – 2:20 p.m. | Steel Band Performance

-      2:30 – 2:40 p.m. | UWI STA Spirit Team

-      2:40 – 3:00 p.m. | Engagement Activities

-      3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Featured Soca Artiste

-      3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Rhythm Section