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Professorial Inaugural Lecture – Professor Mark Wuddivira Investigates Silent Soil Suffering

Event Date(s): 30/04/2026


The campus community is invited to attend the Professorial Inaugural Lecture of Professor Mark Wuddivira, Professor of Agri-Environmental Soil Physics, entitled Silent Soil Suffering: Are the Consequences of this Voiceless Agony Worth our Attention? on April 30, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Teaching and Learning Complex.

Professor Wuddivira will explore the critical link between soil health and environmental resilience in the Caribbean. This session covers the impact of climate change and deforestation, alongside innovative geophysical sensing techniques for precision agriculture. Learn how we can combat soil degradation to build a more water-secure and resilient future.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 30 April 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Venue: Teaching and Learning Complex

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About the Speaker

Professor Mark Wuddivira is a distinguished scholar and leader in agricultural and environmental science. In addition to serving as Dean of the Faculty of Food and Agriculture, he is President of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences and a member of the International Science Council’s SIDS Liaison Committee. His work in sustainable soil and ecosystem management has made a significant impact on agricultural development and policy in the Caribbean and beyond.

 

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