Event

Webinar | Sociology at Work and Working with Applied Sociology

Event Date(s): 30/10/2026

Location: Virtual


The Sociology Unit, Department of Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, invites members of the Campus community to a webinar titled Sociology at Work and Working with Applied Sociology.

This webinar will explore the practical applications of Sociology across a range of sectors, including labour policy, healthcare reform, community empowerment and business. Through discussions with sociologists working in these areas, participants will gain insight into how sociological knowledge can inform public policy, support social and economic development and address real-world challenges.

Event Details

Event Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Venue: Virtual

Registration: Register here

Featured Speakers

-          Dr. Fareena Alladin – PhD Sociology, Instructor and Researcher in Health Sociology

-          Dr. Nathan Chapman – PhD Sociology, Adjunct Lecturer, University of the Southern Caribbean, and Founder, Frame Case Network

-          Nirmal Maraj – Fulbright Scholar and Graduate Student, Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

Moderator

Dr. Tyehimba Salandy – Lecturer, Sociology Unit, Department of Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences

Further Information

For further information, please contact Dr. Shelene Gomes at shelene.gomes@uwi.edu

Open to: | Staff | Student |


CONTACT

  • Dr. Shelene Gomes

  • Faculty/Department

    Behavioural Sciences,  Faculty of  Social Sciences

  • Tel.: (868)-662-2002 ext.82710
  • Email: shelene.gomes@uwi.edu