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UWI Strengthens Community Ties at Moruga Community Day

For Release Upon Receipt - April 12, 2024

St. Augustine


St. Augustine, April 12th 2024 - The University of the West Indies (The UWI), St. Augustine Campus, participated in the recent Moruga Community Day held on March 19th 2024 at the Lengua Islamic TIA Primary School in Princes Town as part of its outreach efforts. With representatives from seven of our eight faculties, The UWI showcased a dynamic range of activities, demonstrations, and career opportunities specifically designed for prospective students. Outreach programmes such as these, are crucial for The UWI as they bridge the gap between our academic institution and the broader communities, fostering mutual growth and enriching educational experiences through direct engagement.

 The community warmly welcomed representatives from various departments and attendees interacted with and engaged with experts from diverse fields such as Modern Languages and Linguistics, Chemistry, and Geography. Additionally, the Faculty of Food and Agriculture presented captivating displays that drew significant interest.

The UWI St. Augustine Campus is dedicated to fostering strong community ties throughout Trinidad and Tobago and is enthusiastic about sustaining and expanding these valuable interactions. We are committed to nurturing relationships that are beneficial not only to the university but also to the communities we serve, reinforcing our commitment to educational outreach and community development.

 

 [L-R] Member of Parliament for Moruga/Tableland, Michelle Benjamin, and Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal of The UWI St Augustine at the event.

 

[L-R] Member of Parliament for Moruga/Tableland, Michelle Benjamin, and Professor Roger Hosein, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics of The Faculty of Social Sciences at the community day.

 

A student volunteer from the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities and Education, The UWI St. Augustine Campus showcases exciting courses and programmes.

 

Student Champions from the Marketing and Communications Office, The UWI St. Augustine Campus actively participate in the community engagement.

 

Staff members from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, conduct intriguing demonstrations.

 

A staff member from the Faculty of Food and Agriculture distributes chilled samples of milk produced at The University Field Station.

 

Ms. Melanie Garib, Guild Committee Representative from the Department of Geography, Faculty of Food and Agriculture, presents a rock sample display.

 

A staff member from the Faculty of Food and Agriculture distributes samples of Biophyt 1.0, a green biopesticide solution tailored for combating common plant diseases in tropical environments.

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 About The University of the West Indies

 The UWI has been and continues to be a pivotal force in every aspect of Caribbean development, residing at the center of all efforts to improve the well-being of people across the region for over 75 years.

 From a university college of London in Jamaica with 33 medical students in 1948, The UWI is today an internationally respected, global university with nearly 50,000 students and five campuses: Mona in Jamaica, St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago, Cave Hill in Barbados, Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda and its Global Campus, and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

 The UWI offers over 1000 certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree options in Culture, Creative and Performing Arts, Food and Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, and Sport. As the Caribbean’s leading university, it possesses the largest pool of Caribbean intellect and expertise committed to confronting the critical issues of our region and the wider world.

 The UWI has been consistently ranked among the best in the world by the most reputable ranking agency, Times Higher Education (THE). Since The UWI’s 2018 debut in THE’s rankings, it has performed well in multiple schemes—among them including World University Rankings, Golden Age University Rankings (between 50 and 80 years old), Latin America Rankings, and the Impact Rankings for its response to the world’s biggest concerns, outlined in the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Good Health and Well-being; Gender Equality and Climate Action.

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