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TALKTOPIA 2025: UWI Launches Camp for Youth Literary and Communication Skills

For Release Upon Receipt - June 18, 2025

St. Augustine


St. Augustine, June 18th 2025 – From July 14th -25th, The Department of Literary, Cultural and Communication Studies at The University of the West Indies (The UWI), St. Augustine, will be hosting TALKTOPIA 2025 – A July/August Vacation (JAVA) Camp designed to develop skills in students aged 12 – 16 in a range of specialist areas.

The TALKTOPIA JAVA Camp will offer a fun-filled experience that will allow youths to engage in activities to develop and enhance their literary and communication skills that will contribute to their holistic development. It includes workshops and practical sessions in Public Speaking, Short Story Writing, Podcasting and Spoken Word. The sessions are designed to capture their interest and tap into their creative genius as they are guided by professionals in a safe, student-centred environment.  All instructors are qualified and experienced in their fields.

 All sessions for the TALKTOPIA JAVA camp will be held in the Humanities Building at the St. Augustine Campus from 9.00 am to 3.00pm from Monday to Thursday with exciting field trips on Fridays.  

 For more information, call 662-2002 Extensions 82035/ 82032.

 Save a spot for your children at TALKTOPIA 2025 today!

 

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  About The University of the West Indies

 The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is the Caribbean’s premier higher education institution and one of only two regional universities in the world. With five campuses across the English-speaking Caribbean and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe, The UWI continues to be a beacon of academic excellence, research innovation and societal impact. Consistently ranked among the world’s best by Times Higher Education (THE), The UWI is a global leader in addressing critical challenges, including climate change, sustainability and development.

  As The UWI St. Augustine Campus celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2025 under the theme Beyond 65: From the Caribbean, For the World, it pays tribute to its Caribbean roots while highlighting its contributions to solving global challenges. This milestone underscores the campus's significant role in producing ground-breaking research and fostering talent that transcends regional boundaries to shape a better world. The UWI St. Augustine’s researchers, academics and graduates continue to make an international impact, exemplifying the university’s mission to serve the region while influencing the world.

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