The university of the west indies at saint augustine

Research Festival & principal's research Awards 2023

75 Years of relevance, responsiveness and research innovation for a better life, environment and sustainability

 

IN PERSON | TRINIDAD | 22 & 23 NOVEMBER 2023

Celebrating 75 Years of UWI’s Research Excellence and Innovation

Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of St Augustine Campus Research

The UWI has been and continues to be a pivotal force in every aspect of Caribbean development, residing at the centre of all efforts to improve the well-being of people across the region for the past 75 years. Research has been one of the core mandates of the University besides education and outreach.

As part of the 75th-anniversary celebrations, eight diverse faculties of the St Augustine Campus have embarked on showcasing its exciting research activity as “one mega show”. This research festival is intended to reflect the past and present innovations of the St Augustine Campus while serving as the platform to set the research agenda for the future.

The research festival mainly comprises:

  1. Presentation of research findings and ideas through booth displays, oral and poster sessions, panel discussions, films, podcasts, videos and theatrical plays
  2. Celebration of elite researchers through presentation of Research Awards

Our Goals

Advancing Knowledge, Innovation, and Collaboration

Showcasing Impactful Research: For Internal and External Stakeholders

Inspiring the Next Generation: Fostering Critical Thinking and Innovation

Building Collaborative Bridges: Multi-disciplinary Research, Resource Efficiency

Strengthening Partnerships: Industry, State, and Development Agencies

Honouring and Motivating: Researchers and Graduate Students

Promoting Informed Decision-Making: Data-Driven Insights