November 20 | Noor Hassanali Auditorium, UWI St Augustine Campus
In 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) recognised that governance oriented toward promoting and protecting human rights is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. In commemoration of this moment, UWI St Augustine’s Faculty of Law is collaborating with the United Nation’s Resident Coordinator’s (UNRC) Office to mark the 75th anniversary of the declaration with a panel discussion.
Titled “Reaching substantive equality and reframing narratives”, the panel discussion will include:
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For more information, email law@sta.uwi.edu.
November 23 | 9 am to 6 pm | JFK Quadrangle, UWI St Augustine Campus
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of The University of the West Indies, the St Augustine campus will showcase the exciting research activities of its eight diverse faculties in one mega event. This research festival, based on the theme "75 Years of Relevance, Responsiveness, and Research Innovation for A Better Life, Environment, and Sustainability”, will reflect the past and present innovations of the campus while setting the research agenda for the future. All are invited to attend the Research Festival.
For more information, visit https://sta.uwi.edu/researchawards/ or contact the Director of Graduate Studies and Research at STA-research.awards@sta.uwi.edu. To register, use the link https://uwi.jotform.com/233093143965055.
November 24 and 25 | Block 13, Faculty of Engineering, UWI St Augustine Campus
The Caribbean Academy of Sciences in collaboration with UWI St Augustine, through the Faculty of Engineering, presents The CAS Biennial Conference. This year’s conference will feature a two-day summit of talks, activities, and workshops surrounding the theme, “The Sustainability and Development Initiatives of the Caribbean”.
CAS 23 will include sessions with 100 presentations and posters from local, regional and international delegates, distinguished guest speakers, panels, mentoring workshops, networking reception, dinner and awards ceremony, and the UNESCO/L'Oreal Women in Science Awards.
For more information, including registration fees, visit the conference websites at www.caswi.org and www.CAS2023.uwi.edu.
November 25 | School of Education Auditorium, UWI St Augustine Campus
The Early Childhood Caravan, a project of The UWI St Augustine School of Education, invites all to join them for their sixth concert titled “Keep Your Dreams Alive” in celebration of Universal Children’s Day. This free event showcases the talents of performers aged 5 to 17, promising a diverse array of entertainment. Performances will include the harmonies of The Lydian's Junior Choir, vibrant Indian dances, a soul-stirring duet, poetic expressions, a captivating steelpan solo, and a special performance by the UWI FDCRC students.
To accommodate the high demand and limited seating, be sure to collect your tickets in advance and get ready for an evening filled with door prizes, treats for the kids, and the joyous celebration of youthful dreams. All are welcome to attend this free event.
The Early Childhood Caravan is an initiative made up of past and present UWI students, lecturers, and others who believe that children are the foundation upon which a nation is built. For more information on the concert and the Caravan, as well as to make donations to support the event, email Sabeerah Abdul-Majied at sabeerah.abdul-majied@sta.uwi.edu.
