October 9 and 10 | Learning Resource Centre, St Augustine Campus
oin the Department of Behavioural Sciences for this conference that explores Caribbean thought, research, and praxis addressing urgent and topical issues such as social justice and equity, crime, youth, mental health, gender and social constructions and more. Postgraduate students, researchers, academics, policy makers and practitioners are all invited to take part in the critical dialogue and transformative solutions for modern Caribbean societies that will take place.
For more information, email STABehavioural.Sciences@sta.uwi.edu.
October 23 to 25 | The UWI Sport and Physical Education Centre (SPEC), St Augustine Campus
The Caribbean’s top university will celebrate the graduating class of 2025 at ceremonies at The UWI campuses in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the Global Campus. UWI St Augustine invites family, well-wishers and friends to attend the ceremony on campus, and the national community to cheer on our students through the live broadcast.
This year, three outstanding individuals will receive honorary degrees: musician and composer Mr Mungal Patasar; physician, researcher, and educator Professor Niranjan Kissoon; and accountant and financial executive Mr Nigel Lewis Romano.
For more information on the 2025 graduation ceremonies, visit https://sta.uwi.edu/graduation.
October 26 | The UWI Sport and Physical Education Centre (SPEC), St Augustine Campus
The St Augustine Academy of Sport is proud to announce the 19th edition of this half-marathon and 5K race, one of the signature events of T&T’s sporting calendar. Join the many hundreds of participants and spectators as they run, jog, walk and cheer. This year’s race is hosted with support from the Trinidad and Tobago Alzheimer’s Association (AzATT) to shine a light on the realities of Alzheimer’s disease, honour caregivers, and highlight the role of physical activity in promoting brain health and mental well-being.
A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to AzATT to fund public education, caregiver support and outreach initiatives. To show support, participants are encouraged to wear purple with a touch of red, the symbolic colours of the Alzheimer’s movement.
Registration is open until October 9. For more information, and to register, visit https://sta.uwi.edu/spec/marathon.
November 26 to 28 | St Augustine Campus
Help UWI St Augustine recognise the outstanding researchers that contribute to regional and international development and the well-being of all people by being a part of this three-day campus event. Themed “Research Innovation for Present and Future”, the awards and festival will include research-related exhibition booths, panel discussions, oral and poster presentations, and the award ceremony.
This event is a platform for researchers, students, policymakers, development agencies and industry leaders to discuss the incredible innovation in numerous fields taking place at UWI St Augustine, and how it can be used to meet the needs of the Caribbean and the wider world.
For information on the Principal’s Research Awards and Festival, visit the official site at https://sta.uwi.edu/researchawards/.
