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UWI TODAY
– SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER, 2015
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UWI CALENDAR
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EVENTS
JANUARY–MARCH 2016
POPULATION ISSUES AND DYNAMICS
January 7-9, 2016
UWI St. Augustine
The UWI Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic
Studies (SALISES) St. Augustine Campus is hosting the
Population Issues and Dynamics in Trinidad and Tobago
– Theory, Practice and Policy for post-2015 Strategic
Development Goals (SDGs).
The conference will explore themes about the Fertility
Dynamics and Implications for Development; Trends and
Differentials inMorbidity; Globalisation, gender and sexual
reproductive health in Trinidad and Tobago.
For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Godfrey St Bernard
or Ms. Taresa Best at
For more information, please visit
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CLASSIC CONCERT
February 14, 2016
Hyatt Regency Hotel
The second annual Classic Concert with the theme – Pappy
– Tribute to Roy Cape, is an exclusive event that showcases
the range, versatility and talents of Mr. Roy Cape, DLitt
(Hon.), as well as the Roy Cape All Stars, and their many
talented friends including 3Canal, David Rudder, DLitt
(Hon.), Olatunji and more. The price of tickets will be
TT$1000 for all patrons.
For more information, please continue
checking the Campus Events Calendar at
for updates.
AFUWI 19TH ANNUAL AWARDS GALA
February 24, 2016
New York
Save the Date for the American Foundation for the
University of the West Indies’ (AFUWI) 19th Annual
Awards Gala – The Legacy Continues at the Pierre Hotel,
New York, NY. More details to come.
For further information,
visit:
BASIC SURGICAL SKILLS WORKSHOP
March 19-20, 2016
Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope
The University of the West Indies Department of Clinical
Surgical Sciences in conjunction with the Royal College of
Surgeons host “Basic Surgical Skills (Intercollegiate BSS)
Workshop.” This workshop costs TT$9500.
For more information, please contact Ms. Melrose Yearwood:
645-3232 or 662-7028 ext. 2864. Fax: 1 (868) 663-4319. Email:
.
For more information, please visit the Campus Events Calendar
at
SPORTS AND HIGHER ED
January 13-15, 2016
UWI St. Augustine
Save the date for the 2nd Biennial Conference on Sport
Studies and Higher Education: An Interdisciplinary
Approach under the theme, Physical Literacy: Gender,
Science, and Sport for Development. They conference will
feature panels addressing sub-themes including but not
limited to topics such asThe Role of the State; Sexuality and
Gender Identities in Spot, Anti-Doping Policy and more.
For further information, please email
or visit
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UWI FETE – ESCAPE TO PARADISE
January 24, 2016
UWI St. Augustine
UWI Fete presents their annual all-inclusive UWI Fete
with the theme Cuba – Escape to Paradise. Experience a
great party featuring the best soca bands and performers,
Cuban-themed cuisine and cocktails andmuchmore. Early
bird tickets are available for TT$1200 until December
15. Get your tickets at Pepper Advertising, Picton Street,
Newtown or contact Mrs. Alana Campbell-John at Student
Advisory Services at
or
call 662-2002 ext. 82326.
For more information, please continue checking the Campus
Events Calendar at
