UWI professor secures million-dollar grant for ground-breaking research on chronic diseases
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, WI. Thursday, June 13, 2024—The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have awarded Professor Simon Anderson, Director of the Chronic Disease Research Centre of CAIHR and Co-Director of…
Cayman: National Trust Lunch & Learn: Unlocking History, Artefacts at Jackson Wall Manor Wed June 19
14th June 2024 – The National Trust for the Cayman Islands will be hosting a Lunch & Learn: “UnlockingHistory, Artefacts at Jackson Wall Manor” on 19th June, from 12:00pm-3:00pm at Grand Old House with guest speaker, Elysia Petras, a PhD…
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Why study Public Policy: Design and Implementation for Success? Designing public policies has tremendous social, economic, and political implications. However, amidst the general mood of skepticism about the problem-solving capacity of policymakers in the face of ‘wicked problems’ – which…
Cayman: Local nursing workforce grows with HSA’s training programme graduates
The Health Services Authority (HSA) held a celebratory reception on 23 May 2024 at the Grand Old House to honour the latest graduates of the Transition to Practice (TTP) Programme, an intensive 12-month nursing training initiative. The evening was a…
UWI Experts share Takeaways from SIDS4
Dr Georgiana Gordon-Strachan, Director, Tropical Metabolism Research Unit at Caribbean Institute for Health Research, Professor Michelle Mycoo, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, St Augustine Campus, Dr Preeya Mohan, Senior Research Fellow, SALISES, St Augustine Campus, Dr Sandra Sookram, Director,…
How to Write Cold Emails That Don’t Get Marked as Spam
Cold emailing is a powerful tool, no doubt. But it can also be a major source of frustration. It can be tough to get your emails noticed. And when your emails consistently get flagged as spam, it’s not just a…
NMSU names Mariana Ortega AVP for diversity initiatives
Following a national search, New Mexico State University announced Friday that the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity has selected Mariana Ortega as its first assistant vice president for diversity initiatives. She will begin her new role on July 15….
Promoting Olympic values−based education in China
31 May 2024 – IOC and the Beijing Olympic City Development Association sign agreement to expand Olympic values-based education across China. In April, the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage (OFCH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Beijing Olympic City Development Association…
Automobili Lamborghini celebrates the European Diversity Month
From certifications to 2024 projects, numerous concrete actions aimed at supporting and raising awareness for DE&I Sant’Agata Bolognese, 31 May 2024 – With the end of May comes the end of European Diversity Month, but Automobili Lamborghini’s initiatives in support of…
Cayman Public Health Department Confirms Six Cases of Chickenpox
The Public Health Department confirms that six cases of chickenpox have been reported within the school system. These cases involve five students and one teacher. In response to these cases, the Public Health Department is working closely with the schools…
