UG registration update

The University of Guyana informs the general public that for all intents and purposes the Asbestos removal process is complete. However, pending the certification of the atmospheric condition of the campus, the university is yet to determine the date of the commencement of the academic year.

UG service delivery continues

The University of Guyana is continuing to offer some of its normal services from temporary locations during this period while the Turkeyen campus is closed to facilitate the asbestos removal exercises. Below are updates on the institutions current operations. The university apologises for the much inconvenience that will no doubt result

Annual summer programme off to a good start

In keeping with custom and practice, the University is offering the summer programme for 2008, during the period June 19-August 22. More than 600 students have registered for the 60 courses being offered.

The courses are those requested by students: who have

Seminar on the impact of gold mining on the environment

On May 7, the World Wildlife Fund-Guianas (WWF) conducted a one-day seminar for students in the Department of Geological Engineering, Faculty of Technology. The seminar was conducted by Mr Rickford Vieira, Regional Gold Mining Pollution Abatement Officer of the WWF Guianas.

Occupational Safety & Health Month

The Joint Occupational Safety & Health Committee (JOSHC) of the University of Guyana observed Occupational Safety & Health Month, highlighting the theme: “Managing risk in the Work Environment”.  A series of