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Focus on UG - July Edition

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:16:11 -0400

Graduate nurse receives award.

From left: Dr. Hermi Hewitt, Head and Director of UWI School of Nursing, Ms. Abegail James, Ms.Patricia Bourne and Ms. Sonja Willis .

School of Medicine receives accreditation

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:51:08 -0400

Graduates from the School of Medicine reciting the International Code of Medical Ethics.
The medical programme of the University of Guyana School of Medicine (UGSOM) was accredited to

SWINE FLU (H1N1 VIRUS) ALERT

Tue, 19 May 2009 13:21:17 -0400

Due to the world wide alert on Swine Flu (H1N1 virus) which is a highly contagious infection, the University Community is advised of the following

Focus on UG - May Edition

Thu, 7 May 2009 15:55:40 -0400

Law Students bring home bronze from CCJ moot

Law students proudly display their medals as they pose with the judges

Three students from the Department of Law, Ayana Constance, Michelle Trapp-Zuniga and Jermaine Reid

Scholarship Opportunities

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:01:11 -0400

The University of Guyana invites applications for the award of a scholarship sponsored by

Professor Carrington assumes duty as Vice-Chancellor

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 21:14:53 -0400

On Wednesday, April 1, 2009, Professor Lawrence Carrington assumed duty as interim Vice-Chancellor at the University of Guyana, (UG)

Focus On UG - April Edition

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:25:35 -0400

Funding received from USAID for disability project

The USAID has approved funding for two aspects of the proposal that seeks to create an enabling environment for people with disability at the University. G$5M would be used to equip the Library with appropriate teaching and learning technology, and furniture, while G$1.8M will fund construction works to

Mr Vincent Alexander appointed Registrar

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:36:17 -0400

Mr Vincent Alexander, former Deputy Registrar of the University of Guyana (UG), has been

Call for papers - ASCWE Conference

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:03:40 -0400

Submissions are invited for the 9TH Caribbean & International Social Work Educators' Conference being

Focus On UG - February Edition

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:03:18 -0400

Restructuring of the Registry commences

The Registry, comprising Admissions, Examinations and Students’ Welfare sections, has commenced a series of restructuring measures, expected to greatly improve the services offered in these sections to the general public.

At a retreat for staffers held on Friday, January 16, 2009, Vice-Chancellor (ag) Tota Mangar lauded the plans

Focus On UG - November Edition

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 22:52:56 -0400

UG Reopened

“Brave the hurdles and challenges with determination,” spoke Vice Chancellor (Ag.) Tota Mangar as he addressed new students at the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus Ceremonial Opening, on November 21, 2008 in the George Walcott Lecture Theatre.

Focus on UG - September Edition

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:31:17 -0400

THE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC YEAR 2008/2009 - Registration and Lectures

University of Guyana activities have already commenced for the start of the Academic Year 2008/2009. These have been taking place in the temporary quarters at the Dennis Irvine Hall of Residence, Goedverwagting, and at other locations as announced from time to time.

UG In Focus - August Edition

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 23:27:49 -0400

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.

Focus on UG - July Edition

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:53:52 -0400

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

Focus on UG - June Edition

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:36:31 -0400

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