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One’s Background Does Not Determine One’s Destiny: First in Their Families to Acquire a University of Guyana Education

One’s Background Does Not Determine One’s Destiny: First in Their Families to Acquire a University of Guyana Education

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 11:40

Graduation is always a moment of pride, but for a special group of students from the University of Guyana, it represents something far greater. They are among several students who are the first in their families to acquire a university education in a journey which saw them breaking through barriers, overcoming adversities and turning long-held dreams into reality. Their journeys have been marked by sacrifice, resilience, and faith.


Press Release: University of Guyana, Ministry of Agriculture Host Inaugural Fisheries Research Symposium

Press Release: University of Guyana, Ministry of Agriculture Host Inaugural Fisheries Research Symposium

Monday, October 27, 2025 - 15:07

Stakeholders Call for Strengthened Partnerships Aimed at Achieving Sustainable and Inclusive Fisheries Management

Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and participants pose for a group photo following the conclusion of the Fisheries Symposium at the University of Guyana’s Education Lecture Theatre.


Spot Diagnosis of Plant Diseases in all Crops in Black Bush Polder from December 8-11, 2025 at John's Science Centre, John Village, Corentyne, Berbice.

Spot Diagnosis of Plant Diseases in all Crops in Black Bush Polder from December 8-11, 2025 at John's Science Centre, John Village, Corentyne, Berbice.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:08

You are invited to participate in the Spot Diagnosis of Plant Diseases in all Crops in Black Bush Polder from December 8-11, 2025 at John's Science Centre, John Village, Corentyne, Berbice.

Please see flyer below for details:


Virtual Invitation: A Fisheries Research Symposium in Celebration of Agricultural Month 2025 on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Virtual Invitation: A Fisheries Research Symposium in Celebration of Agricultural Month 2025 on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 09:38

You are invited to virtually attend  A Fisheries Research Symposium in Celebration of Agricultural Month 2025 on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Kindly join via Zoom Meeting ID: 949 5559 1670 | Passcode: UG2025 
https://zoom.us/j/94955591670?pwd=6Ia5gGbKFVkrtbyIBl7Laxv86zErYG.1

Please see details below:


University of Guyana’s Dr. Duane Edwards Appointed President of the Caribbean Sociological Association

University of Guyana’s Dr. Duane Edwards Appointed President of the Caribbean Sociological Association

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 09:16

Newly appointed Executive Members of the Caribbean Sociological Association (CASA). From left to right: Ms Toni-Marie Cornwall, Public Relations Officer; Dr Stephanie Fullerton-Cooper, Vice President; Dr Duane Edwards, President; Professor Livingston Smith, Immediate Past President; Dr Dionne Frank, Secretary; and Ms Rashalee Mitchell, Treasurer.


University of Guyana’s School of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation (SEBI) Partners with the Guyana Revenue Authority and the World Bank to develop nation critical programmes

University of Guyana’s School of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation (SEBI) Partners with the Guyana Revenue Authority and the World Bank to develop nation critical programmes

Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 11:11

University of Guyana’s School of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation (SEBI) Partners with the Guyana Revenue Authority and the International Monetary Fund to develop nation critical programmes -  Associate Degree in Oil & Gas Accounting/Taxation/Audit, a Graduate Executive Diploma in Oil & Gas Accounting/Taxation/Audit.