President Dr. Irfaan Ali, in a powerful message to the University of Guyana’s graduating Class of 2020/2021, urged the graduates to use their newly-acquired skills to develop themselves and to help “revolutionise Guyana’s development”.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali Giving Congratulatory Remarks to the Class of 2021

The University of Guyana, last weekend (February 4 and 5), kicked off its first two virtual graduation ceremonies with powerful and uplifting speeches from two well respected and influential leaders in the fields of business and science – prominent businessman Stanley Ming and leading Guyana-born Pfizer scientist Mr. Vidia Roopchand, respectively.

The landmark University of Guyana Foundation (UGF), which was 8 years in the making, will be officially launched at 13:00 hrs. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  

Davendra Kissoon, University of Guyana’s 2020/2021 Valedictorian, receiving the President’s Medal for the Best Graduating Bachelor’s Degree Student, from His Excellency President Irfaan Ali on Monday.

Davendra Kissoon, 27, of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, is basking in academic glory for copping the coveted title of the University of Guyana’s Valedictorian for the Class of 2020/2021 after successfully completing the requirement for a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Civil with Environmental Engineering with a 4.0 GPA. A perfect score!

Close to 2600 graduands of the University of Guyana (UG) will walk the virtual graduation stage in a series of ceremonies beginning February 4, 2022. However, they each have a unique and inspiring story of how they were able to beat the odds in their journey to academic glory.

As part of our ongoing series of student success stories, we feature below some of the graduands who have overcome various obstacles, including losing a loved one, dealing financial hardships, health complications, and domestic abuse while they were pursuing tertiary education.   

“We Are Extremely Proud of What We Have Accomplished” – Single Parent Mother, Daughter Set to Walk UG’s Virtual Graduation Stage in Upcoming Convocation

L-R (Deandra Daniels (Daughter) & Pamela Atwell (Mother))

Ms. Ashwannie Harripersaud, Bachelor of Education

Our Beloved Dr. Yesu Persaud

It is with a profound sense of loss that the University of Guyana at this time records its institutional condolences on the passing of a keen and continuous supporter Dr Yesu Persaud.