The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, December 20, 2023—The “One-UWI Postgraduate Student Conference" is thrilled to announce the outstanding Oral Presentations that captivated attendees during the recently concluded three-day online event hosted by the School for Graduate Studies and Research (SGSR). 

This notable recognition celebrates the excellence demonstrated by the graduate students across diverse programmes and campuses, and contributed to the success of the conference, held from November 15-17, 2023 under the theme "Preparing for the New Global Era: Voices of Future Leaders."

After its careful consideration and evaluation by an esteemed panel of judges, the following presentations have been recognised as the best in their respective categories:

These presentations stood out for their academic rigor, clarity of expression, and their contribution to advancing knowledge in the pivotal focus areas of this student conference. The winners demonstrated an exceptional ability to engage and inspire their audience, fostering valuable discussions and insights.

Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research expressed gratitude to all presenters for their valuable contributions, emphasising the high calibre of research and ideas presented at the conference. "The quality of the oral presentations this year reflects the dedication and passion of our conference participants. We are proud to honour these exceptional presentations and acknowledge the impact of their research."  She continued, “The success of the conference is a testament to the collective efforts of The UWI’s postgraduate community in pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering collaboration.”

The 13 prize-winners of the Postgraduate Student Conference will be awarded electronic gift vouchers. Additionally, three fortunate attendees who won giveaway prizes will also receive electronic gift vouchers.

For more information about the One-UWI Postgraduate Student Conference and the awarded presentations, please visit https://uwi.edu/gsr/pgcon as well as social media pages (Instagram, Facebook and X) @sgsruwi.