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August 2020

UWI Task Force members publish COVID-19 Ethics Handbook for Caribbean Policy Makers

A handbook outlining ethical principles to guide the responses of Caribbean governments and policymakers in managing the COVID-19 pandemic is now available. It was authored by two members of The UWI COVID-19 Task Force.

Dr Anna Kasafi Perkins, an ethics specialist, together with Professor R. Clive Landis, a cardiovascular research expert—who chairs the COVID-19 Task Force—wrote the handbook aimed at helping decision-makers navigate the ethical dilemmas arising from the mix of medical, social, economic and other issues posed by COVID-19. The free eBook is entitled, Ethics Amidst COVID-19: A Brief Ethics Handbook for Caribbean Policymakers and Leaders. It is available for free download via The UWI COVID-19 Task Force website.

Two UWI Scientists appointed to International Science Council to provide expertise for SIDS

Professor Terrence Forrester and Dr Michelle Mycoo have recently been appointed to the International Science Council (ISC). In an announcement made by the ISC earlier this month, the two were named among eight distinguished scientists selected from around the world, who will comprise a Small Island Development States (SIDS) Liaison Committee.

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15% Discount on services for UWI Alumni and Faculty.

Pelican in the News

Mrs Lorna Callendar

Mrs Lorna Callendar was awarded the 2020 Pelican Award by the UWIAA SKN at the 4th Annual UWI Global Giving & National Pelican Award Ceremony held on Emancipation Day Saturday 1st August 2020 at the State Room of the historic Government House under the Patronage of His Excellency The Governor General Sir. S.W. Tapley Seaton.

Job Listings

Project and Resource Mobilization Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of Project and Resource Mobilization Officer, at the University of the West Indies, Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) - Saturday, September 12, 2020

Course Developer: Sport Leadership and Management

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of Course Developer in the field of Sport Leadership and Management to develop online materials - Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Pelican Posts

The UWI Connection to Kamala Harris

UWI Gala Newsletter - LIFT UP AND LEAD

The UWI Open Campus Appoints two Senior Managers

AFUWI Celebrates West Indian Spirit

UWI FST (Mona) proud of Dr. Joyelle Clarke

The UWI Entrepreneurship Masterclass Series

The UWI extends condolences on the passing of Dame Edris Mercier Bird PhD, DCN

Professor of Practice and former Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Owen Arthur passes

UWI CAVE HILL - New Faculty of Culture, Creative and Performing Arts launched

UWI STAT continues its Climate Action

UWI Alumna Claudia Grant “sails” forth!

UWI Cave Hill Has a New Head of the Academy of Sport

Pelican Perk - Surfside Wellness Centre

50% off the enrollment fee for annual membership and waiver of the fee for groups of 50 or more.

UWI Global Giving 2020

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I hope that these “Pelican Bytes” have satisfied your appetite for news from the University of the West Indies!

As we combat the COVID-19 pandemic together – be well and stay safe!

Sincerely,

Celia
Celia Davidson Francis
Director, Alumni Relations – UWI
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