The “One-UWIPostgraduate 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:
Session, Name, Faculty/Campus Abstract Title
Session 1: Climate Resilience in Developing Countries
Danielle Evanson FST, Cave Hill Campus
Policy and professional perspectives on Barbados’ sustainable transport transition
Session 1: Climate Resilience in Developing Countries
Tracy Marshall FFA, St. Augustine Campus
An investigation into risk governance processes to encourage behaviour change to reduce disaster risk: A case study of Barbados
Session 2: Food Security for Reduction of Vulnerability
Jenna-Marie Thongs
FST, St. Augustine Campus
Arsenic in Poultry, a contributor to chronic diseases in Trinidad and Tobago.
Session 3: Achieving Good Health for All
Angela Rankine-Mullings FMS, Mona Campus
Stroke in the young: Understanding the role of arterial stiffness in children with sickle cell anaemia based on Transcranial Doppler velocity defined stroke categories.
Session 3: Achieving Good Health For All
Gervonne Barran FST, St. Augustine Campus
Nature-inspired therapeutic agents: antimicrobial peptides from frog skin secretions.
Session 4: Nature as a Solution for Sustainable Development
Sian Ramdass FST, St. Augustine Campus
Unlocking nature’s pharmacy: plant-based treatments for prostate cancer.
Session 5: Digital Transformation for the 21st Century
Candia James FSS, St. Augustine Campus
Network Diplomacy: A Social Network Analysis of Network Communication in Diplomatic Networks.
Session 6: Governance and Labour Market Issues in Small States
Dena Spence FSS, Mona Campus
Revisiting the Definition of Unemployment: An Application to Jamaica.
Session 7: Social and Cultural Issues in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Marjorie Hylton FHE, Mona Campus
Hear Our Children’s Cries: Unearthing the Narratives of Jamaican Parents of Autism.
Session 8: Law and Order for Sustainable Development
Alexandra Tillett FSS, Cave Hill Campus
Do perceptions matter? Corruption Perceptions and Confidence in Government: Evidence from Belize.
Session 9: Contemporary Educational Issues: Diverse Perspectives
Alicia Hospedales FST, St. Augustine Campus
Exploring the Criminological Construction and Measurement of Child Sexual Abuse: A Mixed Methods Study of School Professionals’ Knowledge, Beliefs and Responses.
Session 10: Transforming Identities: Empowerment, Activism and Representation
Alicia Haynes IGDS, Cave Hill Campus
Shifting Gender Landscapes: Social Media Platforms, Caribbean Feminism and Women’s Digital Practices in Caribbean Publics.
Session 10: Transforming Identities: Empowerment, Activism and Representation
Alana Smith FHE, St. Augustine Campus
HIV, the media, and you: A case study of HIV reporting in The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited.
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.
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