Voices Magazine

19 August 2018 | VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica T he University of Technology, Jamaica and Brock University, Canada, on May 21, 2018 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising the intention of both institutions to collaborate for mutual benefit in advancing scholarship and research. In welcoming the collaboration, President Vasciannie thanked Brock University for choosing UTech, Jamaica to host discussions to explore further opportunities for student and faculty exchanges and scholarship between both universities. “This will no doubt open many doors to international post- secondary and terminal degree studies for persons who would perhaps not have otherwise had the opportunity,” the President noted. Under the MoU agreement, UTech, Jamaica and Brock University will collaborate in areas such as articulation of accredited programmes, student and faculty exchange and internships, collaborative research projects, staff development and training, public education initiatives, such as public lectures and seminars, and joint publications. Dr. Gervan Fearon who was accompanied by Dr. James Mandigo, Vice– Provost and Professor of Strategic Enrolment and International at Brock University were visiting Jamaica as part of their university’s Caribbean tour to promote its Caribbean International Scholarship programme. Dr. Fearon noted that the new Caribbean Scholarship Programme is part of a growing roster of financial awards available to international undergraduate and graduate students who choose Brock which is located in the Niagara region in Canada. Dr. Fearon previously collaborated with UTech, Jamaica while he was President of Brandon University, Canada in 2017. UTech, Jamaica and Brock University Sign MoU to enhance Scholarship and Research Professor Stephen Vasciannie, (1st right) President, University of Technology, Jamaica and Dr. Gervan Fearon, (3rd left) President, Brock University, Canada display a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities signed at the UTech, Jamaica Papine Campus on Monday, May 21, 2018. Participating in the occasion (from left) are Mr. Paul Brissett, Chief Business and Finance Officer, Mrs. Mercedes Deane, University Registrar, Dr. James Mandigo, Vice –Provost and Professor of Strategic Enrolment and International, Brock University, and Dr. Claire Sutherland, Senior Director, Office of International and Institutional Linkages, UTech, Jamaica.