The University of the West Indies, Mona and the University of Technology, Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the execution of the Frontiers of Research in Caribbean Science and Technology (FORECAST) Conference 2020.
Forecast 2020 is the first joint conference of the science facilities of both universities; and is being held under the theme, “Science and Technology: a D.R.I.V.E.R of Transformation.”
Speaking at the launch and MoU signing, Professor Ian Boxhill, Deputy Principal at The UWI, said the conference will highlight science and technology as a pillar for regional transformation, through its provision of new thought; discourse and foundational knowledge; as well as, skills.