a) UG’s degrees are accepted in most parts of the world and its alumni make up 80% of Guyana’s 
 Parliament and Government. 

b) Graduates also hold very prestigious offices regionally and internationally and generally find jobs 
 based on their degrees in Guyana, regionally and worldwide. For instance, UG’s law graduates often graduate from Hugh Wooding Law School as the best graduating students, and in  international competitions amongst the top 3, in medical school. UG has produced stellar graduates such as recently celebrated Amb Carolyn Rodrigues, only woman and first on the UN  Security Council, Vidya Roopnauth Pfizer Virologist, Dr Lydia Guerra (Belize’s First Female Lieutenant Colonel) to only name a few. In 2021 and all UG team shocked the world by winning  the international webby award. 

c) However, no serious institution should ever rest on its laurels and claim to be totally satisfied  with anything. This is not a perfecting and growth mindset. So, the University of Guyana sees room for improvement and seeks innovative ways to do better. There are some specific areas  which require significant support for UG to reach the aspired world-class status. 