The collaboration between the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and the Centre for Communication Studies (CCS) of The University of guyana brings to you this Volume 2: No. 5 edition of Renaissance, a monthly newsletter. Renaissance is the Vice-Chancellor’s medium of sharing with you the developments and areas of interest that need to be celebrated at our University.

This July-August edition is especially unique since it marks our one year anniversary. it is no coincidence that in July our Vice-Chancellor, too, commemorated his one year with the University, rightfully with an investiture ceremony.

Whilst the University was on break for the June-August vacation period, we were still involved in a number of noteworthy activities. The Turkeyen and Tain Talks series has consistently packed the meeting rooms with eager and concerned citizens, willing to discuss pertinent and impacting topics.

The University has much to be proud of. In this edition we congratulate the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine on achieving re-accreditation. Three of Ug’s Computer Science students are mentors and members of the guyana Robotics Team. This team recently represented our country in Washington at the First global Robotics Competition, securing an amazing tenth place out of 164 participating countries.

Ug’s Turkeyen and Berbice Campuses held their Orientation Ceremony and activities in the month of August. enjoy images from both of these events. As the semester progresses the Renaissance team wishes all our new and continuing students a hard-working and productive semester. To our administrative staff and lecturers we wish you patience and hope that your committment towards moulding the country’s future leaders, administrators and speialists in their own fields, does not waver.

As you read, be inspired to join us as we celebrate Ug’s Renaissance!