Jacobs engages UG on strengthening partnership for sports development

Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Steven Jacobs this morning met with the leadership of the University of Guyana at the Office of the Vice Chancellor for a productive engagement focused on strengthening collaboration in the areas of sports development and advancement, culture, and youth engagement.

The discussion focused on strengthening the partnership between the Ministry and the University to advance sports development in Guyana, including the enhancement of sports facilities, the expansion of opportunities for student participation in national programmes, and the integration of academic expertise to support sports education, research, and training across the country.

Key areas of engagement also included collaboration on the improvement of national sporting infrastructure and the potential expansion of human resources to support sports programmes. The Ministry committed to working with the University to facilitate structured access to national sports facilities for programmes where additional infrastructure or space may be required.

The meeting also resulted in a commitment to develop the recreational field and open spaces located on the University of Guyana campus, with the aim of enhancing sporting opportunities and improving facilities available to students.

Those in attendance at the meeting included:
• Prof. Paloma Mohamed Martin – Vice Chancellor
• Prof. Emmanuel Cummings – Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Engagement
• Dr. Nigel Gravesande – Registrar
• Dr. Juneann Garnett – Deputy Registrar
• Dr. Daniella King – Senior Assistant Registrar, Students’ Welfare
• Prof. Rajini Kurup – Dean, College of Medical Sciences
• Dr. Andrew Hutson – Assistant Dean (Administration), College of Medical Sciences
• Dr. Michelle Mc Bean – Dean, Faculty of Education and Humanities
• Dr. Carolyn Cummings – Director, International Centre of Excellence for Culture and Creative Expression Studies and Sports, Faculty of Education and Humanities
• Dr. Kofi Dalrymple – Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
• Dr. Trovana Azeez – Senior Philanthropy Officer, Philanthropy, Alumni and Civic Engagement Office
• Mr. Osafa Santos – Sports Organiser, Students’ Welfare Division
• Ms. Tirishatha Semple – President, University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS)
• Mr. Kristoff Shepperd – Junior Alumni Relations Officer, Philanthropy, Alumni and Civic Engagement Office
• Representatives of the University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS)