In December 2017, UTT was awarded Continuing Institutional Accreditation by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) for the maximum period of seven (7) years (until 2024). This badge of excellence is UTT's assurance to its stakeholders that it meets and in some instances, surpasses, benchmarked standards of quality. It speaks of a UTT qualification that is relevant, recognised and respected by employers as well as other tertiary institutions. While ALL of UTT's programmes are accredited, some have attained specialised accreditation due to the need, in certain instances, to be licensed to operate in a specific profession. This carries proof of additional value in areas that potentially impact on public health and safety... Read More
Her paper examines how satellite imagery and Google Earth Engine can support affordable and consistent monitoring of Trinidad’s Arena, Navet and Hollis reservoirs...
Alain Johnson has transformed his lifelong love for the ocean into a meaningful career in environmental conservation. He is currently employed as an Environmental Officer at the National Parks Authority, Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, Antigua and Barbuda.
One of the most memorable highlights of David’s studies was participating in a population survey of the West Indian Manatee in the Nariva Swamp, one of the country’s most significant wetland ecosystems...
The steelpan is a percussive musical instrument that originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1930s. The advancement and influence of digital technology has impacted the design of many new musical instruments including the traditional steel pan, with digital versions of the instrument now available such as...
In a recently published Viewpoint article in the Caribbean Medical Journal, Dr. Umesh Persad, Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Entrepreneurship (MME) Unit at The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), and Dr. Marlon Mencia, Lecturer in Trauma and Orthopaedics at...
As the global community grapples with the adverse effects of plastic pollution, Shivonne Peters delves deeper into this pressing environmental issue, with a mission to protect and preserve Trinidad and Tobago’s precious marine environment.
The use of 3D-printed anatomical models to visualise complex pathology is becoming more commonplace in orthopaedic surgical practice. 3D-printed models are created from high resolution patient scan data (such as CT and MRI) and can be used for preoperative planning, collaboration within the surgical team and as an aid to communication with the patient during consultation.