The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus has announced it will present a complimentary public lecture in February focusing on the geological formation of Antigua and its significance within the broader Caribbean tectonic framework. Scheduled for Wednesday, February 11th at 6:00 PM AST, the event will take place in the campus cafeteria and is freely accessible to all members of the community.
Distinguished scholar Professor Simon Mitchell, an expert in sedimentary geology from the University of the West Indies Mona Campus, will deliver the presentation titled “Geology of Antigua: From Its Setting in the Caribbean to What We Want to Know.” His lecture will provide comprehensive insights into the island’s geological genesis, its connections to regional tectonic processes, and highlight pressing scientific questions that continue to drive contemporary geological research in the area.
This educational initiative, organized under the auspices of the Office of the Campus Principal, represents part of the institution’s broader commitment to fostering public engagement with academically significant topics. The lecture series aims to bridge the gap between academic research and community awareness, particularly regarding matters of national and regional importance in the Caribbean context.