Topic: University College of the Cayman Islands
Minds Inspired nurtures talent at annual Maths Challenge
Seventy-five junior and senior students came together 27-28 Nov. to participate in the 13th annual Minds Inspired Maths Challenge.
UCCI holding 50K ultramarathon to celebrate golden jubilee
As part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations, the University College of the Cayman Islands will be holding a community-focused ultramarathon in January.
UCCI announces new acting president and CEO
The University College of the Cayman Islands has announced that Nanalie Cover has been appointed by the board of governors as the university’s acting...
AI readiness in education: Bridging governance and urgency
By Compass Contributor Eustache Placide
Cayman's education system stands at a crossroads as it determines how to prepare teachers and students for artificial intelligence in...
UCCI professor awarded principal fellowship
Eustache Placide, University College of the Cayman Islands professor of computer science and engineering, has been awarded Principal Fellowship by Advance HE.
Artificial intelligence that serves: modernising Cayman’s civil service
If artificial intelligence is to help anyone, it should help here as early as possible, where residents apply for licences, benefits, permits and records daily.
Students escape injury after Bodden Town bus crash
CIFEC and dual-entry high school students at UCCI escaped injury after their school bus crashed in Bodden Town on Tuesday, 7 Oct.
Schools back in and heavy morning traffic will soon follow
Cayman's children are heading back to school, with some returning to classes this week and the rest by the end of the first week...
Lead your future
Why did 1,331 future business leaders choose University College of the Cayman Islands last fall?
They chose an institution focused on real-world flexibility, accredited pathways, and lifelong skills.
Fall 2025 enrolment is now open but closes soon.
They chose an institution focused on real-world flexibility, accredited pathways, and lifelong skills.
Fall 2025 enrolment is now open but closes soon.
UCCI to celebrate its 50th anniversary with special commencement ceremony
The University College of the Cayman Islands will continue to mark its 50th anniversary at this year's commencement ceremony on 1 July at its George Town campus.
UCCI to host 50 students for summer STEM workshops
In honour of its 50th anniversary, the University College of the Cayman Islands will facilitate a series of STEM workshops for 50 students, ages 10 to 14, this summer.
Expert: AI could help Cayman reduce reliance on expat labour
Artificial intelligence may be Cayman’s secret weapon in tackling its heavy reliance on foreign labour. That’s the message from Tamsin Deasey-Weinstein, director at the University College of the Cayman Islands and a key voice in the island's growing AI movement.
UCCI president Robert Robertson stepping down
The University College of the Cayman Islands announced on Wednesday that its president and CEO Robert Robertson will be stepping down from his role after two and a half years as head of the institution.
The challenges to building a 21st century workforce
Industry leaders discuss their take on the future of the workforce in the Cayman Islands in a series of roundtable workshops.
AI fellowships for UCCI director Tamsin Deasey Weinstein
University College of the Cayman Islands director Tamsin Deasey Weinstein has received two fellowships in relation to her ongoing work in AI innovation in the education system in Cayman.
As artificial intelligence expands, UCCI tackles transformations ahead
This week, UCCI will become a hub of artificial intelligence discussion, welcoming around 200 people for a two-day conference.
UCCI nursing school to be renamed after ‘Matron’ Ruth McLaughlin
The University College of the Cayman Islands will officially rename its decade-old School of Nursing in memory of Nurse Ruth Eleanor McLaughlin.
Tales from history come alive at lecture series
Community members honoured national hero Ormond Panton at the first of three distinguished lectures planned this year.
‘Sustainable UCCI’ installing solar panels
The University College of the Cayman Islands has taken a step closer to becoming a sustainable campus as its rooftops are being covered in solar panels.
Assistant professor first in Cayman to complete online doctorate
Susanne Palmer has become the first distance learner in Cayman to complete a doctorate in business administration at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica.
UCCI begins journey to becoming a regional sustainability champion
The University College of the Cayman Islands hosted a two-day workshop this week to gather views on how it can become a regional sustainability champion.
Cayman learning institutions join forces to advance education
The University College of the Cayman Islands has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of the West Indies Global Campus.
STEM conference reaches ‘milestone’ eighth year
Hundreds gathered at University College Cayman Islands to learn more about science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) from local and regional experts this week.
UCCI partners with US university to offer free education to Caymanian students
Caymanian students are being offered a chance to attend the New England Institute of Technology for free, with living expenses paid for, as part of a partnership with the University College of the Cayman Islands.
EU grant for UCCI to become solar-powered ‘living laboratory’
The European Union has awarded the University College of the Cayman Islands a grant of almost $1 million, which the educational facility plans to use to become a solar-powered ‘living laboratory'.
UCCI launches survey to gauge future labour force
The University College of the Cayman Islands is looking for 750 participants for an online survey that aims to be one of the biggest studies of its kind into workforce needs in Cayman.
$405,000 EU grant to fund training for 50 Caymanians
The University College of the Cayman Islands is inviting 50 unemployed or underemployed Caymanians to sign up this month for free full-time courses and internships in four sustainable trades.
UCCI needs to raise tuition to reflect education cost
Your recent story, “Scholarships cut as UCCI board of governors gets pay bump” implies that this development should be a cause for concern by...
Work Readiness Training – Connect by Nova Partners with Local Schools and Organizations
Over the past few months, Connect by Nova has partnered with CIFEC, Passport2Success, the Family Resource Centre – Young Parents Programme, UCCI, and ICCI to provide work readiness resources and training to students and prospective employees alike.
UCCI expands science offerings
Students at UCCI can now pursue a science track focused on environmental and marine science. New courses and a reconfigured science programme are designed to encourage more students to pursue degrees in environmental and marine science, and engineering technology at the University College of the Cayman Islands.
UCCI scholarship recipients announced
Recipients of the Peter N. Thomson Family Foundation – UCCI Scholarship were announced on 28 Oct. in a ceremony at the University College of...
Cayman’s jobseekers look to training options for reopening
Dozens of jobseekers turned out for the careers open day, held 8-9 Sept. at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, to explore employment and learning opportunities through the National Tourism Training Programme.
UCCI students win regional research challenge
The University College of the Cayman Islands, representing the Cayman Islands, topped the Atlantic Islands regional CFA Institute Research Challenge for the second year in a row on 21 Feb. in Miami, Florida.
Job seekers explore opportunities at Chamber careers expo
Eager job seekers and those looking for direction for future careers turned out to the Chamber of Commerce careers expo Thursday.
UCCI students get career guidance from GirlForce 100
Members of GirlForce 100, a female youth-mentoring initiative for 100 Women in Finance, visited the University College of the Cayman Islands last week to offer career guidance to students.
UCCI adds new networking centre
A remodelled classroom at the University College of the Cayman Islands is opening a new door on the digital world, officials said.
UCCI expects budget boost
An anticipated infusion of $1.3 million from the Ministry of Education is allowing the University College of the Cayman Islands to end its year with a balanced budget.
STEM conference shows changing world
If students didn’t already know, they were told on Wednesday morning that their world is permeated by science and technology and that aspect of their world is only going to expand.
Cayman Finance celebrates student education and work experience programme
Cayman Finance celebrated the completion of the fifth year of its Student Education and Work Experience Programme that saw more than 40 students in 2019 benefit from workshops, mentorship and work placements.
STEM Carib 2019 set for October
University College of the Cayman Islands.
UCCI teams up to promote coding
The University College of the Cayman Islands is the latest to join in the effort to boost the number of coders in Cayman.
New school year starts in two weeks
The new school year starts on the week beginning 26 Aug., the Department of Education Services has announced.
Business leader with Brac ties to address UCCI
A first-generation American with roots in Cayman Brac will be the keynote speaker at the University College of the Cayman Islands’ commencement ceremony 7 Nov.
UCCI hospitality graduate receives grant
A University College of the Cayman Islands hospitality programme graduate has received a grant from spice company McCormick & Company to further his studies.
Women Code Cayman group completes first full course
Tavia and Ava Turner do not always have a lot of free time to spend together.
UCCI staring down the barrel of budget deficit
Stacy McAfee says hard choices are ahead for the University College of the Cayman Islands.
Cayman’s governor gets a speedy education
In the space of 90 minutes, Governor Martyn Roper was whisked through a series of crash courses in steel pan playing, chemistry, sushi making, media production and computer programming.
Roy Bodden launches his sixth book
Author and historian Roy Bodden entertained hundreds of interested readers at Sir Vassel Johnson Hall in the University College of the Cayman Islands on Saturday night when he launched his latest book.
US State Department picks UCCI professor for programme
University College of the Cayman Islands assistant professor of arts and humanities Ivan Eubanks has been chosen as one of about 80 U.S. citizens to spend a month working as an English-language specialist for the U.S. State Department in Pakistan this summer.
UCCI approves delayed 5-year strategic plan
Nearly a year after it was originally expected to be complete, a five-year strategic plan for the University College of the Cayman Islands was approved by its board of governors on Wednesday.
Residents take advantage of free health screening on Kidney Day
Residents took advantage of free health screenings at the Cayman Islands Hospital Thursday, designated as World Kidney Day.
UCCI swears in first female president
Leaning on local history, Stacy McAfee, the new president and CEO of the University College of the Cayman Islands, invoked nautical themes during her official inauguration Tuesday evening.
UCCI students win regional investment competition
University College of the Cayman Islands topped the Atlantic Islands regional CFA investment research competition for the first time on Feb. 22 in Miami, Florida.
Contest in ethics launched at UCCI
A group of local college students has a challenge when it comes to ethics.
Student consulting initiative enters 11th year
The Student Consulting Programme started its 11th year last week, with 18 students and five small businesses participating in this year’s program.
Chamber’s Careers Expo presents job opportunities
The Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Careers, Education & Training Expo is set to give over 700 students the opportunity to speak with 34 businesses and organizations that are presenting scholarship, internship and career opportunities.
McAfee: Education is a public good
With the understanding that an educated populace is a country’s most important resource and that developing human potential is arguably the most significant responsibility of every society, UNESCO is calling on “governments and all partners to make universal quality education a leading priority.”
UCCI’s new president has big dreams
The new president of the University College of the Cayman Islands would like to see the school play a more vital role in helping to shape the future of the territory.
A look back at the year that was
The year 2018 was an eventful one for the Cayman Islands.
Famous for walking the campus, UCCI president steps away
From the beginning of his nine-year tenure, Mr. Bodden has made his presence known on the small campus. A tall lanky figure with an ambling gait, he is famous for walking the grounds on an almost daily basis, engaging with students and staff alike.
Barkers National Park: A series of false starts
Confusion over Barkers National Park boundaries, a lack of a cohesive development plan and poor management have left the peninsula at the northwest tip of North Sound arguably worse off than it was when Prince Edward attended its dedication ceremony in 2003.
UCCI President Bodden honored as emeritus
In a more than three-hour ceremony, J.A. Roy Bodden, =president of the University College of the Cayman Islands, was praised for his nine years at the helm of the school
UCCI launches adult learning program
Karen Powery-Ebanks believes she’s finally on the cusp of being able to pursue her bachelor’s degree.
CEC receives UCCI President’s Medal
Roy Bodden, president of the University College of the Cayman Islands, presented Charlie Kirkconnell, CEO of Cayman Enterprise City, with the President’s Medal at the 2018 Commencement Ceremony held in Sir Vassel Johnson Hall on Nov. 1.
UCCI set to unveil new degree program for working adults
University College of the Cayman Islands President Roy Bodden believes the country’s adult population is an untapped resource for college study.
EDITORIAL – Passing the baton at UCCI
The University College of the Cayman Islands will begin the new year with a new president. Officials announced last week that Stacy McAfee will take the helm on Jan. 1, 2019.
Stacy McAfee named as new UCCI president
After a yearlong search, officials at the University College of the Cayman Islands announced on Wednesday that a new president and chief executive officer has been chosen to lead the school beginning Jan. 1.
UCCI names new president, CEO
Dr. Stacy R. McAfee has been named as the new president and chief executive officer of the University College of the Cayman Islands. She will take over the post Jan. 1, 2019, replacing outgoing president Roy Bodden.
200 students graduate from UCCI
About 200 graduates of the University College of the Cayman Islands received their diplomas last Thursday night amid cheers and accolades.
UCCI nursing graduates pinned
The University College of the Cayman Islands honored its second class of nursing students in a pinning ceremony on Thursday night.
UCCI reopens expanded student-run canteen
The recently reopened canteen at the University College of the Cayman Islands is not only getting favorable student reviews, but is also giving hospitality students a chance to gain culinary skills.
UCCI adds master’s in human resources
The University College of the Cayman Islands has added a master’s degree in human resource management to its offerings.
