Institute for Gender and Development Studies, Mona Unit

28/09/2026

17/09/2026

Join us next Tuesday for a special guest lecture:

“Dirty Data, Dirty Consequences: Gender Inequities Across AI Data, the Tech Industry, and Beyond”

The lecture will be delivered by Professor Christian Ludwig and Mrs. Petra Salomon, visiting from the Free University of Berlin. The session will explore how gender inequities are reflected in AI data, the technology industry, and broader digital systems.

📆 Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Venue: Chemistry Lecture Room 5, Faculty of Science and Technology

All are invited to attend!

18/08/2026

Need a Free Elective for Semester 1 AY2026/2027 with no prerequisites or final exams?

Then register for our level 3 course: GEND3033 -- Critical Perspectives on Gender and Violence

This course will help students to understand emerging theories, themes, and issues around gender and
violence. It explores how our experiences of violence are coloured by race, class, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and abilities.

Registration is now open. Register soon as spaces are being filled!

18/08/2026

Need a Free Elective for Semester 1 AY2026/2027 with no prerequisites or final exams?

Then register for our level I course: GEND1103 - Basic Theoretical Concepts & Sources of Knowledge

From this course, students will learn to collect social and economic development data and analyze the ways in which gender operates in these contexts.

The benefits of taking this course include: learning skills you can use and adapt to become agents of change today.

The course will help students to understand the importance of Gender and Development as a discipline that is relevant to various sectors in society, as well as the origins of many social problems in everyday life and how activism can help to find solutions.

Registration now open. Register soon as spaces are being filled!

10/08/2026

Need a Free Elective for Semester 1 AY2026/2027 with no prerequisites or final exams?

Then register for one of our level I course: GEND1001 - Research Methods and Interactive Skills

From this course, students will learn to collect social and economic development data and analyze the ways in which gender operates in these contexts.

The benefits of taking this course include: improved analytical thinking, developing problem - solving skills, as well as an introduction to the preparation of research briefs, proposals, and reports.

This is a smart choice for developing your professional tool kit for the workforce.

Registration now open. Register soon as spaces are being filled!

28/07/2026

The Institute for Gender and Development Studies, Mona Unit, is pleased to share the IGDS 2025/2026 AY in Review – Gender Matters Newsletter, Volume 1.

This inaugural edition highlights the Unit's achievements, initiatives, research, outreach activities, partnerships, student engagement, and special events throughout the academic year.

Read the full newsletter here:

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/f67595dffb.html

21/06/2026

The IGDS MCU extends warm Father's Day wishes to the dedicated and dependable men who consistently show up for their children and families. Today, we celebrate the fathers and father figures who lead by example, serve as protectors and providers, and go above and beyond the traditional roles of fatherhood to show carr compassion and grace. Your love, sacrifice, guidance, and commitment make a lasting difference. We celebrate and honor you today and always. Happy Father's Day 2026!

21/05/2026

For the month of May and beyond, the IGDS MCU celebrates our nation’s children. This year, we join the nationwide observance of Child’s Month under the theme: “Prioritise Our Children’s Mental Health: Strong Minds, Safer Future.”

This theme highlights the importance of nurturing children’s mental health while safeguarding their well-being, development, and overall quality of life. By creating supportive environments where children feel heard, valued, and protected, we help build resilience, confidence, and stronger futures for generations to come.

In recognition of Child’s Month, Dr. Bean and Shawna Kae Burns served as guest presenters for Girls’ Day at Vere Technical High School () where they engaged students in meaningful discussions on identity, self-harm, and healthy coping mechanisms to support positive mental well-being. Their presentations underscored the importance of equipping young people with the tools, support, and awareness needed to navigate challenges and foster strong mental health.

As we observe Child’s Month, let us reaffirm our collective responsibility to champion children’s mental wellness, promote positive relationships, and foster communities where every child can reach their full potential.🧠✨

11/05/2026

Hear from IGDS alumna Ieisha Palmer as she reflects on her journey with the IGDS Mona Campus Unit 💜



Through advocacy, leadership, and campus engagement, IGDD Gender Ambassadors are empowered to challenge norms and champion gender justice at UWI Mona.

Start your journey in Gender and Development today!

10/05/2026

The IGDS Mona Campus Unit extends warm wishes to all mothers—both those who have given birth and those who embrace the vital role of mothering in all its forms—a happy and blessed Mother’s Day.

Today, we celebrate and honour the resilient, nurturing, and dedicated women whose care, strength, and sacrifice help to sustain our families, communities, and wider society.

On this special day, we pay tribute to all who mother.