Help The University Celebrate Its 60th Anniversary Under The Theme "Consistently We Rise; Changing The World In Infinite Ways"
The Vice Chancellor's Introduction Of UG's 60th Anniversary
UG IN BRIEF
The University of Guyana, now in its 59th year, was founded in October 1963. “UG” as it is fondly referred to offers 150 programmes in over 60 disciplines in online, face-to-face or blended formats. UG delivers in a Guyana-based system across eight campuses. It is the largest, oldest, most advanced and only state University in Guyana with a student population of over 10,000. “UG” has provided education, training and research for over 50,000 alumni over its 59-year history. UG’s national and global impact and footprint are significant. Its graduates have risen to populate the commanding heights of national, regional and international organisations of repute in over 150 different disciplines. The mission of the University is to discover, generate, disseminate and apply knowledge of the highest standard for the service of the community, the nation, and all mankind within an atmosphere of academic freedom, innovation and universal respect.
UG’s forward-thinking Blueprint 2040 is currently setting the course for the University’s future design and institutional response to the changing needs of Guyana, the region and the world. UG will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2023 and is stepping up its focus on becoming one of the leading and most sought-after educational institutions in the world for both staff and students.
The Chancellor's Message
The Grand Challenges
Each grand challenge has a set of individual-specific goals geared towards achieving the grand challenge. No grand challenge is more important than another. Thus, each grand challenge requires equal consideration and efforts geared towards their realization.
The Logo Explained
