The University of the Southern Caribbean Presents:

Founders’ Weekend 2026
99 Years of Purpose, Progress & Promise

The University of the Southern Caribbean is proud to host Founders’ Weekend 2026, an event welcoming all USC Alumni, former students, faculty, staff, and friends back home, focusing on the theme:

“Celebrating 99 Years of Legacy.”

From East Caribbean Training School to Caribbean Union College and now the University of the Southern Caribbean, generations of students have helped shape 99 years of purpose, progress, and promise. Join us for a celebration of our rich legacy, a reunion with lifelong friends, and the official one-year countdown to USC’s Centennial Homecoming. Come home to the place where friendships were formed, dreams were nurtured, and lives were transformed.

Featured Activities

Reconnect & Celebrate
Honouring the legacy of East Caribbean Training School and Caribbean Union College

Highlights: “Celebrate 99 years of transformation and impact, reconnect with lifelong friends, and begin the official one-year countdown to the Centennial Homecoming (2027).”

Event Details

Location: University of the Southern Caribbean, Maracas Valley, St. Joseph
Dates: Friday, 28 August – Sunday, 30 August 2026
Audience: All USC Alumni, former students, faculty, staff, and friends

For more information, visit Founders’ Weekend 2026

Building a Healthier Nation Through Innovation, Research and Collaboration

The Ministry of Health, Tobago House of Assembly, Faculty of Medical Sciences (The University of the West Indies), The University of Trinidad and Tobago, The University of the Southern Caribbean, the Regional Health Authorities, and the Trinidad and Tobago National Nursing Association are proud to collaborate in hosting the country’s Seventh Annual National Health Research Conference.

This premier event brings together researchers, health professionals, academics, and policymakers to advance the nation’s health agenda through evidence-based innovation and cross-sectoral collaboration.

Conference Theme:
“Building a Healthier Nation Through Innovation, Research and Collaboration”

Conference Details
Conference Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Submission Portal Opens: Monday, 11 May 2026

Submit Your Abstract
Researchers, clinicians, students, and public health professionals are invited to submit abstracts in MS Word format.

Submit Here: www.healthresearchconferencett.com

Please note: The submission portal will open on 11 May 2026.

Why Submit?
This conference offers a premier platform to:

•  Showcase your research to national health leaders
•  Network with interdisciplinary professionals
• Contribute to evidence-informed health policy in Trinidad and Tobago
• Gain recognition for your work in public health and clinical research

Who Should Submit?
We welcome abstracts from:

• Academic researchers and faculty
• Medical and health sciences students
• Public health practitioners
• Nursing and allied health professionals
• Policy makers and health administrators

Join us in building a healthier nation through innovation, research, and collaboration.

For submission guidelines and full conference details, visit:
 www.healthresearchconferencett.com