UG launches Zoom Rooms to enhance virtual classes

flexibility once everything works,” the ViceChancellor posited. She added that this opportunity was probably considered in the past but added that it takes a team to plan and efficiently carry such a project that works. She added that seeing this project in action changes the delivery of education and the way the university works.

Having such technological options, Mohamed said, has broadened the spectrum for student applications. She stated that the university is now considering ways to carry out virtual classrooms which can be accessible to students who want to study at the university but are living in other countries. “We are looking at students out of Guyana because it gives an opportunity for us to teach people from the Caribbean region and from other parts of the world,” She suggested that with the competitive fee structure offered at UG, persons would be delighted to join. “We are really rejigging our entire offerings right now. It should be very exciting when you see us emerge in the next couple months.”

The GGI is a 10-year commitment implemented by the co-venturers in offshore oil development in the Stabroek Block of more than G$20 billion (US$100 million) which is to be used to significantly expand capacity building efforts and promote sustainable economic development in Guyana.

Allistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana, shared that the company is excited to continue with venturing into projects which will benefit the country. He explained that ExxonMobil has committed to the Greater Guyana Initiative and the oil company is very happy to be a part of the project. “We are very happy to help the resource in the country. We also believe that with this comes an obligation to not only help through revenue but through energies and bring other benefits to the country and to the world.”