Workshops and Development Opportunities • Clubs and Recreation • Special Events • Career and Employment • Health and Wellness
Student life at UWI-ROYTEC is about more than academics. We strive to offer students the opportunity for development opportunities, recreational activities and personal well-being.
Follow the UWI-ROYTEC Student Life page on Facebook!
Workshops and Development Opportunities
Student Workshops
A range of workshops are offered to students free of charge with the aim of improving students' understanding of entrepreneurship, writing, academics and more. Some of our offerings have included:
- Financial Literacy Series: Empowering students to ask the right questions and make appropriate decisions regarding all aspects of their financial life over three (3) sessions: The Financial Planning Process, Money Management - Making Wise Financial Choices; and Introduction to Credit, Income Taxes and Investment
- Career Development Series: Four workshops guiding students through essential areas of career development: CV & Résumé Building; Successful Job Search; Interview Preparation; and Workplace Protocol
- Writer's Workshops: Workshops guiding students through essential academic referencing guidelines in the two formal referencing methods used at UWI-ROYTEC: The American Psychological Association (APA) citation style and the Modern Language Association (MLA) style
- Academic Success Workshop: A workshop guiding students on how to manage their time, assess and understand their learning style and enhance their note-taking, reading, studying and test-taking skills
- Entrepreneurship Workshop: A workshop designed to help students conceptualise their own business, covering idea evaluation, identifying opportunities, the marketing plan and business financing
- Magic of Success: A motivational session on creating more happiness, success and fulfillment in life held in 2015 with Sherry Rogers, Transformational life coach, speaker and workshop facilitator
External Opportunities
UWI-ROYTEC has established a tradition of fostering student development, not only with our internal programmes and workshops, but also by sponsoring and engaging student participation in relevant external opportunities. We continue to foster student growth and development by providing the necessary support for students to attend conferences and seminars, and access resources that will help them achieve their personal and professional goals.
Some development opportunities made available to UWI-ROYTEC students include:
National Youth Parliament
The Trinidad and Tobago Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) hosts the annual National Youth Parliament which is convened at the Office of the Parliament. UWI-ROYTEC students between the ages of 17 to 21 are usually invited to participate. This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their debate and civil advocacy skills, learn to construct and defend arguments and gain invaluable experience and exposure. Ms. Lori Borde (pictured above, first from right) represented UWI-ROYTEC in 2009 and performed the role of the Leader of the House.
External Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
UWI-ROYTEC students are invited to participate in various Conferences, Seminars and Workshops hosted by other institutions, corporate bodies and overseas partners. Sponsorships are offered to those interested students.
Partnerships with other Institutions
Monroe College has conducted numerous information and interview sessions at UWI-ROYTEC over the years, with a view of selecting students for scholarship awards. On these occasions, students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the College to discuss study opportunities for international students.
Essay Competition
Invitations are received through the Student Services department for Essay Competitions hosted by various partners throughout the Caribbean. Students who are interested in participating in the competition would usually submit their names upon receipt of the notifications. Over the years we have received invitations from:
- The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
- Michael Manley Foundation
- USA Scholarships
Clubs and Recreation
Sports and Tournaments
UWI-ROYTEC hosts and participates in a number of sport and recreational activities. The UWI-ROYTEC Student Council through the guidance of the Student Services department develops activities which include football, hockey, badminton and cricket.
Some of our tournaments have included:
- Annual Eight-A-Side Football Tournament
- Cricket Challenge
- All Fours Tournaments
- Table Tennis Tournaments
Hiking and Nature
Hiking and nature activities are usually arranged by the UWI-ROYTEC Student Council through various appropriate organisations throughout the year.
Some of the activities that have been held include:
- Hike to Mermaid Pools
- Hike Down The Islands (Gasparee Caves and Monos Island)
- Turtle Watching
Car Rallies and Treasure Hunts
UWI-ROYTEC has organised Car Rally and Treasure Hunt events with rallying organisations. Rallies are fun activities open to UWI-ROYTEC students, staff and faculty along with their families to engage in a friendly competition and may incoporate themes such as "Heroes Vs Villains" in 2017. The themes allow participants to stretch their imagination and creativity in identifying costumes for teams and decorate their vehicles to win additional prizes. Rally teams usually comprise at least one Driver and one Navigator, however, more persons in the team will help in solving the clues on the trail and finding treasures.
Special Events
Awards and Recognition Ceremony
Starting in 2016, the Awards and Recognition Ceremony seeks to recognise achievements such as the successes of our Football Team, Student Council and the Alumni Association.
Friday Frenzie
The Friday Frenzie is an event held during the annual carnival season for the students, featuring live performances by various soca artistes.
Religious and Cultural Observances
The UWI-ROYTEC Student Council have taken on the responsibility in an effort to enhance school spirit by hosting several events at various times during the year, which acknowledge the many religious holidays and cultural events celebrated by our nation.
Health and Wellness
At UWI-ROYTEC, we believe that it is the responsibility of the institution to provide education and guidance around living a healthy and well balanced life. As such, several activities are developed through the Student Services department which are geared toward satisfying the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of students.
Counselling Services
The Student Assistance Programme (SAP) is a programme sponsored by UWI-ROYTEC for all registered students. Dolly and Associates Limited provide consistently high quality counseling and therapy services where students can access the SAP.
As a UWI-ROYTEC student, you can access the SAP confidential services either directly or through our Student Services department. This service is geared to provide assistance in the identification, management and resolution of psycho-social and behavioural challenges. While the service is primarily face-to-face, sessions will be done on zoom as necessary. UWI-ROYTEC students must present their valid student ID cards to access the service.
Students can contact Dolly and Associates directly using the following mediums:
- Main telephone: 1 (868) 627-1845 or 1 (868) 625-7107
- Fax: 1 (868) 624-3946
- Website: https://dollyandassociates.com/
- Hotline Service: 1 (868) 625-9133
UWI-ROYTEC students are asked to please check the noticeboard, emails, the Student Resource Centre or Student Services Department should they require further information.
Health and Wellness Week
It is our continued vision to engage, educate, and provide various activities, that prioritizes healthy living and fosters wellness habits over a week long period. UWI-ROYTEC's Annual Health and Wellness Week usually consists of a blood drive, sugar and blood pressure testing, as well as, mental aptitude tests, and displays and offerings from various vendors of food and health services. This forms part of an ongoing drive toward encouraging students in healthy life habits.
Hiking and nature activities are usually arranged by the UWI-ROYTEC Student Council through various appropriate organisations throughout the year.
First Aid Services & Differently-Abled Support
Efforts are made to ensure that UWI-ROYTEC staff are trained in First Aid. Our facility is equipped with a sick bay on the northern side on the ground floor. First aid supplies are available at the ground floor Administration Office, Student Welfare Office and the Sick Bay.
Please advise the Student Services office of any medical or physical condition that may require special attention. All new students are asked to disclose any condition that require special needs. These details are confidential and will only be shared with the permission of the student making the declaration unless expressly required by the laws of the land.
Students requiring further information on any of these can contact the Student Services department at 225-1299 ext 2115 / 2116 / 2112 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Various Testing Services
Free HIV testing is facilitated by the North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA), in commemoration of both Caribbean Testing Day in June and World AIDS Day in December.
Sexually transmitted disease (STDs) testing are facilitated on an annual basis through various recognised and trusted providers of these services.
Free Vision screening is conducted twice per academic year to the students through UWI-ROYTEC's growing partnership with several vision care specialists within the country. Discounts and coupons can be obtained from these providers when students access the screening.
Notices of testing services are sent via email, posted on notice boards and on the LCD Screens, to advise of the dates and locations. For upcoming tests, please contact the Student Services department at 225-1299 ext 2115 / 2116 / 2112 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Spiritual Emphasis
Spiritual support is seen as fundamental to some students. At our main campus, Room 101 is made available for use Mondays to Fridays from 12:00pm - 1:00pm and 4:00pm - 5:00pm.
St. Andrews Theological College through Rev. Dr. Randal Sammah has agreed to allow UWI-ROYTEC South students, staff and faculty access to the Chapel as a space for quiet spiritual time. The hours of availability are Mondays to Fridays from 8:00am - 8:50am, 12:00pm - 12:50pm, and 3:00pm - 3:50pm.
Students requiring a space for spiritual support outside of the times indicated above can inform the Student Service department at 225-1299 ext 2115 / 2116 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
UWI Facilities
UWI-ROYTEC students can access the gym facilities at the UWI Sports Education and Recreational Centre (UWI SPEC). To access these facilities, students must pay the requisite fees to the cashier at the UWI Student Administration building, and present the receipt with their UWI-ROYTEC identification, for registration at the gym.