Held 24 June 2026Venue UWI Regional Headquarters (RHQ), MonaPhotography Andrew P. Smith
The symposium under wayMedia and communication scholars gather at the UWI Regional Headquarters for the Consortium’s first Research Symposium, on the theme “Advancing Caribbean Communication Research, Production and Publication.”
The Caribbean Consortium for Media and Communication Research held its inaugural Research Symposium on 24 June 2026, on the theme “Advancing Caribbean Communication Research, Production and Publication.”
Keynotes, workshops and conversation brought together scholars, students and practitioners from across the region for a single day of exchange. These photographs tell the story of that day.
Photo 1Registration
RegistrationDelegates sign in as the day begins.
Photo 23A regional gathering
A regional gatheringAttendees at the Consortium’s inaugural research symposium.
Photo 2Horrett Scarlett delivers the keynote
Horrett Scarlett delivers the keynoteProgramme Director of the BSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of Technology, Jamaica, on the theme “Risks and Rewards of AI in Caribbean, Culture and the Academy.”
Photo 7Professor Hopeton Dunn delivers the keynote
Professor Hopeton Dunn delivers the keynoteThe CCMCR Chairman, an international researcher and artificial intelligence policy specialist, presents on “The AI Conundrum — Promise and Perils of AI in Research, Media Practice and Communication Policy-Making.”
Photo 22The keynote in full view
The keynote in full viewMr Scarlett addresses the room during his presentation on artificial intelligence.
Photo 8Fielding questions
Fielding questionsKeynote presenters Professor Hopeton Dunn (left) and Horrett Scarlett take questions from the floor.
Photo 11A question from the floor
A question from the floorProfessor Dunn (right) and Mr Scarlett respond to Dr Lisa Williamson of the Northern Caribbean University.
Photo 9Voices from the audience
Voices from the audiencePaul Martin, Social Researcher, contributes to the discussion.
Photo 12Dr Alpha Obika
Dr Alpha ObikaLecturer and researcher at the Caribbean School of Media and Communication, UWI Mona, on “Enhancing your Academic Conference Presentation Skills.”
Photo 13Professor Ian Boxill
Professor Ian BoxillOf the University of the West Indies, Mona, on “Producing Journal Articles from your Research and Conference Papers.”
Photo 14Professor Gunjan Mansingh
Professor Gunjan MansinghProfessor of Data Science at UWI Mona, on “Artificial Intelligence Tools in Research.”
Photo 15Dr Nova Gordon Bell closes the symposium
Dr Nova Gordon Bell closes the symposiumDeputy Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Education, UWI Mona, and a Deputy Chair, CCMCR, delivers the vote of thanks and closing remarks.
Photo 18In conversation
In conversationTashiya Young (left), graduate student at the Caribbean School of Media and Communication, UWI Mona, with Professor Gunjan Mansingh.
Photo 19Making connections
Making connectionsClairlyn Williams (right), Instructor at the HEART Trust/NTA, Runaway Bay, in discussion with Professor Hopeton Dunn.
Photo 20A shared moment
A shared momentProfessor Hopeton Dunn (left) and Dr Alpha Obika exchange ideas during a break in the programme.
Photo 17On the sidelines
On the sidelinesBeth Morrison (left) of The Mico University College and Dr Alpha Obika in conversation between sessions.
