The Iwokrama International Centre has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Guyana (UG) to support a PhD scholarship at that institution under a science programme funded by oil major ExxonMobil.
Arianne Harris has been identified as the student awardee.
In a statement dated December 9th, Iwokrama said Harris will work with the Centre under its science programme’s biodiversity project, while completing work in fulfillment of the requirements for a PhD degree in biodiversity from the UG. Her research involves understanding how bird and bat species respond to forestry practices, and what role these animals play in helping the forest to regenerate following commercial activities.
