The University of Belize’s (UB) Faculty of Management and Social Sciences (FMSS) held its 15th Annual Research Conference on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at its main campus in Belmopan. Some of the topics discussed were Caribbean Industrialization and Tourism Risk, and the Commercialization of Maya Herbal Medicine.
The opening remarks were given by Dr. Bernard Watler, Dean of FMSS. According to Dr. Watler, “Research is the backbone of any credible university.”
Dr. Watler stated that UB must now deepen its engagement with both the private and public sectors, where “our society faces interlocking challenges.” It is where “research is the bridge between those problems and our solutions.”
