WILLEMSTAD - On Friday, September 1, 2023, the University of Curaçao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez officially inaugurated the academic year 2023-2024. Rector Magnificus Dr. Francis de Lanoy presided over the solemn session, addressing the attendees as the first speaker. Following him, Nimrod Jamanika, the Chairman of the Student Council, took the floor. Next, a guest speaker addressed the audience.
This year's opening of the academic year, like previous ones, took place in the morning and was specially dedicated to students and staff of UoC. The theme was "AI & Our Future," with guest speaker Miles Mercera emphasizing the current impact of AI in our society. After Mr. Mercera's speech, Ms. Susan Larmonie, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport, delivered her remarks.
Subsequently, the Rector Magnificus concluded the solemn session and officially inaugurated the academic year 2023-2024. Following the official opening, the intranet for UoC staff was launched.