Alum Perspective
By: Chetwynd Osborne, Lecturer | University of Guyana, Guyana
Chetwynd Osborne graduated with a PhD in Environmental and Life Sciences from Trent University in May 2025. Chetwynd was the recipient of the Sustainable Guyana Scholarship at Trent University, where he researched the impact of gold mining on water quality of riverine systems across watersheds of South-Central Guyana. He is currently working as a lecturer in the Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Guyana.
“The IIES provides a unique opportunity for international engagement and collaboration and fosters interdisciplinary research and discussions.”
Image: Chetwynd Osborne, an alum of the IIES who participated in two previous Annual IIES Science & Policy Workshops and International Graduate Student Fora.
“I participated in the workshop and graduate student forum of two previous IIES sessions that were held in Chile (2023) and South Africa (2024). During these sessions I was afforded the opportunity to present some of my research, interact with peers and faculty across various disciplines, and work collaboratively. These experiences helped in shaping my delivery of course content in the classroom and interacting with students in my current capacity as a lecturer.”
“I am truly grateful for the exposure and experiences I benefited from as part of IIES. I certainly look forward to future opportunities to share my research and engage with others in the international space created by the IIES.”
Image: Chetwynd participating in the 8th International Graduate Student Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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