An organised, analytical and competitive professional with approximately three decades of experience at Executive/Senior levels in tertiary education, public, diplomatic and private sector. Possess wide experience in both tertiary education and international economic relations. Hard working and dedicated with excellent negotiating skills.
Dr C. Nigel Gravesande truly possesses considerable experience in both tertiary education and international economic relations. Indeed, because of his proven track record at the local, regional and international levels in providing sustainable solutions to complex and challenging problems, particularly in the tertiary education sector in the Region, the University of Guyana is honoured to have him, an alumnus of the University, as its Registrar.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Bachelors of Arts (BA) Degree (1977)
- Master of Arts (MA) Degree (1981)
- Masters Thesis entitled: “The Venezuela-Guyana Boundary Dispute: An issue in effective occupation and international law.”
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Relations (2009).
- Doctoral Thesis entitled: “An assessment of Regional Integration efforts by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the latter half of the nineteenth century: An Agenda for immediate action.”
- Certificate of Participation at the Inaugural ACTI Training Leadership Institute – St. Ann’s, Jamaica June 18-21, 2013.
- “Challenges facing CARICOM/NAFTA Relations” for the OECS EXPO Magazine and Buyers Guide (Grenada – June 1994)
- Weekly articles on the Caribbean’s political, economic and social issues on the Internet. Site entitled “Gravesande’s Global Caribbean” on Caribupdate.com (2002)
- “Can Grenada and other OECS Member States derive significant benefits from the EPA” Paper presented at an EPA Consultation with Private Sector Stakeholders May17, 2012 Red Cross Conference Room, and St. George’s, Grenada.