The S&T Statistical Unit’s main function is to collect, compile and disseminate statistics in the field of Science and Technology (S&T).  Science and technological activities are closely concerned with the generation, advancement and application of knowledge in all fields of science and technology.  These include such activities as research and development (R&D), scientific and technical education and training (STET), and scientific and technological services (STS).

The data collected by the Unit are obtained from primary sources through national surveys, as well as secondary sources through administrative records and data collected by the national statistical office.  For a list of reports published by the Unit refer to Surveys & Publications.  

What's On

National Innovation Survey of the Food and Beverage Industry in Trinidad and Tobago, 2006
This undertaking is intended to provide insights into the innovation process and to assist decision-makers in developing policies to create the environment and incentives to catalyse innovation in the industry.

Survey of Skilled Caribbean Professionals in Science and Technology 2007 
NIHERST recognises the tremendous stock of skill and expertise that exists within the community of Caribbean nationals that live overseas.  A study has been commissioned to create a database that profiles Caribbean professionals in science and technology fields.

Survey of Environmental Awareness and Practices, 2008
NIHERST will be conducting a household survey on environmental awareness and practices during the period March/April, 2008.

Survey of Mathematics in Primary Schools, 2007
The Science and Technology Statistical Unit is conducting a survey on mathematics in primary schools during the period May/June, 2007.  A representative sample of 223 primary schools, which includes government, government assisted and private primary schools by education districts, was selected to participate in the survey.

Survey on the Social Science Graduates, 2007
The Science and Technology Statistical Unit is conducting a survey of graduates of the five year period, 2001 to 2005, from the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of the West Indies. Social sciences account for 25% of the total output of graduates from UWI.