T&T Student Selected for Prestigious National Youth Science Camp in the United States
Port of Spain, July 6, 2026- The United States Embassy Port of Spain, in collaboration with the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST), jointly announces that Khavir Manbode of Presentation College, Chaguanas, has been selected to participate in the 2026 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) from July 11 to August 1, in West Virginia, USA.
From left: NIHERST Vice President (Ag.) Lovaan Superville; 2026 NYSCamp awardee Khavir Manbode; and U.S. Embassy Acting Public Affairs Officer Leo Page-Blau
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by the National Youth Science Academy, a U.S.-based non-governmental organization, the NYSCamp is a prestigious three- week residential science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program. The program provides exceptional high school students with the opportunity to engage with leading STEM professionals, explore emerging fields, and participate in hands-on scientific and outdoor learning experiences that foster leadership, innovation, and academic excellence. Read More
Trinidad and Tobago’s Young Innovators Shine at FIRST Tech Challenge Tournament 2026 Students Demonstrate Excellence in Robotics, Engineering and Innovation
Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 27, 2026: The brightest young minds in robotics and engineering were on full display as teams from across Trinidad and Tobago competed in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Tournament 2026, hosted by the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) and its title sponsor, Shell Trinidad and Tobago Ltd.
Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training with team ‘Maple Leaf’ - Inspire Award Winner
The tournament brought together secondary school students and youth teams who spent months designing, building, programming and testing robots to compete in a series of challenges that assessed their technical skills, teamwork, creativity, problem-solving abilities and engineering design processes. Read More
NIHERST and ILO Launch Landmark Reports on the 21st Century Skills Across Emerging Sectors
San-Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, June 15, 2026. The National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), today officially launched the Assessment of 21st Century Skills Across Emerging Sectors Reports, a landmark body of research designed to inform workforce development, education planning, and national policy in Trinidad and Tobago.
Dr. Indira Rampersad (NIHERST-Chairman)
The reports, which focus on the following five (5) industries: Maritime, Aviation, Tourism, Software design and applications and Agro-processing, provide critical insights into the skills, competencies, and workforce demands required to support growth across emerging sectors of the economy. The initiative represents a significant step toward strengthening the country's human capital development agenda and ensuring that citizens are equipped to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven and innovation-focused global landscape. Read More
NIHERST Powers Discovery at Point Fortin Borough Day Science Fair
The National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) partnered with the Point Fortin Borough Corporation (PFBC) to host a Science Fair as part of celebrations commemorating the Borough’s 46th Anniversary under the theme, “Impact – Powering Progress Together.”
His Worship the Mayor of Point Fortin Alderman Clyde James, Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mr. Kwesi Thomas, Members of the 12th Council, Staff of the Point Fortin Borough Corporation & NIHERST staff share a photo with participants of the NIHERST Science Fair.
The event featured a range of hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, experiments, and educational activities aimed at making STEM learning accessible, exciting, and relevant to everyday life. Through the initiative, NIHERST continued its mission of building scientific awareness and innovation capacity among young people and communities across Trinidad and Tobago. Read More
New Educational Video on Water Quality Testing Launched for Secondary School Students
(From L to R): Ms. Carlene Gittens, Curriculum Officer - Environmental Science, Curriculum Planning and Development Division - MoE, Mr. Glendon Glasglow, Information Officer - IMA, Deputy Chairman, Ms. Neeala Mongroo - EMA, Dr. Fazal Ali, President - NIHERST, Mr. Kadeem Williams, Director - EMA, Ms. Vidjaya Ramkhalawan, Managing Director (Ag.) - EMA, Mr. Avinash Phagoo, Director - EMA and Ms. Annisha Hosein, Curriculum Coordinator Science (Ag.), Curriculum Planning and Development Division - MoE
(From L to R): Ms. Annisha Hosein, Curriculum Coordinator Science (Ag.), Curriculum Planning and Development Division - MoE, Ms. Krystal Ganneslal, Information Officer - IMA, Mr. Glendon Glasglow, Information Officer - IMA, Ms. Candice