Joachim Schmillen 
Consequences and perspectives for the CMU Almost everywhere you can hear: “After Corona, nothing will ever be the same again.” This sentence still reflects the astonishment at how quickly and radically everyday life has changed. But I firmly believe that all this will be over someday. And then it will remain unforgotten how important such … Read more
In response to the escalating coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the CMU campus closure has been further extended to May 31, 2020. S T A Y S A F E Message of the President (Acting)
Contrary to some suppositions and insinuations, life in the CMU continues. Here is the most important reason why I support the university in its difficult initial phase. Our students: we want to educate the young Jamaicansand students from other countries in the best possible way for their place in the world. Students are discussing under … Read more
Advantages of a podcast The podcast has advantages for people interested in a specific topic or certain information. Unlike written blog content that needs to be read, or even videos that force the audience to sit and watch. All a podcast listener has to do is play and listen. It’s perfect multi-tasking, something most of … Read more
Oysters filter water. They have a remarkable ability to filter nitrogen pollution from water as they eat. Research conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) found water to be clearer and healthier in areas with restored oyster reefs that contained high oyster density. This capacity is being adopted by projects worldwide for the general … Read more
The book, A Farewell to Ice, by Peter Wadhams, tells the story of his unravelling of this alarming trend and describes what the consequences for our planet will be if Arctic ice continues to disappear at its current rate. This cart of the week, courtesy by Visual Capitalist, shows the change in the Arctic. Facebook Linkedin … Read more
CMU (Caribbean Maritime University) separates the waste in all buildings. We started last year with some hiccups. But since 2019, January 1st we separate our waste at critical points at the campus. Paper, plastic and general waste are collected in separate bins – based on a color code. This video show how. Facebook Linkedin Twitter … Read more
For some it is the greatest source of happiness as fishermen and later it is a smoked delicacy, for others it is a sad sight when the fish ends up on the concrete floor of a marina and is trimmed to the size of steaks.The Blue Marlin is also in Jamaica one of the greatest … Read more
Is anone listening, is anyone still reading? “Reports about saving the climate have become an annoying ritual. The hope of an agreement is dwindling, while greenhouse gas emissions are rising rapidly. Climate researchers, therefore, expect significant warming with uncertain consequences.” Everyone could write this after the unfortunate outcome of COP 25 in Madrid. But No, … Read more
First step towards more sustainability I’m glad to see that the old garbage cans are finally replaced on the way from the bus stop to the CMU. This is a small but important first step to make our waste avoidance and recycling efforts most sustainable. Facebook Linkedin Twitter Pinterest