Humanitarian organisations call for Biden to act

Matanzas fire and the need for the US to change policy

While Venezuela and Mexico have sent teams of firefighters an oil fire experts to assist their neighbour and China has offered to send aid, the US has stood by and done nothing. Furthermore, it is becoming clear that the US sanctions policies are make providing humanitarian aid from US charities and other relief organisations extremely difficult.

Havana Foreign Relations expert spends three days in Buckingham

First Cuban visitor makes huge impact at university

The International Institute for the Study of Cuba invited its first visitor to the University of Buckingham in May. Professor Ernesto Domínguez López of the University of Havana spent three days at the University from May 11-14 and made a huge impact.

Positive end to Conference stay

IISC Director talks with Cuban Minister of Higher Education

On February 11, the IISC Director, Dr Stephen Wilkinson, had the opportunity to meet and talk with the Cuban Minister of Higher Education, Dr José Ramón Saborido Loidi, and extend good wishes on behalf of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, Professor James Tooley.

Meeting with Missile Crisis historians and educational experts

Education, training and history exchanges

On 10 February, IISC director Dr Stephen Wilkinson held talks with the Dr Milda Díaz Masip, the Rectora of Cuba's University of Pedagogic Science Enrique José Varona and agreed to sign a memorandum of agreement to work together for mutual benefit.

Student opportunities

IISC extending links in Cuba

IISC Director Stephen Wilkinson held talks on Wednesday 8 February with the University of Las Villas Marta Abreu to develop ways in which the Institute at the University of Buckingham can work with this highly successful institution situated in the centre of the island near the historic city of Santa Clara.

IISC signs agreement with Havana University

International Institute for the Study of Cuba signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Havana to deepen and broaden ties.