The University of Guyana (UG) has advanced its search for a new Vice Chancellor, with five candidates now shortlisted following an international recruitment process.

In a statement on Thursday, Chancellor Sir Ronald Sanders said the search attracted 27 applications from Guyana, the wider Caribbean, Canada and India.

Following an initial review, the university’s Search Committee reduced the pool to 15 candidates for further consideration. The committee then enlisted the support of professors and other university specialists from the United Kingdom to assess the academic credentials of the applicants and assist in preparing a final shortlist.