On Thursday, July 21, The Full Reform of Education in Jamaica Report, 2021, better known as the Orlando Patterson Commission Report will be examined during a Vice-Chancellor’s Forum hosted by The University of the West Indies (The UWI) in collaboration with the Caribbean Centre for
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre (SRC) has won the 2022 Volcanic Surveillance and Crisis Management Award from the world’s leading global volcanological association. UWI SRC Director Dr Erouscilla Joseph accepted the award presented by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry
Media Release - The top prize winners are announced in a photo competition that showcases resilience to climate change across the Eastern Caribbean. The competition invited members of the public to share their unique perspectives on how the region is adapting to the impacts of climate
Media Release - The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies. The University of the West Indies (The UWI) joins with CARICOM in calling on Britain to retreat from stated political calls to subvert and subordinate
Media Release - The University of the West Indies (The UWI) in collaboration with the Open Society University Network (OSUN) recently hosted a webinar on the Caribbean’s need for climate justice. The virtual engagement held on March 30 was part of Open Society’s Global Teach-In series. Championing a
Media Release - As The University of the West Indies (The UWI) enters phase two of its Triple-A Strategic Plan (2022-2027) focused on “THE REVENUE REVOLUTION”, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has reached out to global development partners in an attempt to secure support for the University’s
Media Release - Graduation season at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) begins this weekend. The University’s newest campus—Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda hosts its second graduation ceremony since opening, celebrating a cohort of 42 graduands. Due to local COVID-19 protocols, the ceremony
Release - The University of the West Indies (UWI) Executive Management Team embarks on a planning retreat on Wednesday, July 14 in order to roll out a new operational plan to deal with the financial challenges facing the institution as a result of shortfalls in
PAHO/WHO Press Release - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) will soon have a better understanding of what Caribbean people know about the links between climate change and their health. The survey will be shared through a partnership with
UWITV - The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will confer 14 honorary degrees at its 2020 graduation ceremonies. The ceremonies, which are scheduled to take place from January 11–16, 2021, in a mix of blended, virtual formats, will celebrate a graduating class of
