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UWI promotes three new academics to the rank of Professor
Dr. Corin Bailey, Dr Suzette A. Haughton and Dr Lila Rao-Graham are the newest Professors at The University of the West Indies (The UWI).  The three received their appointments for promotion in February to the University’s highest academic rank. Their promotions follow a rigorous assessment process including a review of their respec¬tive distinguished and original works and professional activities, as well as their contributions to the enhancement of the University’s reputation an ››Read More
UWI Lecturer Co-Edits New Book on Island Tourism Sustainability and Resiliency
                    Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management at the Mona School of Business and Management, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Dr.  Michelle McLeod is the first editor of a new publication on Tourism, Resilience and Sustainability. The book, titled: ‘Island Tourism Sustainability and Resiliency’ is published by Routledge Taylor and Francis Group and will be available next month. It explores the sustainability and resiliency of island tourism withi ››Read More
The Mona Campus hosts Virtual Expo: UWI for You: The Metaverse of Education
The UWI Mona has embarked on a mission to focus on its core quality of interconnectedness in its educational offerings through a UWI For You Virtual Expo! Organized for prospective undergraduate and graduate students, parents and the public, the Virtual event invites everyone to explore the educational metaverse on March 24, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. With multiple interconnected geographical campuses, learning environments, learning modalities and a degree that facilitates cros ››Read More
Serious preparation needed for the Caribbean in the wake of Russia-Ukraine conflict
                    Almost three weeks ago, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, the result of which has been described as a full-on war. On Thursday, March 10, The University of the West Indies’ Office of the Vice-Chancellor together with The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute for Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) held a Vice-Chancellor’s Forum, examining the current situation and its implications for the global oil industry and the Caribbean. During his opening remarks of the ››Read More