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May 1
Jamaica Charts New Path to Digital Future at MSBM hosted Inaugural Caribbean DPI Summit
After two and a half days of dynamic dialogue between April 8-10, 2025, bold commitments, and regional solidarity, the curtains came down on the inaugural Caribbean Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit at the University of the West Indies, Mona. The summit, a first of its kind in the region, was hosted by the Mona School of Business and Management in collaboration with Co-Develop, a grant-making and resource mobilisation organisation, and brought together policymakers, innovato ››Read More
The UWI Mona to resume face-to-face learning modality and accommodation on all Halls of Residence
                    In light of the Government of Jamaica’s announcement to resume face-to-face modality across the education sector, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona Campus, will begin offering current and incoming students of The UWI, Mona Campus, face-to-face classes in the 2022-2023 Academic Year. F2F classes starting with Summer School in June The UWI Mona Campus Registrar, Dr. Donovan Stanberry advised students (incoming and current) of the new a ››Read More
Congratulations to the Faculty of Social Sciences!
Faculty TikToking at UWI for You: Metaverse of Education" was the Faculty of Social Sciences. Collecting a token on behalf of the Faculty was Dr Heather Ricketts, Deputy Dean of the Faculty (centre). She is flanked by Dr Donovan Stanberry, The UWI Mona Campus Registrar (left) and Ms Stephanie Pinnock, Administrative Officer in the Faculty’s office (right). Click here for full article Article & Photo from: The University of the West Indies, Mona ››Read More
NBMC 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) and Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) will host the seventh staging of the annual National Business Model Competition (NBMC) on  April 7-8, 2022  online.  A total of 15 teams from five universities across the island will vie for bragging rights and cash prizes totalling J$4 million. The participating teams include four from the University of the West Indies (UWI) four fro ››Read More
450 graduate from Flow Foundation's Skills for the Future Programme
The Flow Foundation recently graduated 450 students from its second cohort of the Skills for the Future Programme, delivering on its vision of providing more Jamaicans with the skills needed to thrive in a digital economy.   The Skills for The Future programme is a collaboration between the Flow Foundation and the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) through the Caribbean School of Data (CSOD).  It's a 12-week programme that is free to the public and seeks to equip Jamaic ››Read More
Ambassador Ralph Thomas awarded 2022 Pelican Award
        Congratulations to Ambassador Ralph Thomas, Senior Teaching Fellow of Mona School of Business and Management on being nominated from a cohort of distinguished graduates to receive the prestigious 2022 Pelican Award. The Pelican Award is presented annually to a graduate of The University of the West Indies who (a) has received outstanding recognition in his/her career field nationally, regionally or internationally or made exceptional contributions to his/her professio ››Read More
VHEP... Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence
Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence! Congratulations to the Vincent HoSang Entrepreneurship Programme (VHEP) for 20 years of excellence in supporting Jamaican student entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life and create successful businesses.   ››Read More
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