The Guardsman Group is partnering with The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona in its research on Dirofilaria immitis, commonly known as dog heartworm.

The security company on Tuesday, May 7, made a special donation to the University for funding of the research, under the ‘One Health’ theme.

This parasitic nematode, which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes, poses a significant threat not only to dogs but also carries a risk to human health.

According to research data, Jamaica faces a concerning dog heartworm prevalence rate of 18.7 per cent.

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, on Thursday launched its Mental Health Toolkit, an initiative aimed at increasing awareness and strengthening support systems for student mental health and wellness.

In a momentous celebration of his 90th birthday, former Prime Minister PJ Patterson, the Statesman-in-Residence of the PJ Patterson Institute for Africa Caribbean Advocacy, gifted the University of the West Indies (The UWI) a replica of Barrington Watson's renowned 1998 painting, - ‘The Pan-Africanists.’

The mural was unveiled on Saturday, 12^th April, at the PJ Patterson Institute, coinciding with a grand birthday celebration for the esteemed Statesman at The UWI's West Road Park.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles presented a report detailing the regional university’s accomplishments and challenges over the past academic year. The 2023/2024 report, themed “Regionally Respected. Globally Celebrated”, was delivered during The UWI’s Annual University Council Meeting held at The UWI St. Augustine Campus.

The annual awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Mathematics at The UWI Mona Campus on Thursday, April 10th, celebrated the culmination of an intense competition that brought together some of Jamaica's brightest young minds. For participants like William Lei, the challenging environment was a key part of its appeal. “I know there were so many brilliant peers there competing and I knew it was going to be tough but that’s what made it so great,” said William Lei, describing the competition as amazing.

Dr. Tomlin Paul (center), Deputy Principal of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Campus, welcomes a distinguished delegation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) to the Mona Campus on March 12-13, 2025.

Coffee aficionados worldwide have reason to celebrate! A groundbreaking study by
researchers at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, in collaboration with
international partners, has cracked the code on the Coffee Berry Borer (CBB), a tiny
beetle with a devastating impact on coffee crops. This research paves the way for
sustainable solutions to protect coffee production, benefitting both farmers and the
environment.

Dear Students and Staff,

The administration of the campus understands and appreciates the anxiety expressed by our students over the last few days in relation to incidents of robbery on the campus. We wish to assure the entire campus community that the security of the campus is of paramount importance. We further want to assure that while we understand the fears generated by these recent occurrences, the campus remains a relatively safe space based on the number of incidents reported on a semester-by-semester basis.

Dr. Simone Badal, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences has once again done The University of the West Indies, Mona proud. Dr. Badal has been awarded one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious awards, the Anthony N. Sabga Awards for Caribbean Excellence, for her pioneering contributions to the field of Science and Technology. Dr. Badal’s paradigm-shifting research in cancer treatment, specifically the development of Caribbean cancer cell lines, has significantly advanced treatment options for breast and prostate cancer in populations of African descent globally.