The University of the West Indies (The UWI) opens 2026 by celebrating a remarkable year of international recognition across the most prestigious global university rankings. Widely regarded as the gold standard, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 (released in October 2025) confirmed that The UWI has advanced within its ranking band, achieving an improved overall score range compared to the previous year.

Colleagues,

In the coming days, you will see the official launch video of the UWI Games—an important milestone marking the return of a cherished tradition that stands at the heart of Caribbean unity, student development, and institutional excellence at The University of the West Indies.

The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona Campus’ Faculty of Law was host this Monday to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA) who handed over 300 printed copies of the newly consolidated Constitution of Jamaica to first-year constitutional law students. The presentation was made yesterday by Minister of State, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert. The President of the Mona Law Society, Malieck Kirton, received the gift of behalf of the students.

The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona Campus proudly celebrates the exceptional achievements of five graduating students whose academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service exemplify the highest ideals of the institution. Each graduating with First Class Honours, these individuals represent diverse disciplines yet share a common vision: using knowledge, innovation, and service to transform Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.

We entered January 2025 with great hope and aspirations for a rewarding year. No one could predict that within 301 days, hope would turn into sorrow for many of our brothers and sisters who suffered immeasurable loss and damage from Hurricane Melissa. Our hearts go out to all our colleagues and students who were directly or indirectly impacted by this devastating event.

Effective 2:00 p.m. today, Thursday, October 23, 2025, The UWI, Mona Campus will pivot to full online operations due to Tropical Storm Melissa.

The One Stop Graduation Photo Centre will close at 2 pm today until further notice.

Please visit The UWI Mona website and the Graduation website for updates.

Stay safe.

The Management of the Campus met this morning to assess the situation with respect to the approaching
tropical storm. The island is now under a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch. Against this
background, effective 2pm today, the Campus will pivot to full online operations.

Consequently, we are asking our Jamaican students on our halls of residence to immediately begin
vacating the halls, given that physical operations on the Campus will be suspended. Regional and
International students will remain on hall.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nursing students at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona have received 40 new laptops from the Richard and Diana Stewart Foundation to assist with their academic journey.

The handing-over ceremony took place at the Faculty of Medical Sciences on Monday.

Head of the Richard and Diana Foundation, Diana Stewart, commended the students for their dedication and service, describing them as “quiet heroes in moments of crisis”.