The University of the West Indies (The UWI) launched its newest product, the International School for Development Justice (ISDJ), on Wednesday, August 21. The ISDJ is the world's first-ever global business school dedicated solely to online graduate programmes that focus on leadership of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Hugh Wynter Institute for Reproductive Healthcare and Endoscopic Surgery (HWI-RHES) at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Mona is pleased to announce its upcoming Roundtable Talk titled “Sustainable Replacement Population: Protecting Your Fertility.” The event is scheduled for September 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and will be held at The UWI Regional Headquarters, 2a Hermitage Road, Kingston 7.

On Tuesday, August 20, the University of the West Indies (The UWI) Mona kicked off Orientation welcoming more than 4,000 new students from all over the region and the world to the campus.

Themed UWI for You: The Rise of the Pelicans, this year's event promises to be an engaging and informative experience, packed with opportunities for students to connect with faculty, staff, and peers.

International School for Development Justice launches on August 21

Ms. Leneka Rhoden, a Master of Philosophy student  in Environmental Biology from the Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, has been appointed to the Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) Advisory Board. This appointment, effective April 2024, underscores The University's commitment to fostering global leadership in marine science and environmental sustainability. 

Earlier this summer, the Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE), the Caribbean’s premier event for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle, celebrated a successful launch with an engaging panel discussion which featured Dr. Howard Reid, head of the Mona Institute of Applied Sciences (MIAS) from June 28-30, 2024. In the discourse Dr. Reid highlighted significant advancements by the Mona Institute of Applied Sciences in revolutionizing the Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO) industry.

Educators from Regions 3 (St. Ann and Trelawny) and 4 (St. James, Westmoreland, Hanover) recently gathered for a ground-breaking workshop aimed at exploring the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Hosted by the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Humanities and Education at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in collaboration with e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, the workshop provided a platform for approximately 60 teachers spanning infant/basic, primary, and secondary levels.

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, has been recognised with an honorary degree from The University of the West Indies (The UWI). On Saturday, July 20, at the University's Regional Headquarters in Jamaica, the Anglican Archbishop was awarded a Doctor of Laws (LLD), during a Special Convocation hosted as part of an itinerary marking the 200th anniversary of the Anglican Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

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The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at The University of the West Indies, Mona, celebrates a ground-breaking achievement with the unveiling of two new patent product designs aimed at revolutionising travel convenience. Invented by Dr. Venkateswara Rao Penugonda, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Physics, in collaboration with co-inventors from NIT Warangal and PVPSIT Vijayawada, India, these innovative designs promise to transform the way individuals navigate stairs with trolley bags.