High commendation was bestowed on The University of the West Indies (The UWI) from the world’s leading global volcanological association. The regional University’s Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC), located at the St.

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has announced Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine as Principal of the St. Augustine Campus effective August 1, 2022.

On Friday, June 10, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) brings together its International Relations experts and diplomats from major geo-strategic jurisdictions to share their perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine War. The Vice-Chancellor’s Forum will be hosted in collaboration with the University’s Sir Arthur Lewis Institute for Social and Economic Studies (SALISES).

On Friday, May 13^th at 10:45 am, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Jamaica, His Excellency Suh Jeong-in, gave a public lecture entitled, Change in the International Situation and the Way Forward for Korea-Jamaica Relations.

The virtual address was hosted by The Office of the Principal in collaboration with The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures in the Council Room at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

Jamaica is among six countries that recently signed an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signalling a partnership to increase education and professional development in the area of international and national nuclear law.

The University of the West Indies Press (UWI Press) is pleased to announce that earlier this month, three of its published books were recognised internationally by the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards).

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) continues to receive international recognition for its contributions to social and economic impact as well as its pursuit of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The latest acknowledgment comes from the UN’s global network of students, academics, scientists, researchers, think tanks, institutions of higher education, and educational partners, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). The UNAI welcomed The UWI as a member on April 27.

The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the passing of Professor George Lamming, Caribbean and global literary luminary.

Data in the Caribbean shows persons with disabilities being severely challenged in terms of accessing employment. A 2015 socio-economic study in Jamaica shows 91% of the respondents being unemployed. Similarly, a 2017 Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) report has shown up to 90% of the population of persons with disabilities being unemployed.

Health systems in the Caribbean remain highly vulnerable to impacts from climate change, both on the quality and the capacity of services, as well as on the socio-economic and environmental determinants of health.  These impacts have been well documented: extreme weather conditions; heat waves; more frequent strong and devastating hurricanes; recurring and extended periods of drought followed by excessive rainfall; increased levels of air pollution and sea-level rise.