The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Marina Ramkissoon to the position of Director of the Human Resource Management Division (HRMD) with effect from May 1, 2021.

Ms. Tracy-Ann Hyman a PhD candidate at the Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) and Ms. Marium Alleyne  a PhD candidate from the Cave Hill campus of the University of the West Indies (The UWI) have been named among the Commonwealth Futures Climate 26 Global Rising-star Researchers for 2021.

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) congratulates Dr Carla Natalie Barnett who was announced as the 8th Secretary-General of CARICOM on Tuesday May 11, 2020. The two-time UWI graduate has made history as the first woman to be appointed to the post.

The University Office of Administration is pleased to announce Professor Clive Landis as the next Principal of The UWI Cave Hill Campus.

Professor Landis’ appointment was confirmed at the annual business meeting of its University Council on April 30. The appointment was approved by the University Council, following a recommendation from Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles.

With the global gaming industry valued at USD 159 billion in 2020 and expected to grow in 2021, The University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus will explore the business of e-Sports in the next edition of its Public Advocacy Series. The May virtual event, which takes place on Monday May 17, will feature two international industry leaders, Dr. Melita Moore and Mr. Eric Elder. 
 

Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, who is currently in the final year of his six-year contract, has been reappointed by the institution’s highest governing body, the University Council, for a second six-year term.

The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has lowered the volcanic alert level at La Soufrière to ORANGE based on recommendation from The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC).     

Following its 2020 strategic planning exercise, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has invited the distinguished Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell to lead a team of technical experts to review the academic and administrative operations of the University Centre. Integral to this review effort is maintaining The UWI as one regional enterprise with five campuses, while demonstrating its efficiency.

Even though the volcanic alert level at La Soufrière has lowered from RED to ORANGE, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has a long way to go to recover from its impact.

The UWI’s activation of response efforts continues. We encourage all staff, students, alumni, partners and friends to rally round SVG by opening your hearts and pockets towards relief aid that will prioritise healthcare, education and displaced students.

Find out ways you can give at  https://www.uwi.edu/RallyRoundSVG/
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The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce that two-time Grammy award-winning recording artist Shaggy will perform at the Virtual Toronto Benefit Awards 2021, on Saturday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Caribbean)/6:00 p.m. (Jamaica).

Shaggy - Orville Richard Burrell - from Kingston, Jamaica has sold over 30 million albums to date. He has racked up no fewer than eight singles in the Billboard Hot 100, including two that went to No. 1, as well as seven albums on the Billboard 200, with four in the Top 40.