UWI Senior Lecturer selected by American Association of Geographers for inaugural Elevate the Discipline programme

The American Association of Geographers (AAG)

The American Association of Geographers (AAG) has announced its first-ever cohort of the new “Elevate the Discipline” programme, which will train and showcase geographers in action—in the media, as voices for public policies, and in advocating for change—on this year’s theme of Climate and Society.

The selected participants drawn from across 11 US states and the West Indies represent the rich and diverse range of practice within the discipline, including hydroclimatology, political ecology, climate and health, disaster geography, geoinformatics, soil science, and more.

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The UWI’s Faculties of Medical Sciences accredited by CAAM-HP for another 5 years

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce that its Faculties of Medical Sciences have been successfully accredited for an additional five-year period, from 2023 to 2028 by the region’s accreditation body, The Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
 

The UWI signs MOU with the Ghanaian Scholarship Secretariat to provide 25 scholarships

On July, 31, 2023, in their last official act as Principal and Deputy Principal, Professors Dale Webber and Ian Boxill along with Campus Registrar Dr. Donovan Stanberry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat which will allow 25 Ghanaians the opportunity to study at The UWI Mona.
 

The UWI Mona Celebrates Outstanding Researchers from 2020-2023

Professor Dale Webber, outgoing Principal and Pro-Vice Chancellor of The UWI Mona recently honoured researchers at the Mona Campus during the 25th instalment of the Principal’s Research Awards Ceremony, as part of the institution's 75th anniversary celebrations.
 

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Professor Justin Robinson appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal at The UWI Five Islands & Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic, Industry Partnerships and Planning

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor C. Justin Robinson as Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of its Five Islands Campus, located in Antigua and Barbuda and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic, Industry Partnerships and Planning. His appointment, which was approved by the University Council on July 17, takes effect on August 1, 2023, thus beginning his three-year term.
 

Professor Derek Chadee appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor for The UWI Board for Undergraduate Studies

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Derek A. Chadee as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Board for Undergraduate Studies. Professor Chadee’s three-year appointment takes effect on August 1, 2023.
 

‘Slavery Reparations are Coming’ | UWI in TIME

TIME Magazine’s current front page declaration “Slavery Reparations are coming”, has consciously foregrounded the epicentre roles of Barbados, The University of the West Indies and its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles who is internationally recognised as the global iconic face of the movement.
 
The recent coverage bears witness that the world is on the cusp of a major structural transition driven by reparatory justice, an inspired development jointly effected by the Caribbean’s only indigenous, world-ranked university and its CARICOM partners.
 

UWI community mourns the passing of Historian Professor Brinsley Samaroo

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is deeply saddened by the loss of Professor Brinsley Samaroo, a distinguished historian and former Head of the Department of History at The UWI, St. Augustine Campus. Today, we join together as a community of current and past students, as well as staff, to mourn the passing of this remarkable individual.

UWI invites its network to Diamond Jubilee Week Celebrations

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) continues the yearlong celebrations in honour of its 75th anniversary with a special Diamond Jubilee Week of celebration from July 17 – 22, 2023.
 

The UWI Mona welcomes incoming Deputy Principal Dr. Tomlin Paul

The Office of Administration advises that the University Council has appointed Dr. Tomlin Paul as Deputy Principal of The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, with effect from August 1, 2023.
 

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