Dr. Tomlin Paul came to the Office of the Deputy Principal with Turikumwe, a word from one of Rwanda’s languages — a place where he last worked — meaning “we are together.” And we were. This is how we experienced him, and how we will remember him.

We celebrate the life of Dr. Paul and value deeply the time spent with him during his tenure. He was larger than life in his presence yet humble in spirit. We enjoyed his energy and the richness he brought to the office. Genuine in character, he was an amazing human being. We loved him, and he was well loved by all.

The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Natonia Sylva as Manager - Marketing, Communications & Alumni Partnerships, with effect from March 2, 2026. 

The UWI, Mona will host the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) Review Team from March 16 to 18, 2026, as they conduct a site visit for the Campus’ Institutional Re-accreditation.  Accreditation is a vital process that validates our institutional quality, ensuring that we consistently meet and uphold the highest standards of academic excellence.

The regional and international academic community is mourning the passing of Dr. Tomlin Paul, a respected physician, medical educator, and academic leader whose career spanned more than three decades of service to the health profession, education, public health, and institutional development.

Innovation and entrepreneurship took centre stage at the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) on Friday, February 20, 2026, as seven student-led ventures competed in the Finals of the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition.

The University of the West Indies (UWI) has always stood as a beacon of knowledge; producing world-class research and thought leadership that has shaped the Caribbean and influenced the global academic landscape. This enduring legacy and proud tradition of excellence will be on full display at The UWI Mona Research Day 2026, scheduled for March 26, 2026.

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus and GraceKennedy Limited (GKL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the UWI/GKL Elite Recruitment Programme - a strategic initiative aimed at retaining top academic talent within Jamaica and the wider Caribbean while strengthening the region’s human capital pipeline.

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.