A major step towards regional education reform was recently taken at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), when regional leaders convened to develop a shared framework for the recognition and transfer of micro-credentials across the Caribbean and the wider Commonwealth. The initiative seeks to establish a Commonwealth Credit Transfer Framework for Micro-Credentials.

The University of the West Indies was recently presented with an award for the Best E-Mobility Programme in the Caribbean region at the 7th Annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) Industry Awards Ceremony held in Miami, United States.

A captivating performance by acclaimed Jamaican writer and poet Dr. Natalie Corthésy highlighted Poetry in the Park, an event organised by the PJ Patterson Institute for African-Caribbean Advocacy at the Mona Campus, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), to mark African Liberation Day on the weekend.

She delivered powerful readings from three of her anthologies: Fry Green Plantains, Sky Juice, and White Rum and Coconut Water.

The Guardsman Group is partnering with The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona in its research on Dirofilaria immitis, commonly known as dog heartworm.

The security company on Tuesday, May 7, made a special donation to the University for funding of the research, under the ‘One Health’ theme.

This parasitic nematode, which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes, poses a significant threat not only to dogs but also carries a risk to human health.

According to research data, Jamaica faces a concerning dog heartworm prevalence rate of 18.7 per cent.

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, on Thursday launched its Mental Health Toolkit, an initiative aimed at increasing awareness and strengthening support systems for student mental health and wellness.

In a momentous celebration of his 90th birthday, former Prime Minister PJ Patterson, the Statesman-in-Residence of the PJ Patterson Institute for Africa Caribbean Advocacy, gifted the University of the West Indies (The UWI) a replica of Barrington Watson's renowned 1998 painting, - ‘The Pan-Africanists.’

The mural was unveiled on Saturday, 12^th April, at the PJ Patterson Institute, coinciding with a grand birthday celebration for the esteemed Statesman at The UWI's West Road Park.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles presented a report detailing the regional university’s accomplishments and challenges over the past academic year. The 2023/2024 report, themed “Regionally Respected. Globally Celebrated”, was delivered during The UWI’s Annual University Council Meeting held at The UWI St. Augustine Campus.

The annual awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Mathematics at The UWI Mona Campus on Thursday, April 10th, celebrated the culmination of an intense competition that brought together some of Jamaica's brightest young minds. For participants like William Lei, the challenging environment was a key part of its appeal. “I know there were so many brilliant peers there competing and I knew it was going to be tough but that’s what made it so great,” said William Lei, describing the competition as amazing.

Dr. Tomlin Paul (center), Deputy Principal of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Campus, welcomes a distinguished delegation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) to the Mona Campus on March 12-13, 2025.