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UWI wins gold digital marketing award for its 75th anniversary launch campaign

The UWI, Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, 16 February, 2024—The University of the West Indies’ 75th anniversary launch campaign has earned ‘gold’ at the AVA Digital Awards. This international competition recognises outstanding work by creative professionals in digital communication.  AVA Digital…

UWI selected for international sustainability education pilot programme

he UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, November 3, 2023—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is among six universities selected for the pilot run of an international programme to embed sustainability across teaching and learning in higher education institutions….

Over 1,200 to graduate from Cave Hill during UWI double jubilee anniversary year 

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, Thursday, October 19, 2023—As The University of the West Indies (The UWI) marks 75 years since the official opening of its inaugural Campus in Mona, Jamaica, a jubilee milestone is also being celebrated at Cave…

UWI expert tapped to participate in climate change and health policy global research initiative

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, July 12, 2023— Professor Anthony Clayton, The University of the West Indies’ leading expert in foresighting and future-oriented planning, has been recruited by The Inter-Academy Partnership (IAP) to participate in a new initiative…

UWI invites its network to Diamond Jubilee Week celebrations

The University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters, W.I. Monday July 10, 2023 —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…

UWI community mourns the passing of Historian Professor Brinsley Samaroo

Professor Brinsley Samaroo The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, July 12, 2023— 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…

UWI experts call out lack of Caribbean representation on Global Health Commission 

he UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Tuesday, June 22, 2023 — Public health experts from The University of the West Indies (The UWI)have expressed concern over the lack of  Caribbean representation on the O’Neill-Lancet Commission on Racism, Structural Discrimination and…

Calling UWI Alumni, Students, Staff & Friends – What’s your Pelican story?

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, May 26, 2023 — This year marks the Diamond Jubilee of The University of the West Indies (UWI). As part of its year-long 75th anniversary celebrations, The UWI is calling on its 87,000…

UWI public health expert among winners of global team science ward  

Dr. Natalie Greaves poses with AC3 Team Award The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I., Friday, May 19, 2023 — An interdisciplinary group of researchers who worked collaboratively to address cancer and health disparities in patient populations of African descent, has…

UWI’s 75th anniversary celebrations begin

Interfaith Service kicks off The UWI’s 75th anniversary celebrations The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Thursday, January 12, 2023—Staff, students, retirees, alumni, partners, and friends of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) turned out at the University Chapel…