Spotlight
>> UWI Commences Preparation of a New Strategic Plan
The University of the West Indies has embarked on the preparation of a new Strategic Plan that will shape the development of the regional institution for the period 2007-2012. The process commenced formally with a two-day event held at the Mona Campus on May 1-2, 2006. The new Strategic Plan will set a priority agenda for growth and transformation of the UWI over the medium term to allow the University to meet current and emerging regional development needs more effectively, through its core activities of teaching, research (knowledge creation) and outreach... More>> UWI Establishes Searchable Database
At http://www.uwi.edu/students/programmes.aspx you can easily explore the UWI's comprehensive programme database according to programme name or partial name, campus, level of study or mode of delivery ..More
Chapter Highlights
>> Go Abroad Fair
The International Programmes Division Team led by Lilieth Nelson, was delighted that over 500 persons visited and expressed interest in the UWI.
The Go Abroad Fair is a trade show style event that is free to the public. Exhibitors at the fair showcased opportunities for Canadian youth to take on the world through study, youth exchange, work and travel options, volunteer opportunities, cultural and language programmes, and overseas adventure travel...More
>> NY Chapter Spearheads Best Practices for all Alumni Chapters
When UWIAA Chapter Presidents met at the annual UWI CEC meeting held at
Mona in April, New York Chapter President Dr. Hazel Carter presented a
blue print document outlining best practices for UWIAA Chapters. Other
Chapters have since been working with the New York Chapter to develop
these guidelines, which outline strategies to strengthen Chapters,
ensure financial transparency, build NY Chapter Spearheads Best
Practices for all Alumni Chapters membership and create collaboration
between Chapters and community groups...More
>> Student Receives Toronto Chapter Scholarship
Tamika Spencer received a scholarship worth CAN $1,000 presented by the Toronto Chapter of UWIAA at the annual Ceremony for the Presentation of Student Awards - Rewarding Excellence, held on April 4, 2006 at Cave Hill Campus. Tamika will be going into her final year in the Faculty of Law in September. “This award inspires me to continue to work hard at what I really love. It goes to show that dedication and determination are the key ingredients in one’s successful achievement. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the UWIAA (Toronto Chapter) for considering and giving me such an opportunity to continue my career thrust,” Tamika stated. More>> First UWI Student sponsored by UWIAA UK Chapter
A second year Management Studies student from The University of the West Indies (UWI) - Ms. Yolande Hylton - visited the United Kingdom (UK) this summer as a guest of the UWIAA UK Chapter.
"This is the first time such a sponsorship happened" the UWI UK Alumni President Vernon Barrett stated, "and we hope it brings the alumni body and the student body closer together in a very practical way". The initiative was a brainwave of the President who saw the need to provide UWI students in the Caribbean with a more global exposure while they were still students and better prepare them for the wider working world and alumni life after graduation. In this initiative - called the Alumni Apprentice Programme (AAP) - the successful student is flown over to the UK for the summer period on an "all expenses paid" trip. He or she is housed in London, mentored by UWI alumni, shown around the UK's "sights and sounds" and exposed to the UK working life.......More
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 Recognizing Excellence>> Regional Body Accredits, Lauds, UWI Medical ProgrammeThe Caribbean Accreditation
Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions
(CAAM-HP) has fully accredited The University of the West
Indies’ Medical Programme, lauding it for its outstanding
students, enthusiastic and committed teachers, including
residents (house staff).....More
>> Very Important Pelican (VIP)Dr. John Ewen has made plastics more durable, heat-proof, tear
resistant and transparent for use in many products including
golf balls, food wraps, and automotive parts. One of his
plastics allows oxygen to pass through, to keep salads and
vegetables crisp without refrigeration.
>> Honourary Doctorate For Distinguished AlumnusAt the graduation ceremonies in October 2006, the University will honour one of its distinguished graduates, Alumni Achiever, Sir Roy Trotman (B. A, General 1969) for his outstanding national, regional and international service as a trade unionist. He will be conferred with the Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree. Here is a look at Sir Roy’s illustrious career...More >> Chapter President UWIAA CaymanDeborah-Ann Lee is not only the Resident Tutor and Head of the School of Continuing Studies and Distance Education (Cayman Islands) for The University of the West Indies, she is also the Acting President of the UWIAA. She has been working with the Hon. Anthony Smellie, who is a Past President and founding member
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IN AID OF SCHOLARSHIPS: The gala for the American Foundation for
The University of the West Indies is one of the leading events
held in the Americas for the advancement of higher education in
the Caribbean. For the past 58 years, the University has helped
nurture and develop the talent found in the region, producing
some of the most influential and visionary people of the modern
world. For Information: Please call event planner Dwight Johnson
Design @ 212-889-4694 The American Foundation for The University
of the West Indies Match Gifts with the American Foundation
for...
The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus will partner with the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) through bmobile, to host its signature UWISPEC International Half-Marathon 2006 on Sunday 5th November. Over 1,000 local, regional and international athletes will compete for over TT$125,000.00 in prizes, including specific categories for UWI students, university students and wheelchair and physically challenged competitors..
