The UWI at 75
Rooted. Ready. Rising

2023 marks 75 years since the official opening of our first Campus in Mona, Jamaica. Join us on this yearlong journey of jubilee celebrations as we reflect on the past, confront the present, and articulate future plans for our global University rooted in the Caribbean.

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MA/MSc Reparatory Justice

As a world-leader in the formulation, activism and academic research underpinning claims for reparations for slavery, The UWI partners with the University of Glasgow (UofG) to offer this first-of-its-kind double degree Master’s programme. Scholarships (equivalent to a 50% tuition fee waiver) are available. Deadline for scholarship application: July 24, 2023

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Global volcanological community recognises the UWI Seismic Research Centre

The UWI Seismic Research Centre received the 2022 Volcanic Surveillance and Crisis Management Award presented by the world’s leading global volcanological association for outstanding management of the 2020-2021 eruption of La Soufrière in
St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Confronting COVID-19

UWI Science, UWI Medicine and UWI Cares initiatives actively engage in the search for sustainable solutions to confront the COVID-19 challenge.

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Caribbean Under Threat! – Part 3

The UN IPCC’s report on the mitigation of climate change has 10 urgent concerns for the Caribbean region. UWI Scientists weigh in on the key issues.

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An excellent global university rooted in the Caribbean

5 regional campuses.
10 global centres across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Climate Action and Advocacy

Island systems like ours are among the most vulnerable to threats from climate change. As a global leader in research and advocacy for a climate-smart world, championing climate solutions has long been our priority.

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Innovation and Entrepreneurial Culture

Our work expands beyond the walls of academia as researchers collaborate with industry leaders to bring innovative products to market, reignite the region’s productivity and competitiveness, and unleash its economic potential.

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Global Partnerships

As an SDG-engaged university, we've prioritised building global partnerships and connecting knowledge to opportunities for multi-stakeholder development solutions with a special Caribbean focus.

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Research for a Better World

We're a leading University producer of knowledge on Small Island States (SIDS) and committed to applying research to solutions that improve lives in our region and wider world.

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#1 in the Caribbean, top 1.5% in the world

In the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023, released in September 2022, The UWI ranked in the top 150 best universities in the world for research impact, retained its standing as the #1 ranked Caribbean university and maintained its position within the top 1% of Latin America’s finest.

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On UWItv

UWItv provides the Caribbean region with the only dedicated 24/7 public education cable channel and internet platform. Watch UWItv on the Flow Cable network or online.

Upcoming Events

JULY 20, 2023

BEYOND 75: Vision, Strategy and Leadership for Higher Education | A Diamond Jubilee Week Event

The UWI brings together important regional voices for a higher education forum themed Beyond 75: Vision, Strategy and Leadership for Higher Education. The forum takes place on July 20, 2023 from 9 am (JA) at the Eon Nigel Harris Council Room, The UWI Regional Headquarters.

Staff, students, alumni, partners and friends are invited to attend in-person at the Eon Nigel Harris Council Room, The UWI Regional Headquarters or view the live broadcast via UWItv at www.uwitv.global

For more about the Diamond Jubilee Week (July 17-22, 2023) visit Calendar - UWI 75th Anniversary. Rooted. Ready. Rising.

JULY 20, 2023

An Evening with The University Singers | A Diamond Jubilee Week Event

Join for An Evening with The University Singers on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 7:30pm (JA) at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, UWI Mona Campus.

Tickets for the event cost J$3,500 and can be purchased at the Institutional Advancement Division, RHQ or the University Bookshop.

For more about the Diamond Jubilee Week (July 17-22, 2023) visit Calendar - UWI 75th Anniversary. Rooted. Ready. Rising.

Events by campus

Keep abreast of upcoming events at each of our Campuses.

Cave Hill | Five Islands | Mona | Open | St. Augustine

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • The Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Dominica
  • Grenada
  • Jamaica
  • Montserrat
  • St Kitts and Nevis
  • St Lucia
  • St Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Turks and Caicos