November 2020

Vice-Chancellor of The UWI, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (seated) extends a friendly virtual handshake to President of Open Society Foundations, Ambassador Patrick Gaspard on Thursday, September 17, 2020 during the signing of an MOU between the two entities. Sharing the moment are Laleta Davis Mattis (standing left), University Counsel and Professor Dale Webber, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Principal, Mona Campus.

Though the scope of the COVID-19 global pandemic might have been difficult to foresee at its onset, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), as an agile and responsive organisation guided by the tenets of its Triple A Strategy, has been both strategic and resourceful in seeking the funding needed to uphold its purpose and mandate to propel the people of the region along a progressive and prosperous path.

In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has continued to thrive and advance new strategies for its future. Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of the regional university, credits this success to its staff who are not just “fine and bright, but caring, committed and courageous.”

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Deika as an Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Development (The ISD). Ms Morrison, whose appointment is initially for a period of one year, from October 12, 2020 to October 11, 2021 will focus her fellowship on strengthening the research capacity of the Institute.

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