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The UWI Mona Community is heartbroken as we mourn the loss of our distinguished colleague, Suzanne Ffolkes-Goldson who transitioned on October 2, 2023. At the time of her passing Mrs. Ffolkes-Goldson was a Senior Lecturer and interim Dean in the Faculty of Law.

Over 7,500 new ‘UWI Pelicans’ are expected to receive their diplomas as the 2023 graduation season at The University of the West Indies commences on Saturday, October 7. The first ceremony takes place at the regional university’s Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda, marking the newest Campus’ fourth graduating class.
Valedictorian, Ms Kendra Thomas who earned a Bachelor of Education with First Class Honours, will represent The Five Islands Campus Graduating Class of 2023.

Students enrolled in the world’s first Master’s in Reparatory Justice programme are beginning their studies at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the University of Glasgow.

This Day In History:
October 4 marks 75 years since the start of The UWI’s first class
October 4 is significant for The University of the West Indies (The UWI) as it marks 75 years since the official opening of its inaugural Campus in Mona, Jamaica. On this day in 1948, The UWI (then called the University College of the West Indies) held its first class for 33 medical students—a chemistry lecture by Professor Dr. Cedric Hassall.

UWI Celebrates October 4—75 years since the start of its first class
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Wed, 10/04/2023 - 10:41

The UWI Global Campus (formerly Open Campus) Inducts Fifth Cohort of UWI STAT Ambassadors
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Mon, 10/02/2023 - 13:47

A Marketer, Entomologist, Ophthalmologist and Data Science Expert are among the newest Professors at The University of the West Indies (The UWI). The University’s Office of Administration is pleased to announce the promotion of nine academics to its highest rank: ‘Professor’.