A campus tour is a walking tour that typically last anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes, and groups are usually between three and twenty tour participants. Our tours are preceded by an information session, presented by the Student Recruitment Officer or a member of the admissions staff.
Students, e-mentorship can facilitate your academic and professional growth. It allows UWI graduates to give you up-to-date professional and academic advice via email - and alumni from all over the world have already signed up to participate!
NOTE: Your questions are to be ACADEMIC OR PROFESSIONAL only, for example:
E-Mentorship is a “win-win” for all who are involved in the process: E-mentors and E-mentees. Thank you for your interest in this programme! Complete the form below to register as an E-mentor.
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A contingent of students and faculty from the University of Costa Rica are visiting the UWI, Mona Campus as part of the annual exchange programme from January 19 to February 2, 2013.
The Graduate Nurses Association Canada was formed in 1983.
They host an annual fundraising event ad have given funds to assist students with scholarships and provide equipment such as fibrulators and incubators to the UWI.
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Museum is a space for the university to recall its heritage and affirm its continuing relevance to the Caribbean region and beyond. It is located in the UWI Regional Headquarters Bulding, on Hermitage Road, Kingston 7, Jamaica.
The Museum's aim is to to engage with the university’s widespread audiences and to enhance learning within and without. To do this, we will collaborate with stakeholders within the university, with alumni and with the broader community.
Dr. Suzanne Francis-Brown, is the Museum's curator.
This agreement has been designed to protect the e-mentors and the e-mentees. It covers the definition of an e-mentor/mentee, confidentiality, inappropriate communications and ending your involvement with the programme. These guidelines are here to help, but they may be subject to change and revision in light of experiences. If you feel there are any areas that are not covered here, they should be brought to the attention of the IAD at iad@alumni.uwi.edu. Both E-mentors and E-mentees will be asked to agree to the terms of this agreement.
The International Centre for Caribbean Language Research (ICCLR) is a research working group with a regional focus. With its operations based within the office of the Jamaican Language Unit on the UWI, Mona campus, the ICCLR will be networking with its regional membership, to carry out a number of projects; namely:
"New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth. The more truth we have to work with, the richer we become" (Kurt Vonnegut, Breakfast of Champions 1973)
The University of the West Indies is proud of its reputation as a leading research university. Our graduates and scholars have already made a significant impact, not only on our region, but on the world. Our alumni include leaders of industry, governments and organizations around the world. "Research for Development" is our mantra, in support of the "enduring mission of The University of the West Indies... to propel the economic, social, political and cultural development of West Indian society through teaching, research, innovation, advisory & community services and intellectual leadership" (UWI Strategic Plan 2007-2012).
To learn more, visit the following Research Centres and Units:
Research at the UWI must serve to provide a continuous flow of critical thought, scientific data and insights that can help policy-makers to make informed decisions on a wide range of matters with a bearing on national and regional development and the quality of life of our populations.
The International Centre for Caribbean Language Research (ICCLR) is a research working group with a regional focus. With its operations based within the office of the Jamaican Language Unit on the UWI, Mona campus, the ICCLR will be networking with its regional membership, to carry out a number of projects; namely:
