Leading Global Innovation

At The UWI Cave Hill Campus, a pioneering group of Caribbean scientists and environmentalists have developed one of the world's first bio-compressed natural gas vehicles, transforming sargassum and waste into sustainable fuel.

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UWI Researcher wins AI Innovation Grand Challenge at COP29

Dr. Letetia Addison, a seasoned researcher at The UWI was announced as the Grand Prize winner of the 2024 AI Innovation Grand Challenge at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Her proposal, AI4SIDS, an AI-powered platform enhancing climate resilience in Small Island Developing States stood out among the 114 entries received from 62 countries.

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Welcome Chancellor Miller!

“It is with tremendous pride and humility that I assume the role of 7th Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, my alma mater and one of the most significant regional institutions established in our post-colonial Caribbean.” - DR. THE MOST HON. DODRIDGE MILLER

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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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CONSISTENTLY RANKED AMONG THE BEST IN THE WORLD

Since The UWI’s 2018 debut in Times Higher Education’s prestigious rankings, it has consistently performed well in multiple schemes—among them include The World University Rankings, Golden Age University Rankings, (between 50 and 80 years old) Latin America Rankings and the Impact Rankings for its response to the world’s biggest concerns, outlined in the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Good Health and Wellbeing; Gender Equality and Climate Action.

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UWItv

UWItv, the official multimedia platform of The University of the West Indies presents uniquely Caribbean educational and public information to the Caribbean region and the wider world.

Upcoming Events

Graduation 2024 was a true reflection of our Caribbean legacy, resilience, and excellence.  Across 5 campuses and 15 ceremonies, we conferred 13 honorary degrees and proudly watched over 7,100 graduates cross the stage and even debuted new academic regalia.

Relive the best moments on-demand with graduation highlights available year-round at https://www.uwitv.global/uwigrad24

Events by campus

Keep abreast of upcoming events at each of our Campuses.

Cave Hill | Five Islands | Mona | Global | 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