Activist, Entrepreneurial and SDG-engaged.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles recently presented The UWI's report for the 2023/2024 academic year at the Annual Meeting of the University Council. The report addresses the University's achievements and challenges amid geopolitical tensions, economic stagnation, and climate change. It also highlights the success of the Triple A Strategic Plan over the last decade.

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Journey to the Top

This special report curated by Vice-Chancellor Beckles highlights the success of the Triple A Strategic Plan to date, which has elevated The UWI to the top 5% of the world’s universities in just ten years. Discover how we've enhanced global visibility, driven innovation, and fostered partnerships while remaining committed to regional needs and sustainable development.

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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, 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

ACADEMIC DIARY

Consult a copy of the Academic Diary for important dates during the current academic year.

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