Museums and the exhibitions they host offer an avenue for reflecting and connecting with elements of the past. However, it is often the interactive sections of the exhibitions that really stimulate thought and reflection. This is evident in the “Surviving COVID-19” exhibition where visitors often grow emotional in their recollection of the pandemic.
Happy New Year! 2023 marks the diamond jubilee (75th anniversary) of The University of the West Indies. Several events and activities have been scheduled to commemorate this momentous occasion. On January 6, 2023, the UWI kickstarted the calendar of events with the press launch at the UWI Museum. During this ceremony, January 7, 2023, was declared UWI day, commemorating the anniversary of the first meeting of the Provisional Council held on January 7, 1947.
Eight on 2022 Honour Roll for Excellence- CAVE HILL CAMPUS
From Left: Dr. Mia Amour Jules, Senator Dr Christina Hinds, Dr. Tania Whitby-Best, Dr. David Yawson, Principal Professor R. Clive Landis, Ms. Natasha Corbin, Mrs Nicole Sue, Ms Keisha Mascoll, Mr. Justin Sue
STATEMENT FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR , PROFESSOR SIR HILARY BECKLES
The Hon. Richard L. Bernal: “Instinctively a Regionalist”
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Thursday, January 5, 2023. —The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies on behalf of the university community, on the passing of Professor of Practice, Ambassador Dr the Hon. Richard L. Bernal, OJ.
Rose Spencer Gibbs, Ph.D., has published her first book, Island of Plantations: A Jamaican Reflection
Rose Spencer Gibbs, Ph.D
., has published her first book, Island of Plantations: A Jamaican Reflection. She is currently an independent researcher and writer and lives in Markham, Ontario, Canada.