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UWI Grad Sirju-Ramnarine leads the charge for Green Energy in T&T

For Toni Sirju-Ramnarine, joining NGC Green was more than just a career move—it was the opportunity to create something transformational for Trinidad and Tobago and future generations, including...

UWI chosen as Hub Chair for Climate Action by UN Academic Impact

The UWI has been appointed as the new Chair for Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action) within the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative, effective January 2025

Prof. Michael Taylor speaks

On the heels of a disappointing global climate talks (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, local pundits have encouraged small island developing states (SIDS) to redouble their efforts to secure...

UWI Researcher wins AI Innovation Grand Challenge at COP29

Dr. Letetia Addison, a seasoned researcher and Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Science, Computing and Artificial Intelligence, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Five Islands Campus,...

Professor Dale Webber appointed special envoy for climate change

Professor Dale Webber has been appointed Jamaica’s first special envoy for climate change, environment, ocean and the blue economy. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry...

UWI STAT and Sustainability

Students (our future alumni) continue to shine the light on sustainability! The UWI STAT Ambassadorial Corps’ Sustainability Strategy was signed and ratified by The UWI Vice Chancellor, Professor...