The period 2024/2025 was one of renewal, adaptation, and strategic advancement for the UWI Cave Hill Campus as it responded to emerging national imperatives and demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence, institutional resilience, and sustainable growth.
By January 2025, Cave Hill had 5,935 students—4,959 undergraduates and 976 postgraduates—with 1,398 graduates. The Student Enrolment and Retention Unit (SERU) expanded outreach through in-person events and targeted online campaigns, boosting local and international recruitment. SERU’s Instagram surpassed 2,750 followers, and the International Office’s page neared 1,500.
Cave Hill updated its academic programmes to meet Caribbean needs. It revised the BSc in Pre-Clinical Sciences, introduced a new BSc Minor in Food Science, launched new Finance programmes, and introduced postgraduate innovations in Psychology, Competition Law & Policy, Arbitration Tribunal Advocacy, and several specialised MBAs.
Internationalisation accelerated: Humanities strengthened exchanges with Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Florida. Law launched two LLMs, Dayton and MOU with Athabasca, enabling diploma-to-degree progression and increased scholarships. Medical Sciences partnered with PAHO, CARPHA, and CXC to modernise health training. Music students gained scholarships and mentorship from A&B Music Supplies Ltd., showcasing growing industry links.
Cave Hill’s George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre partnered with Banks Holdings Ltd. to create low- calorie, tropical-flavoured meal-replacement shakes for diabetes, produced by Pine Hill Dairy. This rapid translation of research into products supports UWI’s “Revenue Revolution” and delivers societal and economic benefits.
LEFT: Agreement with A&B Music Supplies. RIGHT: Layer Cage Building Workshop
CAGRI ran a six-week agricultural training with the Barbados Prison Service to enable sustainable food production and inmate rehabilitation. Its Layer Cage Building Workshop trained 87 people to construct poultry cages, helping relieve egg shortages and foster food security. These actions reinforce Cave Hill’s role in community sustainability.
UWI Cave Hill played a leading role in regional climate justice advocacy. The Faculty of Law and Shridath Ramphal Centre hosted the Caribbean ICJ Advocacy Clinic on Climate Change, preparing the region’s legal team for international court appearances. The Clinic emphasised the economic risks of climate change for the Caribbean and advocated for clear obligations under international law regarding greenhouse gas emissions. In December 2024, the SRC’s Director represented Saint Lucia at the ICJ, making a case for Small Island Developing States.
The Campus achieved significant milestones in digital transformation. The launch of the Cave Hill Impact research website improved public access to research data and enhanced engagement with industry and policy stakeholders. The Banner SaaS modernisation project streamlined academic and administrative workflows, increasing productivity and responsiveness. Upgrades in HR, admissions, student services, and finance, scheduled for completion by June 2026, will further modernise operations. Verifiable digital certificates for professional programmes were implemented, advancing credential security and global portability.
The Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management established the region’s first Approved Training Organisation (ATO) for aviation, in partnership with the Barbados Civil Aviation Authority, BAASeC, and CAE Inc. The ATO’s Ground School, opened in January 2026, provides technologically advanced, AI-enabled training for aspiring commercial pilots. This initiative addresses a longstanding gap in regional aviation education, with phased expansion planned through 2027.
The 3Ws Oval hosted its first official international cricket series during the South Africa vs West Indies Women’s ODI and T20 matches in June 2025, generating income through facility rentals and raising the Campus’s sporting profile. Cultural and Institutional Milestones The Cecil Cyrus Caribbean Museum of Medical History was launched in May 2025, housing a landmark collection of medical artefacts and supporting digital access for education and research. The School for Graduate Studies and Research was renamed in honour of Emerita Professor V Eudine Barriteau, the first woman to hold several senior leadership roles at Cave Hill.
The UWI Blackbirds men’s football team won the inaugural Prime Minister’s Cup, securing a grand prize of BBD 100,000. The cricket team clinched the 2025 Barbados Cricket Association T20 Cup—its seventh such title.
Chancellor’s Installation Ceremony hosted at The UWI Cave Hill Campus
Dr the Most Honourable Dodridge D Miller was installed as The UWI’s seventh Chancellor, bringing decades of leadership in banking and financial services to the role.
The 2024/2025 period at UWI Cave Hill was characterised by strategic growth, academic innovation, expanded partnerships, and deeper community engagement. Emphasis on digital transformation, industry collaboration, sustainability, and regional leadership positioned the Campus to advance its mission of academic excellence and societal impact.
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