The academic year 2022/2023 marked the first year after the COVID-19 pandemic when the St. Augustine Campus resumed full face-to-face operations. It was also the first year of implementing Phase II of The University of the West Indies’ (The UWI’s) strategic plan, covering the period 2022–2027.

This phase emphasises creating a “Revenue Revolution”. However, the St. Augustine Campus has long recognised the need for a degree of self-sufficiency. This need has become more critical post- pandemic due to declining government subventions, higher operational costs, and stagnant tuition fees for the past two decades.

As such, during this review period, the Campus laid the groundwork for three major revenue-generating projects, two of which are based on proven excellence in teaching and research, and undertook initiatives to boost earnings from existing academic programmes. The third involves one of the

Campus Principal Formally Inducted

On January 21, 2023 at the Daaga Auditorium, the St. Augustine Campus held an induction ceremony for the Campus’ tenth Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal, Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine. Professor Antoine, whose theme for her induction was “Together We Can Create The Change”, challenged her colleagues to “be proactive, thought-leaders and problem solvers” and to take their scholarship to the people, saying that, “It is then that our research, our teaching, will be grounded and transformative.” Always with a keen eye on the societal impact of research, Professor Antoine in her speech promised to raise public awareness of the research conducted by the Campus’ researchers and scientists in areas such as food security, climate change, robotics and the development of climate-resistant sealants, among others. She added that her “philosophy has always been that a university, this Campus, must be entrenched in its community to have relevance — a vibrant, impactful and revered social actor, with cutting edge research”.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, in his congratulatory speech to welcome Professor Antoine, stated that “Professor Antoine has had a remarkable professional journey. She is a history maker and modern-day freedom fighter, whose work has been transformational, regionally and internationally.”

Professor Antoine chose ‘responsiveness, inclusivity and accountability’ as the watchwords to guide her tenure as Campus Principal and vowed to continue the Campus’ entrepreneurial thrust, including social entrepreneurship, by supporting enterprising ways to commercialise innovations from the Campus for the benefit of the local, regional and global society. She outlined her strategic focus for the Campus that corresponds with The University’s Triple A strategy, as detailed below:

In pledging her commitment to The UWI, Professor Antoine expressed gratitude to the institution for the many opportunities provided to her and stated her resolve to continue to give her best to the Campus as it re-aligns resources to meet the challenges of achieving socioeconomic and ecological sustainability for the region.

STAFF APPOINTMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Appointments

There were 11 new senior appointments during the review period, including new deans for the Faculties of Humanities and Education and Law — Professor Elizabeth Walcott-Hackshaw and Dr. Alicia Elias-Roberts respectively. Six outstanding members of our academic community were elevated to the rank of professor.

Achievements

Three eminent researchers from the St. Augustine Campus, nominated by the Campus, Professor Pathmanathan Umaharan (science/agriculture), Emeritus Professor Clement Imbert (engineering/innovation), and Professor John Agard (environment/climate change/ biodiversity), received Trinidad and Tobago’s highest honour, the Order of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT) at the Republic Day awards ceremony hosted by the Office of the President on September 24, 2023. Six other staff (former/present) and alumni were also honoured. In September 2022, Professor of Practice – Management Studies and Chairman of The UWI Development and Endowment Fund (UWIDEF), Dr. Sterling Frost, received the ORTT for Distinguished and Outstanding Service in banking, education and community service. Eight other staff members also received awards.

In March 2023 a new deep-sea worm (Lamellibrachia judigobini) was identified for the Caribbean (Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados). The worm was named in honour of Professor Judith Gobin, Professor of Marine Biology at the St. Augustine Campus, for her contributions to marine biodiversity. This was the first time a deep-sea species had been named after a marine scientist from Trinidad and Tobago.

Dr. Stephanie Mohammed of the Department of Physics at the St. Augustine Campus was the winner of the 2022 Three Minute Thesis 3MT cross-campus competition organised by the Mona Campus of The UWI. Dr. Mohammed’s presentation was on the effect of electromagnetic radiation on the development of polycystic ovaries in rats.

She hopes that her research will one day provide a non-invasive solution for the millions of women around the world affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Strategic Objectives 2022–2027

Phase II of the Strategic Plan began at the start of the academic year, marking a shift in focus from improving The UWI’s reputation on the global stage to developing The UWI’s revenue-earning potential and reducing dependency on government funding. As in Phase I, these efforts will continue to be planned, executed and assessed according to the pillars of Access, Alignment and Agility.

A special committee, the Campus Implementation Committee, spearheaded by the Office of the Campus Principal and the Campus Office of Planning and Institutional Research (COPIR), was formed to advance the Campus’ strategic objectives.

THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OF THE ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS

In keeping with The UWI’s new Revenue Revolution, the three main strategic initiatives to be undertaken by the St. Augustine Campus are:

• The creation of a Global School of Medicine,
• The Cocoa Research Centre’s chocolate factory project, and
• Alumni fundraising

These, as well as other Faculty proposals, were fleshed out and developed during a two-day Strategic Plan Retreat held in November 2022 targeting revenue generation. The initiatives that emerged were presented in a “Shark Tank” format, helping to refine them into bankable projects.

During the review period, the chocolate factory, operated by the Cocoa Research Centre (CRC), made significant progress. They were able to attract a government grant of TT$5 million, which was used to construct a new plant. The factory is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2024.

ACCESS

There were significant developments at the St. Augustine Campus that contributed to The UWI’s overall strategic goal of widening access to quality tertiary education. These included integrating technology into the Campus’ recruitment strategies, conducting and promoting research with a view to meeting the needs of society, and expanding access to co-curricular programmes.

Enrolment

During the 2022/2023 academic year, the total enrolment (on and off Campus) was 13,876 students, a decline of 8% from 2021/2022, disaggregated by level as shown below:

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• Undergraduate Total – 9,947

During the period under review, the number of postgraduate students declined by 8% (354) as compared to the previous year. The number of undergraduate students also decreased by 8% (900).

Given that recent studies conducted by the Campus show that 40% of prospective students come from low income households, to stem the decline at the undergraduate level, the Campus focussed on increasing affordability by disbursing approximately $2.6 million in financial support to 436 undergraduate students through scholarships, bursaries, and various aid programs, including hardship grants and adopt-a- student initiatives.

Recruitment

The Campus continued to focus on improving its student recruitment efforts. One major development was the Registry’s rollout of a new application portal as part of a broader digital Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The implementation of Ellucian CRM Recruit for the 2023/2024 application cycle targeted to a significant improvement in the efficiency of our internal processes. The Admissions and Graduate Studies teams were able to provide timely updates to applicants, which in turn resulted in an improved responsiveness in our communication with prospective students. According to data provided by the new CRM, during the application cycle, which ended in August 2023, crossing over into the 2023/2024 academic year, the Campus received over 1,600 postgraduate and more than 5,600 undergraduate applications. To support the recruitment efforts being spearheaded by the Office of the Campus Registrar, the position of Brand and Recruitment Manager in the Marketing and Communications Office was filled in May 2023. This position is responsible for coordinating the marketing effort in support of student recruitment at the Campus.

Increasing Access in Guyana

The Campus has been expanding its outreach to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. With the projected growth of the Guyanese economy given the developing petrochemical sector, development of the country’s human resources will be critical to reaping the greatest benefit in the shortest period of time. The Campus’ Engineering Faculty already had a presence in Guyana and sought to improve its programmes there. To explore possibilities in other fields, the Campus Principal visited Guyana in March 2023 and met with the President of Guyana and a contingent from Guyana. President Ali was supportive of the collaboration and work has advanced, particularly in the Faculties of Agriculture, Medical Sciences and Engineering.

Graduation

In October 2023 there were 1,101 postgraduate and 2,490 undergraduate graduands eligible to participate in the graduation ceremonies. This figure included the first five persons to graduate with first degrees from the St. Augustine Academy of Sport, part of the cross-campus Faculty of Sport. The Faculty of Food and Agriculture (FFA) also graduated their first cohorts from the Postgraduate Diploma in Pesticide Technology Management and the MSc Food Security.

Overall, the number of persons receiving postgraduate qualifications increased by 18% over the previous year, while the number of persons receiving undergraduate certificates, diplomas and first degrees declined by 9.7%. The number of persons graduating with PhDs (45) was the highest recorded at the Campus in four years.

Three honorary graduates were recognised at the ceremonies: Baroness Floella Benjamin, OM, DBE, DL – television personality and activist based in the United Kingdom; Ms. Heather Headley – US-based actress and singer; and Mr. Lawrence Scott – author.

Research

As a research-driven institution, the Campus remained steadfast in its commitment to advancing knowledge, driving development and solving real- world problems through ground-breaking research. Over the past year, there has been remarkable research conducted by the Campus’ academics in various fields. These include:

• Focusing on the climate change consequences for local plants, crops, and wildlife. Senior plant physiology lecturer, Dr. Aidan Farrell, has been contributing towards local literature by conducting research on the effects of climate change on agriculture and biodiversity over the past several years.
• Faculty of Food and Agriculture graduate student Rakesh Bhukal researched aquaponics for sustainability, combining aquaculture and hydroponics to minimise waste and optimise for our tropical climate.
• Engineering new methods to study and treat the heart since 2010, Chemical Engineering lecturer Dr. Shelly Singh-Gryzbon has used fundamental science and engineering principles to conduct research on cardiovascular disease care and its treatment to predict and even inform the design of medical devices.
• Professor Adesh Ramsubhag has been at the forefront of studying microbes and new antibiotic resistance, which have a significant impact on health as well as the environment.
• A team of researchers is working in collaboration with an expert in female reproductive disorders, Professor Ricardo Azziz, a Uruguayan American obstetrician/gynaecologist, to assess the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Trinidad and generate valuable insights that will inform better diagnostic and treatment strategies. The UWI research team includes Dr. Stephanie Mohammed, a recent PhD graduate at the Department of Physics, Dr. Venkatesan Sundaram, the Head of Department for Basic Veterinary Science and Dr. Brian Cockburn, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology.

UWI on the Ground in the Newsday

“A university must be centred in the community, leading on the key issues of the day.” This quote from Professor Antoine underpinned a new series of articles in the Newsday newspaper, which featured researchers from the Campus addressing the pressing issues of the day as they relate to the environment and climate change. Between January and April 2023, these articles were published in the Sunday Newsday on minimising disruptions caused by flooding, soil management, nature-based solutions to deal with the impacts of climate change, the impact of climate change on human health, using sargassum to create sustainable agriculture, climate change and the arts with a focus on indigenous peoples, monitoring seismic activity in the Caribbean, and how DNA barcoding could be used to improve food safety. The series was an initiative of the Office of the Campus Principal to sensitise the public on the research taking place at the Campus.

Academic Programmes and Student Support

Options for study at the Campus expanded with the introduction of the DM in Medical Microbiology, and the BSc in Disaster Risk Resilience for Agriculture and the Environment programmes. Additionally, the Master of Public Health programme was changed from fully face- to-face to blended, which resulted in an increase in local, regional and international applications.

The Faculty of Food and Agriculture (FFA) trained its first cohort (64 students) with the Professional Certificate in Shade House Production and Management. The programme was offered in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service. During the review period, the FFA also developed a similar certification on behalf of the Ministry to train 100 youth in aquaculture.

The Faculty of Law published the first edition of a new law review journal, The UWI St. Augustine Law Journal (UWISALJ). The UWISALJ focuses on legal scholarship, which is relevant to the legal community in Trinidad and Tobago, the wider Commonwealth Caribbean and beyond. The journal will be published annually, with special editions as determined by the editorial committee.

The Office of the Deputy Principal expanded access to co-curricular programmes to include staff and the general public alongside students. Faculties and student services departments invested heavily in building industry partnerships that would secure internships for students. Of note this year were internships provided for students with disabilities, some of whom were offered permanent employment.

First Post-Pandemic UWI Fete

The Campus’ biggest fundraising event was held in January 2022 after a one-year hiatus caused by COVID-19 restrictions. The 2022 edition of the annual UWI All-Inclusive Carnival Fete offered patrons the opportunity to “ReLive” in pre-pandemic style. The event, hosted by The UWI Development and Endowment Fund (UWIDEF), typically provides some 200 scholarships and bursaries to students at the Campus.

ALIGNMENT

The St. Augustine Campus continues to seek out and take advantage of national, regional, and global opportunities, forging valuable partnerships that benefit not only the Campus and the organisations involved but also the wider society. During the 2022/2023 academic year, key projects included empowering local farmers through international collaborations and signing up to advance geospatial observation for climate resilience, placing academia at the centre of the quest to solve real- world challenges.

Faculty of Food and Agriculture Market Place

The Faculty of Food and Agriculture (FFA) Market Place was launched on March 29, 2023. The Market Place is a revenue-generating activity for the Faculty but also provides FFA students an opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills. It also contributes to the wellness of the Campus and the surrounding community as it is a convenient source of fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, sustainably-reared gourmet meats, eggs, plants, seed kits, freshly cooked meals and many other items. Most of the produce was sourced from the Faculty’s own University Field Station, a farm that produces livestock, poultry and crops. The venture facilitates practical training for agribusiness, agriculture and shade house students as well.

UWI/USAID Train Local Farmers

More than 750 local farmers benefitted from the three-year The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) programme, conducted in collaboration with Purdue University and the Faculty of Food and Agriculture that began in 2020 and which came to a close on May 11, 2023. The programme provided crucial expertise in nutrition, food safety, value- added agriculture, marketing, and climate adaptation through a unique approach involving technical support and farmer-to-farmer interactions. This initiative effectively promoted sustainable farming practices and is expected to establish a lasting network for knowledge exchange and collaboration among local farmers.

Agreements

This year, the St. Augustine Campus signed several Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding to formalise the partnerships between The UWI and a number of public and private organisations. These include the following:

• On November 15, 2022, Professor Antoine was a signatory to a Grant Administration Agreement with the Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) Development Bank of Latin America. Also signing was Mr. Sergio Diaz-Granados, Executive President of CAF Development Bank. Funding of US$10 million was provided by the Adaptation Fund for the Trinidad and Tobago: Multisectoral Adaptation Measures to Climate Change in the South Oropouche River Basin for Flood Relief project, which was conceptualised at the Conference of Parties (COP25) in 2019.
• The St. Augustine Campus and the Inter-American Development Bank signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement on December 12, 2022. The Agreement, in the amount of US$996,000, will implement a Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system for mangrove ecosystems that will provide a science-based data platform on the sequestration and release of blue carbon in participant country sites of the United Kingdom Blue Carbon Fund.
• The St. Augustine Campus, through the FFA and the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 10, 2022. The MoU allows both parties to collaborate and cooperate in providing research for enhancing the quality of NCA&T students’ knowledge of agriculture in an international setting.
• An Agreement was signed between the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and The UWI on December 1, 2022. This Agreement covered the conduct of a competition on Appropriate Technologies (AT ) that was organised by WIPO in close collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO) from December 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.
• On January 19, 2023 the Campus signed a historic MoU with the Ministry of National Security to collaborate on national disaster resilience. The MoU provides a platform for collaborative efforts in training, research, publications, sponsorships, and internships, thereby fostering growth and development.
• Following the formation of the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency (ALCE) in 2021, the Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 24, 2023 with the Mexican Foreign Ministry and the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, to cooperate on a geospatial observation centre. The Centre’s main aim will entail fortifying the Caribbean against the impacts of climate change. Satellite imagery from the European Space Agency and US satellites will be fed into the Centre’s servers to monitor land use and land cover changes, mangroves, flooding, quarrying, sargassum seaweed mats, and other large-scale environmental phenomena to assess any potential threats and opportunities. The Centre is in the process of having equipment and tools installed to begin operationalisation.
• On Monday, June 29, 2023, the Campus signed a ground-breaking agreement with the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) to establish a Conformance and Interoperability Regulatory Sandbox. The agreement seals a partnership with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DECE) and TATT, spearheaded by the DECE, to work towards testing new telecommunications products and associated services in a controlled environment with specific conditions. They also hope to promote innovation and expedite the development and production of custom radio frequency-enabled devices, to address local and regional needs.

Procurement Workshop

The Procurement Act was proclaimed in Trinidad and Tobago in April 2023, causing quite a stir, as both government-funded agencies and suppliers sought to comply with the legislation. In response, the Faculty of Law held a Procurement Workshop in June. Presenters included both legal and procurement professionals who explained the legislation in a practical way. The workshop attracted 68 participants.

AGILITY

As the Campus joined the wider University in the Revenue Revolution, entrepreneurship, innovation, and market responsiveness drove many new developments in 2022/2023. These included pioneering forays into the world of fine chocolates, innovative global learning models, and measures to improve customer service.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

On Monday, March 27, 2023 the inventors at the Campus met with the Chief Executive Officer and a team from the ANSA McAL Group of Companies to showcase the Campus’ innovative products. This came about following several meetings between Professor Antoine and ANSA McAL. The Breakfast Meeting, hosted by the Office of the Campus Principal, provided an opportunity to learn more about the Campus’ commercial projects, including UWI Fine Cocoa Products and UWI SEAL-IT. The UWI SEAL-IT is a spin-off company, incorporated as a for-profit company in December 2020, offering durable coatings and sealants that can withstand the harshest environmental conditions with a lifespan of up to 20 years. These solvents provide UV protection, are non- toxic and non-carcinogenic.

The International Fine Cocoa Innovation Centre (IFCIC) began its expansion into the fine chocolate industry with the symbolic foundation laying ceremony for The UWI Chocolate Factory at the University Field Station in Mount Hope on April 24, 2023. Beyond fine chocolate and couverture, the factory will be equipped to produce a range of value-added cocoa-based products for local and international markets, including cocoa nibs and cocoa liquor.

During the review period, the FFA also produced an organic pesticide, Biophyt 1.0, for sale. Biophyt 1.0 is a biopesticide designed for tropical vegetable production systems. A safe, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides, it promotes plant growth and effectively manages diseases.

The Campus, in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Development, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Nett TT), launched the Pollinator Garden Project on June 23, 2023. The sod turning ceremony was held at the Department of Life Sciences’ Peace Park. The Pollinator Garden Project will serve as an education space for students as well as promoting awareness about the importance of flora and fauna that are critical to the ecosystem. This project aligns with the Campus’ efforts to promote sustainability, conservation and environmental education.

Microcredentialing and MOOCs

The Campus continues to work towards ensuring that programme offerings are relevant and sustainable. A new committee, the Committee for Academic Programme Evaluation and Rationalisation (CAPER), was established to review academic programming on the Campus. This is in addition to a project to develop a self-financing strategy for academic and professional development programmes.

Apart from expanding the number of courses presented in a blended format, in June 2023 the Faculty of Social Sciences introduced four course “bundles” as part of a Microcredentials Accelerator Path Programme. This is a new approach to professional education, providing working professionals with skills and knowledge they can apply now to enhance their careers and to better satisfy the needs of their organisations.

Meanwhile, the Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) at St. Augustine partnered with their Mona counterparts to produce a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled Powerful Women and the Principles of Feminist Transformational Leadership. Launched on September 26, 2022, as of May 21, 2023 it had recorded interest from 391 persons from 81 countries. In December 2022, another collaboration – this time with the FFA, led to the launch of another MOOC titled Gender, Climate Justice and Food Systems Resilience. Both courses are available on the global platform FutureLearn.com.

To further the continuing professional education and micro credentialing drive, a resource person was appointed to assist faculties.

Process and Service Improvements for Staff and Student Satisfaction

The Office of the Deputy Principal spearheaded training in customer service for 176 members of staff from across the Campus, stressing the human touch. Meanwhile, other areas of the Campus, such as the Campus IT Services, the Faculty of Law, and Financial Advisory Services, turned to technology to streamline services, improve user experiences, and improve data collection and analysis.

The Procurement Unit and the Campus Legal Office conducted extensive sensitisation sessions and provided support to the entire Campus in implementing procedures, forms and templates and policies to ensure compliance by the UWISTA with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act of Trinidad and Tobago (2023) and attendant regulations. The Campus itself successfully completed the registration and prequalification process in order to provide services and consultancies to public bodies.

In 2022/2023, the Campus returned to face-to-face/ in-person/physical final examinations. For the academic year a total of approximately 1,873 final examinations were conducted. In the face of industrial action, the Semester II final examinations were successfully managed with minimal disruption.

As part of the next steps towards implementing the Triple A Strategy at the Campus Level and in service of our strategic objective of continuing the development of a “creative, caring, accountable, motivated, professional (CAMP) team” (AG2), an Employee Satisfaction and Engagement Committee (ESEC) has been established under the chairmanship of the Director, Human Resources.

The Campus Mentorship Programme was officially launched on April 5, 2023. The program was designed to support employees in managing their personal and professional development by providing an opportunity for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Eighty-seven mentees (inclusive of Academic and ATS members) accessed the programme and were paired with 47 trained and qualified mentors from across the Campus who have volunteered to share their time, knowledge and expertise and support and empower the mentees on their development journey.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

Celebrating UWI’s 75th

The St. Augustine Campus supplied The UWI with the stunning 75th anniversary logo and full guidelines for usage, in addition to hosting several distinguished anniversary events. In commemoration of The UWI’s diamond jubilee, the events held not only garnered financial support but also provided a platform to showcase staff talent as well as contributed to community service. These signature events included IGNITE – a benefit concert on April 2, 2023 organised by UWIDEF; a Blood Drive and Service Day on April 29, 2023; and a staff art competition launched during the period. More events were planned for the latter part of 2023.

Seismic Research Centre Celebrates 70

The UWI Seismic Research Centre (SRC) marked its 70th anniversary on June 21, 2023. The work of the SRC has been crucial in advancing knowledge about seismic and volcanic activity in the Caribbean. It monitors earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis, providing early warnings and vital data for disaster readiness. The SRC’s research, training, and outreach have significantly enhanced the Caribbean’s safety and resilience. Celebrations in June 2023 honoured the first Caribbean-born, UWI-trained scientist to lead the SRC, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Keith Rowley.

At an event celebrating this milestone, Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal, St. Augustine Campus, commented that the Centre has served the nation, the region and its people with distinction, passion, and technical expertise over the years. The event was themed “Honouring Legacies and Fostering the Future”, and was held on June 21, 2023. Dr. Erouscilla Joseph, Director of the SRC and Chair for the anniversary event, explained that investing in a regional organisation like the UWI Seismic Research Centre is the most cost-effective mechanism for providing the scientific support needed to inform decision-making by regional authorities. “We must continue developing our understanding of how these natural shocks affect our societies, implementing more effective loss avoidance regulations and strategies, improving the engineering of our built infrastructure, and enhancing hazard mitigation strategies.”

Looking ahead

In the face of decreased funding from government, rising costs, and two decades of stagnant tuition fees, it is clear that the Campus must become self- sustainable. The UWI, operating within Small Island Developing States (SIDS), facing intricately-connected socioeconomic and environmental shocks, must continue to build its resilience. To address these challenges, the Campus has been steadily preparing, laying the groundwork with policies, training and infrastructure, which is now translating into tangible enterprises. Looking forward, the goal is to harness the impeccable reputation of The UWI and continue to advance research geared to national and regional sustainable development. Given the importance of financing, the Campus intends to further its engagement in commercialisation ventures to not only encourage the fiscal sustainability of The UWI but also contribute to the advancement of national and regional developmental goals. The Campus will, therefore, continue to build a stronger triple helix as well as cultivate partnerships with international development agencies, civil society and alumni.