Hon. Dennis Hugh Lalor O.J., LLD, The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, May 15, 2026— The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), in tribute to the Hon. Dennis Hugh Lalor O.J., LLD, who passed away on May 14, 2026. The University of … Continue reading Statement on the Passing of the Hon. Dennis Hugh Lalor O.J., LLD
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As part of its series "The SDGs and You: Making Connections for Progress" The UWI's International School for Development Justice (ISDJ) is holding a webinar on the UN SDG 9 "Industry and Innovation and Infrastructure" on May 20, 2026. The registration link is below. Register for this event All of the previous webinars from this … Continue reading The International School for Development Justice Webinar on UN Sustainable Development Goals
The ISDJ is The UWI's international business school dedicated exclusively to supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. We are a global school for the SDGs rooted in the Caribbean. Our online courses offer flexible learning options for one-year Master's level Programmes, micro-credentials, workforce development, executive education and more. Source: The UWI ISDJ
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – (May 11, 2026) – The University of the West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards delivered a powerful and purpose-driven evening, raising $450,000 in support of scholarships for Caribbean students, with a portion of funds dedicated to assisting those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, the 17th annual UWI Toronto … Continue reading UWI Toronto Benefit Awards Raises $450K to Power Student Futures and Hurricane Recovery
One of the longer-term objectives of the Canada Caribbean Institute is to encourage student and faculty exchanges. We recently helped to support an exchange between U of T and The UWI. At the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), we are advancing our Strategic Plan by equipping students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to … Continue reading U of T/UWI Student the Exchange experience
OVERVIEW As part of the Canada-Caribbean Institute Research Symposium, the team also conducted a UNICEF poll, to assess the impact of gender on educational access, participation and outcomes in the Caribbean. The poll was issued via a UNICEF poll on 12 February 2026, via Whats App and Instagram, with closure on February 17, 2026. The … Continue reading ECA/CANADA CARIBBEAN GENDER EQUITY IN EDUCATION POLL 2026
The third Frontiers of Research in Caribbean Science and Technology Conference, FORECAST 2026, brings together researchers, academics, students, innovators, and industry partners to explore science-driven solutions for a sustainable Caribbean. Hosted in collaboration with regional universities and institutions, the conference provides a platform for research presentations, knowledge exchange, networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the sciences … Continue reading Frontiers of Research in Caribbean Science and Technology, 2026
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Juliet Daniel, a distinguished Barbadian-Canadian cancer biologist. Professor Daniel, a professor at McMaster University in Canada, was no stranger to The UWI. She delivered many seminars here and as recently as February last year, she brought a cohort of … Continue reading The UWI Remembers Professor Juliet Daniel
(Left to Right): UWI Pro Vice-Chancellor, of Global Affairs Ms. Sandrea Maynard; Chancellor Dr. Dodridge D. Miller; Assistant Secretary-General Dr. Sylverina Olaghere; Secretary-General of the CVCNU Professor Andrew Haruna; Vice-Chancellor of The UWI Professor Sir Hilary Beckles; Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic–Industry Partnerships and Planning, and Principal of The UWI Five Islands Campus, Professor Justin Robinson. The … Continue reading The UWI’s Historic Hosting of Nigerian Vice-Chancellors