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The UWI Seismic Research Centre receives CCRIF grant towards new equipment for monitoring La Soufrière

The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) has received a grant from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC) to support its monitoring efforts during the ongoing eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The $17,150 USD grant will fund equipment to strengthen the network, rebuild existing monitoring sites and provide back-up equipment for this ongoing event. As a result of this investment, new communication […]

todayApril 16, 2021

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The UWI secures largest grant ever — US$25 million

The University of the West Indies has secured an international grant of US$25 million, the largest in its history. United States’ Silicon Valley digital technology giant, Eon Reality, announced its partnership with The UWI that will assure the significant investment in Caribbean digital education and professional training. The grant will see Eon Reality, the global technology conglomerate, entering the Caribbean market as a post-COVID education development leader. The project is […]

todayApril 7, 2021

The UWI mourns the passing of Professor Edwin S. Jones

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The UWI mourns the passing of Professor Edwin S. Jones

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, March 12, 2021. The University of the West Indies (The UWI) community joins the Mona Campus in mourning the passing of Professor Edwin S. Jones, who was ailing for an extended period of time; he transitioned on the morning of Wednesday March 10, 2021. Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dale Webber stated, “We mourn the passing of a UWI giant, Professor Edwin Jones whose […]

todayMarch 16, 2021

Ambassador Dr June Soomer

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The UWI Congratulates Dr Soomer on receiving St Lucia’s Highest Independence Honour

The UWI Open Campus Congratulates Dr Soomer on receiving St Lucia’s Highest Independence Honour Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. March, 01, 2021 - The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Open Campus expresses warm congratulations to its Campus Council Chair Dr June Soomer on her recent award of the St Lucia Cross, the country’s highest national award. Dr Soomer was among three persons awarded the prestigious honour […]

todayMarch 2, 2021

UWI open campus Saint Lucia to host virtual country conference

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UWI open campus Saint Lucia to host virtual country conference

UWI open campus Saint Lucia to host virtual country conference - February 15-17, 2021 The UWI Open Campus Saint Lucia, in collaboration with the GEF Small Grants Programme UNDP, will host its 4th Country Conference from the 15th to 17th February 2021. The theme of this year’s Conference is “Visioning Sustainable Futures - Confronting the Threats of Climate Change and Climate Variability”, and it is expected to provide an avenue […]

todayFebruary 8, 2021