News Releases

Prof. Noureddine Benkeblia named to IUCN Commission

Posted: February 28, 2013

Professor of Crop Science in the Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science & Technology at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Noureddine Benkeblia has been named a Full Member of the International Union of Conservation of Nature, (IUCN) Commission on Ecosystem Management.

The Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM) is one of IUCN’s six scientific Commissions. CEM is a network of volunteer experts, numbering approximately 800, from around the world working on ecosystem management related issues, for example climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, Red List of Ecosystems, fisheries and ecosystem restoration and services.

UWI Mona Goes Digital – Students to Reap Benefits from Introduction of E-books and Smart Tablets

Posted: February 27, 2013

Minister of Education, Ronald Thwaites (right) keenly observes one of the Android 4.0 SmartTab tablets which will be offered to students of The University of the West Indies Mona as an affordable option to access e-books. Sharing in the moment are (from left): Professor Gordon Shirley, Principal, UWI, Mona, Leona Bobb-Semple, Campus Librarian, Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining and Julian Robinson.

Mona School of Business and Management and Musson Group of Companies Introduce Student Internship Programme

Posted: February 26, 2013

Inking the deal: Mrs Melanie Subratie (seated left) Vice-Chairman, Musson Group of Companies and Ms Minna Israel, (seated right) Distinguished Business Fellow, Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) sign an agreement to launch a formal internship programme for MSBM’s students. Sharing in the moment are: L-R Ms Janice Henlin, Marketing Director, MSBM, Mr Nicholas Scott Chief Investment Officer, Financial Services Division, Musson Group, Mrs Dawn Morgan, Student and Alumni Services Officer, MSBM and Mr James Moss Solomon, Executive in Residence, MSBM.

President of the Caribbean Court of Justice to Give Public Lecture at The UWI Mona

Posted: February 20, 2013

Sir Dennis Byron, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), will deliver a public lecture at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. Sir Dennis’ lecture is the second in the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) Distinguished Lecture Series.

Sir Dennis will address the role of the CCJ and its importance to legal, judicial and economic development in the Caribbean. The event will be attended by more than 100 guests including judges, lawyers, law students, media managers, members of the UWI community and officials from the ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs.

Homecoming Celebrations 2013

Posted: February 12, 2013

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus celebrates the founding of the University 65 years ago, with its annual Homecoming celebrations this week.

The week of celebrations started on Sunday, February 10 with Commemoration Service at the University Chapel. Students lit candles for their respective nations and the male voice choir ministered.

The Homecoming celebration continues on Thursday, February 14 beginning at 2.30 p.m. with the University Parade followed by the Flag raising ceremony at 4.00 p.m. The celebrations end on Friday, February 15 with Caribbean Day.

UWI Research Days to Highlight Approaches to Regional Development

Posted: January 25, 2013

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona puts the spotlight on Regional development at its annual Research Days Exposition, scheduled for Thursday, February 7 and Friday, February 8 on the Mona Ccampus. Under the theme, ‘Pathways and Opportunities for Regional Development’, Research Days 2013 will highlight various ways in which the University is using its diverse research efforts to identify innovative solutions to major developmental challenges.

Professor W. Andy Knight appointed Director, UWI Institute of International Relations

Posted: January 09, 2013

The University of the West Indies is pleased to announce the appointment of the internationally renowned scholar of global governance, Professor W. Andy Knight, as Director of the Institute of International Relations (IIR) based at the UWI St Augustine Campus in Trinidad. A Barbadian by birth, Professor Knight has had a distinguished career as an academic and scholar in Canada, culminating in his heading the Department of Political Science at the University of Alberta.

Appointment of Pro Vice-Chancellor, Undergraduate Studies

Posted: January 09, 2013

The University of the West Indies is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Alan Cobley as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies with effect from February 1, 2013, succeeding Professor Alvin Wint who had served in the position for two outstanding three-year terms.

Professor Cobley joined the staff of the UWI at the Cave Hill Campus in 1987 as Assistant Lecturer in the Department of History and rose quickly through the academic ranks, having been awarded tenure in 1991, been promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1995 and to a Professorship of South African and Comparative History, in 2002.

UWI, Mona Repeats Success at Pan American Chess Champs

Posted: January 07, 2013

The University of the West Indies, Mona successfully equaled their previous score of 2.5 points at the recently concluded Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championships held in Newark, New Jersey. The UWI, Mona Team was represented by Miguel Asher, Paul Brooks, Zachary Ramsay and Stuart James. The tournament took place at Princeton University and featured over twenty-five colleges and universities in the region, including eighteen Grand Masters.

UWI Press Celebrates 20 years of Publishing Caribbean Books