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Japan Honors T&T Professor for Promoting Academic Exchange and Cultural Understanding

For Release Upon Receipt - June 22, 2023

St. Augustine


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St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago - June 22, 2023 - The University of the West Indies takes great pride in announcing the recognition bestowed upon Professor Beverly-Anne Carter, former director at the Centre for Language Learning, Faculty of Humanities and Education. The Government of Japan has honoured Professor Carter for her remarkable contributions to advancing academic exchange and fostering mutual understanding between Japan and Trinidad and Tobago. 

Professor Carter was awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, by the Japanese Government. This distinguished accolade is one of Japan's highest honours, exclusively conferred upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in fostering international relations. It serves as a testament to Professor Carter's outstanding endeavours in promoting cultural diplomacy between the two nations and is well-timed as this honour aligns perfectly with The University of the West Indies' commemoration of its 75th Anniversary, further underscoring the profound significance of Professor Carter’s professional journey. 

The University of the West Indies extends warm congratulations to Professor Carter on this well-deserved honour, which reflects her unwavering dedication, profound expertise, and unwavering commitment to nurturing cultural exchange and academic collaboration between Trinidad and Tobago and Japan. The UWI takes immense pride in being associated with such a distinguished faculty member, whose valuable contributions continue to enrich the academic community both locally and internationally. 

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About The University of the West Indies 

The UWI has been and continues to be a pivotal force in every aspect of Caribbean development; residing at the centre of all efforts to improve the well-being of people across the region for the past 75 years. 

From a university college of London in Jamaica with 33 medical students in 1948, The UWI is today an internationally respected, global university with near 50,000 students and five campuses: Mona in Jamaica, St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago, Cave Hill in Barbados, Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda and its Open Campus, and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe. 

The UWI offers over 800 certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree options in Culture, Creative and Performing Arts, Food and Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, and Sport. As the Caribbean’s leading university, it possesses the largest pool of Caribbean intellect and expertise committed to confronting the critical issues of our region and wider world. 

The UWI has been consistently ranked among the top universities globally by the most reputable ranking agency, Times Higher Education (THE). The UWI is the only Caribbean-based university to make the prestigious lists since its debut in the rankings in 2018. In addition to its leading position in the Caribbean in the World University Rankings, it is also in the top 25 for Latin America and the Caribbean and the top 100 global Golden Age universities (between 50 and 80 years old).  The UWI is also featured among the leading universities on THE’s Impact Rankings for its response to the world’s biggest concerns, outlined in the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Good Health and Wellbeing; Gender Equality and Climate Action. 

2023 marks The UWI’s 75th anniversary. The Diamond jubilee milestone themed “UWI at 75. Rooted. Ready. Rising.” features initiatives purposely designed and aligned to reflect on the past, confront the present, and articulate plans for the future of the regional University. 

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