OCP Initiatives & Collaborations
During April 7 to 9, 2026, the Campus was delighted to welcome Chancellor Dr The Most Honourable Dodridge Miller. His visit provided valuable opportunities for dialogue as the Campus advances its priorities in innovation and partnerships. Chancellor Miller’s...
The Campus partnered with the British High Commission to host a Stakeholder Validation Workshop on June 15th at the Office of the Campus Principal. The workshop focused on the “Feasibility Assessment of National Carbon Pricing Policies in Trinidad and...
The Campus participated in the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association’s Trade Mission to India from April 17th to 28th, 2026. Led by Ms Miriam Self, Senior Programme Officer at the Office of the Campus Principal, the delegation included 22 representatives from...
On March 23rd, 2026, a panel discussion titled “Leveraging the Visit of the Prime Minister of India to Reinvigorate Engagement with Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean Region” took place in the Teaching and Learning Complex. This event was co-hosted by...
The Office of the Campus Principal continues to work closely with the Ministry of Trade to enhance UWI Made products and foster entrepreneurship. To this end, a meeting was held with Global Trinidad & Tobago (Global TT), the country’s premier trade and investment...
On February 27th, 2026, the Campus hosted a UNESCO AI Readiness Methodology (RAM) Workshop at the Office of the Campus Principal. Led by Dr Letetia Addison, the event featured notable speakers, including Senator Dominic Alexander Smith, Minister of Public...
The dynamic partnership between The UWI St Augustine Campus and the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism continued during the Ministry’s ‘Buy Local, Build Trinbago’ Campaign, which was held at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad on Friday, January 16, 2026. The Ministry...
The Campus launched its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre (AIIC) on 13 December 2025 at the Trinidad Radisson. The Centre has been in the making for a long time and involved upgrading the Intelligent Systems Laboratory out of the Faculty of Engineering to the...
The 2025 End of Year event took place on 12 December. This annual event is not just a gathering; it is a vibrant celebration filled with games, entertainment, and the warm camaraderie that unites us all on the Campus.
On November 27th, 2025, the Campus Principal hosted a second Business Breakfast at the UWI Inn and Conference Centre, bringing together over 40 senior industry leaders from Trinidad and Tobago. The event welcomed distinguished guests, including the Honourable...
The Principal’s Research Festival Awards were held from the 26th to the 28th of November, 2025. The theme for the 2025 Festival was Research Innovation for Present and Future. The Principal’s Research Awards celebrated the transformative research of The Campus, in...
The Office of the Campus Principal hosted an interactive workshop titled “Building Viable UWISTA Revenue-Generating Projects & Initiatives” on November 18th, 2025. Led pro bono by Ms Maria Daniel, a Partner at EY Trinidad, this workshop was a...
UWI on the Move
The Chaguanas Borough Corporation invited The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus (UWI STA) to participate in its Career Day on 19 February 2025 at Woodford Lodge, Chaguanas. Students from seven neighbouring schools were invited to attend the Career...
The University of the West Indies, St Augustine, received an invitation from the La Brea Committee for Sustainable Community Development to participate in the La Brea Economic Development Day on July 10th, 2024, under the patronage of the Honourable Stephen Mc...
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, held its first UWI Fair in Blanchisseuse, in partnership with the Honourable Minister and Member of Parliament for Arima, Mrs Pennelope Beckles, on Monday, June 10th, 2024. This initiative aligned with The University’s...
The Campus received an invitation from the Member of Parliament for Moruga/Tableland, Ms Michelle Benjamin, to participate in the Moruga/Tableland Community Day on March 19th, 2024, at the Lengua Islamia T.I.A. Primary School. We were pleased to accept this gracious...
Partnerships
On June 3rd, a landmark partnership was established between the St Augustine Campus and the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) with the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). The ceremony was attended by key figures, including the Honourable Minister...
As Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) and the Caribbean navigate rapid technological advancements, collaboration between academia and industry is essential for translating innovation into practical development. In this spirit, The University of the West Indies (UWI) St...
The Campus has established a partnership with the Office of the Attorney General by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on February 26th, 2026. This collaboration aims to enhance legal research, professional training, and knowledge exchange across the country. The...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus strengthened its partnership with ANSA McAL, a leading Caribbean conglomerate. This collaboration, marked by a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, focuses on talent acquisition, employer branding,...
On October 20th, 2025, the Campus signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Niterra Co Ltd from Japan and Kenesjay Green Ltd, a local Caribbean energy transition company, to launch an innovative green hydrogen initiative in Trinidad and Tobago known as the...
On September 12th, 2025, the Department of Behavioural Sciences within the Faculty of Social Sciences partnered with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration aims to enhance player care and...
The UWI St Augustine Campus signed a Research and Innovation Partnership Agreement with the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce on July 31st, 2025. This significant agreement intends to enhance national development by promoting collaborative research,...
The UWI St Augustine Campus signed an agreement with the Yara Trinidad Ltd (YARA) and Trinidad Nitrogen Co Ltd (TRINGEN) on 06 November 2024 to work collaboratively on upskilling local farmers and communities in the principles of sustainable soil nutrition training...
The UWI St Augustine formalised a partnership with the National Flour Mills on 29 October 2024 as part of its commitment to address food security and nutritional resilience in the country and region. The MoU detailed a comprehensive framework for collaboration in...
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Public Administration on July 08th, 2024. The signing ceremony took place at the Office of the Campus Principal, University of the West Indies, St Augustine....
Chief Personnel Officer Dr Daryl Dindial met with Prof Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, the principal of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), to sign a memorandum of agreement (MoA) for training opportunities for on-the-job trainees (OJTs) undergraduates at the...
The UWI St Augustine Campus signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Heritage Petroleum Company Limited on May 08th, 2024. The formalisation of The UWI’s partnership with Heritage will provide a basis for collaboration on research and development initiatives....
News
Often referred to locally as a lowly ‘drain fish’, many are surprised to learn that a species that is found in almost every stream, pond and drain in Trinidad is, in fact, a global celebrity. Not only are guppies sought after by aquarists, who enjoy the colour they...
On Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, unveiled his latest book, ‘Cricket’s First Revolutionary: Frank Worrell’s Political War Against Colonialism in the West Indies’, at the Learning...
As part of the Campus’s 65th Anniversary, and to commemorate Founder’s Day, our talented staff members shared their talents in the UWI 65th Anniversary Showcase on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at the Daaga Auditorium. There was a lovely array of skilled performers who...
Nanotechnology, the application of particles and molecules at the nanoscale (about one hundred thousand times smaller than the width of a human hair), has revolutionised cancer treatment in the last decade. In the ever-changing world of scientific discoveries, a...
The Office of Alumni Affairs and Internationalisation (OIAI) launched a pitch competition aimed at strengthening connections with the Campus’s alumni. Since kicking off on September 9th, the programme attracted 45 enthusiastic participants and included pro-bono guest...
The inaugural UWI Youth, Science & Music Summit, known as the S.O.A.R Summit (Sound, Originality, Aspire, Resilience), took place from August 24–26th, 2025, at the Trinidad Hilton. This groundbreaking event brought together a remarkable group of 28 young boys from...
In Trinidad and Tobago, the Piparo Mud Volcano is as multifaceted as the island itself. For some, it is a sacred site where nature’s power and spirituality intertwine, while others see it as a fascinating tourist attraction. Yet for many more, it forms a crucial part...
Data is undeniably playing a pivotal role in Caribbean development. My passion for building mathematical and statistical models has sparked my interest in contributing data-driven insights to construct multidisciplinary, sustainable approaches in various projects in...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a widespread yet frequently undiagnosed condition affecting 8–13% of women globally, poses a substantial health challenge. With its profound impact spanning from adolescence to post-menopause, the World Health Organization (WHO)...
From June 1st to 5th, 2025, the Association of Caribbean Historians held its 56th Annual Conference, embracing the theme “Multilingual Connections and Under-Represented Geographies.” A highlight of the event was the celebration of Professor Bridget Brereton,...
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has opened the door for many new ways of communicating and relating as a people and as a region. Yet, this pandemic has also unmasked some of the many inequalities that continue to disadvantage some while benefitting...
On May 21st, 2025, the Cocoa Research Centre (CRC) hosted its Annual Cocoa Research and Development Symposium, themed “Building Sustainability and Resilience to the Cocoa Value Chain.” This event highlighted our ongoing commitment to the vital cocoa sector, and I had...