OCP Initiatives & Collaborations
The UWI St Augustine Campus continued its work toward meeting the goals of Phase II of the Triple A Strategy, the Revenue Revolution by focusing on its entrepreneurial activities. These were proudly showcased in the Trade and Investment Convention held on 11-13 July...
The University of the West Indies signed a historic MOU with the Ministry of Public Administration to establish a training programme for the Public Sector. The signing ceremony took place at the Office of the Campus Principal, University of the West Indies, St...
The Campus partnered with the Women in Data Science Trinidad and Tobago (WiDSTT) and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) to host a Data Science Forum entitled “Empowering Women to Harness the Power of Data: Inspiring Inclusion” on March 15th, 2024. The forum...
On March 14th, 2024, the Office of the Campus Principal hosted the first Global Institute for Climate Smart and Resilient Development (GICSRD) Meet and Greet event. The Meet and Greet met its objective of fostering a more cohesive community and exploring prospects for...
In partnership with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the Campus conducted research on Border Carbon Adjustments (BCA) in Trinidad and Tobago. This study is part of a global initiative to investigate the impact of BCAs on a country’s...
2023 ended with an All Staff End of Year Celebration and Concert, which took place on 15 December. The concert demonstrated the immense talent of the staff at The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus. The celebration also featured pop-up shops showcasing...
The Campus Research Festival and Principal’s Research Awards, under the theme “75 Years of Relevance, Responsiveness and Research Innovation for a Better Life, Environment and Sustainability”. The Festival took place on November 22nd and 23rd, 2023, kicking off with...
As part of the 75th anniversary celebrations, The UWI St Augustine held its Inaugural Panel Discussion: Reflections on the Legacy of Eric Williams, under the patronage of Mr Robert Bermudez, Chancellor of The UWI. The Panel Discussion was held at the Eric Williams...
His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, The Asantehene visited Trinidad and Tobago as a guest of the Government and the Emancipation Support Committee for the 2023 Emancipation celebrations. During his visit, he delivered a Distinguished Open Lecture on August 03rd,...
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The University of the West Indies, St Augustine 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...
The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus partnered with the Women in Data Science Trinidad and Tobago (WiDSTT) and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) to host a Data Science Forum entitled “Empowering Women to Harness the Power of Data: Inspiring...
A ground-breaking symposium aimed at fostering collaboration of knowledge exchange in the local scientific community was held on March 08th, 2024, at the Mount Irvine Bay Hotel. The four-day symposium was a partnership between The UWI, St Augustine Campus, Sound +...
Ubiquitous wireless Since Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call in 1876, voice, video and data communications over the Internet have become commonplace. Such communication between people and things, is increasingly facilitated wirelessly over radio...
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics held The UWI Math Fair 2024 on February 01st, 2024. This year’s theme was “Expand your Math-Verse, Explore Your Potential.” The Math Fair is designed to boost students’ interest in Mathematics and motivate them to...
The much-anticipated First Multi-Disciplinary, Multi-Campus MSc at The UWI – The M.Sc. in Climate Studies was launched in January 2024. The programme, MSc and Diploma, aims to meet the needs of a world engulfed in climate change challenges, which permeate every facet...
In partnership with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the Campus conducted research on Border Carbon Adjustments (BCA) in Trinidad and Tobago. This study is part of a global initiative to investigate the impact of BCAs on a country’s...
As thought leaders, it is very important that we give back to our communities and that our students take note of our activities. I believe it is more meaningful for students to learn from our experience and benefit from the world we are trying to build, and when it’s...
Across the world, climate change is making life harder for farmers. In Trinidad and Tobago, our farmers are facing warmer temperatures and more variable seasonal patterns in rainfall. This leads to some difficult decisions: Will the wet season be too wet for lettuce?...
The brown algal seaweed Sargassum spp. multiply rapidly and form dense free-floating rafts on the ocean’s surface. Due to climate change and pollution, there has been rampant proliferation of this seaweed in recent times which is adversely affecting the Caribbean...
The UWI seals it!-Sealants, Coatings and Lubricants by Mr Nizamudeen Mohammed and Dr Lebert Grierson
T&T has been suffering from a lack of ideal products on the market to serve the construction and marine industry with respect to roof and marine-related repairs. The available products are often very costly and tend to suffer from a short life span. Given that...
Amidst the increasing frequency and intensity of natural hazards, climate variability and extremes, it is critical that Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) improve their resilience to minimize impacts on lives and livelihoods. Whilst disaster/climate...