School for Graduate Studies and Research 30th Anniversary |

30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH:
ADVANCING CARIBBEAN AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

The School for Graduate Studies and Research was established in August 1996 as the operational arm of the Board for Graduate Studies and Research on the recommendation of The 1994 UWI Chancellor’s Commission on Governance. This was in response to the need in the region for higher level advanced education, and the increasing emphasis that The UWI has been placing upon graduate education and research as the defining strength of its academic portfolio. Without underestimating the importance of a strong undergraduate foundation, it was recognised then that for developing countries to advance beyond the stage of “developing”, education at the highest professional and academic levels, rooted in national, regional and international aspirations and standards, must not only be strengthened but must flourish.

Over the past three decades, the SGSR has been central to the University’s mandate “to advance learning, create knowledge and foster innovation for the positive transformation of the Caribbean and the wider world.” … read more

From the Vice Chancellor

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This anniversary provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable journey of graduate education and research, while also charting a bold course for the future. The planned activities including the research and innovation displays across our libraries, the Vice-Chancellor’s Forum, fundraising gala, postgraduate students’ “Give Back Day,” the 4th Annual Postgraduate Student Conference, and the launch of the online research impact pictorial embody the spirit of excellence and collaboration that defines the School…

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Professor Sir Hilary Beckles
Vice-Chancellor
The University of the West Indies

From the Pro Vice Chancellor

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As we celebrate this important milestone, we look back with gratitude and pride, and we look forward with renewed commitment. The next chapter of SGSR must continue to be bold, inclusive, innovative and development-focused. We will continue to support graduate students, strengthen supervision, expand research opportunities, deepen partnerships and promote scholarship that is globally respected and locally transformative. We will navigate responsibly and ethically the uncertain terrain that Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents and maintain the highest levels of academic integrity in all our work…

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Professor Aldrie Henry Lee
Pro Vice-Chancellor & Chair of the 30th Anniversary Planning Committee
Graduate Studies & Research
The University of the West Indies

On behalf of the Directors

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The School Graduate Studies and Research (SGSR) remains central in nurturing knowledge and fostering cross-disciplinary innovation. Through the dedication of our graduates, researchers, and academic partners, we continue to make meaningful contributions to addressing our region’s most pressing challenges, from climate resilience and social development to technological advancement and sustainability.

This anniversary allows the SGSR community to honor our founders, recognize our dedicated faculty, celebrate our students and alumni, and reaffirm our commitment to excellence...

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Professor Duraisamy Saravanakumar
Director & Co-Chair of the 30th Anniversary Planning Committee
School for Graduate Studies & Research
St Augustine Campus
The University of the West Indies

Anniversary Calendar

Explore upcoming research showcases, networking events, and special commemorative activities taking place throughout the anniversary year across all our campuses. Stay connected and be part of this milestone celebration.