UWI-BCS and CAGRI (FST) delivered a strong, unified presence at the 2026 Research Frontiers Symposium, with students and staff presenting innovative environmental research. Their work—spanning fisheries, antimicrobial resistance, biodiversity, and circular economy solutions such as BSF waste conversion—supports national development and policy.

On May 28th, 2026, the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences hosted its annual summer internship orientation session, welcoming its first cohort of Food Science minors alongside students from Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, and Biochemistry.

BCS Scientists present at Ellerton Primary’s STEM Week.

Dr. Angela Alleyne, Senior Lecturer in Biochemisty, has been recognised as one of the 40 faces of plant pathology.

Justin Sue, a Senior Technician in Chemistry, has received a Pulse Point for developing a hand sanitizer manufacturing business within BCS.