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RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) Ltd raised BBD $100,000 for students at The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Cave Hill Campus, during the eighth edition of the RBC Race of the Kids on Sunday.  More than 1,600 people participated in the event with some running the 5K course, while others walked and skated along the route at their own pace.  

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 166th Regular Session in Barbados from April 22 to 26, following an invitation from the Government of Barbados. The different activities carried out during this Session will take place at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Cave Hill Campus, in the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management. 
 

The School for Graduate Studies and Research at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has launched an interdisciplinary network of researchers dedicated to better understanding and addressing the challenges faced by regional indigenous communities. The new research cluster for Indigenous Studies was launched on March 26, 2024.

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus has partnered with regional airline, interCaribbean Airways to cater to the development of aviation students, and promote the growth of the regional air transport industry.  

The Institute for Gender and Development Studies at The University of the West Indies (UWI IGDS) has been around for 30 years. On the heels of the University’s 75^th jubilee, the Institute is commemorating its anniversary milestone throughout the 2023/2024 academic year, celebrating 30 years of Advocating for Gender Justice.
Established in 1993 first as a Centre, in 2008 it evolved into an autonomous, interdisciplinary, multi-campus institute. The Regional Coordinating Office (RCO) is based within the University’s Vice-Chancellery and the campus-based Units are located at the Mona, Jamaica, Cave Hill, Barbados, and St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.  

A combined $586,700 have been raised through the RBC Race for the Kids, which returns to the Cave Hill campus route on April 14.
The funds are used for financial aid initiatives, including the campus’ Student Hardship and Emergency Fund, and First Year Experience (FYE) programme.
This year, organisers are hoping 3000 runners and walkers will register for the 5K event, double the number recorded last year.
 

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) wishes to inform the public that there are several social media pages on Meta Platforms, specifically Facebook and Instagram, currently running fraudulent advertisements with the unauthorized usage of The UWI’s name and likeness and brand.
These pages, including ‘Houseservice-UK’, ‘Live life4’, ‘House Life’, and ‘Online Life’, claim to offer ‘free courses and certification’ through The UWI, and invite individuals to explore or register for the courses via their ad links.  

Amidst intense competition during this year’s STEM Olympiads, a group of Cave Hill Campus students secured an impressive gold award at the regional event, which took place January 17 – 21.  The event brought together students from across the Caribbean to compete in STEM-related activities.                         

The inaugural licence to conduct research and development into cannabis in Barbados has been granted to The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus.

The UWI Five Islands Campus is calling for abstract submissions for the inaugural Artificial Intelligence Conference in the Caribbean.  
This historic milestone in the region's technological advancement, carded for July 8-10, 2024, is set against the backdrop of Antigua and Barbuda's lush landscapes and vibrant culture.
You are invited to participate in shaping the future of AI in the Caribbean in support of the following priority sectors: Climate Action, Tourism, Health, Education, Cultural Industries, Economic Development. 
  
To find about more, visit the conference website https://fiveislandsaiconference.com 
  
Abstract submissions should include the following, and be submitted to callforpapers-fic@uwi.edu by January 15, 2024: 

• Session Strand Selection: Indicate the session (e.g., Session 1A, Session 2B) to which your paper is relevant. 
• Title of Paper: Provide a clear and concise title for your paper. 
• Author(s): List each author's full name. 
• Institutional Affiliation: Include the institutional affiliation of each author. 
• Email Address(es): Provide the email address(es) of the author(s) for correspondence. 
• Abstract – The abstract may not exceed 300 words and should concisely summarize the key points of your paper 
• Up to six keywords