The Caribbean’s first extensive collection of medical artefacts has been rehoused in Barbados, following the official launch of the Cecil Cyrus Caribbean Museum of Medical History (CCCMMH) on Thursday, May 8.
In a celebration that blended tradition with modernity, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) installed Dr the Most Honourable Dodridge D. Miller as its 7th Chancellor on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
When large swathes of invasive seaweed started washing up on Caribbean beaches in 2011, local residents were perplexed.
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Cave Hill Campus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Venda (UNIVEN) to deepen longstanding Africa-Caribbean collaboration. Building on over 15 years of partnership through the Sustainable Learning Environment Network (SULE), the MoU supports joint research, publications, student and staff exchanges, and capacity-building initiatives. The UWI views this agreement as a milestone in operationalising its vision for global academic engagement and advancing educational resilience and innovation across regions.
The UWI Cave Hill Campus signed a licensing and distribution agreement with Barbados Dairy Industries Limited to produce locally made diabetes shakes. The shakes will feature indigenous Caribbean flavours and bring researchers closer to offering them to the public.
The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill partnered with A&B Music Supplies Ltd. to support music students through scholarships, access to quality instruments, and industry mentorship. A key feature of the partnership is a $2000 music scholarship funded by A&B Music Supplies.
The University of the West Indies and Cricket Legends of Barbados signed a Memorandum of Understanding to connect cricket’s rich history with cultural and educational initiatives. The partnership involves the UWI Academy, CLR James Cricket Centre, and the Legends. It aims to boost regional knowledge of cricket and encourage greater participation and engagement with the sport across the Caribbean.
