ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS REPORT
In pledging her commitment to The UWI, Professor Antoine expressed gratitude to the institution for the many opportunities provided to her and stated her resolve to continue to give her best to the Campus as it re-aligns resources to meet the challenges of achieving socioeconomic and ecological sustainability for the region.
and modern-day freedom fighter, whose work has been transformational, regionally and internationally.” Professor Antoine chose ‘responsiveness, inclusivity and accountability’ as the watchwords to guide her tenure as Campus Principal and vowed to continue the Campus’ entrepreneurial thrust, including social entrepreneurship, by supporting enterprising ways to commercialise innovations from the Campus for the benefit of the local, regional and global society. She outlined her strategic focus for the Campus that corresponds with The University’s Triple A strategy, as detailed below:
raise public awareness of the research conducted by the Campus’ researchers and scientists in areas such as food security, climate change, robotics and the development of climate-resistant sealants, among others. She added that her “philosophy has always been that a university, this Campus, must be entrenched in its community to have relevance — a vibrant, impactful and revered social actor, with cutting edge research”. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, in his congratulatory speech to welcome Professor Antoine, stated that “Professor Antoine has had a remarkable professional journey. She is a history maker
STAFF APPOINTMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Appointments
There were 11 new senior appointments during the review period, including new deans for the Faculties of Humanities and Education and Law — Professor Elizabeth Walcott-Hackshaw and Dr. Alicia Elias-Roberts respectively. Six outstanding members of our academic community were elevated to the rank of professor.
Access
Alignment
Agility
Achievements
UWI centred in the community
Focus on students
Revenue generation continuity
Three eminent researchers from the St. Augustine Campus, nominated by the Campus, Professor Pathmanathan Umaharan (science/agriculture), Emeritus Professor Clement Imbert (engineering/innovation), and Professor John Agard (environment/climate change/ biodiversity), received Trinidad and Tobago’s highest honour, the Order of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT) at the Republic Day awards ceremony hosted by the Office of the President on September 24, 2023. Six other staff (former/present) and alumni were also honoured. In September 2022, Professor of Practice – Management Studies and Chairman of The UWI Development and Endowment Fund (UWIDEF), Dr. Sterling Frost, received the ORTT for Distinguished and Outstanding Service in banking, education and community service. Eight other staff members also received awards.
UWI promoting social consciousness
The unique place of UWISTA in The UWI and the region
Green Agenda – a multidisciplinary approach
Employee engagement
Closer linkages with the Government and private sector to better serve the national agenda
Pragmatic implementation – commitment to The UWI
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