ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS REPORT
providing early warnings and vital data for disaster readiness. The SRC’s research, training, and outreach have significantly enhanced the Caribbean’s safety and resilience. Celebrations in June 2023 honoured the first Caribbean-born, UWI-trained scientist to lead the SRC, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Keith Rowley. LOOKING AHEAD In the face of decreased funding from government, rising costs, and two decades of stagnant tuition fees, it is clear that the Campus must become self- sustainable. The UWI, operating within Small Island Developing States (SIDS), facing intricately-connected socioeconomic and environmental shocks, must continue to build its resilience. To address these challenges, the Campus has been steadily preparing, laying the groundwork with policies, training and infrastructure, which is now translating into tangible enterprises. Looking forward, the goal is to harness the impeccable reputation of The UWI and continue to advance research geared to national and regional sustainable development. Given the importance of financing, the Campus intends to further its engagement in commercialisation ventures to not only encourage the fiscal sustainability of The UWI but also contribute to the advancement of national and regional developmental goals. The Campus will, therefore, continue to build a stronger triple helix as well as cultivate partnerships with international development agencies, civil society and alumni.
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