VICE-CHANCELLOR’S REPORT TO COUNCIL 2022—2023
UWI’s RESEARCH INFLUENCE LEADS IN THE RANKINGS
For the third consecutive year, The UWI sustained a leading position among the Caribbean region’s best, according to Times Higher Education (THE) 2022 Latin America University Rankings . The UWI also scored 100% in the citations (research influence) performance indicator used by the prestigious ranking agency. This score is above even the number one ranked university in Latin America; a feat The UWI also achieved in the 2021 Latin America University Rankings. This performance indicator is one of five areas assessed by THE, which looks at a university’s role in spreading new knowledge and ideas. The research influence score captures the average number of times a university’s published work is cited by scholars globally. THE’s other performance indicators include teaching (the learning environment); research (volume, income
and reputation); international outlook (staff, students and research); and industry income (knowledge transfer). The UWI’s high ranking and high demand for its research is a key advantage that it aims to leverage in its 2022–2027 strategic cycle. The Revenue Revolution is focused on converting the University’s well- earned and honed international reputation into much-needed revenue, as well as enhancing the quality, quantity and impact of research to develop revenue generating industry-academic partnerships. Since its 2018 debut in the Latin America University Rankings , The UWI is still the top university from the English-speaking Caribbean among all the institutions ranked therein.
“The UWI’s research continues to significantly impact not only academia but the policy “These excellent results are the outcomes of the sustained, smart work of our academics and administrators, students and service providers.” Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles
processes in developing countries.” Pro Vice-Chancellor, Board for Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee
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