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of noncommunicable diseases, and thereby promoting health and wellness. The establishment of the Centre for Commercial Analytical Services, a facility that will have the capacity to analyse samples of water, food, drugs, indus- trial and commercial products, among others, and which promises to service individuals and industry through fast turnaround times at reasonable prices, will also position the campus to realise a new revenue stream that would bolster its efforts towards the infrastructural and programmatic renewal of the Faculty of Science and Technology. The promotion of four exceptional faculty members to the esteemed rank of professor is duly recognised. The four, Professors David Akombo, Corin Bailey, Cynthia Barrow- Giles and David Berry are fully deserving of this honour. This achievement underscores their impressive accomplishments in teaching, research, and public service. The Council joins in congratulating the new professors and offers its best wishes for their future contributions to the Campus and beyond. We acknowledge the generous support of the many bene- factors, who did not renege on their commitment to the Campus, even in trying times. Their contributions have been invaluable in enabling the Campus to produce well-rounded, highly-qualified graduates. Special thanks are accorded CIBC First Caribbean International Bank, which has contrib- uted over USD 2 million in support of various campus initi- atives since signing its first MOU with the Campus in 2003. This partnership has been extended with the signing of a new Agreement in which the bank pledges further support for the period 2021/2022 to 2023/2024, towards student development, research enhancement and mutually-benefi- cial entrepreneurial and innovative opportunities. The Campus is also grateful to the governments of Barbados and the region, for their visionary, sustained funding of tertiary education at The UWI, thereby signaling their recognition of the quality of graduates produced by The UWI and the difference its graduates have been making to the development of the region. In the coming academic year, as the Cave Hill Campus embraces Phase 2 of The UWI Triple A Strategic Plan (2022-2027) under the theme: The Revenue Revolution , the Council wishes the Principal, staff and students every success in their collective endeavours, and pledges its support for the Campus’ ground-breaking initiatives that will ensure its viability in a dynamic, global environment.
behalf of the Council, I extend congratulations to the outstanding students for their academic, creative and sporting achievements. Campus Council also congratulates the graduating class of 2021 on its remarkable performance. Of the 980 students earning undergraduate degrees, 154 students were awarded first class honours, 358 students gained upper second class honours and 277 students, lower second class honours. Performance at the postgraduate level was also outstanding, with 20 students earning doctoral degrees, two with high commendation, and 316 students earning Masters degrees, 133 with distinction. We note the Campus’ effort to showcase its alumni by recognising their outstanding accomplishments, and we fully support the invitation for alumni to play a more active role in the Campus community and utilise their expertise to assist in propelling the Campus forward. The Council notes with keen interest, the initiative of the Campus to take The UWI to the City of Bridgetown, by establishing a presence in the historic, picturesque Mutual Building. The Council looks forward to the innovative projects to be realised from this initiative, through the forging of strategic partnerships with the Government and the private sector. The Report highlights the remarkable strides made by academic staff in their research and publishing pursuits, as well as substantial funding attracted by faculties and depart- ments for research projects. To this end, we congratulate the George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre (GACDRC) for its unwavering efforts to secure funding for new projects over the years. Through these efforts, the Centre was able to attract funding in the 2021/2022 academic year to the tune of 588,100 euros for the project Building Capacity in Stable Isotype Techniques to Address Childhood Obesity in the English-Speaking Caribbean Member States and GBP 600,000 for its participation in the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Community Food for Human and Planetary Health in Small Islands . Council looks forward with great anticipation to the new and exciting projects that are on the horizon. The Diabetes Reversal Project presents an excellent opportunity for the Campus to improve its financial position, while at the same time, demonstrates the Campus’ commitment to its social responsibility, through assisting with the management
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CAVE HILL CAMPUS ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL 2021/2022
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