Vice-Chancellor’s Report
ALIGNMENT
Acting in the service and the best interest of the people of the Caribbean and its diaspora is the raison d’être of The University of the West Indies. This region continues to be faced with significant challenges arising from its long and bloody history of colonialism, inequity, and economic disadvantages; it is therefore imperative that The UWI embrace its responsibility to be an activist university, constantly seeking to right wrongs and provide opportunities for social and economic success among its many communities. The Alignment pillar of its Triple A Strategy 2017–2022 continues to guide the University’s pursuit of thoughtful and mutually beneficial partnerships and its positioning as an activist university in the consciousness of its many publics. By taking the cue from real-world needs, the work of the University expands beyond the walls of academia as researchers collaborate with industry leaders to bring innovative products to market, reignite the region’s productivity and competitiveness, and unleash its economic potential. Its entrepreneurial culture is creating space for faculties to manage spin-off companies and generate revenue by commercialising The UWI’s expertise. Meanwhile, it is a leading voice in the global reparatory justice and climate action movements.
TSTT’s CEO Dr. RonaldWalcott, UWI St. Augustine’s Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal Professor Brian Copeland and Huawei T&T’s CEO Mr. Jeff Jin in conversation as they view a model of the bmobile-UWI Innovation Lab, powered by Huawei. PHOTO COURTESY HUAWEI
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