THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES – FIVE ISLANDS CAMPUS
CEREMONIES FOR THE PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES 2023
HIGHLIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY – 2022/2023
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Foundation Laid for UWI Chocolate Factory In April 2023, the foundation stone was laid for a new chocolate factory under the Cocoa Research Centre’s International Fine Cocoa Innovation Centre (IFCIC). The factory, set for completion in early 2024, will specialise in producing various chocolate items. It is part of the IFCIC initiative which includes technology incubators, a cocoa orchard, and a ‘Chocolate Academy’ providing “bean-to-bar” courses. The IFCIC aims to commercialise the CRC’s research, boost the local economy, and create jobs in the cocoa industry. UWI/USAID Train Local Farmers More than 750 local farmers benefitted from the three-year USAID John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) programme, conducted in collaboration with Purdue University and the Faculty of Food & Agriculture. The programme provided crucial expertise in nutrition, food safety, value-added agriculture, marketing, and climate adaptation through a unique approach involving technical support and farmer-to-farmer interactions. This initiative effectively promoted sustainable farming practices and is expected to establish a lasting network for knowledge exchange and collaboration among local farmers.
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• IIR Alum Elected President of the UN General Assembly
The University celebrated the election of Ambassador Dennis Francis as the 78 th Session President of the United Nations General Assembly. In June 2023, Ambassador Francis, a St. Augustine Campus alumnus with a distinguished 40-year diplomatic career, became the first Trinidad & Tobago native and second UWI graduate to hold this position. At a time when there are critical global discussions on post-pandemic recovery, economic challenges, and climate change, this election underscores The UWI’s global impact and international confidence in the Caribbean’s leadership capabilities. Seismic Research Centre Celebrates 70 The UWI Seismic Research Centre (SRC) marked its 70 th anniversary in 2023. The work of the SRC has been crucial in advancing knowledge about seismic and volcanic activity in the Caribbean. It monitors earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis, 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 & Tobago’s Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Keith Rowley. Royal Visit During his state visit to Trinidad & Tobago, the St. Augustine Campus warmly welcomed His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of Ghana. The 16 th Asantehene of the Asante Kingdom delivered a compelling Distinguished Open Lecture, attended by the Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, addressing colonialism’s overlooked impacts. As the Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, His Majesty promotes education, health, industry, and international collaborations. The UWI Cave Hill Campus previously awarded him an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2008 for his dedication to advancing African universities.
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